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"Far Behind"
Single by Candlebox
from the album Candlebox
Released	1994
Format	CD/Cassette single
Recorded	1992-April 1993
Genre	Post-grunge
Length	4:59
Label	Maverick/Sire
Writer(s)	Candlebox
Producer	Candlebox and Kelly Gray
Candlebox singles chronology
"You" (1994) "'Far Behind" (1994) "Cover Me" (1994)

"Far Behind" is a song by American post-grunge band Candlebox and the third single from their eponymous debut album. It is one of the band's most well known, entering the charts in July 1993 and remaining there until January the following year when it was officially released as a single. It is the group's highest-charting hit, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, after spending almost a year on the chart. It also reached #4 and #7, on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts, respectively. "Far Behind" was also included on The Best of Candlebox in 2006. The power ballad charted better than any other Candlebox single and often regarded as a '90s alternative rock staple.

Overview

The song was performed on Late Night with David Letterman amidst the promotion of Candlebox.^[1] During the 2000s, it has appeared on various 1990s compilation albums such as MTV the First 1000 Years: Rock, Double Shot: Alt Rock, Essential Music Videos: '90s Rock, The Buzz, Buzz Ballads, and Whatever: The '90s Pop and Culture Box.

Music video

The "Far Behind" video was directed by Nick Egan. It revolves mainly around an old, battered house and its inhabitants. Early on, Martin sings with a corded microphone while walking through the neglected structure. A cheerful young woman is also seen sitting at the edge of a grimy, near-empty outdoor pool. The chorus then has a man splashing red paint across the white walls. Various people are seen lying around the house including a lone, weary looking man in a bathtub who at one point appears to be defending himself from a drowning attempt. Song lyrics are scribbled along parts of the walls, and an American flag serves as a backdrop to certain shots. "Far Behind" aired heavily on MTV and was one of the most requested videos of 1993.

Tracklist

1. Far Behind (Album Version) (4:58)
2. Far Behind/Voodoo Child (Slight Return) (Live) (9:01)
3. You (Live) (5:27)

Charts

References

External links

• "Far Behind" Music Video on MTV.com