Comedown
Bush
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Love and hate, get it wrong She cut me right back down to size Sleep the day, let it fade Who was there to take your place No one knows, never will Mostly me, but mostly you What do you say, do you do When it all comes down 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time to find out 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time There is no blame only shame When you beg you just complain The more I come more I try All police are paranoid So am I, so's the future So are you, be a creature What do you say do you do when it all comes down 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time to find out 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time Love and hate, get it wrong She cut me right back down to size Sleep the day, let it fade Who was there to take your place No one knows, never will Mostly me, but mostly you What do you say, do you do When it all comes down 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time to find out 'Cause I don't want to come back Down from this cloud It's taken me all this time I don't wanna come back Down from this cloud, this cloud, this cloud
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Comedown" was released on 26th May 1995. It was the third single from Bush's debut album titled "Sixteen Stone."
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed significant success. In the United States, it peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, at number two on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and at the top position on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Musical Style"Comedown" is done in the post-grunge style, which was highly popular during the mid-1990s. As a single, it epitomizes the band Bush’s harder edge but accessible sound.
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Emotional ThemesThe song deals with the dark side of human emotions and grapples with subject matters such as addiction and depression.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was well received. Its striking visuals involve the band members performing the song in a small, red-hued room interspersed with footage of various chemical reactions.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Band's lead vocalist Gavin Rossdale. The lyrical content was inspired by his personal experiences and relationships.
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Song Recognition"Comedown" is often recognized as one of Bush's most famous songs, playing on radio stations around the world even decades after its release.
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Live PerformanceThe band often performs this song live and it is usually received with high energy and enthusiasm from their fans.
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Album SuccessThanks to successful singles like "Comedown," Sixteen Stone has since been certified 6× multi-platinum by the RIAA.
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Cultural SignificanceAs one of their best charting singles in the U.S., "Comedown" played a crucial role in ensuring Bush’s place within the pantheon of 90’s rock music.
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