4am

Our Lady Peace

About 4am

"4am" is a song by Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace. It was released in January 1998 as the fourth single from their second album Clumsy. The band has described the title of the song as having a double meaning. The band wrote the entire song at 4 am. Also, the band's lead vocalist's father's name was Anthony Maida. The song being written at 4am and the initials of Raine's father give meaning to the song's name. Raine has confessed that the song was triggered by a dream about his father. The dream was about their relationship and the fear he had about his father supporting his musical career. The meaning has resonated with many of the band's fans. The song has a steady upbeat tempo throughout, with poetic lyrics. 


Year:
2006
4:15
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I walked around my good intentions
And found that there were none
I blamed my father for the wasted years
We hardly talked
I never thought I would forget this hate
Then a phone call made me realize
I'm wrong

If I don't make it known that
I've loved you all along
Just like the sunny days that
We ignore because
We're all dumb and jaded
And I hope to god I figure out
What's wrong

I walked around my room
Not thinking
Just sinking in this box
I blame myself for being too much
Like somebody else
I never thought I would just
Bend this way
Then a phone call made me realize
I'm wrong

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Our Lady Peace

Our Lady Peace (sometimes shortened to OLP) is a Canadian alternative rock/post-grunge band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist. The band has sold millions of albums worldwide, won four Juno Awards, and won ten MuchMusic Video Awards — the most MMVAs ever awarded to any artist or group. more »

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Written by: Arnold Lanni, Michael Maida

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"4AM" is a hit single from the Canadian band Our Lady Peace's second studio album, "Clumsy."
Release Date
The song was released as a single in the year 1997.
Chart Performance
"4AM" topped the Canada RPM Alternative 30 charts and peaked at the 8th spot on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks in the United States.
Inspirational Source
The song was inspired by the lead singer Raine Maida's relationship with his father.
Song Meaning
Symbolically, "4AM" is reflective of Raine Maida's feelings of loneliness and isolation that he experienced due to his father's work habits. The title refers to the time his father would wake up every morning for work.
Distinctive Help
Tagged as an emotional ballad, "4AM" helped to solidify Our Lady Peace's status as a force in the alternative rock genre.
Recognized Performance
The band performed "4AM" at the closing ceremonies of the Winter Special Olympics in Toronto on February 1, 2000.
Iconic Music Video
The music video for "4AM" features lead singer Raine Maida singing in a snowy environment, which effectively portrays the song's emotional and melancholic themes.
Popularity and Legacy
Even years after its initial release, "4AM" remains a fan favorite and is frequently included in Our Lady Peace's live setlists.
Lyric Sheet Auction
The handwritten lyric sheet for "4AM", signed by Raine Maida, was auctioned off on eBay for charity in 2004.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "4AM" was released on "A Decade", a greatest hits album by Our Lady Peace.
Song Usage
"4AM" has been used in various television shows and films, including "Cold Case" and "The Listener". It was also featured in the video game "Jukebox".

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