Going Under
Evanescence
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Now I will tell you what I've done for you Fifty thousand tears I've cried Screaming deceiving and bleeding for you And you still won't hear me (I'm going under) Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself Maybe I'll wake up for once Not tormented daily defeated by you Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom I'm dying again I'm going under, (going under) Drowning in you, (drowning in you) I'm falling forever, (falling forever) I've got to break through, I'm going under Blurring and stirring the truth and the lies So I don't know what's real and what's not Always confusing the thoughts in my head So I can't trust myself anymore I'm dying again I'm going under, (going under) Drowning in you, (drowning in you) I'm falling forever, (falling forever) I've got to break through, I'm So go on and scream Scream at me I'm so far away I won't be broken again I've got to breathe I can't keep going under I'm dying again I'm going under, (going under) Drowning in you, (drowning in you) I'm falling forever, (falling forever) I've got to break through, I'm going under Going under I'm going under
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Written by: David Hodges, Amy Lee, Ben Moody
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15 facts about this song
Album"Going Under" is one of the tracks from the debut studio album of Evanescence, known as "Fallen."
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Release YearThe song was officially released in the year 2003, making it an early 21st century hit.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorized under the genre Alternative metal, nu-metal and gothic rock.
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Chart Achievement"Going Under" achieved significant success internationally, peaking at number 5 in Australia, and making the top ten in various other countries.
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InspirationThe song is reportedly inspired by lead singer Amy Lee's past, troubled relationship.
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Music VideoThe music video to the song, directed by Philipp Stölzl, portrays Amy Lee underwater and also features the band performing in front of a concert crowd.
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Grammy NominationThough the song itself did not win a Grammy award, the album "Fallen," in which "Going Under" was included, won the 2004 Grammy for Best New Artist and was nominated for Album of The Year.
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Song InterpretationThe song is generally interpreted as a representation of getting away from a toxic relationship.
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PopularityEven today, after 18 years of its release, the song receives notable radio play and maintains a strong fanbase.
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Amy Lee's FavoriteAmy Lee once admitted in an interview that "Going Under" is one of her favorite songs to perform.
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Live Performances"Going Under" is often used as a show opener during Evanescence's live performances due to its high energy.
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Making of the SongAccording to the band, the song started as a remix for "Bring Me to Life" but turned out so good that they decided to make it its own song.
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Album Success"Going Under," along with other hits, helped the album "Fallen" sell more than 17 million copies globally.
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Memorable LyricsLyrics such as "I'm going under drowning in you, I'm falling forever" make the song quite memorable among Evanescence fans.
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Video Game Feature"Going Under" was featured in the 2003 video game "Enter The Matrix."
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