Vow
Garbage
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I can't use what I can't abuse And I can't stop when it comes to you You burned me out but I'm back at your door Like Joan of Arc coming ack for more I nearly died I nearly died I nearly died I came to cut you up, I came to knock you down I came around to tear your little world apart I came to shut you up, I came to drag you down I came around to tear your little world apart and break your soul apart Ah, you burn and burn to get under my skin You've gone too far now I won't give in You crucified me but I'm back in your bed like Jesus Christ coming back from the dead I nearly died I nearly died I nearly died I came to knock you up, I came to cut you down I came around to tear your little world apart I came to rock you up, I came to shout you down I came around to tear your little world apart and break your soul apart I nearly died I nearly died I nearly died I came to cut you up, I came to knock you down I came around to tear your little world apart I came to shut you up, I came to suck you down I came around to tear your little world apart Tear your little world apart Tear your little world apart and break your soul apart I can't stop when it comes to you I can't stop when it comes to you When it comes to you When it comes to you
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Debut Single"Vow" was Garbage's debut single, it was the very first song released by the band globally in 1995.
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Unexpected SuccessThe band, Garbage, did not expect "Vow" to be a hit. It was initially just a demo, but it unexpectedly became a radio hit.
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Music Video"Vow" got some exposure on MTV, with Samuel Bayer directing its music video, which helped the band gain popularity.
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Album PlacementAlthough "Vow" was Garbage's first single, it was actually the last song to be included in their self-titled debut album, 'Garbage'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted in the top 100 in the UK Singles Chart, and peaked at number twelve on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Almo Sounds, a label founded by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss after they sold their company A&M Records.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its grunge-infused electronica and industrial music sounds. The fusion of these styles was rather unique at the time.
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Limited Edition ReleaseIn the UK, a limited edition 'etch-and-sketch' 7 inch vinyl of "Vow" was released, which has now become a collector's item.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Vow" have been described as a bitter statement of empowerment, with Manson (the lead vocalist) vowing vengeance against an ex-lover.
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Record DealThe unexpected success of "Vow" led to the band signing with the label Mushroom Records in the UK.
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Unique Instrumentation"Vow" features a unique use of 'cello-bowed guitar', contributing to its distinct sound.
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