Be All You Want Me to Be
Morning Runner
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Be, All that you want, Me to be, I won't take this lying down All the time All the time All the time And see All that you want Me to see I won't take this lying down All the time All the time All the time You can make it, Don't sigh, I know, I know, I know Its not a bed of roses, I know, I know, I know, You can make it, Don't sigh, I know, I know, I know, Its not a bed of roses, I know I know I know Break, All that you want Me to break, You won't keep me quiet now All the time All the time All the time And dear, You hurt yourself, Oh dear, You won't keep me quiet now All the time All the time All the time You can make it Don't sigh, I know, I know, I know, Its not a bed of roses I know, I know, I know, You can make it Don't sigh, I know I know I know, Its not a bed of roses I know I know I know, Oh you, I find, The worst of you inside, It won't fill you with love like here I can see you in the dark I can see you in the light Oh what, a sorry sight
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Written by: ALISTAIR CLEWER, CHRISTOPHER WHEATCROFT, MATTHEW GREENER, TOM DERRETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Be All You Want Me to Be" is a song by the British band Morning Runner. The band formed in 2003 and was known for its unique blend of mainstream rock and alternative genre elements.
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Album InformationThis song is a highlight from the band's debut and only album titled "Wilderness Is Paradise Now." The album was released in 2006.
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CompositionThe song "Be All You Want Me To Be" showcases the lead singer Matthew Greener's passionate vocal talent, with a balanced combination of indie rock and pop soundscapes.
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Chart PerformanceDespite having a distinctive and commendable sound, "Be All You Want Me to Be" or any other songs from the album did not chart high. The band was often compared to other popular bands at the time like Coldplay and Keane, which could have affected the band's chart performance.
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ReceptionThe song along with the rest of the album received high praise from critics. BBC Music reporter Chris Long called the album "a strong debut" and complimented the band's tunes as "mini epics."
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BreakupAfter releasing their debut album and touring extensively, including a few slots at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival, Morning Runner unfortunately disbanded in 2007 due to the lack of commercial success.
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TV Show Feature"Be All You Want Me To Be" featured in the US TV show "One Tree Hill," gaining some international attention.
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Signature SongWhile Morning Runner was not commercially successful, the song "Be All You Want Me To Be" was one of their more popular tracks and is still considered as a signature song from the band.
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Live performancesDespite the band's breakup, the live versions of this song can be found on the internet, which are well appreciated by the fans.
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Revival of InterestMore than a decade after the band's dissolution, there has been a revival of interest in Morning Runner, with "Be All You Want Me to Be" remaining a fan favorite.
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