Extreme Ways

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About Extreme Ways

"Extreme Ways" is a song by American electronica musician Moby. It was released as the second single from his sixth studio album 18 on July 19, 2002 (2002-07-19). The track is notably used at the conclusion of all five of the Bourne films. New versions of the song were each recorded for the third, fourth, and fifth films of the series: The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne respectively.


Year:
2003
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Extreme ways are back again
Extreme places I didn't know
I broke everything new again
Everything that I'd owned
I threw it out the windows, came along
Extreme ways I know move apart
The colors of my sea
Perfect color me

Extreme ways that help me
That help me out late at night
Extreme places I had gone
But never seen any light
Dirty basements, dirty noise
Dirty places coming through
Extreme worlds alone
Did you ever like it then

I would stand in line for this
There's always room in life for this

Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Like it always does, always does

Extreme songs that told me
They helped me down every night
I didn't have much to say
I didn't get above the light
I closed my eyes and closed myself
And closed my world and never opened
Up to anything
That could get me along

I had to close down everything
I had to close down my mind
Too many things to cover me
Too much can make me blind
I've seen so much in so many places
So many heartaches, so many faces
So many dirty things
You couldn't even believe

I would stand in line for this
It's always good in life for this

Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Then it fell apart, it fell apart
Oh baby, oh baby
Like it always does, always does

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Moby

Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is well known for his sample-based electronic music, vegan lifestyle, and support of animal rights. Moby has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.Allmusic considers him "one of the most important dance music figures of the early '90s, helping bring the music to a mainstream audience both in the UK and in America." more »

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Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Extreme Ways" is classified under the genres of electronic rock, techno, and synth-pop.
Album Information
This song is included in Moby's sixth studio album, "18," which was released on May 13, 2002.
Chart Performance
The track was successful in rankings, peaking at No. 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
Moby himself appears in the music video of the song, unusual as he often avoids appearing in his own videos.
Film Connection
"Extreme Ways" is well-known for being the theme music for the "Bourne" film series, with various remixed versions featuring in different films of the series.
Bourne Franchise
After the song was used in the 2002 film "The Bourne Identity," Moby remixed it for each subsequent movie in the series, slightly altering it each time to match the film's unique tone.
Song Inspiration
Moby was reportedly inspired to write "Extreme Ways" during a stay in his hotel room while on music tour.
Different Versions
There are five distinctive versions of the song, including "Extreme Ways," "Extreme Ways (Bourne's Ultimatum)," "Extreme Ways (Bourne's Legacy)," "Extreme Ways (Bourne's Identity)," and "Extreme Ways (Jason Bourne)."
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics depict a personal reflection of Moby’s life at the time, addressing changes, separations, and growing isolation.
Performances
Moby usually performs this song as the closing track at his concerts.
Cover Art
The Bourne Versions each have different covers, featuring the respective film’s movie poster image mixed with Moby’s silhouette and the logo of the Bourne film series.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy tune and engaging lyrics which set it apart from Moby's typical repertoire.
Commercial Sales
The album "18," which features "Extreme Ways," sold around 5 million copies worldwide, demonstrating the track's popularity among fans.

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