I Did It
Dave Matthews Band
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I'm mixing up a bunch of magic stuff A magic mushroom cloud of care A potion that will rock the boat will rock Make a bomb of love and blow it up I did it Do you think I've gone too far I did it Guilty as charged I did it It was me right or wrong I did it Yeah I never did a single thing that did a single thing to Change the ugly ways of the world I didn't know it felt so right inside I didn't know at all Open up the curtains I heard sirens there the lights flash and crawl I did it justice I just did it for us all It's a nickel or a dime for what I've done The truth is that I don't really care For such a lovely crime I'll do the time You better lock me up I'll do it again I did it Do you think I've gone too far I did it Guilty as charged I did it It was me right or wrong I did it Yeah I never did a single thing that did a single thing to Change the ugly ways of the world I didn't know it felt so right inside I didn't know at all Open up the curtains I heard sirens there the lights flash and crawl I did it justice I just did it for the buzz All you people are the skewers of our dreams Like the cat that collared me Oh what I gotta say to you got love don't Turn it down Turn it loud Let it build We got a long way to go But you gotta start somewhere Go door to door spread the love you got You got the love You get what you want Does it matter where you get it from I for one Don't turn my cheek for anyone Unturn your cheek to give your love Love to grow I did it Do you think I've gone too far I did it Guilty as charged I did it Was me right or wrong I did it Yeah I did it I told you I told you I told you I told I did it Guilty as charged I did it I told you I told you I told you I I did it Yeah I never did a single thing that did a single thing to Change the ugly ways of the world I didn't know it felt so right inside I didn't know at all Open up the curtain I heard sirens there the lights flash and crawl I did it justice I just did it for us all
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Written by: GLEN BALLARD, DAVID MATTHEWS
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12 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"I Did It" is the first track off the "Dave Matthews Band" album called "Everyday". This album marked a big shift in the band's sound and songwriting approach.
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Release YearThe song was officially released to the public as a lead single in 2001.
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Billboard Success"I Did It" managed to reach number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song MeaningThis tune conveys an empowering message that questions and defies societal norms, suggesting that Dave Matthews encourages his listeners to stand up for their individuality.
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Music VideoThe official music video involves the band members meeting up at a ski lodge and performing an impromptu gig. It was nominated for "Best Group Video" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Collaboration with ProducerThis was the first time the band had worked with famous producer, Glen Ballard, who had previously worked with artists like Michael Jackson and Alanis Morissette.
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Pop-oriented DirectionThe release of "I Did It" marked Dave Matthews Band's transition towards a more pop-oriented direction, which caused some fans to criticize the band's new sound.
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Experimentation with InstrumentsThe band experimented with different instruments, like the electric guitar, on "I Did It" which was previously rare on their acoustic-focused sound.
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Co-writersFor the first time in the band's history, frontman Dave Matthews shared songwriting credits with an outside collaborator, Glen Ballard, for "I Did It".
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Fourth Studio Album"Everyday", the album including "I Did It", is Dave Matthews Band's fourth studio album and marks a clear departure from the band's initial jam band roots.
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Song ReceptionDespite mixed early reception due to this deviation from their typical style, "I Did It" has since been welcomed by fans and is regularly performed at live shows.
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Initial ResistanceInitially, Matthews had a lot of resistance to the pull of Ballard's pop sensibilities for the "I Did It" song and the entire "Everyday" album.
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