Focused at times playing "neo-ska" music, the band has adopted retro styles spanning several decades of popular music, as well as performing covers of popular songs such as The Monkees' "I'm a Believer" and War's "Why Can't We Be Friends" as well as cult favorites such as ? and the Mysterians' "Can't Get Enough of You Baby" (though their version owes more to The Colourfield's interpretation; in fact, the band at first believed it was a Colourfield original). Smash Mouth's first album Fush Yu Mang came out in June 1997. This album could be said to be "neo ska". Its top position in the charts was #19 (on Billboard). The promo for this album said that "While the twelve songs on Fush Yu Mang sound like they belong side by side, each has it's own feeling like the very '60's "Walkin' On The Sun," the surf 'n' turf of "Nervous In the Alley," the Buzzcocks like "Pet Names," the Mafia rock of "Padrino," and the fret rock of "Let's Rock"." Smash Mouth's second album Astro Lounge was released two years later, in June 1999. It is the band's most critically and commercially successful album to date. It reached #6 on the Billboard charts and it featured the massive hit All Star.
Smash Mouth released their third album Smash Mouth (Self-Titled) in November 2001. It has been said that this is the band's most experimental album to date. It reached #48 on Billboard charts. Smash Mouth's fourth album Get the Picture?, released in August 2003, wasn't as well-received by fans or the critics as previous albums (it only reached #100 on the Billboard charts). Smash Mouth released a Christmas cover album in November 2005 (The Gift of Rock). Their newest album is called Summer Girl, and, after being delayed for over a year, was released on September 19th, 2006. Smash Mouth's music was used in the film "Shrek" and they starred on-screen as themselves in the turbulent finale of the all-star-comedy "Rat Race", while performing "All Star" on stage during the showdown.
In May 2011 lead singer Steve Harwell agreed to eat two dozen eggs in one sitting for charity. That June, Harwell apparently backed out of the challenge -- with over ten thousand dollars for overseas children's hunger charities at stake -- potentially because he is afraid to eat the eggs. Fans continue to demand Harwell eat the eggs.
Two albums were released in 2012, The Gift Of Rock and Magic. A best-of compilation, Playlist: The Very Best of Smashmouth was released in 2016. A comeback single, Unity, was released in 2018.
In 2021, the band collaborated with Timmy Trumpet for the song "Camelot". This would be the band's last song with original lead vocalist Steve Harwell before his retirement later that year and his death 2 years later.
Steve Harwell retired in 2021 due to health issues and was replaced by Divided By Zero singer Zach Goode.
On September 4, 2023, original lead vocalist Steve Harwell died at age 56 at his home of liver failure.
02. Your man
Smash Mouth Lyrics
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The only right thing I do is get along with you
And days go bye-bye for you but they fly by for me
It's true
I talked to you late last night
You said it wasn't all right but it would be all right
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And even when I get home somehow you're still alone
It's true
I don't know why you're with me
The only reason I see some sort of fetish thing
Some people like to be pleased and
Some like to be teased
Which are you
I tried to warn you but you said just play dead
As long as we stay
True
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
Did your head not receive the shape of everything
That you are and I am
I shouldn't be happy as your man
You know that I am
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
As long as we stay true--whoowoowhoowoo whoowhoowhoo--
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
--You weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
The lyrics of Smash Mouth's song "Your Man" suggest that the singer is in a relationship that he can't quite understand. He admits that he doesn't know why he's with his partner, but the only thing he does right is to "get along" with them. Days seem to fly by for the singer, while they drag on for his partner. He reassures them that even though they sleep alone, they're not really alone because he's with them. However, despite his attempts to warn his partner that he's not what they need, they choose to stay true. The song ends with the singer repeating that his partner should be gone by now, but they're not.
The lyrics could be interpreted in a number of ways. It's possible that the singer is in a relationship that doesn't fulfill him, but he's staying with his partner out of convenience. Alternatively, it's possible that he's in a relationship with someone who he doesn't want to be with, but they won't leave him alone. Whatever the case may be, there seems to be a disconnect between the singer and his partner, and he's questioning why they're together.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I'm with you
I'm unsure why our relationship works
The only right thing I do is get along with you
I have no other qualities worth mentioning, but we have a functional relationship
And days go bye-bye for you but they fly by for me
Time seems to pass slower for you than it does for me
I talked to you late last night
I spoke to you at a late hour yesterday
You said it wasn't all right but it would be all right
You expressed dissatisfaction, but then offered reassurance
And when you sleep by yourself
During nights when you're alone
You're not alone I'm with you
I'm there with you in spirit
Oohweooh
Vocalization for emphasis, without specific meaning
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
Despite me communicating all the pertinent details
That you need I ain't got
I don't possess the things required to satisfy you
You should be gone by now but you're not
I expected you to leave, but you've stayed
I play guitar all night long
I spend a lot of evenings playing music
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
I'm proficient at my craft and can perform many pieces
And even when I get home somehow you're still alone
Despite my presence, you still feel isolated
I don't know why you're with me
I also don't understand why you've chosen to stay with me
The only reason I see some sort of fetish thing
I believe your attraction to me is rooted in an unusual desire
Some people like to be pleased and
Certain individuals enjoy being satisfied and content
Some like to be teased
Others prefer tantalization and suspense
Which are you
I'm curious as to which preference you have
I tried to warn you but you said just play dead
I attempted to caution you, but you dismissed my concern
As long as we stay
Our relationship will remain intact
True
If we remain honest and committed
Did your head not receive the shape of everything
Have you not fully grasped what our relationship entails
That you are and I am
The nature of our identities and connection
I shouldn't be happy as your man
I'm surprised that my role as your partner brings me happiness
You know that I am
You're aware that I am indeed content with my position
As long as we stay true--whoowoowhoowoo whoowhoowhoo--
If we remain committed to each other (vocalization for emphasis)
But you're not
Despite my expectations, you're still here
But you're not
Contrary to what I thought, you haven't left yet
But you're not
I anticipated you would leave, but you haven't
But you're not
I'm surprised you're still here, after all this time
But you're not
You've defied my expectations, and I'm unsure how to feel
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG CAMP, GREGORY D. CAMP, PAUL DELISLE, PAUL GERALD DELISLE, STEVEN HARWELL, STEVEN SCOTT HARWELL
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retrothecake
I don't know why I'm with you
The only right thing I do is get along with you
And days go bye-bye for you but they fly by for me
It's true
I talked to you late last night
You said it wasn't all right but it would be all right
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
Oohweooh
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And even when I get home somehow you're still alone
It's true
I don't know why you're with me
The only reason I see some sort of fetish thing
Some people like to be pleased and
Some like to be teased
Which are you
I tried to warn you but you said just play dead
As long as we stay
True
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
Did your head not receive the shape of everything
That you are and I am
I shouldn't be happy as your man
You know that I am
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
As long as we stay true-
whoowoowhoowoo whoowhoowhoo-But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
--You weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
Erika Gutierrez
I don't know why I'm with you
The only right thing I do is get along with you
And days go bye-bye for you but they fly by for me
It's true
I talked to you late last night
You said it wasn't all right but it would be all right
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
Oohweooh
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And even when I get home somehow you're still alone
It's true
I don't know why you're with me
The only reason I see some sort of fetish thing
Some people like to be pleased and
Some like to be teased
Which are you
I tried to warn you but you said just play dead
As long as we stay
True
But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
Did your head not receive the shape of everything
That you are and I am
I shouldn't be happy as your man
You know that I am
I play guitar all night long
And I know hundreds of songs and I'll just play them all
And when you sleep by yourself
You're not alone I'm with you
As long as we stay true-
whoowoowhoowoo whoowhoowhoo-But you weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
--You weren't listening when I told you everything
That you need I ain't got
You should be gone by now but you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
But you're not
MacIntosh Fyrestone
It's sad they just became a meme because this is legit good! They were so much more than just all star
Specifix
Why would you say that. Find god
SE BUSCA GONZAMIDORIYA5835
But all star its still a masterpiece
legoworks1234
The only reason all star got famous is bc of shrek
Just Andrew
@Tim Scarff Yay I don’t get it
Matthew William
This song is better than all star for me right now.
Thomas DaSilva
this whole album got me through some tough times by its sheer simplicity and honesty. its upbeat without being naive, cynical without being bitter
Lohe221
perfect description
93Kubica
@Angelo Soave Off their third album released in 2001 and it's called "Smash Mouth"
Angelo Soave
What album is this on