Keep Away

Godsmack

About Keep Away

"Keep Away" is the second single by alternative metal band Godsmack. It was released on the band's first studio album Godsmack. "Keep Away" was inducted into the Top 100 Greatest Rock songs labeled under "Guitar Legends". The song is ranked No. 54 in Hit Parader's 100 heavy metal top songs all-time. An acoustic version was included on The Other Side. A live version is included on the album from Woodstock 1999. The song was featured in the 2002 film Rollerball.


Year:
1998
4:50
69 

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Sickness spilling through your eyes,
Craving everything that you thought was alive
Stab me in my heart again
Drag me through you wasted life
Are you forever dead?

Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me

Twistin' everything around that you say
Smack me in my mouth 200 times every other day
Rag me, I don't hear you anymore,
Not yet, find out what it means to me
I don't know who you are

Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me

Dragging on so lonely, aren't you tired baby
Breathing life into your lungs,
Are you immune to me

Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me, keep away from me
Do like I told you, stay away from me
Never misunderstand me
Keep away from me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me
Never misunderstand me

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Godsmack

Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP (The Other Side), four DVDs, one compilation album (Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack), and one live album (Live and Inspired). more »

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Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Keep Away" is a song by American rock band Godsmack.
Album Appearance
This track appeared on their self-titled debut studio album, "Godsmack", which was released in 1998.
Musical Style
"Keep Away" is notable for its combination of heavy metal and hard rock elements, often characterized by Sully Erna's aggressive vocals and the band's heavy guitar riffs.
Single Release
Although the song was released as the second single from the album, it failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but managed to reach number five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Live Performance
"Keep Away" is considered a staple in Godsmack's live shows and is frequently performed by the band.
Song Meaning
The song talks about a turbulent relationship, expressing feelings of anger and frustration. The lyrics portray a strong desire to break free from a toxic situation.
Song's Influence
"Keep Away" contributed to Godsmack's early success and helped establish their reputation as one of the leading bands in the genre of nu-metal.
Certifications
As part of the "Godsmack" album, this track contributed to the album's eventual certification of 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Pop Culture
"Keep Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game Madden NFL 2001, showcasing the band's popularity and influence in the late '90s and early 2000s rock scene.
Video
The music video of "Keep Away" is an energetic performance of the song by Godsmack. The video was first aired on MTV in the late '90s, boosting the song's popularity.

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