Buried Myself Alive

The Used

About Buried Myself Alive

"Buried Myself Alive" is the second single from The Used's self-titled debut album The Used. The single was released on January 28, 2003 and a music video was released around the same time.


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2006
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You almost always pick the best times
To drop the worst lines
You almost made me cry again this time
Another false alarm
Red flashing lights
Well this time I'm not going to watch myself die

I think I made it a game to play your game
And let myself cry
I buried myself alive on the inside
So I could shut you out
And let you go away for a long time

I guess it's okay I puked the day away
I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way
And if you want me back
You're gonna have to ask

I think the chain broke away
And I felt it the day that I had my own time
I took advantage of myself and felt fine
But it was worth the night
I caught an early flight and I made it home

I guess it's okay I puked the day away
I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way
And if you want me back
You're gonna have to ask
Nicer than that
Nicer than that

With my foot on your neck
I finally have you
Right where I want you
Right where I want you
Right where I want you
Right where I want you

I guess it's okay I puked the day away
I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way
And if you want me back
You're gonna have to ask
Nicer than that

I guess it's okay I puked the day away
I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way
And if you want me back
You're gonna have to ask
Nicer than that
Nicer than
Nicer

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The Used

The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. Formed in 2001, the group signed to Reprise Records the same year and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third album, Lies for the Liars, in May 2007. Shallow Believer, an EP that featured most of the band's B-sides, was released in February 2008. They spent 2008 working on their fourth studio album, Artwork, which was released on August 31, 2009. A fifth album, titled Vulnerable, was released in March 2012 through the independent label Hopeless Records. Albums by the used have achieved gold and platinum statuses in more than six countries worldwide. By 2008[update], they had sold ove… more »

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Written by: QUINN ALLMAN, JEPH HOWARD, ROBERT MCCRACKEN, BRANDEN STEINECKERT

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9 facts about this song

Release and popularity
"Buried Myself Alive" was released in 2003 as the second single from The Used's debut self-titled album. - The song peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.
Song meaning
The song reportedly concerns the lead singer Bert McCracken's former girlfriend, and the emotional turmoil he went through during their breakup.
Backlash From Ex-Girlfriend
The song caused some controversy when McCracken's ex-girlfriend accused him of exploiting their relationship and break up for success.
Music Video
The music video for "Buried Myself Alive" was directed by Steven R. Monroe. - The interactive version of the music video won the MTV2 "Video of the Year" award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
Live Performances
This song has become a staple song during their live performances and is often played as the closing song.
Genre Classification
"Buried Myself Alive" is categorically a post-hardcore song with elements of emo and punk rock influences.
Band Members
Members of The Used at the time of the release of "Buried Myself Alive" included Bert McCracken (lead vocals), Quinn Allman (guitars), Jeph Howard (bass), and Branden Steineckert (drums).
Album Success
The Used's self-titled album, including "Buried Myself Alive," was certified platinum in 2004, selling more than one million copies in the United States alone.
Lyrics Controversy
Due to its raw emotional content and explicit language, the song encountered controversy upon its release and was consequently censored for radio play and the clean version of the album.

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