Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!). Having moved past the dark and critical themes of “No Self Control”, “Mighty” became the band’s most success record internationally after being licensed by labels in Japan, Europe, Russia, Brazil and Australia.
The Planet Smashers released their first and only DVD “10” in 2004, commemorating the last 10 years of the band. Countless tours all over the world, 12 videos, 5 full length releases and a ton of good times. The Planet Smashers celebrated their 10th by joining the Vans Warped 2004 which also entered it’s 10th year. In 2005, the Smashers released “Unstoppable” their sixth and most recent commercial offering. The album was licensed in Japan by Sky/Sony, in the UK by Household Name Records/Plastic Head, in Europe by Leechredda/Cargo and in Russia by AudioFind. In 2006 the band played over 60 shows in Europe including Moscow, London, Vienna, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Dublin and many more.
In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002. They have toured with such acts as AFI, the Toasters, Sick of it All, Billy Talent, Rancid, Mustard Plug, Simple Plan, Samiam, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and countless others.
Cooler Than You
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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When I see her dressed that way
She must have problems meeting new people
Can't talk to her without seeming lke a creep, oh
She's so much cooler than you
She's a hipster, she looks fine hep,
Just sitting here with my two coffees
She smiles at me out of pity
I guess she's to cool for me
The Planet Smashers's song Cooler Than You is a catchy song about a man who's intimidated by a woman's cool demeanor. He admits to getting nervous and shy around her because of the way she dresses and her overall 'hipster' look. He believes she has problems meeting new people, but he cannot seem to talk to her without feeling like a creep. The singer also seems to be comparing the woman to someone else, possibly his partner, as he sings 'she's so much cooler than you'. He sits alone, nursing two coffees, while she smiles at him in what he describes as pity. He realizes that she may not understand what she cannot see, and concludes that she's too cool for him.
The lyrics mirror the typical scenario of someone feeling inferior to another person because of social class or appearance. Through the singer's eyes, the woman appears unapproachable, and he admires her from afar. The song paints the picture of a person who's lacking in self-confidence and self-worth, and it's easy to relate to such themes. Overall, the lyrics to The Planet Smasher's Cooler Than You are witty and catchy, delivered with a ska beat that's bound to get you grooving.
Line by Line Meaning
I get and nervous and I shy away
I become anxious and intimidated in her presence
When I see her dressed that way
Her attire adds to her already apparent confidence
She must have problems meeting new people
She likely has difficulty connecting with others
Can't talk to her without seeming lke a creep, oh
It's challenging to engage in conversation with her without being awkward
She's so much cooler than you
Her appeal surpasses yours by far
She's a hipster, she looks fine hep,
Her style suggests she is part of the hipster subculture
Just sitting here with my two coffees
I am trying to appear more confident with the two beverages
She smiles at me out of pity
Her smile is likely meant to be sympathetic
But she don't understand what she can't see
She is unaware of the impact her behavior has on others
I guess she's to cool for me
She is too aloof and unattainable for me
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