#1 Crush

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I would die for you
I would die for you
I've been dying just to feel you by my side
To know that you're mine

I will cry for you
I will cry for you
I will wash away your pain with all my tears
And drown your fear

I will pray for you
I will pray for you
I will sell my soul for something pure and true
Someone like you

See your face every place that I walk in
Hear your voice every time I am talking
You will believe in me
And I will never be ignored

I will burn for you
Feel pain for you
I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart
And tear it apart

I will lie for you
Beg and steal for you
I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
You're just like me

Violate all the love that I'm missing
Throw away all the pain that I'm living
You will believe in me
And I can never be ignored

I would die for you
I would kill for you
I will steal for you
I'd do time for you
I would wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sinkships for you
To be close to you
To be a part of you
'Cause I believe in you
I believe in you
I would die for you

#1 Crush

Garbage's #1 Crush stands as a defining track from the group's evolution, blending their signature alternative rock sound with electronic textures that became hallmarks of their later work. Released following the band's initial breakthrough, the song reflects the group's shift toward a more polished, dance-oriented aesthetic while retaining their emotive vocal delivery. The recording features the band's characteristic interplay between frontwoman Shirley Manson and the rhythm section, creating a sonic landscape that bridges the gap between their early indie roots and the mainstream pop-rock success they would achieve in the mid-1990s. It remains a staple of their discography, illustrating their ability to adapt their musical identity without losing their core artistic voice.