Only God Knows Why

Kid Rock

About Only God Knows Why

"Only God Knows Why" is a song by American musician Kid Rock. It was recorded in 1998 for his album Devil Without a Cause, on which it features as the eleventh track. The song was the first recorded ballad on record by Kid Rock. It was a weary road ballad in which the first four lines were written while he was in jail after a bar fight after signing to Atlantic Records in 1997. It is notable for its heavy use of Auto-Tune. The song was released as a single in 1999 and peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, eventually ranking at number 67 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 for 2000. VH1 named it the 19th greatest power ballad in 2002. Outlaw country singer David Allan Coe released a live cover version on his release Live at Billy Bob's in 2003. 


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2015
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I've been sittin' here trying to find myself
I get behind myself I need to rewind myself
Looking for the payback listening for the playback
They say that every man bleeds just like me

And I feel like number one yet I'm last in line
I watch my younger son and it helps to pass the time
I take too many pills that helps to ease the pain
I made a couple of dollare bills still I feel the same

Everybody knows my name they say it way out loud
A lot of folks f*ck with me it's hard to hang out in a croud
I guess that's the price you pay to be some big shot like I am
Out strecthed hands and one night stands

Still I can't find love
And when the walls are tumbling down
I will always be around
Yeah

And when the walls are tumbling down I will always be around
People don't know about the things I say and do
They don't understand about the shit I've been through
It's been so long since I've been home

I've been gone, I've been gone way too long
Maybe I've forgotten all the things I miss
Oh, somehow I know there is more to life than this
I've said it too many times and I still stand firm

You get what you put in and people get what the deserve
Still I ain't seen mine, no I ain't seen mine
I've been given but just ain't gettin' I've been walkin' that thin line
So I think I'll keep a walking with my head held high

I'll keep moving on and only God knows why
Only God, only God, only God knows why
Only God knows why, why, why, why
Only God knows why

Take it to the river, hey
Take me to the river, hey

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: JOHN A. TRAVIS, MATTHEW SHAFER, R.J. RITCHIE

Lyrics © CRADLE THE BALLS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Only God Knows Why" is a track from Kid Rock's fourth studio album titled "Devil Without a Cause," which was released in 1998.
Genre
This particular song is considered a mix of country and southern rock, although Kid Rock is primarily known for his contribution to rap and rock genres.
Chart Rankings
The song was successful on the music charts, reaching #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S, making it Kid Rock's first top 40 hit on the chart.
Writing Credits
Kid Rock is credited with writing, producing and performing the song, showcasing his multi-talented approach to music.
Auto-tune Use
This song is noteworthy in that it was among the first mainstream songs to use Auto-Tune, a pitch correction software that has since become popular in the music industry.
Music Video
The official music video for the song depicts Kid Rock singing alone in a dimly lit room, with interspersed scenes of him riding a motorcycle down deserted highways, reflecting the song's introspective, soul-searching lyrics.
Live Performances
The song has become a staple of Kid Rock’s live performances and is often accompanied by a light show and audience sing-along.
Inspirational Song
"Only God Knows Why" is often credited as the inspiration for other artists due to its raw emotional honesty and introspective lyrics. Kid Rock himself has said he believes it continues to resonate with audiences because it speaks to universal human experiences.
Reception
The song enjoys a mixed reception, with some critics praising its deep lyrical content and emotional resonance, while others criticized it for its use of auto-tune.
Track Length
The song's runtime is approximately 5 minutes and 28 seconds, making it one of the longer songs on the "Devil Without a Cause" album.

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