The Anthem
Good Charlotte
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Its a new day But it all feels old. Its a good life That's what I'm told. But everything It all just feels the same And my high school: it felt more to me Like a jail cell, a penitentiary. My time spent there It only made me see That I don't ever want to be like you. I don't want to do the things you do. I'm never gonna hear the words you say Cause I don't ever wanna. I don't ever want to be. You don't want to be just like you What I'm sayin' is this is the anthem Throw all your hands up You. don't want to be you Go to college, a university Get a real job, that's what they said to me But I could never live the way they want I'm gonna get by and just do my time Out of step while they all get in line. I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind Do you really want to be like them Do you really want to be another trend Do you want to be part of that crowd. Cause I don't ever wanna. I don't ever want to be you [Chorus] Shake it once that's fine Shake it twice that's okay Shake it three time you're playin' with yourself again You Don't want to be just like you This is the anthem throw all your hands up Now that you feel me, sing if you're with me You, don't want to be just like you This is the anthem throw all your hands up Now that you feel me, sing if you're with me Another loser anthem [Repeat x4]
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Written by: John Feldmann, Benji Madden, Joel Madden
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Anthem" is a song by the American rock band, Good Charlotte, from their second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless". This song was released on February 28, 2003.
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GenreThe song, falling under the Pop Punk and Punk Rock genres, became an anthem for rebellious teenagers at the time.
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Chart Performance"The Anthem" peaked at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart but made a better performance in other countries, such as Australia, where it peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and the UK, where it reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Anthem" was directed by Marc Webb and is set in a high school and opens with a janitor singing a portion of another Good Charlotte song, "Riot Girl".
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Song MessageThe song is about rejecting conformity and standing up for oneself, a message Good Charlotte has described as vital to their music.
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Brett Michaels CollaborationThe ending of the song features Poison frontman, Brett Michaels. The members of Good Charlotte are big fans of Poison and felt honored with Brett's contribution to the song.
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Song ReceptionThe Anthem is considered one of Good Charlotte’s biggest hits. It received mixed reviews, some calling it 'catchy' while others citing it as an example of the band's 'unoriginal' style.
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Album Sales“The Anthem” contributed to the success of the album “The Young and the Hopeless”, which sold nearly 5 million copies in the U.S along and is certified triple-platinum.
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Soundtrack Feature"The Anthem" has featured in many video games, including the popular 'Madden NFL 2003' and 'NBA Live 2003'.
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Television PerformanceGood Charlotte performed the song live on popular shows such as 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'.
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Song CoverMultiple bands and artists have covered "The Anthem," demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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