Same Direction
Hoobastank
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Whenever I step outside, somebody claims to see the light It seems to me that all of us have lost our patience 'Cause everyone thinks they're right, and nobody thinks that there just might Be more than one road to our final destination But I'm not ever going to know if i'm right or wrong 'Cause we're all going in the same direction And I'm not sure which way to go because all along We've been going in the same direction I'm tired of playing games, of looking for someone else to blame For all the holes in answers that are clearly showing For something to fill the space, was all of the time I spent a waste 'Cause so many choices point the same way I was going So why does there only have to be one correct philosophy? I don't want to go and follow you just to end up like one of them And why are you always telling me what you want me to believe? I'd like to think that I can go my own way and meet you in the end But I'm not ever going to know
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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
Band History"Same Direction" is by Hoobastank, an American rock band that was formed in 1994. The band originally included Doug Robb, Dan Estrin, Markku Lappalainen, and Chris Hesse.
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Album PlacementThe song "Same Direction" is from their second studio album, "The Reason" released in 2003.
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Chart Performance"Same Direction" was a success on American rock radio. It reached number nine on the Billboard Modern Rock chart and number sixteen on the Mainstream Rock chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Same Direction" was directed by Marc Webb, who is known for directing films like "The Amazing Spider-Man." In this video, the band members can be seen robbing a bank.
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Message of the SongThe song "Same Direction" discusses staying true to oneself and one’s beliefs despite outside pressures and influences.
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Lyrics CompositionDoug Robb, the lead singer of Hoobastank, is the main lyricist for the band. He and guitarist Dan Estrin typically collaborate on the melodies.
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RatingOn various music platforms, listeners have rated "Same Direction" highly, with an average score of 4 out of 5 or higher.
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Award NominationHoobastank has been nominated for Grammy Awards, albeit not for "Same Direction." However, the band's mainstream success with "The Reason" album established them as important players in early 2000s rock music, and "Same Direction" was a significant part of that.
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Soundtrack Feature“Same Direction” has also featured in 2005 video game, MX vs. ATV Unleashed's soundtrack.
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Commercial UseLike many popular songs, "Same Direction" has also been used in commercials and promotional materials, further increasing its reach and popularity.
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