Asking for It
Shinedown
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Can I have a moment of your time? Just a single second so you see that indeed we’ll be leaving you behind, Before I cross that line Turn it up so you can hear the bells crashing through the clouds as it rain down the drain We know all too well, it’s a living hell Careful what you say and who you say and who you say it to Careful what you say and who you say you it to Baby you talked too much and you were asking for it, asking for it, asking You can blame bad luck but you were asking for it, asking for it, asking When all is said and done, you need to tie your tongue 'Cause when you spit on everyone You were arguing and now you’re asking for it, asking for it, asking Caught up in the gutter once again Crashing through the mud, throwing lies, cutting ties until the sidewalk ends And the truth begins Power through the point of no return Famously arranged all the same I hope you change if that world is gonna turn It’s not my concern Careful what you say and who you say and who you say it to Careful what you say and who you say you it to Baby you talked too much and you were asking for it, asking for it, asking You can blame bad luck but you were asking for it, asking for it, asking When all is said and done, you need to tie your tongue 'Cause when you spit on everyone You were arguing and now you’re asking for it, asking for it, asking (Oh oh oh) You are, you are, you are, you are, you are asking for it You are, you are, you are, you are, you are asking for it Careful what you say and who you say and who you say it to Careful what you say and who you say you it to Baby you talked too much and you were asking for it, asking for it, asking You can blame bad luck but you were asking for it, asking for it, asking When all is said and done, you need to tie your tongue 'Cause when you spit on everyone You were arguing and now you’re asking for it, asking for it, asking You know you’re asking for it, asking for it You know you’re asking for it, asking
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Written by: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Asking for It" is a song by the American rock band Shinedown, that falls under the music genres of Hard Rock and Post-Grunge.
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AlbumThe song is part of Shinedown's fifth studio album called "Threat to Survival."
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Release DateThe album "Threat to Survival" which contains the song "Asking for It" was released in September 2015.
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Music videoA music video for "Asking for It" was released on June 8, 2016.
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ChartsThe song reached number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in 2016.
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Song Meaning"Asking for It" is a song about taking responsibility for your actions and not blaming others for your own mistakes.
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Iconic LineAn iconic line from the song is "If you're looking for a fist, I'm first in the line."
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Band membersShinedown at the time of recording this album consisted of Brent Smith, Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch.
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Producer"Asking for It" was produced by the band’s bassist Eric Bass.
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Live performancesThe group has performed the song "Asking for it" live on various occasions, making it a popular number among Shinedown fans.
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SongwritingThe song is co-written by the band's members Brent Smith and Eric Bass, along with the production crew.
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LyricsThe song features powerful lyrics with a strong attitude, reflecting the band's overall style and approach to their music.
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