Special
Garbage
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I'm living without you But I know all about you I have run you down into the ground Spread disease about you over town I used to adore you I couldn't control you There was nothing that I wouldn't do To keep myself around and close to you Do you have an opinion? A mind of your own? I thought you were special I thought you should know But I've run out of patience I couldn't care less I, I Do you have an opinion? A mind of your own? I thought you were special I thought you should know I used to amuse you But I knew that I'd lose you Now you're here and begging for a chance But there's no way in hell I'd take you back Do you have an opinion? A mind of your own? I thought you were special I thought you should know But I've run out of patience I've run out of comments I'm tired of the violence I couldn't care less I'm looking for a new [Repeat: x4] You were the talk of the town [Repeat: x4] I thought you were special [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Special" by Garbage was released on September 14, 1998.
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InspirationThe song is a tribute to glam rock and pays homage to bands like Roxy Music and T-Rex.
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AlbumIt is the third single from their second studio album called "Version 2.0".
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Popular CultureIts music video won awards for "Best Special Effects" at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Sampling"Special" uses an interpolation of a melody from "Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up" by Barry White.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 52 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 1998.
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Song's MessageThe song is about betrayal and disappointment.
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Award NominationIn 2000, "Special" was nominated for two Grammy Awards for "Best Rock Song" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group".
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Music VideoThe music video of the song has a distinctive aviation theme. It was inspired by the TV series "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons".
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CertificationThe song "Special" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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RemixesMultiple remixes of the song exist, some of which have found place in the band's remix EPs.
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