There by the Grace of God
Manic Street Preachers
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And all the drugs in the world Can't save us from ourselves Victims with the saddest hearts Passing by the grace of God There by the grace of God With grace we will suffer With grace we shall recover There by the grace of God There by the grace of God Lay down all your guns Give them up and then move on It doesn't mean that you are dead Passing by the grace of God There by the grace of God With grace we will suffer With grace we shall recover There by the grace of God There by the grace of God With grace we will suffer With grace we shall recover There by the grace of God There by the grace of God There by the grace of God And all the drugs in the world With grace we will suffer With grace we shall recover There by the grace of God There by the grace of God With grace we will suffer With grace we shall recover There by the grace of God There by the grace of God And all the drugs in the world Can't save us from ourselves Victims with the saddest hearts Passing by the grace of God There by the grace of God
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, NICHOLAS ALLEN JONES, SEAN MOORE
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10 facts about this song
Song Release and Production"There by the Grace of God" was released as a single in October 2002 by the Welsh alternative rock band, Manic Street Preachers.
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Chart PositionUpon release, the song reached number six in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful songs.
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Album InclusionInterestingly, the song was not initially included on a studio album. It was later included on the compilation album, "Forever Delayed" which was released in the same year.
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Music VideoThe video for "There by the Grace of God" was directed by renowned visual artist, Stefan Sagmeister, and it explored the concept of cloning in a controversial and thought-provoking way.
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Writing and CompositionThe song was written by all three members of the band; James Dean Bradfield, Nick Jones, and Sean Moore.
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Song MeaningLyrically, the song deals with themes of existential anxiety, reflection, and the human capacity for empathy, which is a common topic in Manic Street Preacher's music.
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Reviewer RecognitionReviewers recognized the song's moody, atmospheric sound as a departure from the band's traditionally heavier rock sound.
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B-SidesThe single's B-sides included "Automatik Teknicolour," "It's All Gone," and "Unstoppable Salvation." These tracks were not included in an album prior to or since the release of the single.
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Limited Edition ReleaseA limited-edition DVD was released which included the music video, song lyrics, and a photo gallery.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a hit, it is one of the least performed songs by the band in their live concerts.
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