Bleed Like Me

Garbage

About Bleed Like Me

"Bleed Like Me" is a song by American alternative rock band Garbage. It was released as an airplay-only single from their fourth album, Bleed Like Me, in May 2005. Following on from the Billboard Hot 100 success of lead single "Why Do You Love Me", "Bleed Like Me" was released by Geffen Records imprint Almo Sounds as the second North American single from the album. As an airplay-only track, "Bleed Like Me" reached the Modern Rock Tracks top thirty; four months later, remixes by DJ Eric Kupper received enough nightclub spins to peak in the top ten of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In 2007, "Bleed Like Me" was remastered and included on Garbage's greatest hits album Absolute Garbage. 


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Avalanche is sullen and too thin
She starves herself to rid herself of sin
And the kick is so divine when she sees bones beneath her skin
And she says:
Hey baby can you bleed like me?
C'mon baby can you bleed like me

Chrissie's all dressed up and acting coy
Painted like a brand new Christmas toy
He's trying to figure out if he's a girl or he's a boy
He says:
Hey baby can you bleed like me?
C'mon baby can you bleed like me

Doodle takes dad's scissors to her skin
And when she does relief comes setting in
While she hides the scars she's making underneath her pretty clothes
She sings:
Hey baby can you bleed like me?
C'mon baby can you bleed like me

Therapy is speedie's brand new drug
Dancing with the devil's past has never been too fun
It's better off than trying to take a bullet from a gun
And she cries:
Hey baby can you bleed like me?
C'mon baby can you bleed like me

It's gets all fucked up in some karaoke bar
After two drinks he's a loser after three drinks he's a star
Getting all nostalgic as he sings 'I will survive'
Hey baby can you bleed like me?
C'mon baby can you bleed like me

You should see my scars
You should see my scars
You should see my scars
You should see my scars
And try to comprehend that which you'll never comprehend

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Bleed Like Me" is a track by Garbage, a band formed in 1993. The group consists of Shirley Manson (lead vocals), Duke Erikson (guitar, keyboards), Steve Marker (guitar), and Butch Vig (drums).
Album Background
The song is the title track from their fourth studio album, released in April 2005. The album marks the band's return to the more rock-oriented sound of their earlier work.
Inspirational Theme
Lyrically, "Bleed Like Me" addresses various societal issues, with each verse offering a vignette about a different troubled individual. The song expresses a sentiment of unity in shared pain and hardship.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of alternative rock. It features the band's combination of dark, eerie melodic atmospherics and electronic and grunge-influenced sounds.
Album Success
"Bleed Like Me" as an album reached gold status by selling over 500,000 copies in the United States. It debuted at the peak position of Billboard 200 and was a top-ten success in UK, Australia, and Germany.
Song Release
The title track "Bleed Like Me" was not released as a single but the album had a total of four singles, including the successful "Why Do You Love Me."
Song Creation
The creation process for the song was described as difficult by the band. It was one of the many songs that the band thought they had finished, but ended up re-recording from scratch.
Magical Moment
After weeks of struggling with the song, lead vocalist Shirley Manson came up with a melody that the band fell in love with instantly. The process of working on "Bleed Like Me" rekindled their passion for making music.
Album Break
After the release of "Bleed Like Me" and its subsequent world tour, Garbage announced they were on 'indefinite hiatus', not releasing any new material until 2012.
Album Artwork
The album cover features an image of a red sewing stitch on white fabric, evoking the design of a Red Cross symbol, alluding to the album's title, while also referencing themes of mending and healing consistent with the song messages.

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