Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

Chevelle

About Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" is a song by American rock group Chevelle. It was released in August 2004 as the lead single from their third studio album, This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In). It was their second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and reached number three on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.


Year:
2004
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Some will learn, many do
Cover up or spread it out
Turn around, had enough
Pick and choose, or pass it on

Buying in, heading for
Suffer now or suffer then
It's bad enough, I want the fear
Need the fear

'cause he's alone
(and he has become)
He's alone
(and he has become)

Well, if they're making it (making it)
Then they're pushing it (pushing it)
And they're leading us, along

The hassle of (hassle of)
All the screaming fits (screaming fits)
That panic makes, remorse

After all, what's the point?
Course levitation is possible
If you're a fly, achieved and gone
There's time for this and, so much more

It's typical, create a world
A special place of my design
To never cope, or never care
Just use the key cause

He's alone
(and he has become)
He's alone
(and he has become)

Well, if they're making it (making it)
Then they're pushing it (pushing it)
And they're leading us, along

The hassle of (hassle of)
All the screaming fits (screaming fits)
That panic makes, remorse!

Over and over a slave, became
Over and over a slave, became
Over and over a slave, became
Over and over a slave

Well, if they're making it (making it)
Then they're pushing it (pushing it)
And they're leading us, along

The hassle of (hassle of)
All the screaming fits (screaming fits)
That panic held, before

Well, if they're making it (making it)
Then they're pushing it (pushing it)
And they're leading us, along

Like a cancer caused (cancer caused)
All the screaming fits (screaming fits)
And their panic makes, remorse

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Chevelle

Chevelle is an American alternative metal band that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The band was originally composed of two brothers: Pete Loeffler (lead vocals/guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums/percussion) and Matt Scott (bass/backing vocals). Scott was later replaced by brother Joe Loeffler. When Joe left the band in 2005, Geno Lenardo subbed-in as the bassist until he was replaced by Pete and Sam's brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini. more »

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Written by: JOSEPH LOEFFLER, PETER LOEFFLER, SAMUEL LOEFFLER

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" was released on July 12, 2004.
Album
This song is the first single to be released from Chevelle's third studio album, "This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)".
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the song are inspired by a friend of the band members who was misdiagnosed with ADHD, which subsequently led to a substance abuse problem.
Billboard Chart Performance
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for one week in 2004.
Songwriter
The song is written by Chevelle's band members - Pete Loeffler, Sam Loeffler, and Joe Loeffler.
Music Video
The music video for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" was directed by Joshua Leonard, who is a well-known actor, writer, and director.
Dealing with Serious Themes
The song touches upon serious themes like the abuse of medication for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Awards
The song secured a spot in the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2005.
Genre
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" falls under the Alternative Metal and Post-Grunge genres of music.
Significant Recognition
The song is considered significant in Chevelle’s discography, having held a spot in the band’s live setlists since its release.
Acronym Meaning
The 'R' in Vitamin R refers to Ritalin, a medication often prescribed for ADHD.
Platinum Status
"This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)" which contained "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" achieved Platinum status by RIAA.
Music Style
Chevelle's often compared with Tool due to their similar music style, and "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" is a perfect example of this.
Narrative in Video
The music video for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" depicts the young boy's life who is prescribed ADHD medication and how it affects him.
Public Reception
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" was received positively by music critics and managed to gather an impressive audience.

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