You
Candlebox
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You, it's for you Only you, it's for you I'll never know, I'll never care I'll never believe my people I'll tell you what I say I'll never lie, I'll never try I'll never cry for you people I'll push you, push away As you lonely people Keep on runnin' 'round my door Yes, you lonely people Keep on beggin' beg for more And I'll cry for you, yes I'll die for you Pain in my heart it is real And I'll tell you now, how I feel inside Feel in my heart it's for you It's for you, only you It's for you I'll never try, I'll never die I'll never push for you people I'll tell you how I feel I'll never lie, I'll never cry I'll never try for you people I'll tell you, yes it's real And you lonely people Keep on passin' time away Yes you lonely people keep on passin' Pass away And I'll cry for you, yes, I'll die for you Pain in my heart it is real And I'll tell you now how I feel inside Feel in my heart it's for you And I'll take everything, as it comes my way Pushin' your pain 'round my door And I cry for you as I die for you Is this blood on my hands all for you? You shiver and shudder Recovers your mother You feel it take control All alone, feel alive In your soul Come around town, steal another dime Take another line Won't you feel it blanket your soul Out of mind? Come around town, steal another dime Do another crime Won't you get it higher and higher Roll through time? Come around town, steal another dime Don't you push your drugs in my face Yes, I'm feelin', feelin' fine Don't you push your drugs in my face Or I'm gonna put you in your place F*ck you, I don't want it no more and it's mine Said, "This pain in my heart is all mine Yes, it's mine all alone" Oh, I don't want it no more I don't want it no more I don't want it no more I don't want it no more And it's mine on my own Yes, it's mine all alone As I cry for you, yes, I'll die for you Pain in my heart, it is real And I'll take everything as it comes my way Feel in my heart, it's for you And I'll lie for you as I die for you Pain in my heart it is real And I'll tell you now how I feel inside F*ck you, it's for you
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Written by: Kevin Colin Martin, Peter Andrew Klett, Scott Mercado, Bardi David Martin
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "You" by Candlebox was released as the second single from the band's debut album in 1993. The album, simply titled "Candlebox," was a grunge and alternative rock album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the music charts, and it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1994.
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SongwritingThe song is written by the band members themselves, including Kevin Martin, Bardi Martin, Scott Mercado, and Peter Klett.
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Genre"You" belongs to the genre of grunge, a style of rock music that became highly popular during the 1990s, which is characterized by its loud, distorted guitar sound and often bleak lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You" features the band members performing the song intercut with scenes of various people and objects, conveying an enigmatic and somewhat eerie vibe.
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Band's Signature Song"You" is recognized as one of Candlebox's best songs and is frequently included in the band’s setlists for concerts. The unique blend of grunge and alternative rock in this track is representative of the band's signature sound.
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Album SuccessThe album "Candlebox," which features "You," was a huge success. It was certified quadruple platinum, having sold more than 4 million copies.
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Impact on Rock MusicReleased during the height of grunge's popularity, "You," along with other songs from Candlebox, influenced the development of rock music in the 1990s.
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Live PerformancesDespite changes in the band's lineup over the years, "You" remained a staple of Candlebox's live performances, demonstrating the song's longevity and the band's continuing affection for the track.
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RecognitionIn 1995, Candlebox received a nomination for Best Rock Band at the American Music Awards, largely due to the success of songs like "You."
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