Deep Inside of You


"Deep Inside of You" is a song by American rock band Third Eye Blind from their second studio album Blue. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album in August 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

, the lead singer of Third Eye Blind, declared that the central meaning of the song is about "suicidal tendencies". Jenkins also stated that the song was inspired by the same woman who had inspired him to write the band's debut album.
Often described as a "moody ballad," the song is four minutes and ten seconds long.
Jenkins described the song as being about "life's messier moments". Guitarist Kevin Cadogan objected to the song's inclusion on Blue.

Release

"Deep Inside of You" was the fifth track on Third Eye Blind's album, Blue, which was released on November 23, 1999. It was also included on Third Eye Blind's 2006 compilation album, A Collection, and on the soundtrack of Me, Myself & Irene.

Chart performance

In the United States, "Deep Inside of You" debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning the title of "Hot Shot Debut". The song spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 69 for the issue dated October 7, 2000. On both the Adult Alternative Songs and Mainstream Top 40 charts, the song peaked at number 26. The song was also a top 40 hit on the Adult Top 40 and Modern Rock Tracks charts, peaking at number 18 and 39, respectively. In Canada, the song peaked at number 43 on the RPM Canada Top Singles chart for the issue dated September 18, 2000. On the Canada Rock/Alternative chart, the song peaked at number 26.

Music video

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

Track listings and formats

  1. "Deep Inside of You" – 4:11
  2. "Anything" – 1:47
  3. "1000 Julys" – 3:47

    Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from Deep Inside of You CD single liner notes.

Charts