I Will Buy You a New Life
Everclear
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Here is the money that I owe you Yes you can pay the bills I will give you more When I get paid again I hate those people who love to tell you Money is the root of all that kills They have never been poor They have never had the joy of a welfare christmas I know we will never look back You say you wake up crying Yes and you don't know why You get up and you go lay down Inside my baby's room Yeah, I guess I'm doing OK I moved in with the strangest guy Can you believe he actually thinks That I am really alive I will buy you a garden Where your flowers can bloom I will buy you a new car Perfect shiny and new I will buy you that big house Way up in the west hills I will buy you a new life Yes I will Yes, I know all about that other guy The handsome man with athletic thighs I know about all the time before With that obsessive little rich boy They might make you think you're happy Yeah maybe for a minute or two They can't make you laugh No they can't make you feel the way that I do I will buy you a garden Where your flowers can bloom I will buy you a new car Perfect shiny and new I will buy you that big house Way up in the west hills I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I know we can never look back Will you please let me stay the night Will you please let me stay the night No one will ever know I will buy you a garden Where your flowers can bloom I will buy you a new car Perfect shiny and new I will buy you that big house Way up in the west hills I will buy you a new life I will buy you a garden Where your flowers can bloom I will buy you a new car Perfect shiny and new I will buy you that big house Way up in the west hills I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life I will buy you a new life
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Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, ARTHUR P ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, GREG EKLUND
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Will Buy You a New Life" is a song by American rock band Everclear, released in October in 1997.
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AlbumThe song was included in their third studio album "So Much for the Afterglow," which received multi-platinum status.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached No. 20 on the US Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, and achieved the No. 33 position on the Hot 100 Airplay.
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Song ThemeThe song refers to lead singer Art Alexakis' dream of providing a better lifestyle for his girlfriend and her child, reflecting his own experience as a single father.
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Music VideoThe song's music video represents various aspects of American suburban life, including pool parties and backyard barbecues, depicting a dreamy version of the American Dream.
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RecognitionOver the years, "I Will Buy You A New Life" has been recognized as one of Everclear's most popular songs and has been widely broadcast on various music and radio platforms.
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Song StyleThis song is often appreciated for its musical style that fuses post-grunge and alternative rock, reflecting Everclear's distinct sound.
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SongwritingLead singer and guitarist Art Alexakis has often spoken in interviews about his personal connection to the song, citing real-life experiences and economic struggles as major influences in his songwriting.
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Critical ReceptionThough the song never achieved No. 1 status, it has a strong following and is still highly regarded by fans. Critics have praised Alexakis' songwriting and the catchy melody of the song.
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Live Performances"I Will Buy You A New Life" is regularly included in the band's setlist for live performances, emblemizing their signature sound and popularity during the late '90s.
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