Life
Our Lady Peace
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How many times have you been pushed around Is anybody there, does anybody care And how many times have your friends let you down Is anybody there, did anybody stare, oh And how many times have your friends let you down Just open up your heart Just open up your mind And how many times has your faith slipped away Well is anybody safe, does anybody pray [Chorus] Oh, life is waiting for you It's all messed up, but we're alive Oh, life is waiting for you It's all messed up, but we'll survive And how many days have you just slept away Is everybody high, is everyone afraid And how many times have you wished you were strong Have they ever seen your heart Have they ever seen your pain [Chorus] She gets high, she gets lost She gets drowned by the cost Twice a day, every week, and all her life She gets high, she gets lost She gets drowned by the cost Twice a day, every week, and all her life [Chorus] Oh, life is waiting for you It's all messed up but we're alive Oh, life is waiting for you, oh It's all messed up but we're alive It's all messed up but we'll survive It's all messed up but we're alive It's all messed up but we'll, but we'll survive
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Written by: DEE DEE HALLIGAN, JUNIOR TORELLO
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Album Information"Life" is a song by the Canadian band Our Lady Peace. It was a track from their fifth studio album, named "Gravity," which was released in 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on charts, reaching the top 10 of Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, peaking at #9.
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Major Hit"Life" became one of the band's most successful songs and is particularly well-known in their native Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Life" was directed by Oli Goldsmith and was filmed in a fish-eye lens style. It features the band members in various odd and unusual situations.
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Song ThemeMuch like other songs by Our Lady Peace, "Life" deals with deep, introspective themes and focuses on the hope and optimism in face of life's struggles.
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ContributionThe album "Gravity," which features this song, was one of the top 10 best-selling albums in Canada in 2002.
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Raine Maida's InputThe song, like most of the album, was heavily influenced by lead singer Raine Maida's personal experiences and observations on life.
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Songwriting ProcessAlthough the album was written collectively by the band, Raine Maida is known for taking his experiences and turning them into relatable lyrics, as he did with "Life."
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Shift in Style"Life," along with other songs in the "Gravity" album, marked a shift in the band's sound from alternative rock towards a more mainstream, commercial sound.
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ProducerThe song "Life" was produced by American producer and musician Bob Rock, famous for his work with bands like Metallica and Bon Jovi. His influence played a significant role in shaping the sound of the album.
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Live Performances"Life" continues to be a staple in Our Lady Peace's live performances, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity.
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Award Nomination"Gravity," the album on which "Life" appears, was nominated for the Juno Award in Canada for best rock album in 2003.
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Creative InputRaine Maida and Duncan Coutts are credited as songwriters for "Life," contributing both to the meaning and musical composition of the song.
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Song SignificanceAccording to some critics and fans, "Life" helped to revitalize the band's career and attract a new generation of listeners.
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Album ImpactThanks to the success of songs like "Life," "Gravity" eventually gained Double Platinum status in Canada from Music Canada.
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