"Deep Inside of You"
Single by Third Eye Blind
from the album Blue
B-side
  • "Anything" (acoustic)
  • "1000 Julys"
ReleasedJuly 10, 2000 (2000-07-10)
Studio
  • The Mud Room and Toast (San Francisco)
  • The Plant (Sausalito)
GenreAlternative rock
Length4:11
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)Stephan Jenkins
Producer(s)
  • Stephan Jenkins
  • The Mud Sisters
  • Arion Salazar
  • Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind singles chronology
"10 Days Late"
(2000) 		"Deep Inside of You"
(2000) 		"Blinded"
(2003)
Music video
"Deep Inside of You" on YouTube

"Deep Inside of You" is a song by American rock band Third Eye Blind from their second studio album, Blue (1999). It was released as the fourth and final single from the album on July 10, 2000, by Elektra Records. According to frontman Stephan Jenkins, the song is about "suicidal tendencies". The song received positive reviews from music critics. The song peaked at number 69 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Background and release

"Deep Inside of You" was written solely by frontman Stephan Jenkins. Jenkins explained that the song was written about "life's messier moments", commenting that he was inspired by the same woman who had inspired him to write the band's debut studio album, Third Eye Blind (1997).[1] Despite the song's inclusion on Blue (1999) and eventual single release, guitarist Kevin Cadogan strongly objected to the commercial release of the song in addition to "Never Let You Go".

The song was released as a single on July 10, 2000, to US triple A and adult contemporary-oriented radio; the following day, it was sent to contemporary hit and alternative radio.[2][3] Following the scrapping of Symphony of Decay, an extended play that was intended to be a companion to Blue, "Deep Inside of You" was included on Third Eye Blind's first greatest hits album, A Collection (2006).[4] The song was also included on the soundtrack to the 2000 American comedy film Me, Myself & Irene.[5]

Chart performance

In the United States, "Deep Inside of You" debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning the title of "Hot Shot Debut".[6] The song spent a total of 12 weeks in the top 100, peaking at number 69 on October 7, 2000.[6] On both the Adult Alternative Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts, the single peaked at number 26.[7][8] It was also a top-40 hit on the Adult Top 40 and Modern Rock Tracks listings, reaching number 18 and 39, respectively.[9][10] In Canada, "Deep Inside of You" climbed to number 43 on the RPM Top Singles chart on the issue dated September 18, 2000.[11] On the RPM Top 30 Rock Report, it peaked at number 26.[12]

Music video

The song's music video was directed by Chris Applebaum and premiered in August 2000.[13]

Track listing

  1. "Deep Inside of You"  – 4:11
  2. "Anything" (acoustic version) – 1:47
  3. "1000 Julys" (live at the X-Lounge) – 3:47

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel are adapted from "Deep Inside of You" CD single liner notes.[14]

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Deep Inside of You"
Region Date Formats(s) Label Ref.
United States July 10, 2000
Elektra [2]
July 11, 2000
[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Kaufman, Gil (November 16, 1999). "Best of '99: Third Eye Blind Drop Lyrics at Label's Request". MTV News. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Impact Dates". Gavin Report. No. 2312. July 7, 2000. pp. 7, 27, 44.
  3. ^ a b "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1358. July 7, 2000. pp. 41, 111. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "A Collection - Third Eye Blind". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  5. ^ "Me, Myself and Irene - Original Soundtrack". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  6. ^ a b c "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  8. ^ a b "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Third Eye Blind Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. ^ a b "Top RPM Singles: Issue 7171." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 9939." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  13. ^ "Deep Inside of You". mtv.com. August 1, 2000. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  14. ^ a b Deep Inside of You (Australian CD single liner notes). Third Eye Blind. Elektra Records. 2000. 7559671192.((cite AV media notes)): CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  15. ^ "Most Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 2000". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 8, no. 51. December 22, 2000. p. 48.
  16. ^ "Most Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2000". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 8, no. 51. December 22, 2000. p. 54.
  17. ^ "Most-Played Adult Top 40 Songs of 2001". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 9, no. 51. December 21, 2001. p. 54.
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