"Behind These Hazel Eyes"
Single by Kelly Clarkson
from the album Breakaway
Released	March 1, 2005
Format	Digital download Digital maxi single
Genre	Pop-Rock
Length	3:18
Label	RCA Records
Writer(s)	Kelly Clarkson Max Martin Dr. Luke
Producer(s)	Max Martin Dr. Luke
Certification	Gold (RIAA Digital Downloads) Gold (RIAA CD Singles) Platinum (CRIA)
Chart positions
#4 (Canada) #6 (United States, Australia) #7 (New Zealand) #9 (United Kingdom) #11 (Mexico)
Kelly Clarkson singles chronology
Since U Been Gone (2004)	Behind These Hazel Eyes (2005)	Because of You (2005)

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Song Information

Released in 2005, the song was co-written by Clarkson, Max Martin, and Dr. Luke and was co-produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke. Surprisingly, the single almost did not appear on the album because Clarkson was not satisfied with the song's original lyrical content. However, after a relationship problem, she saw new potential in the song she had once dismissed. A lengthy discussion with Dr. Luke ensued, and the song was rewritten. It emerged with a new theme and darker lyrics representing a very personal part of Clarkson's life. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Dr. Luke, also known as Doctor Luke, Luke Gottwald, Lukasz Gottwald, (real name Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald) is a musician, songwriter and producer who has written and produced for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Lady Sovereign, Kelis, Avril Lavigne, Missy Elliott, P!nk, Mos Def, The Backstreet Boys, Daughtry, The Veronicas...

In this dark song, Kelly laments her relationship with a man who has broken her heart and who does not care about the tears she cried, behind her hazel eyes. The lyrics are based on a true story, and are about an ex-boyfriend of Clarkson's played by David Hodges who left her in order to marry his own ex-girlfriend. David Hodges is a Grammy award winning keyboardist and vocalist. ...

Music video

One of the opening scenes from "Behind These Hazel Eyes".

The music video for "Behind These Hazel Eyes", like the lyrics of the song, also includes autobiographical material. In the video, Clarkson is seen as a bride, who looks uneasy, and is then forced to confront another version of herself in a surreal, dark, gothic forest. At first she tries to pretend that everything in her relationship is all right, despite the fact her husband-to-be is cheating on her, and runs away, only to trip and fall into mud. Clarkson seems upset, but then realizes the other version of her is helping her to realize the true nature of the relationship. She must let herself go, and break free from the grasp that her husband-to-be placed around her. Kelly Clarkson. ... Kelly Clarkson. ... NYC goth band The Naked and the Dead (1985). ...

It is only then that she realizes that the wedding cannot continue as she comes to terms with herself and what the marriage will mean. To the horror of the groom, the pastor, and the wedding guests, Clarkson begins to scream, tosses her ring back at the groom, and begins to leave the church. She throws the banquet of flowers in the lap of the woman her fiance was cheating with. Several guests try to stop her, but she only pushes them away, running until she reaches the light of the opening church doors. She is finally free.

The video is based heavily on Clarkson's own personal experiences and was filmed in Toronto during April 2005. She is credited with the concept and ideas behind it; it was directed by Joseph Kahn. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" quickly found a large fanbase on MTV's TRL, becoming a regular number-one request. Finally, fifty days later, on August 3, 2005, the video was retired from the top-ten countdown. Clarkson holds the record for the longest stay by a female at number one, with thirty-three days, nearly surpassing the record previously set by the Backstreet Boys. Joseph Kahn (born October 12, 1972) is a notable Korean American music video director. ... MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network headquartered in New York City. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... On the MTV music video countdown show Total Request Live, if a video spends 50 days on the TRL top 10, it becomes retired and can no longer be voted onto the countdown. ... The Backstreet Boys are a Grammy-nominated male vocal pop group that enjoyed enormous success in the mid-late 1990s and 2000s. ...

Mixes

1. Album Version 3:18
2. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery Mixshow 5:20
3. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery Mixshow Edit 3:26
4. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery Mixshow Instrumental 5:20
5. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery Top 40 Radio Mix 3:10
6. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery A Cappella 2:58
7. Bermudez & Harris Lasik Surgery Ulti-Remix 5:20
8. Al B. Rich Remix (aka Mynt Remix) 3:08

Unofficial remixes

These remixes were leaked throughout the web; many being underground remixes.

• Made In Italy (Cover)
• Edson Pride Unreleased Club Mix
• Solar Sun Radio Mix
• OranGeFuZzZ Eye Contact Walnut Club Mix
• Cheeba Radio Mix
• Trypsin Club Mix
• Shir-Chen's Radio Mix
• RainDropz Club RMX
• Larissa's Mix
• Dane-E's UNREAL BOOTY BABES Mix
• Miguel Flores's "The Indigo Dreamer" Club Mix
• Hazel 120 V3 Wolf Rough Radio Mix
• Ananyi's Looking Deeper Club Mix
• Mynt Radio Mix
• Sunsplash Club Mix
• Harrington's Club Mix
• Flying Circus Mix
• Beat Gangstaz Mix
• DJ Yoav Mix
• Shpankdankerous Bounce House Tribal Club Mix
• Ruff Draft Radio Mix
• Speedbreaker Radio Mix
• DJ MichaelAngelo Mary J. Blige No More Drama Mashup Radio Mix
• Ander Standing's Nervous Mix
• A cappella Style
• YoungBeatz Mix

Chart performance

Behind These Hazel Eyes continued Clarksons streak of domination in Radio Airplay. Like "Breakaway" and "Since U Been Gone", the song hit the top ten of the Billboard Charts, peaking at #6. On Top 40 radio, the song soared into the Top 3, and eventually would spend 8 weeks at #2, stuck behind Mariah Carey's hit single "We Belong Together". Like all the singles off of Breakaway, the song also had huge longevity, spending 30 weeks inside the Top 40. Despite being unable to reach #1 on Top 40 Radio, the song did reach #1 on Adult Top 40 radio, making it Clarkson's first #1 on that format. Breakaway may refer to: A 1920s dance style: breakaway (dance) A breakaway in a road bicycle race is when a group of riders detach themselves from the front of the peloton. ... Since U Been Gone is a pop-rock song written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz Dr. Luke Gottwald, and recorded for American singer Kelly Clarksons second album Breakaway (2004). ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is a Grammy Award-winning American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... We Belong Together is a pop–R&B song recorded by Mariah Carey for her ninth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005); and went on to become of of the biggest number 1 singles of all time - stay at number 1 for 14 weeks. ... Breakaway may refer to: A 1920s dance style: breakaway (dance) A breakaway in a road bicycle race is when a group of riders detach themselves from the front of the peloton. ...

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Trivia

• The song reached the top-ten of the Hot 100 while Clarkson's previous single, "Since U Been Gone", was still there.

• Clarkson is the only artist in chart history to have two singles ("Behind These Hazel Eyes" and "Since U Been Gone") in the top-three of the Billboard Pop 100 Airplay at the same time.

• The song ended up #10 in the 2005 Billboard Year-End charts.