: Guitarist Jason Hook began writing the song on a long bus ride during a European tour.
: The recurring plea to "wash it all away" represents a need for a mental or spiritual purging to start over.
Directed by legendary video director , the official music video was filmed during a live performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The video aims to capture the "infectious energy" and bond between the band and their fans. five_finger_death_punch_wash_it_all_away_explicit
[Verse 1] I've given up on society. Up on my family. Up on your social disease. I've given up on the industry. Up on democracy.
: A remix by Linkin Park's Joe Hahn was featured on the 2020 compilation A Decade of Destruction Volume 2 . More recently, a 2025 version was released as part of the Best Of (Volume 1) collection. Cultural Connection : Guitarist Jason Hook began writing the song
: A firm refusal to change for others' expectations. Composition and Production
: The song begins at one tempo for the intro, speeds up for the verse, and reaches "full on" intensity during the chorus. Music Video and Impact The video aims to capture the "infectious energy"
: The song became the band's fourth number-one hit on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.