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For You (Staind song)

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"For You"
Single by Staind
from the album Break the Cycle
ReleasedDecember 2001[1][2]
Recorded2001
GenreNu metal
Length3:26
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Josh Abraham
Staind singles chronology
"Fade"
(2001)
"For You"
(2001)
"Epiphany"
(2002)

"For You" is a song by Staind from their 2001 album Break the Cycle, released as the fourth single from the album in 2001. The song is also featured on Staind's greatest hits-type compilation album The Singles: 1996–2006. It became the third single from Break the Cycle to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, when it peaked at number 63. It also charted on the Alternative Songs and Mainstream Rock Tracks charts at both number 3, respectively.

Music Video

The video for the song was directed by Nigel Dick, it features an angry teenager looking to vent his frustration at his family while they drive towards a restaurant. The video is cut with shots of the band performing in a vacant building as the teen gradually begins screaming at his family.[3]

Track listing

"For You" CD single
No.TitleLength
1."For You" (Radio Version)3:25
2."For You" (Album Version)3:25
3."Suffer" (Live)4:01
4."For You (Video)" (Enhanced CD) 

Charts

Chart (2002) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[4] 61
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 55
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[6] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 63
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] 3
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[9] 3

References

  1. ^ "Staind For You (Single) - Spirit of Metal Webzine". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Billboard". 22 December 2001.
  3. ^ "Staind: For You".
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "Staind Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "Staind Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "Staind Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2021.