Anthem

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About Anthem

"The Anthem" is a song by American rock band Good Charlotte. It was released on February 28, 2003 as the second single from their studio album The Young and the Hopeless.


Year:
2002
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Yeah!...here we go.
It's a new day, but it all feels old
It's a good life, that's what I'm told 
But everything, it all just feels the same
At my high school, it felt more to me like a jail cell, a penitentiary
My time spent there it only made me see

That I don't ever want to be like you 
I don't want to do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
And I don't ever wanna.
I don't ever want to be.you.
Don't want to be just like you
What I'm saying is this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up you.
Don't want to be you

Go to college, a university, get a real job
That's what they said to me 
But I could never live the way they want
I'm gonna get by and just do my time
Out of step while they all get in line
I'm just a minor threat, so pay no mind

Do you really want to be like them,
Do you really want to be another trend,
Do you want to be part of that crowd
Cause I don't ever wanna.
I don't ever want to be you.
Don't want to be just like you
What I'm saying is.this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up.you.
Don't want to be you.

(Shake it once, that's fine, shake it twice that's okay.
Shake it 3 times your playing with yourself again.)

You.
Don't want to be just like you,
What I'm saying is..this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Why'll got the feeling, sing if you're with me you.
Don't want to be just like you (just like you)
This is the anthem, throw all your hands up
Why'll got the feeling, sing if your with me
Another loser anthem (whoa) 4x

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Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin. Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007), and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations: Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010). more »

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Written by: John Feldmann, Benji Madden, Joel Madden

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

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11 facts about this song

Record Label
- "The Anthem" song was released under the major record label, Epic Records, known for signing numerous popular artists.
Album
- It's the second single from the band's second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless," which was released in 2002.
Lyrical Inspiration
- The song is intended to be an "anthem" for young people who feel outcast or misfit, reflecting the band members' own childhood experiences.
Music Video Director
- The popular and playful music video for "The Anthem" was directed by Marc Klasfeld, who has worked with various artists like Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Jay-Z.
Chart Success
- On the US Billboard Hot 100, it reached the 43rd position, representing Good Charlotte's growing popularity at that time.
Cover Versions
- The song is popular among fans and other musicians alike, leading many bands and artists to perform their own covers of "The Anthem".
Media Feature
- "The Anthem" has been featured in different media outlets, including the video game Madden NFL 2003, movies like "American Wedding" and "Underclassmen," and TV shows like "King of the Hill".
Band Members
- "The Anthem" is performed by Good Charlotte, a punk rock band consisting of members Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Paul Thomas, Billy Martin, and Dean Butterworth.
Music Type
- "The Anthem" is a punk pop song that characterizes Good Charlotte's style of music, blending catchy tunes with punk's rebelliousness.
Critics’ Reviews
- Critics have mentioned about the song as an embodiment of the pop-punk era of the early 2000s, with Rolling Stone magazine alluding to its 'immense appeal'.
Live Performances
- "The Anthem" has been a regular performance in Good Charlotte's live concerts and tours given its popularity amongst fans.

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