Why the 'I See Red' Song That Kristen Cruz Performed on AGT Sounds So Familiar

During Week 4 of America's Got Talent Season 17, Kristen Cruz took the stage and executed one of the night's most memorable Auditions.

The 19-year-old TikTok star showed off her powerhouse vocals with a rendition of the song "I See Red," originally by indie pop band Everybody Loves an Outlaw.

"I wanna sing," Cruz said. "I don't wanna not believe in myself and not try. [I want] to inspire people, to make them feel that you don't have to be anything else but yourself. I don't have to be the industry standard."

The Texas native earned a "Yes" vote from each of the Judges—and officially introduced us to one of our new favorite songs of the year. And if some of you are thinking that "I See Red" sounded a little bit familiar, there's a reason why. Hint? It won't take you 365 days to figure it out because we have all the information you need to know, below.

Where have you heard "I See Red" before?

Everybody Loves an Outlaw's angsty track was a breakout hit on the soundtrack for Netflix's erotic 2020 romantic drama, 365 Days, based on the book series of the same name by Blanka Lipińska. "I See Red" specifically was featured during a much-talked about NSFW boat scene from the film. The original song currently has more than 32 million views on YouTube.

What are the lyrics to "I See Red"?

If you want to be like Cruz and take a chance at covering the song, we have the full lyrics, below:

Did you really think, I'd just forgive and forget, no
After catching you with her
Your blood should run cold, so cold
You, you two-timing, cheap-lying, wannabe
You're a fool, if you thought that I'd just let this go

I see red, red, oh red
A gun to your head, head, to your head
Now all I see is red, red, red

Did you really just say, she didn't mean anything, oh
I'll remember those words, when I come for your soul, your soul
Know that you, you dug your own grave, now lie in it
You're so cruel, but revenge is a dish best served cold

I see red, red, oh red
A gun to your head, head, to your head, oh
Executioner style, and there won't be no trial
Don't you know that you're better off dead
All I see is red, red, oh red
Now all I see is

Run, hide
Oh, you're so done
Oh, better sleep with one eye open tonight

I see red, red, oh red, oh
A gun to your head, head, to your head, oh
Executioner style, and there won't be no trial
Don't you know that you're better off dead
All I see is red, red, oh red
Now all I see is red, red

America's Got Talent Season 17 airs every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.