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SEIn 2003, Limp Bizkit released a cover of Behind Blue Eyes, originally written and performed by The Who in 1971. For a band known for aggressive nu metal, choosing such a restrained and emotional song came as a surprise.
Instead of heavy guitars and intensity, the band focused on vulnerability and atmosphere. Fred Durst’s vocal performance revealed a softer and more introspective side rarely heard in their earlier work.
The song appeared on the album Results May Vary and was accompanied by a music video connected to the film Gothika, featuring Halle Berry. This cinematic context helped the track reach a broader audience beyond the band’s core fanbase.
A distinctive spoken, synthesized segment was added to the song, setting the cover apart from the original. Over time, Limp Bizkit’s version of Behind Blue Eyes came to be regarded as one of the most notable rock covers of the early 2000s.
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