Weapon
Matthew Good
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Here by my side an angel Here by my side the devil Never turn your back on me Never turn your back on me again Here by my side it's heaven Here by my side you are destruction Here by my side a new color to paint the world Never turn your back on it Never turn your back on it again Here by my side it's heaven Careful, you be careful This is where the world drops off Careful, you be careful And you breathe in and you breath out for it Ain't it so weird how it makes you a weapon And you give in and you give out for it Ain't it so weird how it makes you a weapon Never turn your back on it Never turn your back on it again Careful, you be careful
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Written by: MATTHEW GOOD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Weapon" is classified under the Alternative Rock genre. It is characterized by a combination of rock soundscapes with elements of post punk and grunge.
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Influential ArtistMatthew Good, the artist behind the song "Weapon," is a Canadian musician and has enjoyed a successful solo career after leaving his band, Matthew Good Band.
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Album Information"Weapon" was included in Matthew Good's album, "Avalanche," which was released in 2003.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Weapon" did well in Canadian music charts. It actually reached number four on the Canada's MuchMusic's Countdown in June 2003.
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Music Video AccoladesThe song features a music video that won the award for Best Director at the 2003 MuchMusic Video Awards. It was directed by Matt Mahurin.
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Artistic ThemesMatthew Good is known for tackling political and social issues in his music. In "Weapon," he addresses issues of war and power (as suggested by the title).
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Lyrical Content"Weapon" is known for its powerful lyrics, such as “If you’re not what I want then you’re what I need."
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Musical StructureThe song is composed in a verse-chorus form, a common structure for songs in the rock genre, and it builds tension before releasing it in the chorus.
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Relevance TodayMatthew Good's song "Weapon" continues to be relevant today, with the song's lyrics often used in discussions about political and socially charged events.
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Live Performances"Weapon" has been a staple at Matthew Good's concerts since the song's release and is often a crowd favorite.
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ResurgenceIn recent years, "Weapon" has seen a resurgence in popularity due to covers by various artists and its use in several popular playlists on music streaming platforms.
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Social ActivismOutside of his music, Matthew Good is known for his active involvement in causes like mental health and human rights, and this has influenced the narrative-depth in songs such as "Weapon."
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