I'll Be You
The Replacements
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If it's a temporary lull Why'm I bored right outta my skull? Man, I'm dressin' sharp an' feelin' dull Lonely, I guess that's where I'm from If I was from Canada Then I'd best be called lonesome And if it's just a game Then I'll break down just in case Oh yeah, we're runnin' in our last race Well, I laughed half the way to Tokyo I dreamt I was Surfer Joe An' what that means, I don't know A dream too tired to come true Left a rebel without a clue And I'm searching for somethin' to do And if it's just a game Then we'll hold hands just the same So what, we're bleeding but we ain't cut And I could purge my soul perhaps For the imminent collapse Oh yeah, I'll tell you what we could do You be me for a while I'll be you A dream too tired to get to Left a rebel without a clue Won't you tell me what I should do? Oh if it's just a lull Why'm I bored right outta my skull? Oh yeah, keep me from feeling so dull And if it's just a game Then we'll break down just in case Then again, I'll tell you what we could do You be me for a while You be me for a while And I'll be you
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Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"I'll Be You" is a song by The Replacements, an American alternative rock band that originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979.
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Chart SuccessThe song managed to reach No.1 on the Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, making it the highest-charting single on the billboard for the band.
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Album Feature"I'll Be You" features on The Replacements' seventh and final album, "Don't Tell a Soul," which was released in 1989.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of "I'll Be You" reflect the band's gritty and soulful image with the central theme of disillusionment - a recurring theme in many of The Replacements' songs.
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Song DurationThis song spans an approximate duration of 3:27 minutes.
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GenreThe genre of "I'll Be You" is generally classified as Alternative Rock/ College Rock.
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Success in Canada"I'll Be You" also achieved success on the Canadian charts, peaking at No.2 on the RPM Top Singles chart in 1989.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Zbigniew Rybczynski, a renowned Polish filmmaker and was heavily played on MTV during its release time.
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Collaboration in Album"Don't Tell a Soul," the album featuring "I'll Be You," saw the band working with producer Matt Wallace. The album was later mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, who gave it a sleeker, more polished sound.
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LineupAt the time of recording "I'll Be You," The Replacements consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Westerberg, bass guitarist Tommy Stinson, lead guitarist Slim Dunlap, and drummer Chris Mars.
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Critic's TakeMany music critics consider "I'll Be You" to showcase some of The Replacements' best work, particularly praising its catchy melody and insightful lyrics.
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Award NominationIn 1990, "I'll Be You" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Post-Modern Video.
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Songwriting CreditsThe songwriting credits for "I'll Be You" goes to Replacements' lead vocalist Paul Westerberg.
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