Tear You Apart
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"Tear You Apart" is the second single released by She Wants Revenge
. It appears as the eleventh track on their self-titled debut album She Wants Revenge
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. It was filmed in a middle school in Hollywood. The dance was held in a gym. The band's HQ was in the ballet studio of the school.
The scene where Lydia runs out is fake -- she does not run into a hallway but instead, at the time of production, she ran into an alley.
A note was sent out via MySpace
asking for extras. Only a small amount of them were actually highschoolers; the call was for people who were either 15-20 or looked like they were 15-20. No one was paid, and filming was done around 3am the following day.
She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge is an American musical duo, based in San Fernando Valley, California. The group's debut album She Wants Revenge was released in early 2006, with three singles to follow...
. It appears as the eleventh track on their self-titled debut album She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge (album)
She Wants Revenge is the debut studio album by She Wants Revenge. Mixed by Michael Patterson, it was released January 31, 2006 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records....
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Music video
The music video for "Tear You Apart" was directed by Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix , formerly credited as Leaf Phoenix, is an American film actor. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and his family returned to the continental United States four years later...
. It was filmed in a middle school in Hollywood. The dance was held in a gym. The band's HQ was in the ballet studio of the school.
The scene where Lydia runs out is fake -- she does not run into a hallway but instead, at the time of production, she ran into an alley.
A note was sent out via MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
asking for extras. Only a small amount of them were actually highschoolers; the call was for people who were either 15-20 or looked like they were 15-20. No one was paid, and filming was done around 3am the following day.
Appearance in films
- The song was used in CW's hit tv show One Tree HillOne Tree Hill (TV series)One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
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Trivia
- In the music video, Justin and Adam are mentioned as "missing." These are the names of the writers and lead band members.
- On The Late Show with David Letterman, the chorus lyrics changed from "I want to fucking tear you apart" to "I'd really love to tear you apart," along with other TV appearances.
Track listing
- "Tear You Apart (Album Version)" – 4:46
- "Tear You Apart (LadytronLadytronLadytron are an English electronic band formed in 1999 in Liverpool, Merseyside. The group consists of Helen Marnie , Mira Aroyo , Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu .Their sound blends electropop with New Wave and shoegazing elements. Ladytron described their sound as "electronic pop"...
Mix)" – 5:12
Additional versions
- Visitors to acclaimed DJ/Remixer Richard Vission's website (richardvission.com) can access two exclusive promo remixes by signing up to his email newsletter.
- "Tear You Apart (Vission Wants Revenge Vox)" – 6:28
- "Tear You Apart (Vission Wants Revenge Edit)" – 4:26
- Another remix was available for free download from the band's MySpace page.
- "Tear You Apart (Hotel Persona Remix)" – 5:25 [sometimes referred to as "HP Mix" or "HP Remix"]
- Another remix can be found on the Japanese version of the self-titled album.
- "Tear You Apart (Chris Holmes Vs. Bystanders Remix)" – 4:01
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks | 6 |