Could Have Been Me

The Struts

About Could Have Been Me

"Could Have Been Me" is a song by English rock band The Struts. It was released as the first single from their debut studio album Everybody Wants. Originally released in 2013, the song began to increase in popularity as the song rose up the American airplay charts in 2015, peaking at no. 5 on the Alternative Songs chart. It was also the theme song for NXT TakeOver: London. The song was also used as the opening song for MLB The Show 16 and was used in a trailer for the 2016 video game Ratchet & Clank.  


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2018
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Don't wanna live as an untold story
Rather go out in a blaze of glory
I can't hear you, I don't fear you
I'll live now 'cause the bad die last
Dodging bullets with your broken past
I can't hear you, I don't fear you now

Wrapped in your regret
What a waste of blood and sweat
Oh oh oh

I wanna taste love and pain
Wanna feel pride and shame
I don't wanna take my time
Don't wanna waste one line
I wanna live better days
Never look back and say
Could have been me
It could have been me
Yeah

Don't wanna live as an unsung melody
I'd rather listen to the silence telling me
I can't hear you, I won't fear you
Don't wanna wake up on a monday morning
The thought of work's getting my skin crawling
I can't fear you, I don't hear you now

Wrapped in your regret
What a waste of blood and sweat
Oh oh oh

I wanna taste love and pain
Wanna feel pride and shame
I don't wanna take my time
Don't wanna waste one line
I wanna live better days
Never look back and say
Could have been me
It could have been me
Yeah

Hey
I wanna taste love and pain
Wanna feel pride and shame
Don't wanna take my time (No)
Don't wanna waste one line (Hey Hey)
Wanna live better days (Just better)
Never look back and say
Could have been me
It could have been me
It could have been me
It could have been me
I wanna taste love and pain
Wanna feel pride and shame
I don't wanna take my time
Don't wanna waste one line
I wanna live better days
Never look back and say
Could have been me
It could have been me
It could have been me
It could have been me
Yeah

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The Struts

The Struts are an English rock band from Derby, Derbyshire, England. The band consists of vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam Slack, bassist Jed Elliott, and drummer Gethin Davies. Formed in 2009, the original lineup was composed of Spiller, Slack, bassist Jamie Binns and drummer Rafe Thomas. The band's influences include Queen, The Darkness, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, The Killers, The Smiths, Oasis, The Libertines, The Strokes, and My Chemical Romance. The Struts have been described as "unabashedly over the top retro-fetishist classic rock" and "glamorous and dangerous". more »

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Written by: George Henry Tizzard, Richard James Parkhouse, Joshua Michael Wilkinson, Luke Thomas Spiller, Adam Richard Leslie Slack, Jed Elliott, Gethin Rhys Davies

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Could Have Been Me" was released by The Struts in 2013 as part of their debut studio album "Everybody Wants."
Chart Performance
The song hit the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and reached number 5, making it one of the band's most successful tracks.
Popular Among Rock Fans
The song also secured the 2nd spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Inspirational Theme
The song embraces an inspiring lyrical theme, encouraging listeners to live their life to the fullest and avoid regret.
Band's Identity
Through this song, The Struts claimed their position in the modern rock industry, as they lean towards the classic, glamorous rock'n'roll style.
Impact on Band's Career
"Could Have Been Me" significantly increased the The Struts' popularity in the United States after it was played on Sirius XM's Alt Nation radio station.
Song's Music Video
The music video, released in 2013, showcases high-energy performance from the band, reflecting the song's spirited feel.
Festival Performance
The Struts performed this song at the Lollapalooza music festival in 2018, which was well received by the crowd.
Lyrics Writing
According to the lead singer Luke Spiller, a heartbreak gave him the impetus to write the lyrics of "Could Have Been Me."
Playback in Media
"Could Have Been Me" played in the background of the opening segment of Monday Night Football on ESPN in 2016. It was also heard in commercials promoting the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals.
Other Media Appearance
The song was featured in the popular video game, Guitar Hero Live.
Used in Movies
"Could Have Been Me" is also listed in the soundtrack of the film "Eddie the Eagle."

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