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I Bet My Life

"I Bet My Life" is a song by American pop rock band Imagine Dragons. The track, written by band members Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds and Wayne Sermon, was released as the lead single from their second studio album Smoke + Mirrors on October 27, 2014. The band's network debut performing the track occurred at the American Music Awards (2014), where they received the award for Favorite Alternative Artist.[3][4]

"I Bet My Life"

October 27, 2014 (2014-10-27)

3:12

Imagine Dragons

Composition[edit]

Themes[edit]

Lead singer Dan Reynolds has stated that the song is about his relationship with his parents and explained that while "at times it's been strained and difficult... in the end, 'I Bet My Life' celebrates the bond that we still hold on to."[5]

Reception[edit]

Carolyn Menyes of Music Times called the song "Another [Imagine Dragons] strong armed rolling anthem."[9] James Grebey of www.spin.com called it "Bombastic"[10] and USA Today named it "Song of the week" during October 27-November 4.[11]

Remixes[edit]

Bastille, Alex Adair, Lost Kings, Imagine Dragons, and Riot Games have all released remixes.

Imagine Dragons official website