Weapon

Matthew Good

About Weapon

"Weapon" is a song by Canadian alternative rock artist Matthew Good. It was the first song released by Good as a solo artist after the break-up of the Matthew Good Band. The song was released in October 2002 as the lead single from his debut solo album, Avalanche. The song peaked at No. 4 on Canada's Nielsen rock chart.


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2003
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Here by my side an angel
Here by my side the devil
Never turn your back on me
Never turn your back on me again
Here by my side it's heaven

Here by my side you are destruction
Here by my side a new color to paint the world
Never turn your back on it
Never turn your back on it again
Here by my side it's heaven

Careful, you be careful
This is where the world drops off
Careful, you be careful

And you breathe in and you breath out for it
Ain't it so weird how it makes you a weapon
And you give in and you give out for it
Ain't it so weird how it makes you a weapon
Never turn your back on it
Never turn your back on it again

Careful, you be careful

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Matthew Good

Matthew Frederick Robert Good (born June 29, 1971) is a Canadian rock musician. He was the lead singer for the Matthew Good Band, one of Canada's most successful alternative rock bands in the 1990s, before dissolving the band in 2002. Other band members included drummer Ian Browne, guitarist/keyboardist Dave Genn, and original bassist Geoff Lloyd, later replaced by Rich Priske. In the years since the Matthew Good Band's disbanding, Good has pursued a solo career and established himself as a political activist and blogger. He is also credited with coining the phrase first world problems. more »

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Weapon" is classified under the Alternative Rock genre. It is characterized by a combination of rock soundscapes with elements of post punk and grunge.
Influential Artist
Matthew Good, the artist behind the song "Weapon," is a Canadian musician and has enjoyed a successful solo career after leaving his band, Matthew Good Band.
Album Information
"Weapon" was included in Matthew Good's album, "Avalanche," which was released in 2003.
Chart Performance
The song "Weapon" did well in Canadian music charts. It actually reached number four on the Canada's MuchMusic's Countdown in June 2003.
Music Video Accolades
The song features a music video that won the award for Best Director at the 2003 MuchMusic Video Awards. It was directed by Matt Mahurin.
Artistic Themes
Matthew Good is known for tackling political and social issues in his music. In "Weapon," he addresses issues of war and power (as suggested by the title).
Lyrical Content
"Weapon" is known for its powerful lyrics, such as “If you’re not what I want then you’re what I need."
Musical Structure
The song is composed in a verse-chorus form, a common structure for songs in the rock genre, and it builds tension before releasing it in the chorus.
Relevance Today
Matthew Good's song "Weapon" continues to be relevant today, with the song's lyrics often used in discussions about political and socially charged events.
Live Performances
"Weapon" has been a staple at Matthew Good's concerts since the song's release and is often a crowd favorite.
Resurgence
In recent years, "Weapon" has seen a resurgence in popularity due to covers by various artists and its use in several popular playlists on music streaming platforms.
Social Activism
Outside of his music, Matthew Good is known for his active involvement in causes like mental health and human rights, and this has influenced the narrative-depth in songs such as "Weapon."

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