Far Behind

Candlebox

About Far Behind

"Far Behind" is a song by the American rock band Candlebox and the third single from their eponymous debut album. It is one of the band's most well-known songs, entering the charts in July 1993 and remaining there until January the following year when it was officially released as a single. It is the group's highest-charting hit, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, after spending almost a year on the chart. It also reached #4 and #7, on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts, respectively. "Far Behind" was also included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. 


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1993
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Now maybe I didn't mean to treat you bad
But I did it anyway
And now maybe
Some would say your life was sad
But you lived it anyway
And so maybe
Your friends they stand around they watch you crumble
As you fall to the ground
And someday
Your friends they stand beside as you were flying
Oh you were flying oh so high
But then some day people look at you for what they call their own
They watch you suffer
Yeah they hear you calling home
But then some day we could take our time
To brush the leaves aside so you can reach us
But you left me far behind

Now maybe I didn't mean to treat you oh so bad
But I did it anyway
Now maybe some would say you're left with what you had
But you couldn't share the pain
No, no, no

Couldn't share the pain they watch you suffer
Now maybe I could have made my own mistakes
But I live with what I've known
And then maybe we might share in something great
But won't you look at where we've grown
Won't you look at where we've gone
But then someday comes tomorrow holds a sense of what I fear for you in my mind
As you trip the final line
And that cold day when you lost control
Shame you left my life
So soon you should have told me
But you left me far behind

Now maybe I didn't meant to treat you oh so bad
Oh but I did it anyway
Now maybe some would say you're left with what you had
But you couldn't share the pain
No, no, no

Oh No, no, no
Oh No, No, no, 
Don't say it, I know, say I know, say I know
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I said maybe I didn't mean to treat you oh-so bad?
Oh, but I did it anyway
So maybe some would say you're left with what you had
But you couldn't share the pain
I said times have changed your friends They come and watch you crumble to the ground
They watch you suffer
Yeah they hold you down hold you down
Said maybe, oh, maybe I didn't mean to treat you bad?
But you left me far behind
Left me far behind
Left me far behind

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Candlebox

Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their formation in 1990, the group has released five studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD. more »

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Written by: BARDI DAVID MARTIN, KEVIN COLIN MARTIN, PETER ANDREW KLETT, SCOTT MERCADO

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Far Behind" is a track from Candlebox's debut studio album that was released in July 1993.
Recognition
The song reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single on the chart.
Song Length
The track has a running length of 4 minutes and 60 seconds, which is considered typical for a rock song of the era.
Subtle Musical Elements
The song features a catchy guitar riff and subtle drum work that help create its distinctive sound.
Writer
The song was written by band members Kevin Martin and Peter Klett.
Band Origin
The band Candlebox originates from Seattle and is known to have made a significant contribution to the rock scene in the 1990s.
Chart Success
Not only did "Far Behind” peak on the Billboard top 20, it reached the top 10 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock Tracks charts.
Album Sales
The album containing “Far Behind” went on to be certified four times platinum.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics often get interpreted as being about a friend's struggle with drug addiction, although this has not been officially confirmed by the band.
Song Classification
"Far Behind" is generally classified as Post-grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock.

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