Enemy
Days of the New
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So listen down you little man I'm not the one who is trying to change you...yeah. And if you come to understand, it will be okay yeah You need to change it now! I'm not the one who's tryin' to be I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! That's somethin' you need to change. I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! That's somethin' you need to change. So listen down you little man I'm not the one who is trying to change you, yeah. And if you come to understand, it will be okay yeah You need to change it! So listen down you little man I'm not the one who is trying to change you...yeah. And if you listen very hard, it will be okay yeah You need to change it now! I'm not the one who's tryin' to be I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! That's somethin' you need to change. I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! That's somethin' you need to change. I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! That's somethin' you need to change. I went in killing the sun I once won, I once won I went in killing the sun I once won, I once won I went in killing the sun I once won, I once won I went in killing the sun I once won, I once won You need to change it You need to change it You need to change it You need to change it I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! I'm not the one who's tryin' to be your enemy! Your enemy, your enemy
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Written by: TRAVIS SHANE MEEKS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album Classification"Enemy" is a single by the American rock band "Days of The New", which was released in 1997. It is part of the band's debut self-titled album, often referred to as "Days of The New (Orange)" because of the cover's color.
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Song RankingIn the same year as its release, "Enemy" reached number 10 on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
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Band Line-UpThe band lineup for "Days of The New" during the recording of "Enemy" included Travis Meeks (lead vocals, guitar), Todd Whitener (guitar), Jesse Vest (bass), and Matt Taul (drums).
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Song Genre"Enemy" falls under the post-grunge music genre, which emerged in the late '90s and combined elements of grunge with a more melodic approach reminiscent of pop music.
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ControversyThough successful, the song and band's album created controversy because some fans and critics accused them of mimicking the style and sound of more famous grunge bands such as Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains.
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Live Performances"Enemy" was one of the most frequently played songs during Days of the New's live shows, highlighting its popularity among fans.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Travis Meeks, the band's lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter. His life experiences, especially his struggles with methamphetamine addiction, supposedly influenced much of the band's work.
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Legacy"Enemy" has left a lasting legacy and is often cited as an influential work within the post-grunge genre.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands, including up-and-coming artists, have covered "Enemy" over the years, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Song SubjectWhile the lyrics are open to interpretation, some have suggested that "Enemy" deals with themes of self-destruction and battling personal demons, a theme prevalent in post-grunge music.
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