Kryptonite

3 Doors Down

About Kryptonite

"Kryptonite" is the debut single by American rock band 3 Doors Down. It was originally released as a demo for local play by 97.9 WCPR-FM in Biloxi, Mississippi. The song first charted on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart reaching number one for nine weeks, then hit number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart for 11 weeks. It also reached number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart for five non-consecutive weeks, number four on the Adult Top 40 chart, and number three on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's highest-charting single there.  


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Well, I took a walk around the world to ease my troubled mind
I left my body lying somewhere in the sands of time
But I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon
I feel there's nothing I can do, yeah

I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon
After all I knew, it had to be something to do with you
I really don't mind what happens now and then
As long as you'll be my friend at the end

If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand?
I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
Kryptonite

You called me strong, you called me weak
But still your secrets, I will keep
You took for granted all the times, I never let you down
You stumbled in and bumped your head
If not for me then you'd be dead
I picked you up and put you back on solid ground

If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand?
I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
Kryptonite

If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
If I'm alive and well, will you be there holding my hand?
I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
Kryptonite, yeah
If I go crazy, then will you still call me Superman?
If I'm alive and well, will you be there and holding my hand?
I'll keep you by my side with my superhuman might
Kryptonite

All around the world
All around the world
All around the world

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3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi formed in 1996. The band originally consisted of Brad Arnold (vocals/drums), Todd Harrell (bass) and Matt Roberts (guitar). They took in Chris Henderson in the very early days of The Better Life's creation and released the album as a 4 piece band. Richard Liles played drums for the band during their touring stint on that record. From 2002 - 2005 The band hired Daniel Adair as a "touring" drummer and took off to play nearly 1000 shows as this formation all across the world in support of their hugely successful 'Away From The Sun' album. In 2005, when Daniel Adair was hired full-time by Nickelback, 3 Doors Down took on Greg Upchurch (Puddle Of Mudd) to play drums full-time. In 2012; the band rele… more »

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Written by: Bradley Kirk Arnold, Matthew Darrick Roberts, Robert Todd Harrell

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Kryptonite" was written by 3 Doors Down lead vocalist Brad Arnold in a mathematics class when he was fifteen years old.
Album Placement
This mega-hit song is the opening track of their debut studio album, "The Better Life," which was released in 2000.
Chart Success
"Kryptonite" reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped both the Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts for 11 and 21 weeks, respectively.
International Success
Not only was the song a hit in the United States, but it also achieved top-five positions on the singles charts of several countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Platinum Certification
"Kryptonite" earned a Platinum certification by the RIAA, earning the band their first multi-platinum single.
Grammy Nominations
The song was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Rock Song, and the band received a nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Music Video
The "Kryptonite" music video, directed by Dean Karr, features a storyline of an elderly comic book-style hero coming out of retirement and was in heavy rotation on various music channels.
Origin of Band's Name
The phrase "3 doors down" originally referenced the band's initial practice space; they practiced in a small building located "three doors down" from the band's original drummer's home.
Superman Connection
Kryptonite is famously known as the weakness of the comic book hero Superman. However, the band has confirmed that the song's title doesn't refer to Superman's weakness but to one's own weakness.
Legacy
Even two decades after its release, "Kryptonite" remains one of 3 Doors Down's most popular songs and continues to receive significant airplay on rock radio stations.
Live Performances
"Kryptonite" is a part of the band’s set list in live performances, where they often extend and improvise during the song's bridge section.

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