Only
Anthrax
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Everything is perfect Everything is sick, that's it You can't tell me to stop it You can't tell me not to quit, that's it Revolve around yourself It's you and no one else Hard for me to stay Swinging moods that change From calmness to deranged Unpredictable, unpredictable You would see if Only You hadn't taken things out of my hands Only You never wanted to understand Clashing ways to live here Compromise for me I'm at both ends of the spectrum You're somewhere in the between Ah, come clean Revolve around yourself It's you and no one else Hard for me to stay Swinging moods that change From calmness to deranged Unpredictable, unpredictable You would see if Only You hadn't taken things out of my hands Only You never wanted to understand Only You hadn't taken things out of my hands Only You never wanted to understand Only You hadn't taken things out of my hands Only You never wanted to understand Crucified, terrified, sacrifice, my whole life My whole life, my whole life, my whole life My whole life If only I can't contain myself I can't contain myself I just can't take myself
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Written by: CHARLIE L. BENANTE, DANIEL ALAN SPITZ, FRANK JOSEPH BELLO, JOHN ROBERT BUSH, SCOTT IAN ROSENFELD
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10 facts about this song
Band's Concept"Only" is a song by the American thrash metal band Anthrax. Thrash metal is characterized by its aggressive tempo and lyrical exploration of political and social issues.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1993 as part of Anthrax's sixth studio album, titled "Sound of White Noise".
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Change in Line-upThis was the first album featuring John Bush as the lead vocalist, replacing the band's previous vocalist, Joey Belladonna.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was written by the members of the band, with songwriting credits to Charlie Benante, John Bush, Scott Ian, and Frank Bello.
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Commercial Success"Only" was one of the most commercially successful tracks off their "Sound of White Noise" album. It reached the 26th position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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High PraiseThe legendary Metallica drummer, Lars Ulrich, once referred to "Only" as a perfect song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Only" was directed by Mark Pellington, acclaimed for his work with many other bands like Pearl Jam and U2.
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New SoundThe song is noted for its departure from Anthrax's more traditional thrash metal sound, incorporating more alternative and hard rock elements in an attempt to align with the mainstream rock scene of the 90s.
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Live Performances"Only" continues to be a staple in Anthrax's live performances, signifying its popularity and status within the band's discography.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other bands as well, showcasing its influence and popularity in the metal and rock scene. One notable cover is by the American rock band Full Devil Jacket for their album Valley of Bones.
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