Smash Mouth

Released: November 27, 2001

Songwriter: Greg Camp

Producer: Eric Valentine

[Verse 1]
Back in the day everything seemed to be okay
But okay is just okay
And just alright makes you think
What could be on the other side
Running with the big dogs, left those puppies on the porch
Scratching fleas is the least in the real world
If I knew then what I know now
Just alright would be okay somehow

[Chorus]
Shhhhh
Keep it down now
Could you keep it down

[Verse 2]
Had it made, had it played itself out
In a sitcom style
So the landlord has his key in my door
I'll have amnesia for a while
I've seen ridiculous sunsets in a sickening sky
It made me feel really ill in a beautiful way
I've seen perfect people and I shield my eyes
I don't deserve to see their shame

[Chorus]
Shhhhh
Keep it down now
Just keep it down now
I can't hear myself think
Who needs to think

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Bridge]
I know I know I know...

[Outro]
Shhhhh

Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994, and was originally composed of Steve Harwell (vocals), Kevin Coleman (drums), Greg Camp (guitar), and Paul De Lisle (bass). They are known for such songs as “Walkin' on the Sun” (1997) and “All Star” (1999).

The band has adopted retro styles covering several decades of popular music. They have also performed numerous covers of popular songs, including The Monkees' “I’m a Believer”, War’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”, Simple Minds' “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”, ? & the Mysterians’s “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby”, The Beatles' “Getting Better” and Disney’s “I Wan'na Be Like You”.

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