Buried Myself Alive
The Used
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You almost always pick the best times To drop the worst lines You almost made me cry again this time Another false alarm Red flashing lights Well this time I'm not going to watch myself die I think I made it a game to play your game And let myself cry I buried myself alive on the inside So I could shut you out And let you go away for a long time I guess it's okay I puked the day away I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way And if you want me back You're gonna have to ask I think the chain broke away And I felt it the day that I had my own time I took advantage of myself and felt fine But it was worth the night I caught an early flight and I made it home I guess it's okay I puked the day away I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way And if you want me back You're gonna have to ask Nicer than that Nicer than that With my foot on your neck I finally have you Right where I want you Right where I want you Right where I want you Right where I want you I guess it's okay I puked the day away I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way And if you want me back You're gonna have to ask Nicer than that I guess it's okay I puked the day away I guess it's better you trapped yourself in your own way And if you want me back You're gonna have to ask Nicer than that Nicer than Nicer
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Written by: QUINN ALLMAN, JEPH HOWARD, ROBERT MCCRACKEN, BRANDEN STEINECKERT
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9 facts about this song
Release and popularity"Buried Myself Alive" was released in 2003 as the second single from The Used's debut self-titled album.
- The song peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.
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Song meaningThe song reportedly concerns the lead singer Bert McCracken's former girlfriend, and the emotional turmoil he went through during their breakup.
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Backlash From Ex-GirlfriendThe song caused some controversy when McCracken's ex-girlfriend accused him of exploiting their relationship and break up for success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Buried Myself Alive" was directed by Steven R. Monroe.
- The interactive version of the music video won the MTV2 "Video of the Year" award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Live PerformancesThis song has become a staple song during their live performances and is often played as the closing song.
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Genre Classification"Buried Myself Alive" is categorically a post-hardcore song with elements of emo and punk rock influences.
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Band MembersMembers of The Used at the time of the release of "Buried Myself Alive" included Bert McCracken (lead vocals), Quinn Allman (guitars), Jeph Howard (bass), and Branden Steineckert (drums).
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Album SuccessThe Used's self-titled album, including "Buried Myself Alive," was certified platinum in 2004, selling more than one million copies in the United States alone.
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Lyrics ControversyDue to its raw emotional content and explicit language, the song encountered controversy upon its release and was consequently censored for radio play and the clean version of the album.
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