Whatever

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About Whatever

"Whatever" is the first single by the American rock band Godsmack. Featured on the band's self-titled album, "Whatever" is one of Godsmack's most famous songs. The song first appeared on a promotional bonus CD that came with some copies of All Wound Up. "Whatever" was the longest-running song on the US Active Rock Top 10 chart, remaining there for 33 weeks. Godsmack received much exposure when a disc jockey at WAAF, a radio station in Massachusetts, started playing this song on his show.  


Year:
1998
3:24
330 
#1

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And I wonder day to day
I don't like you anyway
I don't need your shit today
You're pathetic,in your own way

I feel for you, better fuckin' go away
I will behave, better fuckin' go away

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did

I don't need to fantasize
You are my pet, all the time
I don't mind if you go blind
You get what you get
Until you're through with mine

Life,I feel for you, better fuckin' go away
I will behave, you better go away
I feel for you, better fuckin' go away
I will behave, you better go away

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did
Now go away!

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did
Now go away!

I'm doing the best I ever did (go away)
I'm doing the best that I can (go away)
I'm doing the best I ever did (go away)
I'm doing the best that I can (go away)

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did
Now go away!

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did
Now go away!

I'm doing the best I ever did
I'm doing the best that I can
I'm doing the best I ever did
Now go away!

(yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)

I'm doing the best I ever did (go away)
I'm doing the best that I can

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Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live and Inspired). more »

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Written by: ANTHONY PAUL ROMBOLA, SALVATORE P. ERNA, TONY ROMBOLA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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7 facts about this song

Release and Popularity
"Whatever" was released as the first single from Godsmack's eponymous debut album in 1998. It became a big hit for the band, and helped the debut album to achieve 4x Platinum certification.
Chart Success
The song was a major hit on the rock charts. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks, and spent a total of 33 weeks on the chart.
Theme and Lyrics
In the song, lead singer Sully Erna expresses his feelings of anger, disappointment, and indifference. The lyrics with the line, "I'm doing the best I ever did" reflect his resolution to stay strong and determined in spite of the tough times.
Band's Signature Song
"Whatever" is often considered as the band's 'anthem' or signature song. It is regularly played as the closing number during their live shows.
Television Recognition
The song also gained recognition when it was used as entrance music by professional wrestler Triple H at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Longevity
Even more than 20 years after its release, "Whatever" remains one of Godsmack's most popular songs, continuing to be their most performed song at concerts.
Music Video
The 'raw' feel of the music video for "Whatever" is perhaps what makes it particularly striking. The video, which shows the band performing the song in a desolate, grimy setting, perfectly complements the gritty, hard-hitting tone of the song.

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