Oleander
About Why I'm Here
"Why I'm Here" is a song by the American hard rock band Oleander. It was the lead single from their major label debut album, February Son. The track was previously included on Oleander's eponymous EP in 1996 and their independent LP, Shrinking the Blob, in 1997. Despite comparisons to Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box," or perhaps because of them, "Why I'm Here" would become Oleander's best known song, charting higher than any of their other singles. The melancholy power ballad features various hallmarks of post-grunge. A simple, clean guitar pattern strikingly similar to "Heart-Shaped Box" begins the song; the first three notes, as well as the overall chord progression, of both songs are indeed identical and largely responsible for its criticism. An additional guitar melody and drums enter shortly after with lonesome singing. The pre-chorus introduces a bittersweet violin and eventually enters an aggressive, heavy chorus. Lyrically, "Why I'm Here" describes people's vague resentment toward the narrator as well his/her indifference toward a significant other, shouting "I can't love you anymore/I'm scared of the sound of it." more »
Year:19993:5856 Views Playlists:#1
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It's the reason for my pain In a season to celebrate I don't want to be full of hate For anybody, but it's too late Everyone has been in my face Telling me that I'm a disgrace Showing me things that I must face Telling me that they need their space I can't love you anymore I'm scared of the sound of it It's the reason why I'm down I'm beaten been pushed around Hit the ceiling without a sound Everyone I know considers me a clown I can't love you anymore I'm scared of the sound of it I can't love you anymore Woman, I just wanted more I can't love you anymore Scared of the sound of it And woman, I just wanted more It's the reason why I'm hereWatch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Oleander
Oleander is a post-grunge band from Sacramento, California, USA. Its name is derived from the poisonous wildflower oleander, which line the highways of Northern California. In their nine years of activity, the band released four studio albums under various record labels. Their most successful effort, 1999's February Son, includes the hit single "Why I'm Here." Oleander went on official hiatus after the release and promotion of their fourth album, Joyride, in 2004. As of 2008, the group has reunited and is working on material for a new album. more »
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Written by: DOUGLAS JAMES ELDRIDGE, FRED ROGER JR. NELSON, RICHARD C. IVANISEVICH, THOMAS ALLAN FLOWERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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It?s the reason for my pain
In a season to celebrate
I don?t wanna be full of hate
For anybody, but it?s too
late
Everyone has been in my face
Telling me that I?m a disgrace
Showing me things that I must face
Telling me that they need their space
I can't love you anymore
I?m scared of the sound of it
It?s the reason why I?m down
I?m beaten been pushed around
Hit the ceiling without a sound
Everyone I know considers me a clown
I can?t love you anymore
I?m scared of the sound of it
And woman, I just wanted more
Oh, I can?t love you
anymore
I'm scared of the sound of it
And woman, I just wanted more
It?s the reason why I?m here
It?s the reason why I?m here
It?s the reason why I?m here
It?s the reason
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It?s the reason for my pain In a season to celebrate I don?t wanna be full of hate For anybody, but it?s too late Everyone has been in my face Telling me that I?m a disgrace Showing me things that I must face Telling me that they need their space I can't love you anymore I?m scared of the sound of it It?s the reason why I?m down I?m beaten been pushed around Hit the ceiling without a sound Everyone I know considers me a clown I can?t love you anymore I?m scared of the sound of it And woman, I just wanted more Oh, I can?t love you anymore I'm scared of the sound of it And woman, I just wanted more It?s the reason why I?m here It?s the reason why I?m here It?s the reason why I?m here It?s the reason
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