Only God Knows Why
Kid Rock
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I've been sittin' here trying to find myself I get behind myself I need to rewind myself Looking for the payback listening for the playback They say that every man bleeds just like me And I feel like number one yet I'm last in line I watch my younger son and it helps to pass the time I take too many pills that helps to ease the pain I made a couple of dollare bills still I feel the same Everybody knows my name they say it way out loud A lot of folks f*ck with me it's hard to hang out in a croud I guess that's the price you pay to be some big shot like I am Out stretched hands and one night stands Still I can't find love And when the walls are tumbling down I will always be around Yeah And when the walls are tumbling down I will always be around People don't know about the things I say and do They don't understand about the shit I've been through It's been so long since I've been home I've been gone, I've been gone way too long Maybe I've forgotten all the things I miss Oh, somehow I know there is more to life than this I've said it too many times and I still stand firm You get what you put in and people get what the deserve Still I ain't seen mine, no I ain't seen mine I've been given but just ain't gettin' I've been walkin' that thin line So I think I'll keep a walking with my head held high I'll keep moving on and only God knows why Only God, only God, only God knows why Only God knows why, why, why, why Only God knows why Take it to the river, hey Take me to the river, hey
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Written by: JOHN A. TRAVIS, MATTHEW SHAFER, R.J. RITCHIE
Lyrics © CRADLE THE BALLS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Only God Knows Why" is a track from Kid Rock's fourth studio album titled "Devil Without a Cause," which was released in 1998.
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GenreThis particular song is considered a mix of country and southern rock, although Kid Rock is primarily known for his contribution to rap and rock genres.
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Chart RankingsThe song was successful on the music charts, reaching #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S, making it Kid Rock's first top 40 hit on the chart.
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Writing CreditsKid Rock is credited with writing, producing and performing the song, showcasing his multi-talented approach to music.
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Auto-tune UseThis song is noteworthy in that it was among the first mainstream songs to use Auto-Tune, a pitch correction software that has since become popular in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song depicts Kid Rock singing alone in a dimly lit room, with interspersed scenes of him riding a motorcycle down deserted highways, reflecting the song's introspective, soul-searching lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song has become a staple of Kid Rock’s live performances and is often accompanied by a light show and audience sing-along.
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Inspirational Song"Only God Knows Why" is often credited as the inspiration for other artists due to its raw emotional honesty and introspective lyrics. Kid Rock himself has said he believes it continues to resonate with audiences because it speaks to universal human experiences.
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ReceptionThe song enjoys a mixed reception, with some critics praising its deep lyrical content and emotional resonance, while others criticized it for its use of auto-tune.
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Track LengthThe song's runtime is approximately 5 minutes and 28 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Devil Without a Cause" album.
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