Mudshovel
Staind
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You take away I feel the same You take away I feel the same All the promises you made to me You made in vain I lost myself inside Your tainted smile again 'Cause you can't feel my anger You can't feel my pain You can't feel my torment Driving me insane I can't fight these feelings They will bring you pain You can't take away Make me whole again I feel betrayed Stuck in your ways And you rip me apart with the Brutal things you say I can't deal with this shit anymore I just look away 'Cause you can't feel my anger You can't feel my pain You can't feel my torment Driving me insane I can't fight these feelings They will bring you pain You can't take away Make me whole again Mudshovel [Repeat: x 8] You take away I feel the same All these promises You promised only pain If you take away And leave me with nothing again 'Cause you can't feel my anger You can't feel my pain You can't feel my torment Driving me insane I can't fight these feelings They will bring you pain You can't take away Make me whole again You will feel my anger You will feel my pain You will feel my torment Driving you insane I can't fight these feelings They will bring you pain You won't take away I'll be whole again Mudshovel [Repeat: x 8]
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Written by: AARRON LEWIS, JOHN APRIL, JOHN F. APRIL, JONATHAN WYSOCKI, MICHAEL MUSHOK, MICHAEL J. MUSHOK
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Mudshovel" was released in 1995 as part of Staind's debut studio album, "Tormented". Later, a re-recorded version of the song was released on their second album, "Dysfunction", in 1999.
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Genre and StyleThe song blends elements of heavy metal and alternative rock, and is known for its aggressive, grinding guitar riffs and raw, emotional lyrics, which are characteristic of Staind's music.
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Lyrics and ThemeWritten by band members Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok, Johnny April and Jon Wysocki, the song is about feelings of betrayal, deceit, and being used in a relationship.
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Chart PerformanceThe re-recorded version of "Mudshovel" on "Dysfunction" became one of Staind's first major hits, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart in 1999.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mudshovel", which features the band performing in a dingy, industrial setting, helped boost the song's popularity when it aired on MTV.
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Role in Staind's Success"Mudshovel" played a significant role in launching Staind's career. Its success helped the band secure opening spots for major artists like Kid Rock and Limp Bizkit.
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Live Performances"Mudshovel" is often included in Staind's setlists for live performances. The song's heavy guitar and emotional vocals make it a crowd favorite.
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Initial ControversyThe album "Tormented", which originally featured "Mudshovel", caused some controversy due to its graphic cover art and explicit content. However, this did not deter the song's or the album's success.
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Alternative VersionsThere is also a radio edit version of "Mudshovel", which trims the song down to a shorter running time for radio play.
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Fan FavoriteDespite being one of their earliest songs, "Mudshovel" remains one of the band’s most popular tracks among fans.
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