She Don't Want Nobody Near
Counting Crows
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She don't want nobody near But you can't get away from that They appear and disappear And they all get a string attached Pretty soon they got you hanging on a line Pretty soon they're singing one by one the same old rhyme They say, "I'm alright, I just can't get home tonight." She don't want nobody home 'Cause it's a little too crowded then But she don't wanna be alone So they just keep pouring in Pretty soon they got her headed for the door She comes home to find that they're not hanging 'round no more She says "I'm alright, you just can't get home tonight." Don't you wonder what she looks like in the light? She says "I'm alright, I just can't get home tonight." Pretty whitewashed lies Endless alibis And the reasons that need cleaning every night Half a world away You can't wash away the stain of the deceiving And the things that you cannot believe, and well She don't want no one around 'Cause she don't want anybody to see What she looks like when she's down 'Cause that's a really sad place to be Pretty soon she gets them crawling up the walls Then she wonders why they beg her please to never call She says, "I'm ok. It's alright. Hey, look who's on TV tonight." She says, "I'm alright, I just can't get home tonight." Don't you wonder why it's dark outside at night? She says, I'm alright, I just can't get home tonight.
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Written by: JAMES BOGIOS, DAVID LYNN BRYSON, ADAM FREDRIC DURITZ, CHARLES THOMAS GILLINGHAM, DAVID A IMMERGLUCK, MATTHEW MARK MALLEY, DANIEL JOHN VICKREY, BRENDAN O'BRIEN
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10 facts about this song
Song background"She Don't Want Nobody Near" is a track from the "Films About Ghosts" album by Counting Crows. The album is subtitled The Best of…and is a greatest hits compilation by the band released in 2003.
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Band HistoryCounting Crows is an American rock band from California, formed in 1991. The band consists of Adam Duritz (lead vocals), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboard), Dan Vickrey (guitar), Jim Bogios (drums), David Immerglück (guitar), and Millard Powers (bass).
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Album Performance“Films About Ghosts” reached the number 32 spot on the UK Album Chart and also had considerable success on the US Billboard charts.
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Song Message"She Don't Want Nobody Near" is about a woman who has been hurt before and now doesn't want anyone close to her. It touches on themes of emotional walls, self-protection, and the struggle to connect with others when carrying past hurts.
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Writing and ReceptionThe song was written by front-man Adam Duritz. Although it was not released as a single, it received positive reviews from critics and fans for its smooth rock sound and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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Live PerformancesSince its release, "She Don't Want Nobody Near" has been performed numerous times at Counting Crows' live concerts, always receiving a strong reaction from the audience.
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Musical StyleThe song features Counting Crows' trademark blend of rock, pop, and folk influences, with Duritz's distinctively emotive vocals at its centerpiece.
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Not on Studio AlbumInterestingly, while the song appears on the band’s Best Of compilation, it does not appear on any of their studio albums.
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Duritz's InspirationAdam Duritz has stated in interviews that his songs, including "She Don't Want Nobody Near," often draw from his personal life and experiences, making them heartfelt and relatable.
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Cover Versions"She Don't Want Nobody Near" has been covered by several artists, displaying its lasting influence in the music industry.
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