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In January, [[2008]], Pittsburgh rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]] sampled the instrumental portion of the song for his single ''Say Yeah''<ref>http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=271501530&s=143441</ref> |
In January, [[2008]], Pittsburgh rapper [[Wiz Khalifa]] sampled the instrumental portion of the song for his single ''Say Yeah''<ref>http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=271501530&s=143441</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:14, 5 December 2008
- For the Grinspoon song of the same name, see Better Off Alone (Grinspoon song).
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Template:Sample box end "Better off Alone" is the first single by Dutch pop-eurodance group Alice DeeJay from their debut album Who Needs Guitars Anyway?. It was released in 1999 by Universal and Republic.
Song Information
"Do you think you're better off alone?" is the song's primary line, and was written by Pronti of Dutch producers Pronti & Kalmani after his lover left him. The song's secondary line, "Talk to me" was borrowed from The Eurythmics hit song "Here Comes The Rain Again". The song was originally intended to be an instrumental piece, but vocalist Judith Pronk was called upon to sing the lyrics because DJ Jurgen, who was involved in the project, wished to remain an underground DJ. [1]
Release and chart performance
Pronk changed her stagename to Alice DeeJay after the track was released. The track was released to dance clubs and became an international hit in clubs reaching number 2 on the Billboard club charts in 2000 and a top ten club chart worldwide. The song then became a pop hit reaching #2 in Canada, #7 in the U.S., and #2 in the UK. It went on to become one of the 10 best-selling singles of 1999 - the top-selling year for singles in the UK, with the exception of 1997, which was largely due to Elton John's rerelease of Candle in the Wind.[17]
The song was in the top 100 bestselling singles in Australia for 2000 as compiled by the Australian Recording Industry Association. [2]
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak Position |
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| UK Singles Charts | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[3] | 27 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 3 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 2 |
Track listings and formats
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Philosophical Considerations
The song asks a certain philosophical question not reminiscent of Kantian ethics nor of Locke. Instead, it dwells upon partnership; whether friendship or soulmate, maybe one is still better off alone. Even if you find the right person for you, is it worth giving up your complete individual path? Does the song mean completely alone and isolated, or just without a life partner? It is difficult to tell from the lyrics, but is worth considering on both levels. Especially as the field of Life Extension grows and potentially becomes a reality. If a lifespan is 500 years, do you really want to be with someone for that entire time? After all, did not the songwriter Pronti of Dutch producers Pronti & Kalmani write this song only after his lover left him?
Cover versions
In 2007, New Jersey rock group Paulson released a rock cover of the song on their Calling On You EP[20]
In January, 2008, Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa sampled the instrumental portion of the song for his single Say Yeah[21]
External links
- Alice DeeJay Allmusic page
- About Dance Music interview with Pronti & Kalmani
- Alice DeeJay Discogs page
References
- ^ DJ Ron Slomowicz. "Pronti & Kalmani Interview". Retrieved 2006-10-03.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2000". Retrieved 2006-10-03.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=366040&model.vnuAlbumId=416725 Billboard Artist Chart History: Alice DeeJay
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