"Million Miles Away" is a song by the American punk rock band the Offspring. It is the fifth track on the band's sixth studio album, Conspiracy of One (2000), and was released to US radio in March 2001. It was released as a single in Europe in June 2001. The song was not included on the band's Greatest Hits (2005) or Complete Music Video Collection (2005), although the song was featured on the trailer for the film Orange County.
The single's B-side is "Sin City", which is a cover of the AC/DC song from their 1978 album Powerage. It appeared on the Offspring's 2010 Japan-only compilation album Happy Hour!.
Reception The song is fairly popular among many Offspring fans, often called the best on Conspiracy of One despite its release as a third single. Aside from being a stronger song, this also may be because it is less deliberately mainstream than the previous two singles and also has a more serious subject matter. However, it is rarely played live and remains one of their less well-known singles.
Music video The song's only music video was that of a live performance dubbed over by the recorded version of the song, and was directed by Jennifer Lebeau. This may have played a part in its lesser success as a single as well as its exclusion from the Greatest Hits compilation album and Complete Music Video Collection DVD. The recording took place at Wembley Arena.
Live performances On May 29, 2024, the band performed the song alongside the popular English musician Ed Sheeran.
Track listings Australia maxi-CD single
UK CD1
UK CD2
This edition also includes a free poster.
Personnel Dexter Holland – vocals, guitar Noodles – guitar, backing vocals Greg K. – bass, backing vocals Ron Welty – drums
Charts Chart (2001) PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)74Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)25
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesMarch 20, 2001Alternative radioColumbiaMay 15, 2001United KingdomJune 25, 2001JapanJuly 18, 2001CDEpicAustraliaAugust 6, 2001Columbia
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