Just Because

Jane's Addiction

About Just Because

"Just Because" was the first single from alternative rock band Jane's Addiction's fourth album, Strays in 2003. "It's not hard to see why 'Just Because' has been chosen as the first single," noted Classic Rock. "It has a punishing yet radio-friendly groove, plus enough gloss and polish to sit among the flotsam on MTV2. Yet unlike many of the youngsters jostling to get their spiked hairdos on the box, Jane's have taken the trouble to add a song and go easy on the quasi-adolescent self-pity. "The song was one of the most successful in the band's history. Their third number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, it also charted at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 – their only appearance on that chart to date. It was also their first top-ten entry on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, reaching number four. It hit number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's highest charting British single. 


Year:
2005
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If I were you
I'd better watch out
When was the last time
You did anything
Not for me
Or anyone else

Just because
Just because

Yeah
Oh, you really should have known
hey you
You really should have known

Just because
Just because

You've got the most
Ah, but nobody loves you
Nobody has to

Just because

You
You really should have known
Oh, you
I think you really should have known

Just because
Just because

Oh yeah
Oh, you better watch out

When we first met
And we passed around gifts
That was a long time, ago
And you're feeling fit

Yeah you
Oh, you really should have known
Yeah you
Oh, you really should have known

Just because
Just because
Just because

Oh yeah
Oh, you better watch out

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Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Eric Avery (bass) and Stephen Perkins (drums). After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times with Avery declining to participate. In 2008, the band's "classic" line-up, featuring Avery, reunited and embarked on a world tour. Avery subsequently left the band in early 2010 as the group began work on new material. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. CHANEY, DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, PERRY FARRELL, ROBERT A. EZRIN, STEPHEN ANDREW PERKINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Just Because" is a track by Jane's Addiction that falls under the rock genre, specifically categorized as alternative rock and hard rock.
Album Information
The song is from the album "Strays," which is the band's third studio album. It was released in 2003 after the band's reformation in the early 2000s.
Chart Performance
"Just Because" did exceptionally well on the charts. It reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest-charting single to date.
Music Video
The music video for "Just Because," directed by Carter Smith, received heavy rotation on MTV, further increasing the song's popularity. The video features the band performing in a white room filled with white furnishings, all of which are gradually destroyed throughout the course of the video.
Award Nomination
The song received significant recognition at the 2004 Grammy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance. However, it did not win, with the award instead going to "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence.
Lyrical Interpretation
While there is no official explanation from the band about the song's meaning, some fans interpret the lyrics of "Just Because" as an expression of rebelliousness and refusal to bow to societal expectations.
Live Performances
"Just Because" has become a staple at Jane's Addiction concerts, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.
Noteworthy Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine also recognized "Just Because" as the 20th best song of 2003.
Musical Style
The song is known for its infectious guitar riff and Perry Farrell's distinctive vocals, both of which made significant contributions to its success.
Personnel
The band members featuring on this song are Perry Farrell (vocals), Dave Navarro (guitar), Stephen Perkins (drums), and Chris Chaney (bass).

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