Shattered_(Turn_the_Car_Around)

Shattered (Turn the Car Around)

Shattered (Turn the Car Around)

2008 single by O.A.R.

"Shattered (Turn the Car Around)" is the second single and second track from rock band O.A.R.'s sixth studio album All Sides (2008).

Quick Facts Single by O.A.R., from the album All Sides ...

Background and composition

Singer Marc Roberge explained the song is about blaming other people for holding yourself back, and then realizing at the end that it is your own problem if you are holding back in your life.[1] Strata frontman Eric Victorino posted on his social media that he co-wrote the song, including the line ‘turn the car around’ but received no credit or royalties.[2] The song's music had added with guitars and piano. The song is written in the key of B major.

Track listing

Atlantic CD single Catalog No. 51131
  1. "Shattered (Turn the Car Around)" [Radio Edit] – 4:00

Music video

The video, shot in July 2008, was directed by Danny Clinch. It consists of stop-motion, blurred footage of lead singer Marc Roberge walking around New York City. It also includes footage of the band performing the song atop a building and Roberge standing in the rain.

Chart positions

Weekly charts

More information Chart (2008–09), Peak position ...

Year-end charts

More information Chart (2008), Position ...

All-time charts

More information Chart (1995–2021), Position ...

References

  1. [1]
    Ortega, Shawna (27 December 2008). "Marc Roberge of O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) : Songwriter Interviews". Songfacts. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. [2]
    @EricVictorino (25 March 2021). "Fun fact: I wrote an important chunk of lyrics…" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2023 – via Twitter.
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    "O.A.R. Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
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    "O.A.R. Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard.
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    "O.A.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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    "O.A.R. Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
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    "O.A.R. Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
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    "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
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    "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
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    "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
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    "Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 5 October 2023.


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