Crawling in the Dark

Hoobastank

About Crawling in the Dark

"Crawling in the Dark" is the first single by the American rock band Hoobastank, released from their major-label debut, Hoobastank. The song was released as a single on April 2, 2002. A nu metal song, the single was their breakthrough hit and is their second most successful song from the album Hoobastank behind their second hit "Running Away". It reached No. 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 7 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.


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2001
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I will dedicate and sacrifice my every-thing
For just a seconds worth of how my story's ending
And I wish I could know if the directions that I take
And all the choices that I make won't end up all for nothing

Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer
Is there something more
Than what I've been handed?
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer

Help me carry on
Assure me it's ok to
Use my heart and not my eyes
To navigate the darkness
Will the ending be
Ever coming suddenly?
Will I ever get to see
The ending to my story?

Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer
Is there something more
Than what I've been handed?
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer

So when and how will I know?

How much further do I have to go? (have to go)
And how much longer until I finally know? (finally know)
Cause I am looking and I just can't see what's in front of me
In front of me
Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer
Is there something more
Than what I've been handed?
I've been crawling in the dark
Looking for the answer

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Hoobastank

Hoobastank (often stylized as h∞bastank) is an American rock band, best known for their hit "The Reason". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released five albums and one extended play to date. Their fifth studio album, Fight or Flight, was released on September 11, 2012. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: CHRIS HESSE, CHRIS LIGHT HESSE, DANIEL ESTRIN, DANIEL B. ESTRIN, DOUGLAS ROBB, DOUGLAS SEAN ROBB, MARKKU LAPPALAINEN, MARKKU J. LAPPALAINEN

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10 facts about this song

Release Info
"Crawling in the Dark" by Hoobastank was released as the lead single from their debut album, "Hoobastank," on May 28, 2002.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 3 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The music video was directed by renowned music video director, Marc Webb, who later went on to direct movies like "The Amazing Spider-Man."
Inspiration
Doug Robb, the vocalist of Hoobastank, mentioned in an interview that the song is about feeling lost, like you're always searching for something specific but you don't know what that something is.
Live Performance
This was one of Hoobastank's most popular live performance songs, often serving as the band's set closer.
Recognition
"Crawling in the Dark" was nominated for Best Rock Vocal Performance - Group at the 45th Grammy Awards.
Music Composition
The song is widely recognized for its heavy bass line and high-energy drumming.
Pop Culture Usage
The song has appeared in several media outlets, including video games like "Aggressive Inline" and "Karaoke Revolution," as well as television shows like "CSI: Miami."
Band Impact
"Crawling in the Dark" was the band's breakthrough single, propelling Hoobastank into the mainstream music scene.
Reactivation
The song re-entered the rock charts in 2020, nearly two decades after its release, after a TikTok trend began featuring it.

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