Second Chance
Shinedown
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My eyes are open wide By the way I made it through the day I watch the world outside By the way I'm leaving out today I just saw Haley's comet, shooting She waved, said, "Why are you always running in place" Even the man in the moon disappeared Somewhere in the stratosphere [Chorus] Tell my mother, tell my father I have done the best I can To make them realize This is my life I hope they understand I'm not angry, I'm just saying Sometimes goodbye is a second chance Please don't cry one tear for me I'm not afraid of what I have to say This is my one and only voice So listen close it's only for today I just saw Haley's comet, she waved She waved, said, "Why are you always running in place" Even the man in the moon disappeared Somewhere in the stratosphere [Chorus] Here is my chance This is my chance [Chorus] Sometimes goodbye is a second chance Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
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Written by: Brent Smith, Dave Bassett
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Band Information"Second Chance" is performed by Shinedown, an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. The band was formed by Brent Smith, Brad Stewart, Jasin Todd, and Barry Kerch in early 2002.
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Release InfoThe song was released on September 9, 2008, as the second single from their third studio album, "The Sound of Madness."
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Chart Performance"Second Chance" became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching number 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock charts. It also peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritingThis track was written by Brent Smith and producer Dave Bassett. Smith was inspired by his own personal experiences when he was penned the song.
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Genre ClassificationThe genre of this song is typically classified as hard rock and post-grunge. However, it incorporates elements of pop rock, which makes it somewhat different from the band's earlier work.
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Music VideoThe music video further interprets the song's meaning. It observes a young woman leaving home to pursue her dreams in the city, parallel to the song's theme of finding your path despite what others may think.
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Album Performance"The Sound of Madness" earned a double-platinum certification from RIAA, thanks in large part to the success of "Second Chance."
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Theme"Second Chance" is about taking charge of your own life and not letting others dictate your path. It is about creating your own 'second chance.'
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Mass Market SuccessThe song found a significant amount of cross-over success on pop radio stations, paving the way for the band's continued commercial success in later years.
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Fan ReceptionDespite straying from Shinedown's typical hard rock sound, the song is well-loved by fans and is often included in the band's live setlists.
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Impact on Band's Career"Second Chance" has been credited with propelling Shinedown into the mainstream, with it being one of their most well-known and frequently played songs.
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MTV2 Headbanger's Ball AwardIn 2009, "Second Chance" won the No.1 Rock Song of the Year on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball.
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