Pieces of Me

Ashlee Simpson

About Pieces of Me

"Pieces of Me" is the debut single by American pop/rock singer Ashlee Simpson and the first single from her debut album, Autobiography (2004). The song, which was jointly written and composed by Simpson, Kara DioGuardi and John Shanks, and produced by Shanks, is a blend of pop and rock with lyrics about finding comfort and happiness in a relationship with a new boyfriend. "Pieces of Me" was released as the first single from Autobiography in mid-2004 (see 2004 in music), prior to the album's release in July; it peaked at number five in the United States (on the Billboard Hot 100), and contributed to the considerable success of Autobiography, which went triple platinum in the U. S. Outside of the U. S., the song enjoyed some chart success as well, reaching the top ten in a number of countries. In 2017, Billboard ranked the song #97 in an article of The 100 Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century. As of 2018, it remains Simpson's most successful song, as well as her only song to reach the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. 


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2004
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On a Monday I am waiting
Tuesday I am fading
And By Wednesday I can't sleep
Then the phone rings I hear you
And the darkness is a clear view
Cause you've come to rescue me

Fall, with you I fall so fast
I can hardly catch my breath
I hope it lasts

It seems like I can finally
Rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
It's as if you know me better
Than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

I am moody and messy
I get restless and it's senseless
How you never seem to care

When I'm angry, you listen
Make me happy, its your mission
And you won't stop till I'm there

Fall, sometimes I fall so fast
When I hit that bottom crash
You're all I have

It seems like I can finally
Rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
It's as if you know me better
Than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me

How do you know?
Everything I'm about to say
Am I that obvious?
And if it's written on my face
I hope it never goes away
Yea

On a Monday I am waiting
By Tuesday I am fading
Into your arms
So I can breathe

It seems like I can finally
Rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
It's as if you know me better
Than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
I love how you can tell
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me
Pieces, pieces, pieces of me

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Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Nicole Simpson (born October 3, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. The younger sister of Jessica Simpson, she rose to prominence in 2004 with the success of her number-one debut album, Autobiography. Her reality series, The Ashlee Simpson Show, aired for two seasons. Following a North American concert tour and a film appearance, Simpson released her second number-one album, I Am Me (2005). Simpson assumed creative control over her third album, Bittersweet World (2008). more »

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Written by: Ashlee Simpson, John Shanks, Kara Dioguardi

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Pieces of Me" was released as the first single from Ashlee Simpson's debut album "Autobiography" in 2004.
Chart Position
The song reached the number five spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of her highest-charting singles to date.
Platinum Certification
The track was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies in the United States alone.
Songwriting
"Pieces of Me" was co-written by Ashlee Simpson, Kara DioGuardi, and John Shanks.
Distinct Sound
The pop-rock song was noted for its divergence from typical pop music, with elements of rock and punk noticeable in its composition.
Music Video
The music video for "Pieces of Me" features Simpson's then-boyfriend, Josh Henderson, and was shot at Simpson's parents' home.
Reality TV Exposure
The song gained popularity, in part, because it was heavily featured on the MTV reality series that followed Simpson's life, "The Ashlee Simpson Show".
Performance Controversy
Ashlee Simpson sang "Pieces of Me" during her controversial appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2004, where a lip-syncing mishap occurred.
International Success
Aside from its success in the U.S, "Pieces of Me" also topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in several countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Awards
Simpson received a couple of award nominations for this song, including 'Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female' at the 47th Grammy Awards, and 'Song of the Year' at the 2005 Radio Music Awards.
Cultural Impact
"Pieces of Me" contributes to Simpson's image as a 'real' and 'authentic' artist, in contrast to the highly polished pop personas of other celebrity singers in the early 2000s.

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