1999
Mack Mitch Lyrics
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I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an "L" on her forehead
Well the years start coming and they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go
You'll never shine if you don't glow
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
It's a cool place and they say it gets colder
You're bundled up now, wait till you get older
But the meteor men beg to differ
Judging by the hole in the satellite picture
The ice we skate is getting pretty thin
The water's getting warm so you might as well swim
My world's on fire, how about yours?
That's the way I like it and I never get bored
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid
All that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show, on get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars
Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas?
I need to get myself away from this place
I said yep what a concept
I could use a little fuel myself
And we could all use a little change
Well, the years start coming and they don't stop coming
Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Didn't make sense not to live for fun
Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
So much to do, so much to see
So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
You'll never know if you don't go (go!)
You'll never shine if you don't glow
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play
Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
And all that glitters is gold
Only shooting stars break the mold
The song “All Star” by Smash Mouth is a lively, upbeat song with a catchy melody and lyrics that encourage listeners to chase their dreams and live life to the fullest. The opening lines are undeniably the most popular and well-known part of the song, involving somebody being told that the world is going to roll them over. The metaphor continues with the lyrics describing how the years keep coming, and the responsibilities faced in life keep growing. The chorus emphasizes that the listener can overcome any obstacle in their path and that they too are destined for greatness.
The second verse touches on the idea that time and perspective change as one gets older, and the world may not be as rosy as it once was. This verse also includes a reference to a hole in a satellite picture, suggesting a concrete example of how things are not always what they seem. The third and final verse returns to the theme of the first, with a character who is fed up with their current situation and desperately in need of a change. The lyrics emphasize that the only way to create progress is by taking action and not being afraid to go down the backstreets if it means getting where you need to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me
Someone once told me that the world is going to overcome me.
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed
I am not the most intelligent person.
She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb, In the shape of an "L" on her forehead
She seemed silly whilst holding her hand in an L shape on her forehead.
Well the years start coming and they don't stop coming, Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running
Years passed by, and I followed the rules and started to work hard.
Didn't make sense not to live for fun, Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb
It doesn't make sense to not live to have fun, as you gain knowledge but lose common sense.
So much to do, so much to see, So what's wrong with taking the back streets?
There is so much to experience and accomplish in life, so why not try alternate routes?
You'll never know if you don't go, You'll never shine if you don't glow
You'll never understand if you do not attempt, and you'll never succeed if you don't shine.
Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play, Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid, And all that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold
You are a terrific performer, so play your game and get paid for it. Remember that only a rare few are truly great.
It's a cool place and they say it gets colder, You're bundled up now, wait till you get older, But the meteor men beg to differ, Judging by the hole in the satellite picture
This place is pleasant, but it becomes colder. Although, the meteorologists beg to differ with a visible hole from space, meaning something could be wrong.
The ice we skate is getting pretty thin, The water's getting warm so you might as well swim, My world's on fire, how about yours?, That's the way I like it and I never get bored
The ice that we skate on is too thin, and the water is warm so enjoy swimming. My life is on fire; however, I enjoy living this way and never get bored of it.
Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas?, I need to get myself away from this place, I said yep what a concept, I could use a little fuel myself, And we could all use a little change
Someone asked me if I had spare change for gas to leave this area. I agreed, and it made me realize that I needed fuel as well. We all require change.
And all that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold
Everything that sparkles isn't always valuable, only rising stars can make a significant difference.
Contributed by Christopher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.