Heroin Girl

Everclear

About Heroin Girl

"Heroin Girl" is a rock song by the band Everclear from their 1995 album Sparkle and Fade. This song is generally agreed to be about lead singer Art Alexakis's girlfriend and brother overdosing on heroin; he heard the policeman say "Just another overdose" about his brother's death, a lyric used in the song.


Year:
1995
2:23
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I used to know a girl
She had two pierced nipples and a black tattoo
We'd drink that Mexican beer
We'd live on Mexican food
Yeah, I wish I could go back
Yes, back in time

Esther used to be the kind of girl that you would
Never leave
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She'd do anything

I can hear them talking in the real world
But they don't understand that I'm happy in hell
With my heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl

Esther used to be the kind of lover you would
Never leave
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She'd do anything

I can hear them talking in the real world
But they don't understand that I'm losing myself
In a white-trash hell
Lost inside a heroin girl
Yeah, with a heroin girl, yeah yeah

They found her out in the fields
About a mile from home
Her face was warm from the sun
But her body was cold
I heard a policeman say
Just another overdose
Just another overdose!

Esther used to be the kind of lover you would
Never leave
She'd do anything to give me what I need for my
Disease
She would do anything

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Everclear

Everclear is an American rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1992 best known for their radio hits spanning more than a decade. For most of its existence, Everclear consisted of Art Alexakis (vocals and guitar), Craig Montoya (bass guitar and vocals), and Greg Eklund (drums, percussion & vocals). Eklund replaced original drummer Scott Cuthbert in 1994. Montoya and Eklund departed the band in 2003, but Alexakis continued the band with Dave "Davey" French (lead guitar), Josh Crawley (keyboards), Sam Hudson (bass guitar), and Tommy Stewart (drums, percussion). However all members except for Alexakis left the band in July 2009 to be replaced with a 4th lineup of Everclear. more »

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Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, RALPH SCOTT CUTHBERT

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Heroin Girl" is a song by the American rock band Everclear that was featured on the band's second studio album "Sparkle and Fade" released in 1995.
Album's success
The album "Sparkle and Fade", featuring "Heroin Girl", is considered one of Everclear's most successful works, achieving Platinum certification in the United States.
Subject Matter
The song lyrically discusses the tragic and destructive effects of drug abuse, specifically heroin addiction.
Real-life Inspiration
The song was based on lead singer Art Alexakis's personal experiences. He had lost his girlfriend and brother to heroin addiction, using music as a means to express his grief and pain.
Song Recognition
"Heroin Girl" began receiving recognition in Portland, Oregon's local music scene before it grabbed mainstream attention.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Ross Harris, uses familiar Everclear themes such as broken homes, drug use, and death to capture the dark tone of the song.
Chart Success
While not as commercially successful as other Everclear's songs like "Santa Monica", "Heroin Girl" remains a fan favorite and often features in the band's live performances.
Social Impact
"Heroin Girl" was praised for its raw and honest portrayal of addiction. It has been used as a discussion tool in some places to educate about the harsh realities and consequences of drug abuse.
Release Date
The song "Heroin Girl" as part of the "Sparkle and Fade" album was officially released on May 23, 1995.
Record Label
"Heroin Girl" was released under the record label Capitol Records.

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