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: It held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for 17 weeks , making it one of the longest-running leaders in the chart's history.

There are two distinct versions of the music video, which change the song's context: 3 Doors Down - When I'm Gone | Behind The Song 3_doors_down_when_im_gone

: Some critics labeled it "predictable" or "white bread" rock, yet acknowledged its perfect timing for a public seeking comfort during the Iraq War era. The Two Music Videos : It held the No

: Released in September 2002 as the lead single from Away from the Sun , it became a massive commercial hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The Two Music Videos : Released in September

: The lyrics ask for a partner to "hold me when I'm scared" and "right me when I'm wrong," highlighting a deep need for emotional consistency when physically separated.