Old Enough
Nickelback
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She's old enough She knows enough She's thrown up So throw her Out to me And I'll treat her like she was mine My belief You got your way and I'll get mine And I can't eat I can't sleep I want to thank you for coming And why do we always laugh While we're in this discussion Should have known enough Never grown enough Alone enough To know my Where would be The path I wanted to try If it fairs to be Good for me than I'd rather die And I can't eat I can't sleep I want to thank you for coming And why do we always laugh While we're in this discussion Black words always lead to something Bury her cause her time was cut thin All the while you just stood and stared Never cared to help we just got carried away Lately it seems like my dreams have started to die It occurred to me on the inside I guess so have I And I can't eat I can't sleep I want to thank you for coming And why do we always laugh While we're in the last ones coming Standing here with my two feet Enjoy it now cause it won't be Some way Some how The things that keep me alive Aren't livin' here anymore
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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, MICHAEL KROEGER, MICHAEL DOUGLAS HENRY KROEGER, MIKE KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE, RYAN ANTHONY PEAKE
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12 facts about this song
Song Production"Old Enough" was produced by Nickelback, released as a part of their debut full-length album Curb in 1996.
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Band MembersThe Nickelback band that contributed to "Old Enough" consists of members Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger, and Brandon Kroeger.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the post-grunge and alternative rock genres.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Curb" did not chart immediately after release, it eventually achieved a Platinum certification from Music Canada, thanks to the cumulative popularity of its songs, including "Old Enough."
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Timeframe"Old Enough" is approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds long, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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B-Side TrackA live acoustic version of "Old Enough" was used as a B-Side for the single "Leader of Men," another popular track from the album.
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Recording StudioThe song, along with the entire Curb album, was recorded at Turtle Recording Studios in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
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Music StyleTypical of Nickelback’s early style, "Old Enough" features a combination of heavy grunge-inspired guitars and distinctive vocals from Chad Kroeger.
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Song Theme"Old Enough," in common with much of Nickelback's early work, carries a raw and intense sound that tackles themes of existential angst, internal struggle, and longing for change.
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Music Development"Old Enough" reflects Nickelback's earlier grungier sound as compared to the more polished, mainstream rock sound they developed in their later work.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some appreciating its raw energy and grunge-style, and others critiquing it for lacking originality and not standing out in the context of the album as a whole.
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SongwritingAs is typical for Nickelback songs, "Old Enough" was written by lead vocalist Chad Kroeger. He is known for his ability to create emotionally resonate lyrics that connect with a wide audience.
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