Catch My Disease
Ben Lee
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My head is a box full of nothing And that's the way I like it My garden's a secret compartment And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it Your body's a dream that turns violent And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it The winter is long in the city And that's the way I like it So please Baby please Open your heart Catch my disease I was backstage in Pomona And that's the way I like it She drank beer with coca-cola And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it She told me about the winds from Santa Anna And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it She told me she loved me like fireworks And that's the way I like it So please Baby please Open your eyes Catch my disease So please (PLEASE!) Baby please Come on Catch my disease Catch it They play good Charlotte on the radio And that's the way I like it They play sleepy Jackson on the radio And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it I hear Beyonce on the radio And that's the way I like it And that's the way I like it They don't play me on the radio But that's the way I like it So please Baby please Open your heart And catch my disease So please Baby please Come on Catch my disease (catch my disease) (catch my disease) (catch my disease) (catch my disease)
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Written by: BENJAMIN MICHAEL LEE, MCGOWAN MARKEY SOUTHWORTH
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Song's Release"Catch My Disease" was released in 2005. It is part of Ben Lee's fifth studio album, "Awake Is the New Sleep."
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Album SuccessThe album, including "Catch My Disease," helped Ben Lee reach a new level of commercial success. It became a hit in his native Australia and also managed to make an impact in the USA.
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Chart Position"Catch My Disease" peaked at number 27 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. It did not chart in the United States but did gain some radio airplay.
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Awards and NominationsThe song won the 'Song of the Year' and 'Best Male Artist' awards at the 2005 ARIA Music Awards. It was also nominated for 'Single of the Year.'
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Song MeaningBen Lee has said that "Catch My Disease" is about his enthusiasm for life and his desire to share that with others.
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Song in MediaThe song has been featured in multiple film soundtracks, advertisements, and television shows, including "Grey's Anatomy," and the film "Just Friends."
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Co-written by Mcgowan Southworth"Catch My Disease" was co-written by Ben Lee and his longtime collaborator McGowan Southworth.
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Innovative VideoThe song’s music video was innovative and featured kinetic typography, before this technique became popular in music videos and advertising.
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Inspiration from BeatlesLee has stated in interviews that "Catch My Disease" was inspired by The Beatles' "Hey Jude." He wanted to create a similar uplifting anthem.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by singer Lena Meyer-Landrut for her debut album, "My Cassette Player" in 2010.
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Lee’s Signature Song"Catch My Disease" is often considered Lee's signature song. It remains his most popular track on streaming platforms.
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Long Song Creation ProcessBen Lee has mentioned that the song took him about 10 years to write as he was constantly changing and updating the lyrics until he was satisfied.
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Live PerformancesThis song is a staple of Lee's live performances, often drawing the largest audience response.
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Song’s RelevanceDespite being over a decade old, "Catch My Disease" remains relevant today. It continues to be used in various films and TV shows, illustrating its timeless appeal.
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