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.
So Insane
Smash Mouth Lyrics
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When was the last time you clocked-in?
There is a race to be run and a song to be sung
There is a fine line wearin' thin
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
Have ya checked out the temperature lately
There's a fever that's about to break
There is a game to be won and a song to be sung
This is our battle cry, make no mistake
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
The lyrics of "So Insane" by Smash Mouth speak to the urgency of the human condition and the necessity to take action to achieve one's goals. The song's chorus repeats that the band and their fans have "the hands to turn this around," "the plan to make it go down," and "the voice filling this room" to set things right. The imagery of the "tiny blue marble" rolling away suggests that the world is a fragile and precarious place, and that time is running out to affect meaningful change.
The song's verses focus more on the theme of movement and progress. The first verse implies that the clock is ticking and that there is no time to waste. The second verse suggests that there is a "game to be won" and a "battle cry" to be sounded. These lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and the need to take decisive and concerted action to achieve success. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of this message.
The song's overall message is one of empowerment and the need to take action to achieve one's goals. The tone is upbeat and optimistic, with the band and their fans serving as a rallying cry for positive change. The use of rhetorical questions ("Have you looked at the stop watch lately?" "Have ya checked out the temperature lately?") further emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you looked at the stop watch lately?
Have you recently assessed your progress or productivity?
When was the last time you clocked-in?
When did you last record your arrival or start of work?
There is a race to be run and a song to be sung
There's a competition or challenge to overcome as well as an accomplishment or celebration to be had
There is a fine line wearin' thin
There's a delicate or critical situation that could easily go wrong
So don't look back the past has past
Don't dwell on the past, it's over
The future is comin' fast
The future is approaching quickly
You better make room, we're comin' through Loud and clear
Make space for us because we're asserting ourselves confidently and strongly
We got the hands to turn this around
We have the ability to improve the situation
We got the plan to make it go down
We have the strategy to make it happen
We got the voice fillin' this room
We have the influence, presence or power to create an impact
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
We have the innovative or creative thinking to disrupt the situation
Get up get out get on that train
Take action and don't miss out on opportunities
It's becoming so insane
It's getting more and more chaotic or difficult
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
Our planet Earth is changing rapidly and we need to adapt
Have ya checked out the temperature lately
Have you been aware of the current conditions or climate?
There's a fever that's about to break
There's a strong emotional, social or physical disturbance that's reaching a tipping point
There is a game to be won and a song to be sung
There's a challenge or competition to overcome as well as a victory or celebration to be had
This is our battle cry, make no mistake
This is the slogan or chant that represents our struggle or fight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG CAMP, PAUL DELISLE, STEVEN HARWELL
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Christian Garcia
"The Zenith Team."
"Five young superheroes who fought to protect the world from evil."
"Led by Captain Zoom and his brother Concussion, the team saved many lives."
"Team Zenith."
"Oh, and with the help of their sidekick, Dr. Grant."
"The government sought to enhance the team's powers using Gamma-13 radiation."
"Zoom got faster and stronger, but the Gamma turned Concussion to the dark side."
"He turned on his own team."
"Zoom lost his powers and his brother."
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Have you looked at the stop watch lately?
When was the last time you clocked-in?
There is a race to be run and a song to be sung
There is a fine line wearin' thin
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
Have ya checked out the temperature lately
There's a fever that's about to break
There is a game to be won and a song to be sung
This is our battle cry, make no mistake
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
So don't look back the past has past
The future is comin' fast
You better make room, we're comin' through
Loud and clear
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
We got the hands to turn this around
We got the plan to make it go down
We got the voice fillin' this room
We got the minds, the minds that go boom
Get up get out get on that train
It's becoming so insane
This tiny blue marble is rollin' away
Christian Garcia
"The Zenith Team."
"Five young superheroes who fought to protect the world from evil."
"Led by Captain Zoom and his brother Concussion, the team saved many lives."
"Team Zenith."
"Oh, and with the help of their sidekick, Dr. Grant."
"The government sought to enhance the team's powers using Gamma-13 radiation."
"Zoom got faster and stronger, but the Gamma turned Concussion to the dark side."
"He turned on his own team."
"Zoom lost his powers and his brother."
Grid Cruise
@P S Took the words out of my mouth.
P S
best Tim Allen movie EVER
Grid Cruise
Nice to know I'm not the only one who remembers the lines at the beginning of the movie.
Skidaddle Skidoodle
Honestly Smash Mouth is such an amazing band, and it’s a shame so many people only know them for All Star
jay2chill
@Elijah Walton Still got my DVD and Acceleracers and the soundtrack
jay2chill
@Elijah Walton YES SIRR
Elijah Walton
@Austin Morrison hot wheels world race. I wish that got a Blu-ray release
Austin Morrison
Well that and “Hot”
Samuel Carter
They are Shrek-tastic!