

But it's not always easy to be there for somebody when they're doing good. It's not just asking, "If I fall down, will you be there for me?", because it's easy to be there for someone when they're down. "That song seems like it's really just kind of like asking a question. Ībout the song's meaning, Arnold has said: The song was written by the band's vocalist and drummer, Brad Arnold, in a mathematics class when he was fifteen and was one of the first songs he ever wrote.

It also reached number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart for five non-consecutive weeks, number four on the Adult Top 40 chart, and number three on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's highest-charting single on the listing. The song first charted on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, reaching number one for nine weeks, then hit number one on the Modern Rock Tracks chart for 11 weeks. It was picked up by several radio stations during November and December 1999 and was officially serviced to radio on January 18, 2000.

It was originally released as a demo for local play by 97.9 WCPR-FM in Biloxi, Mississippi. Pre-Order ‘The Better Life’ 20 th Anniversary Edition now and listen to the Bonus Track ‘The Better Life (XX Mix)’." Kryptonite" is the debut single of American rock band 3 Doors Down. It’s been a wild ride, and I can truly say we’re extremely excited to celebrate ‘The Better Life’.” The 2CD and digital album each feature four new bonus tracks including, ‘The Better Life (XX Mix)’, a new mix by Grammy Award-winning Chris Lord-Alge, ‘Kryptonite (2000 Acoustic)’, ‘Be Like That (2000 Acoustic)’ and ‘Wasted Me (With Harp Version)’.ģ Doors Down Frontman and celebrated songwriter Brad Arnold shares “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we released the album that changed our lives forever. A 2CD and an expanded digital album will also be available. The 3LP box set features a custom lithograph, a six-page booklet with never-before-seen photos and extensive liner notes, and interviews with the band and executives from their label and talent agency. The ‘Escatawpa Sessions’ was recorded in the band’s Mississippi hometown in 1996, features seven demo versions from ‘The Better Life’, as well as three previously unreleased tracks. O n March 26th 2021, 3 Doors Down will release a re-mastered, 20 th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Better Life’ album along with the nine-song ‘Escatawpa Sessions’ as a box set on high-quality 3LP vinyl.
