Lithium
Evanescence
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Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow Oh, but, God, I want to let it go Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show Never wanted it to be so cold Just didn't drink enough to say you love me I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow Don't want to let it lay me down this time Drown my will to fly Here in the darkness I know myself Can't break free until I let it go Let me go Darling, I forgive you after all Anything is better than to be alone And in the end I guess I had to fall Always find my place among the ashes I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without Lithium In love with you I, I'm gonna let it go
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Lithium" is a song by American rock band Evanescence. The band was formed in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.
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Album PlacementThe song was featured as a track on their second studio album titled "The Open Door," which was released in 2006.
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Song CompositionAmy Lee and Terry Balsamo are the writers of "Lithium." The song is noted to be a tempo contrast to its preceding song "Sweet Sacrifice," calming with piano accompaniment then escalating with average rock instrumentation.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as the second single from "The Open Door" in 2006. In the U.S., it peaked at #24 on the Adult Top 40, #35 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, and #5 on the Hot Digital Songs charts.
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Song ThemeThe song "Lithium" is not about the chemical element, but rather refers to lithium carbonate, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. However, it metaphorically discusses a struggle between happiness and despair.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Paul Fedor and shot in October 2006. It features Lee in two different facets: one as herself playing the song in a gothic setting, and the other trapped in a transparent tank that slowly fills with black liquid symbolizing pain or despair.
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Award Nominations"Lithium," along with the album "The Open Door," was nominated for a Grammys in 2008 under "Best Hard Rock Performance" category.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Lee's vocals and the band's musicianship.
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Concert Regular"Lithium" has become a staple of Evanescence's live performances since its release.
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Disambiguation"Lithium" by Evanescence should not be confused with "Lithium" by Nirvana, as they are two completely different songs, both popular, but from different eras and genres of music.
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