Why I'm Here
Oleander
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It's the reason for my pain In a season to celebrate I don't want to be full of hate For anybody, but it's too late Everyone has been in my face Telling me that I'm a disgrace Showing me things that I must face Telling me that they need their space I can't love you anymore I'm scared of the sound of it It's the reason why I'm down I'm beaten been pushed around Hit the ceiling without a sound Everyone I know considers me a clown I can't love you anymore I'm scared of the sound of it I can't love you anymore Woman, I just wanted more I can't love you anymore Scared of the sound of it And woman, I just wanted more It's the reason why I'm here
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Written by: DOUGLAS JAMES ELDRIDGE, FRED ROGER JR. NELSON, RICHARD C. IVANISEVICH, THOMAS ALLAN FLOWERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Why I'm Here" is classified under the genres of alternative rock, post-grunge, and hard rock.
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Album DetailThe song is part of Oleander's second studio album titled "February Son," released in 1999.
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Chart Performance"Why I'm Here" peaked at number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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Song Composition"Why I'm Here" was written by band members Fred Nelson Jr., Doug Eldridge, Ric Ivanisevich, and Thomas Flowers.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song "Why I'm Here" directed by Nancy Bardawil, was played regularly on MTV's Total Request in 1999.
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Gold RecordThe "February Son" album, which includes "Why I'm Here," was certified gold by the RIAA in the United States.
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Popular CultureThe song was featured in a 2000 episode of the popular television series, "Dawson's Creek."
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Recognition"Why I'm Here" was included in the top 100 songs of 1999 in the United States based on Billboard's charts.
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Impact on Band's PopularityFollowing the release and success of "Why I'm Here," Oleander gained significant traction in the late 90s and early 2000s rock scene.
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Band BreakupDespite the success of "Why I'm Here" and the "February Son" album, the band decided to part ways in 2004, five years after the song was released. They reunited in 2008 and continue producing music, but "Why I'm Here" remains one of their most successful and recognized songs.
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Live Performances"Why I'm Here" is often played as the closing song at the band's concerts due to its popularity and status as a fan-favorite.
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