We Don't Care Anymore
| "We Don't Care Anymore" | ||||
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| Single by Story of the Year | ||||
| from the album In the Wake of Determination | ||||
| Released | August 16, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
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| "We Don't Care Anymore" on YouTube | ||||
"We Don't Care Anymore" is a song by American rock band Story of the Year. It was released as the first single from their second studio album, In the Wake of Determination. "We Don't Care Anymore" was posted on the group's MySpace profile on July 22, 2005[1] and then released to radio on August 16.[2]
Background
"We Don't Care Anymore" was one of the last songs written for the album. Lead singer Dan Marsala said the song was about "doing things for yourself, not for the approval of others."[3] According to lead guitarist Ryan Phillips, the track was a result of an agreement between him and his girlfriend: "I got all pissed off, got up, opened up Pro-tools, and started recording shit. By 6 am I had the entire song recorded."[3]
Music video
Around this time, a music video was filmed for "We Don't Care Anymore".[4] It was shot on a Los Angeles soundstage with director Kevin Kerslake.[5]
Personnel
- Dan Marsala – lead vocals
- Ryan Phillips – lead guitar
- Adam Russell – bass
- Josh Wills – drums
- Philip Sneed – rhythm guitar
Use in media
The song is featured in the video games Arena Football and MLB 06: The Show.[6][7]
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| US Mainstream Rock[8] | 38 |
| US Active Rock[9] | 36 |
| US Modern Rock Tracks[10] | 28 |
References
- ↑ UG Team (July 25, 2005). "Story Of The Year: Upcoming Album Details". Ultimate Guitar. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- 1 2 In the Wake of Determination (Booklet). Story of the Year. Maverick Records. 2005. 9362-49390-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ↑ "SOTY News". Maverick Records. Archived from the original on July 8, 2007. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ↑ Harris, Chris (September 12, 2005). "Story Of The Year Are Done With Dying, Admit Their Debut Was Lame". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ↑ Aj. "VIDEOGAME HOT SOUNDTRACKS: Arena Football 06: Soundtrack". VIDEOGAME HOT SOUNDTRACKS. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ↑ Aj. "VIDEOGAME HOT SOUNDTRACKS: MLB 06 The Show: Soundtrack". VIDEOGAME HOT SOUNDTRACKS. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
- ↑ Story of the Year Chart History (Mainstream Rock Airplay) Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-03
- ↑ Story of the Year Chart History (Active Rock) Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-03
- ↑ Story of the Year Chart History (Alternative Airplay) Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-03