Leader of Men

Nickelback

About Leader of Men

"Leader of Men" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. Written by band members Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake, it was featured on the band's second studio album The State in 1998. Upon the album's reissue after the band signed with Roadrunner Records, "Leader of Men" was released as the first single from The State on March 4, 2000, reaching number 11 on the Canadian Top Rock Songs, number 8 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 21 on the Alternative Songs chart. Both versions of the song feature on the album; the original version features as the third track, while the acoustic version is the eleventh and final track. 


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2005
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Tell your friends not to think aloud
Until they swallow
Whisper things into my brain
Your voice sounds so hollow

I am not a leader of men
Since I prefer to follow
Do you think I could have a drink
Since it's so hard to swallow
So hard to swallow

So turn the television off
And I will sing a song
And if you suddenly have the urge
You can sing along

I touch your hand, I touch your face
I think the fruit is rotten
Give me lessons on how to breath
'Cause I think I've forgotten
I think I've forgotten

One day, up to a cliff
That overlooked the water
I jumped in to save a girl
It was somebody's daughter
And now the ring is on my hand
It was given to me by her
To this day we all sit around
And dream of ways to get higher
To get much higher

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Ryan Anthony Peake

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Release Details
"Leader of Men" is a song by the Canadian rock band, Nickelback. It was released in 1999 as a part of their second studio album, "The State".
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed considerable success on the charts. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 21 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Acoustic Version
There is an acoustic version of "Leader of Men" that appears on their first major-label album, "The State." Fans and critics have noted a quieter, more contemplative tone in this version.
Song Meaning
"Leader of Men" reflects on the pressures and responsibilities of being in a position of leadership. It is often interpreted as a commentary on Nickelback's own experience with sudden fame and the music industry.
Music Video
The music video for "Leader of Men" contains several symbolic elements related to the song's meaning, including scenes of rioting and chaos juxtaposed against moments of tranquility.
Genre Classification
The song is classified under the genre Post-Grunge, a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged in the mid-to-late 90s.
Band Members
At the time of recording "Leader of Men," Nickelback consisted of Chad Kroeger on vocals and guitar, Mike Kroeger on bass, Ryan Peake on guitar and vocals, and Ryan Vikedal on drums.
Live Performances
"Leader of Men" is a staple in Nickelback's live performances and is known for its crowd-singalong moments, showing the enduring popularity of the song.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake.
Commercial Success
"Leader of Men" helped solidify Nickelback's break into the mainstream and is regarded as one of their standout tracks, contributing to their commercial success.
Comments from the Band
In interviews, the band members have commented on how "Leader of Men" reflects their thoughts on navigating fame and leadership, making it a personal song for Nickelback.
Production Details
The song was produced by Nickelback and Dale Penner, known for his work with other Canadian rock acts.

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