| "Going Under" | ||||
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| Single by Evanescence | ||||
| from the album Fallen | ||||
| Released | August 18, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Wind-up | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Dave Fortman | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Going Under" on YouTube | ||||
"Going Under" is a song by American rock band Evanescence from their debut studio album, Fallen (2003). It was released by Wind-up Records as the album's second single on August 18, 2003. Lee wrote the song about coming out of a difficult relationship. Guitarist Ben Moody and David Hodges share songwriting credits on the song, produced by Dave Fortman. Musically, "Going Under" is primarily a nu metal song featuring electronic drum beats and a piano interlude.
"Going Under" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its anthemic theme and Lee's voice. The song peaked at number five on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart, charted in the top ten in the UK, Brazil, Italy and New Zealand, and the top 40 in various other European countries and Australia. It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Its music video was directed by Philipp Stölzl in Berlin, and the outfits worn in it were designed by Lee. The video depicts a feeling of being trapped and overexposed, with shots of Lee underwater and the band performing live while spectators from the audience and elsewhere turn into demon-like bodies.