Paralyzer
Finger Eleven
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I hold on so nervously To me and my drink I wish it was cooling me But so far has not been good It's been shitty And I feel awkward as I should This club has got to be The most pretentious thing Since I thought you and me Well, I am imagining A dark lit place Or your place or my place Well, I'm not paralyzed But, I seem to be struck by you I wanna make you move Because you're standing still If your body matches What your eyes can do You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you I hold out for one more drink Before I think I'm looking too desperately But so far has not been fun I should just stay home If one thing really means one This club will hopefully Be closed in three weeks That would be cool with me Well, I'm still imagining A dark lit place Or your place or my place Well, I'm not paralyzed But, I seem to be struck by you I wanna make you move Because you're standing still If your body matches What your eyes can do You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you Well, I'm not paralyzed But, I seem to be struck by you I wanna make you move Because you're standing still If your body matches What your eyes can do You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you Well, I'm not paralyzed But, I seem to be struck by you I wanna make you move Because you're standing still If your body matches What your eyes can do You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you You'll probably move right through Me on my way to you
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Written by: James Black, Richard Beddoe, Richard Jackett, Robert Scott Anderson, Sean Robert Anderson
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10 facts about this song
Release Date & Album"Paralyzer" is a song by the Canadian rock band Finger Eleven. It was released in March 2007 as the first single from their fourth studio album, "Them Vs. You Vs. Me".
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Song Genre & CharacteristicsThe song falls into the genres of alternative rock and hard rock. Its upbeat tempo and catchy tune have earned it both commercial success and critical acclaim.
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Chart Performance"Paralyzer" is Finger Eleven's most successful single to date. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and the Canadian Singles Chart. The song also peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Paralyzer" was directed by the award-winning director Michael Maxxis. It features the band performing on the roof of a building in downtown Los Angeles at night.
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Pop Culture Relevance"Paralyzer" has been featured in various popular television shows and video games, including "CSI: NY", "Guitar Hero 5", and "Rock Band 2".
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Setlist Staple"Paralyzer" has become a staple in Finger Eleven's setlists. The band usually closes their live shows with the song, coupled with an extended drum solo.
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Song MeaningAccording to the band members, the song is about the nervous anticipation one feels when trying to approach someone attractive in a nightclub setting.
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Accolades & RecognitionIn 2007, "Paralyzer" won the MuchMusic Video Award for Best Video. It was also nominated for Single of the Year at the Juno Awards in 2008.
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CertificationThe song has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States and Platinum in Canada, spotlighting its immense popularity.
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Cover VersionsThe popular American a cappella group, Home Free, performed a cover of "Paralyzer" in 2017, introducing the song to new audiences.
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