Feel Good Drag

Anberlin

About Feel Good Drag

"Feel Good Drag" (originally released as "The Feel Good Drag") is a song by American alternative rock band Anberlin. The song originally appeared on the band's second album Never Take Friendship Personal and was re-recorded for their fourth album, New Surrender. "Feel Good Drag" became the first single from New Surrender, which was the band's first album on major label Universal Republic. It was intended for release to American radio stations on August 18, 2008, however after a week-long delay it was released on August 26, 2008. The single spent 29 weeks climbing the Alternative Songs chart before reaching number one. It was the longest rise to the top since the chart's 1988 inception, breaking the previous record set in February 2006 by 10 Years, with their 27-week journey for the song "Wasteland". The record was later overtaken by Phoenix's "1901", which reached number one in early 2010 after 31 weeks. That record was later eclipsed by the song "Animal" by Neon Trees. The song is in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. The song was certified gold (500,000 copies sold) on January 22, 2014. 


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"I'm here for you" she said
"And we can stay for awhile
My boyfriend's gone
We can just pretend"
Lips that need no introduction
Now who's the greater sin
Your drab eyes seem to invite
(Tell me darling) where do we begin?

Was this over before
Before it ever began
Your kiss
Your calls
Your crutch
Like the devil's got your hand
This was over before
Before it ever began
Your lips
Your lies
Your lust
Like the devil's in your hands

Everyone in this town
Is seeing somebody else
Everybody's tired of someone
Our eyes wander for help
Prayers that need no answer now
I'm tired of who I am
You were my greatest mistake
I fell in love with your sin
Your littlest sin

Was this over before
Before it ever began
Your kiss
Your calls
Your crutch
Like the devil's got your hand
This was over before
Before it ever began
Your lips
Your lies
Your lust
Like the devil's in your hands

Failure is your disease
You want my outline drawn
You are my greatest failure
Discourse your saving song

Was this over before
Before it ever began
Your kiss
Your calls
Your crutch
Like the devil's got your hand
This was over before
Before it ever began
Your lips
Your lies
Your lust
Like the devil's in your hands

Was this over before
Before it ever began
Your kiss
Your calls
Your crutch
Like the devil's got your hand
This was over before
Before it ever began
Your lips
Your lies
Your lust
Like the devil's in your hands

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Anberlin

Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young. more »

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Written by: Deon Rexroat, Joseph Milligan, Nathan Young, Stephen Arnold

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Feel Good Drag" is a song by American rock band Anberlin. This song was part of their second album, "Never Take Friendship Personal," released in 2005.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in May 2009, even though the song was already 4 years old at the time. It was the first number 1 for Anberlin on that list.
Re-release
Due to its popularity, Anberlin re-recorded "Feel Good Drag" in 2008 for their fourth studio album "New Surrender." The updated version was then released as a single.
Song Meaning
According to the band, the song discusses the disappointment and disillusionment that comes from losing a friend to a toxic romantic relationship.
Record Breaker
It was named the longest-charting single in Modern Rock history, surpassing Staind’s song "It's Been Awhile."
Song Reception
The refreshed 2008 version of the song helped introduce Anberlin to a wider audience due to its radio success, and it generally received positive reviews from critics.
Music Video
The band released a music video for the re-recorded version of the song in 2008. The video was directed by Steven Hoover, and it includes scenes of the band performing as well as a storyline about a relationship.
Song Lyrics
Despite its title, "Feel Good Drag" is not upbeat. The lyrics describe a seductive but destructive relationship, with lines like "The feel good drag of your life."
Band Members
The band members at the time when "Feel Good Drag" was released were Stephen Christian (vocals), Deon Rexroat (bass), Joseph Milligan (lead guitar), Nathan Young (drums), and Christian McAlhaney (rhythm guitar).
Lasting Impact
Even though Anberlin has released several successful singles since "Feel Good Drag," this song remains one of their best-known and most popular tracks.

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