: Mike Kerr achieves his massive tone by splitting his bass signal through a complex series of effects pedals and multiple amplifiers—typically a bass amp for low-end depth and a guitar amp for high-end distortion.
: The mix of the song is designed with "frequency suckouts" that allow the nasal peaks of Kerr's vocals to sit perfectly within the gritty bass riffs. As the song progresses, the riff layers become increasingly "hard-edged," building the track's dynamic intensity. Lyricism and Themes: The Anatomy of a Messy Breakup Royal Blood - Figure It Out (Royal Blood Album)
: Shows the protagonist’s internal perspective as a victim, revealing hidden truths like bloodstains from a kidnapper she fought off. : Mike Kerr achieves his massive tone by
: The chorus—"I let it go 'cause I won't see you later / And we're not allowed to talk it out"—reflects a sense of being stuck in a cycle of unresolved issues where dialogue has been cut off. Lyricism and Themes: The Anatomy of a Messy
"Figure It Out" was a chart-topping success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Canada Rock Chart and finding extensive use in popular media, including the soundtracks for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 , Gotham , and trailers for Supernatural . It remains a staple of modern rock, frequently used as the "introductory" track for new fans of the duo.
: Represents an outsider’s point of view, often framing the protagonist as a dangerous criminal.