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.
Come on
Smash Mouth Lyrics
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going
Occupational skills would you give me a clue what to do cause my minds
in motion
there's always
tomorrow
Is something wrong with me or the way that IΓΒΉm thinking
Come on Come on and tell me why you're staring
Come on Come on it must be what I'm wearing
Come on Come on and tell me why's it taking so long for you to
recognize and stop
Another day in the sun I'm having fun feel the heat sneaking up on me
I take a look in the sky a plane goes by is that the reason that I
can't breathe
I take a look and I wonder why, why these birds don't fly
It's hard for me to see and I believe my oh my
Chorus
I took a trip to the bar does my money go far can you show me just how
to spend it
Moving around I like the sound I find myself looking pretty stupid
If I had a gal she'd be in a dress I better slow my drinking down
If I don't get it together tonight they're gonna run me out of town
Chorus
In the song "Come On Come On" by Smash Mouth, the singer is questioning his existence and the purpose of his everyday routine. He is leaving his house without any clear direction and is unsure of what to do with his life. He wonders if there's something wrong with him or if he simply needs guidance. Throughout the song, the singer is looking for answers and validation from those around him.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's insecurities and self-doubt. He's pleading for someone to explain to him why they're staring at him, why he can't get recognized, and what he's doing wrong. The constant repetition of "come on come on" represents his desperation for someone to provide him with clarity and direction.
The second verse shifts to the singer going out to have fun and indulge in alcohol. He's careless and reckless, not taking the time to consider the consequences of his actions. The line "If I don't get it together tonight they're gonna run me out of town" shows that he's aware of the potential for disaster but is still unable to get his act together. Overall, the song is a representation of the struggles of finding purpose and direction in life, and the need for validation and support from others to overcome those challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking out of the door I'm on my way can you tell me just where I'm going
Leaving my house with no particular destination in mind, can you suggest where I could go?
Occupational skills would you give me a clue what to do cause my minds in motion
Do you have any advice on what I should pursue as a career, as I'm constantly contemplating various options?
Just trying to relax I find myself on the couch with big plans but there's always tomorrow
While attempting to unwind, I realize I have ambitious goals but tend to procrastinate till the next day
Is something wrong with me or the way that I'm thinking
Do I have mental or cognitive issues, or is my perspective flawed in some way?
Come on Come on and tell me why you're staring
Do you mind sharing why you're gazing at me so intently?
Come on Come on it must be what I'm wearing
I assume it's the outfit I'm sporting that's caught your attention
Come on Come on and tell me why's it taking so long for you to recognize and stop
Can you explain what's causing you to delay recognizing and ceasing a certain behavior?
Another day in the sun I'm having fun feel the heat sneaking up on me
Yet another day enjoying under the sun, though I can sense the heat taking a toll on me
I take a look in the sky a plane goes by is that the reason that I can't breathe
Observing a plane flying high, I wonder if it's the cause of my breathing difficulties
I take a look and I wonder why, why these birds don't fly
Pondering why certain birds refrain from flying while other species soar the skies with ease
It's hard for me to see and I believe my oh my
The lack of clarity is making it difficult for me to comprehend, it's quite surprising
I took a trip to the bar does my money go far can you show me just how to spend it
I went to a bar, and curious to know if my money can get me far, could you advise me on the right way to spend it?
Moving around I like the sound I find myself looking pretty stupid
I'm trying to dance to the music but not looking too graceful, probably seeming ridiculous
If I had a gal she'd be in a dress I better slow my drinking down
If I had a date, I'd need to tone down my drinking habits and be more responsible
If I don't get it together tonight they're gonna run me out of town
If I don't act responsibly tonight, the locals will ask me to leave the town
Lyrics Β© Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG CAMP, GREGORY D. CAMP, STEVEN HARWELL, STEVEN SCOTT HARWELL
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Clay Ballard
Walking out of the door, I'm on my way
Can you tell me just where I'm going
Occupational skills would you give me a clue
What to do 'cause my minds in motion
Just trying to relax I find myself on the couch
With big plans but there's always tomorrow
Is something wrong with me or the way that I'm thinking
Come on come on and tell me why you're staring
Come on come on it must be what I'm wearing
Come on come on and tell me why is it taking so long
For you to recognize and stop
Another day in the sun I'm having fun
Feel the heat sneaking up on me
I take a look in the sky a plane goes by
Is that the reason that I can't breathe
I take a look and I wonder why
Why these birds don't fly
It's hard for me to see and I believe, my oh my
Come on come on and tell me why you're staring
Come on come on it must be what I'm wearing
Come on come on and tell me why is it taking so long
For you to recognize and stop
I took a trip to the bar does my money go far
Can you show me just how to spend it
Moving around I like the sound
I find myself looking pretty stupid
If I had a gal she'd be in a dress
I better slow my drinking down
If I don't get it together tonight
They're gonna run me out of town
Come on come on and tell me why you're staring
Come on come on it must be what I'm wearing
Come on come on and tell me why is it taking so long
For you to recognize and stop stop stop stop
Come on come on and tell me why you're staring
Come on come on and stop
WarioWareProductions
Smash Mouth is criminally underrated
Andrew Simpson
Why's that?
Lyle .G
I would rather say theyβre βover-hatedβ. Meme culture has sort of made them a laughing stock but if you take their songs for what they are, theyβre a very fun group
Aidan D.
@Davy Mag that's a good point. Shrek 1 and 2, Mystery Men, that Malcolm in the Middle episode, and a few Disney TV movies had their music in each soundtrack all within the same 3 year period.
Davy Mag
@Aidan D. they get shat on because they were overexposed. They were in to many places in a short amount of time and people got sick of them. Now that almost 20 years have past people are realizing that they werenβt that bad at all
Carlos Olavarria
They always make me happy β€οΈ
Karl Garza
This Song is in most early 2000's movies
Ribby The Party Frog
Dude whereβs my car?
Ribby The Party Frog
So many of them
Jared M K
Every nickelodeon movie.