The Anthem

Good Charlotte

About The Anthem

"The Anthem" is a song by American rock band Good Charlotte. It was released on February 28, 2003 as the second single from their studio album The Young and the Hopeless.


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Yeah
Here, we go

It's a new day
But it all feels old
It's a good life
That's what I'm told
But every day, it all just feels the same

And my high school
It felt more to me
Like a jail cell
A penitentiary
My time spent there it only made me see

That I don't ever wanna be like you
I don't wanna do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say

And I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be
You, don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin' is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you

Go to college
A university
Get a real job
That's what they said to me
But I could never, live the way they want

I'm gonna get by
And just do my time
Out of step while
They all get in line
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind

Do you really wanna to be like them?
Do you really wanna be another trend?
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?

'Cause I don't ever wanna
I don't ever wanna be, you
Don't wanna be just like you
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
You, don't wanna be you

Shake it once that's fine
Shake it twice that's okay
Shake it three times
Your playin' with your self again

(You, don't wanna be just like you)
What I'm saying is, this is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me
You, don't wanna be just like you
(Just like you)

This is the anthem
Throw all your hands up
Now you can feel me
Sing if you're with me

Another loser anthem
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Another loser anthem
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Another loser anthem
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Another loser anthem

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Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin. Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007), and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations: Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010). more »

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Written by: John Feldmann, Benji Madden, Joel Madden

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Anthem" is a song by the American rock band, Good Charlotte, from their second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless". This song was released on February 28, 2003.
Genre
The song, falling under the Pop Punk and Punk Rock genres, became an anthem for rebellious teenagers at the time.
Chart Performance
"The Anthem" peaked at number 43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart but made a better performance in other countries, such as Australia, where it peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and the UK, where it reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Anthem" was directed by Marc Webb and is set in a high school and opens with a janitor singing a portion of another Good Charlotte song, "Riot Girl".
Song Message
The song is about rejecting conformity and standing up for oneself, a message Good Charlotte has described as vital to their music.
Brett Michaels Collaboration
The ending of the song features Poison frontman, Brett Michaels. The members of Good Charlotte are big fans of Poison and felt honored with Brett's contribution to the song.
Song Reception
The Anthem is considered one of Good Charlotte’s biggest hits. It received mixed reviews, some calling it 'catchy' while others citing it as an example of the band's 'unoriginal' style.
Album Sales
“The Anthem” contributed to the success of the album “The Young and the Hopeless”, which sold nearly 5 million copies in the U.S along and is certified triple-platinum.
Soundtrack Feature
"The Anthem" has featured in many video games, including the popular 'Madden NFL 2003' and 'NBA Live 2003'.
Television Performance
Good Charlotte performed the song live on popular shows such as 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'.
Song Cover
Multiple bands and artists have covered "The Anthem," demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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