Just Because
Jane's Addiction
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If I were you I'd better watch out When was the last time You did anything Not for me Or anyone else Just because Just because Yeah Oh, you really should have known hey you You really should have known Just because Just because You've got the most Ah, but nobody loves you Nobody has to Just because You You really should have known Oh, you I think you really should have known Just because Just because Oh yeah Oh, you better watch out When we first met And we passed around gifts That was a long time, ago And you're feeling fit Yeah you Oh, you really should have known Yeah you Oh, you really should have known Just because Just because Just because Oh yeah Oh, you better watch out
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. CHANEY, DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, PERRY FARRELL, ROBERT A. EZRIN, STEPHEN ANDREW PERKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Just Because" is a track by Jane's Addiction that falls under the rock genre, specifically categorized as alternative rock and hard rock.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "Strays," which is the band's third studio album. It was released in 2003 after the band's reformation in the early 2000s.
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Chart Performance"Just Because" did exceptionally well on the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single to date.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Just Because," directed by Carter Smith, received heavy rotation on MTV, further increasing the song's popularity. The video features the band performing in a white room filled with white furnishings, all of which are gradually destroyed throughout the course of the video.
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Award NominationThe song received significant recognition at the 2004 Grammy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance. However, it did not win, with the award instead going to "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence.
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Lyrical InterpretationWhile there is no official explanation from the band about the song's meaning, some fans interpret the lyrics of "Just Because" as an expression of rebelliousness and refusal to bow to societal expectations.
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Live Performances"Just Because" has become a staple at Jane's Addiction concerts, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.
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Noteworthy RecognitionRolling Stone magazine also recognized "Just Because" as the 20th best song of 2003.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its infectious guitar riff and Perry Farrell's distinctive vocals, both of which made significant contributions to its success.
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PersonnelThe band members featuring on this song are Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Stephen Perkins (drums), and Chris Chaney (bass).
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