Hanging by a Moment
Lifehouse
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Hanging by a Moment" is a song by American alternative rock band Lifehouse. It was the debut single from their debut studio album "No Name Face" released in 2000.
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Lyrics InspirationLead singer and songwriter Jason Wade revealed that he composed the song in about 15 minutes, inspired by a spiritual awakening, signifying his relationship with God.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a significant hit, it reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and since then, it also peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Award Recognition"Hanging by a Moment" was the Billboard "Hot 100 Single of the Year" in 2001 beating hit songs by Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys.
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Unplanned SingleThe song wasn't intended to be a single, but after a Denver radio station started playing it, the song gained such popularity that it ended up as the first single of the album.
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Digital SaleAs of 2015, the song has sold over four million digital copies in the United States, attesting to its continued popularity even years after its original release.
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Music VideoThere were two different music videos produced for "Hanging by a Moment". The first showed the band performing in a warehouse, while the second, directed by Gavin Bowden, had the band performing in a sunny field.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times by various artists, including a noteworthy cover by Australian artist Guy Sebastian, the first winner of "Australian Idol".
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Song UsageThe song has been used in numerous TV shows and movies such as "Smallville", "Dawson's Creek", and the film "A Lot like Love", further cementing its popularity.
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Band's ViewJason Wade commented in various interviews that despite subsequent songs they produced, the impact and success of "Hanging by a Moment" can never be replicated, calling it a 'one-off miracle'.
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Continuous PopularityEven after two decades since its release, the song continues to resonate with listeners and frequently appears on "Best of the Decade" or "Best of the Genre" lists.
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