What's Left of Me
Singing Machine (Karaoke), Nick Lachey
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Watch my life Pass me by In the rear view mirror Pictures frozen in time Are becoming clearer I donâ??t wanna waste another day Stuck in the shadow of my mistakes Yeah Cause I want you And I feel you Crawling underneath my skin Like a hunger like a burning To find a place Iâ??ve never been Now Iâ??m broken and Iâ??m fading Iâ??m half the man I thought I would be But you can have whatâ??s left of me Iâ??ve been dying inside Little by little No where to go but going out of my mind In endless circles Running from myself until You gave me a reason for standing still And I want you and I feel you Crawling underneath my skin Like a hunger like a burning To find a place Iâ??ve never been Now Iâ??m broken and Iâ??m fading Iâ??m half the man I thought I would be But you can have whatâ??s left of me Falling faster Barely breathing Give me something to believe in Tell me itâ??s not all in my head Take whatâ??s left of this man Make me whole once a gain Cause I want you and I feel you Crawling underneath my skin A hunger like a burning To find a place Iâ??ve never been Now Iâ??m broken and Iâ??m fading Iâ??m half the man I thought I would be You can have all thatâ??s left Yeah yeah yeah Whatâ??s left of me Iâ??ve been dying inside you see Iâ??m going outta my mind, outta my mind Iâ??m just running in circles all the time Will you take whatâ??s left, Will you take whatâ??s left, Will you take whatâ??s left Just running in circles in my mind Will you take whatâ??s left Will you take whatâ??s left Will you take whatâ??s left Take whatâ??s left of me
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Written by: EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, JESS CLAYTON CATES, LINDY ROBBINS, NICK LACHEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Background InformationReleased in 2006, "What's Left of Me" is a hit track of Nick Lachey, an American singer, television personality and actor.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is categorically a pop ballad that blends elements of pop and rock music.
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Album Information"What's Left of Me" is the titular track from Lachey's second studio album, marking his comeback to the music industry after a four-year gap.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and reached No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Lachey's highest charting solo hit.
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Personal InceptionThe lyrics of the song were inspired by Lachey's publicized split with singer Jessica Simpson.
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Accompanying VideoThe music video for "What's Left of Me" features Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo, who later became his wife, depicting the story of a breakup.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally lauded the track for its emotional depth and Lachey's vocal performance. The song was praised for its relatability factor among audience dealing with heartbreak and personal loss.
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Television PerformancesLachey performed the song live on various television platforms including American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, which further amplified its visibility and popularity.
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Radio-Friendly AppealThe song's catchy melody and compelling lyrics made it a popular radio hit, receiving heavy airplay nationally in the United States.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video in 2006.
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Song SoftnessUnlike many pop music tracks, "What's Left of Me" showcases more of a slower, softer, and contemplative side to Lachey's music style.
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Cultural ImpactFound resonance among audiences, "What's Left of Me," has become something of an anthem for those dealing with the pain of ending relationships.
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