"Be Your Everything" is a song by American rock band Boys Like Girls. The song was released on August 14, 2012, as the lead single from their third studio album, Crazy World. The song peaked at number 18 on the US Hot Singles Sales chart.
Background On July 9, previewed a clip of the song "Be Your Everything". On July 12, the group released a lyric video for the song. Martin Johnson said of the song, "It's a great transition from where the band was. We came from a wall of guitars, and the sound has evolved. The only time I really express my feelings is when I'm writing music. That's how it's been since I was a little kid. This song is about the moment when it becomes okay to say, I love you."
Composition "Be Your Everything" was written and produced by Martin Johnson, as well being co-written by Rob Hawkins. The song marks a departure from their early pop punk and emo roots and into a more country pop leaning sound. The track has also been described as a ballad.
Music video On August 14, the band released the music video to "Be Your Everything". The video was directed by David McClister. Video features Allie Gonino.
Personnel Credits for "Be Your Everything" adapted from album's liner notes.
Boys Like Girls Martin Johnson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, mandolin Paul DiGiovanni – lead guitar Morgan Dorr – bass guitar John Keefe – drums
Additional musicians Rob Hawkins – guitar Bill Appleberry – hammond organ, wurlitzer piano Brian Nash – piano
Production Martin Johnson – producer, string arranger Jean Paul Makhlouf – engineer, programming Alex Makhlouf – programming Kyle Moorman – engineer Will Sandalls – engineer Eric Stenman – assistant engineer, editing Chris Lord-Alge – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering Keith Armstrong – assistant engineer Nik Karpen – assistant engineer Brad Townsend – mixing Andrew Schuber – mixing
Charts +Chart performance for "Be Your Everything" Chart (2012) Peakposition Singapore Airplay (Mediacorp) 8 US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard) 18
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Be Your Everything" Region Date Format Label(s) United States September 11, 2012 Mainstream airplay Columbia
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