The People That We Love

Bush

About The People That We Love

"The People That We Love" is a song by the British band Bush. It was released on 18 September 2001 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Golden State (2001).


Year:
2001
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Speed kills
Coming down the mountain
Speed kills
Coming down the street
Speed kills
With the presence of mind and
Speed kills
If you know what I mean

Got to feel
Woke up inside again
Got to feel
Less broke more fixed
Got to feel
When I got outside myself
Got to feel
When I touched your lips

The things we do 
To the people that we love
The way we break 
If there's something we can't take
Destroy the world 
That we took so long to make

We expect her gone
For some time
I wish her safe from harm
To find yourself
In a foreign land
Another refugee
Outsider refugee

How's it feel
Coming up roses
How's it feel 
She's coming up sweet
How's it feel
When it's all in spite of you
How's it feel
When she's out of your reach

The things we do 
To the people that we love
The way we break
If there's something in the way
Destroy the world
That we took so long to make

We expect her gone
For some time
I wish her safe from harm
To find yourself
In a foreign land
Another refugee
Outsider refugee

What happened to you? (x4)

The things we do 
To the people that we love
The way we break 
If there's something we can't take
Destroy the world 
That we took so long to make

The things we do
To the people that we love (x3)
The things we do
To the people that we
That we love

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Bush

Bush is a rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met. It was not long before they recruited bassist Dave Parsons, and later drummer Robin Goodridge, and started writing. Dave Parsons joined Bush shortly after leaving the band Transvision Vamp. Drummers such as Sacha Gervasi, Amir, and Spencer Cobrin had all filled in as Bush drummers before Robin Goodridge was made the permanent fit and thus completing the Bush lineup. more »

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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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10 facts about this song

Original Release
"The People That We Love" was released in 2001. It is one of the songs included in the band's third album, "Golden State."
Alternate Title
This single has an alternate title, originally called "Speed Kills." However, due to the tragic 9/11 attacks, the band decided to change the title to "The People That We Love" for its international release.
Chart Performance
The song had success in music charts, peaking at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, and at number 10 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Video Introduction
A music video was released for the song, directed by The Hughes Brothers, known for directing films like "Menace II Society" and "Dead Presidents".
Inspirations
The title "Speed Kills" was taken from the Black Sabbath song "Heaven and Hell." However, its lyrical content is not based on the song but rather on the concept of how quickly life can change due to external events.
Critical Reaction
The song was met with mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the band's experimental shift in sound, while others criticized it for lacking the charm of Bush's earlier hits.
Live Performances
Bush frequently included "The People That We Love" in their live sets during their concerts in 2001 and the following years.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 1 second. It's one of the longer tracks in the album "Golden State."
Background
The song reflects the band's attempt to move away from the post-grunge sound of their first two albums, venturing into more hard rock territory.
Controversies
The title change decision from "Speed Kills" to "The People That We Love" created a bit of controversy and was met with some criticism by fans and music critics.

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