Mistake
Stephanie McIntosh
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Rushing, way too fast Why do I always do it? Thinking this might last How could I be so stupid? But this time I'm not okay, no I need to breathe again 'Cause I don't want to I don't want to make Another mistake like you And I don't want to hate But love doesn't get me through 'Cause I can't be alone again No I don't want to make Another mistake like you Stone cold and hurt inside Not what I wanted to be I don't sleep It's kind Of hard when you cry Yeah that's where you left me But this time It's not alright, no I need to find someone Cause I don't want to I don't want to make Another mistake like you And I don't want to hate But love doesn't get me through 'Cause I can't be alone again No I don't want to make Another mistake like you Don't want to be caught in the moment That never comes Is it too much to ask That real love will find me I won't get stung, I'll find the one but I don't want to make Another mistake like you And I don't want to hate But love doesn't get me through 'Cause I can't be alone again No I don't want to make Another mistake like you I don't want to make Another mistake like you And I don't want to hate But love doesn't get me through 'Cause I can't be alone again No I don't want to make Another mistake like you
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Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL, BORIS BERGMAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Mistake" was released as the debut single from Australian actress and singer Stephanie McIntosh's album "Tightrope" in 2006.
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Musical GenreThe song falls into the genre of pop rock.
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Chart SuccessIt reached #3 on the ARIA Singles Chart, which is the official music chart in Australia.
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Songwriter"Mistake" was written by Tom Nichols, who has also written songs for international superstars such as Celine Dion and Kylie Minogue.
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Album PeformanceThe song helped McIntosh's "Tightrope" achieve a peak position of #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video features a brief cameo from her former 'Neighbours' co-star Brett Tucker.
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International ReleaseThe single was also released in the UK and New Zealand, but did not chart as highly as in Australia.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around themes of rejection and failed relationships, as the title suggests.
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Platinum CertificationThe Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified "Mistake" as platinum, signifying over 70,000 sales in Australia.
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Teen AppealThe song was very popular amongst teenagers, becoming an anthem of sorts for dealing with breakups and unrequited love.
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Acting CareerThis was Stephanie McIntosh's first major music release following her successful acting career on the Australian Soap Opera 'Neighbours'.
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PerformanceMcIntosh performed "Mistake" live on various Australian television shows, including 'Rove Live' and 'Sunrise'.
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