Going Under (song)

"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 June 16, 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 and gothic 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 charted in the top ten in Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and the United Kingdom as well as the top 20 in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. It was also certified platinum in New Zealand. An accompanying 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.