The Rest of My Life
Sloan
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I started thinkin' bout The rest of my life I found my selfish looking out for Trouble and strife Someone with whom I'll spend The rest of my days But if I ever said I wasn't Set in my ways Then I guess you caught me Lying to myself What kind of fool Doesn't think about it? You'd have to be a fool Not to think about it Am I gonna settle down (Am I gonna be...) Someone who has to take The rest of my life To settle down? Then I guess you caught me Lying to myself Who'll make a man out of me? One thing I know about The rest of my life: I know that I'll be Living it in Canada I know I said I'll share The rest of my days But I was only Going through a phase
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Written by: EMOSIA, JEFFREY CURTIS PENCE, ELIOT WALKER SLOAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Rest of My Life" is a single from the Canadian rock band Sloan. Chris Murphy, who is one-half of the band's songwriting team and bassist, penned the song.
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Album HistoryThis song is a part of the band’s eighth studio album, "Action Pact," which was released in 2003. The album marked a departure from Sloan's usual practice of each member contributing songs, with Murphy and Patrick Pentland becoming the primary songwriters for this album.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics focus on the theme of youth and the uncertainty about the future, a common subject in rock and pop songs. The line "I know that I'll be living it in Canada" from the song pays homage to the band's Canadian roots.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Rest of My Life" was directed by Wendy Morgan and features the band performing the song on a rooftop, intercut with footage of young adults and teens experiencing various stages of life, which fits with the song's theme.
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Chart Performance"The Rest of My Life" was well-received in Canada and became one of Sloan’s biggest hits. It reached number 5 on Canada's Nielsen rock chart and number 21 on the Nielsen pop chart.
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Impact and LegacyDespite being released nearly two decades ago, "The Rest of My Life" remains one of Sloan's most popular and recognizable songs. The song has been used in various television shows and movies, showing its enduring appeal.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2004, "The Rest of My Life" was nominated for "Single of the Year" at the Juno Awards, which are Canada’s most prestigious music awards.
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Musical Composition"The Rest of My Life" is characterized by its catchy, pop-oriented melody and energetic guitar riffs, a stylistic choice consistent with much of Sloan's discography. The song’s structure consists of verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, and then culminates in the chorus.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praised "The Rest of My Life" for its catchy tune and relatable lyrics. Critics have also cited it as one of the highlights of the band's "Action Pact" album.
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Band's PerceptionInterestingly, Chris Murphy has stated in interviews that, despite its success, "The Rest of My Life" is not one of his personal favorite Sloan songs. However, he acknowledges the role it played in boosting the band's popularity.
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