That Wasn't Me
Brandi Carlile
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Hang on, just hang on for a minute I've got something to say I'm not asking you to move on or forget it But these are better days To be wrong all along and admit it Is not amazing grace But to be loved like a song you remember Even when you've changed Tell me Did I go on a tangent? Did I lie through my teeth? Did I cause you to stumble on your feet? Did I bring shame on my family? Did it show when I was weak? Whatever you see, that wasn't me That wasn't me, oh, that wasn't me When you're lost you will toss Every lucky coin you'll ever trust And you'll hide from your god Like He ever turns his back on us Then you'll fall all the way to the bottom And land on your own knife And you'll learn who you are Even if it doesn't take your life Tell me Did I go on a tangent? Did I lie through my teeth? Did I cause you to stumble on your feet? Did I bring shame on my family? Did it show when I was weak? Whatever you see, that wasn't me That wasn't me, oh, that wasn't me But I want you to know that you'll never be alone I wanna believe Do I make myself a blessing to everyone I meet When you fall I will get you on your feet Do I spend time with my family? Did it show when I was weak? When that's what you see, that will be me That will be me, that will be me That will be me
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Written by: Brandi M. Carlile, Timothy Jay Hanseroth, Phillip John Hanseroth
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10 facts about this song
Album"That wasn’t Me" is included in Brandi Carlile's fourth studio album, "Bear Creek," which was named after Bear Creek Studios in Woodinville, Washington, where much of the album was recorded.
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Release YearThe song was released in 2012 as a part of the album "Bear Creek."
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LyricsThe song presents a narrative about repentance and growth, showcasing the theme of redemption of the self. It is a powerful ballad aimed at telling a story about the transformation of an individual.
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Billboard AchievementThe album "Bear Creek", which features the song "That Wasn't Me," peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 in 2012.
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Grammy NominationsAlthough the song itself didn't receive specific Grammy nominations, Brandi Carlile is a multiple Grammy Award-winning artist. Her later album, "By the Way, I Forgive You" (2018), won in the category of Best Americana Album, and its song "The Joke" won for Best American Roots Performance and Best American Roots Song.
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Musical Style"That Wasn't Me" features Carlile's signature Americana sound. A blend of folk, country, rock, and pop, this musical style is characteristic of Carlile’s works.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Brandi Carlile and the twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth, who are also part of her band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "That Wasn't Me" was produced and features Brandi playing a piano in a dilapidated house, symbolizing the theme of redemption in the song's lyrics.
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Noteworthy PerformancesCarlile performed "That Wasn't Me" on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in 2012, bringing wider recognition to the song.
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InfluencesCarlile has mentioned in interviews that artists such as Elton John and Freddie Mercury influenced her songwriting and performance style. This is evident in "That Wasn't Me," which showcases her strong vocals and intimate storytelling.
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