Underwhelmed
Sloan
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She was underwhelmed, if that's a word I know it's not, 'cause I looked it up That's one of those skills that I learned in my school I was overwhelmed, and I'm sure of that one 'cause I learned it back in grade school When I was young She said, "You is funny" I said, "You are funny" She said, "Thank you" and I said, "Nevermind" She rolled her eyes Her beautiful eyes The point is not the grammar It's the feeling That is certainly in my heart But not in hers But not in hers But not in hers But not in hers But not in hers We were talkin' about people that eat meat I felt like an ass 'cause I was one She said, "It's okay," but I felt like I just ate my young She is obviously a person with a cause I told her that I don't smoke or drink She told me to loosen up on her way to the L.C. She skips her classes and gets good grades I go to my courses rain or shine She's passin' her classes while I attend mine While I attend mine While I attend mine While I attend mine While I attend She wrote out a story about her life I think it included something about me I'm not sure of that but I'm sure of one thing Her spelling's atrocious She told me to read between the lines And tell her exactly what I got out of it I told her affection had two F's Especially when you're dealing with me I usually notice all the little things One time I was proud of it, she says it's annoying She cursed me up and down and rolled her are's, her beautiful are's She says I'm caught up in triviality All I really want to know is what she thinks of me I think my love for her makes me miss the point I miss the point, I miss the point I miss the point, I miss the point I miss the point, I miss the point I miss the point, Hey mister
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Written by: Andrew Scott, Chris Murphy, Jay Ferguson, Patrick Pentland
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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25 facts about this song
Release Date"Underwhelmed" was released in 1992 as part of Sloan's debut EP "Peppermint".
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SignificanceThe song was one of the first few hits of the band, contributing to their rise in popularity in the 1990s Canadian rock music scene.
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Writing CreditsLike many of Sloan's songs, "Underwhelmed" was collectively credited to all four band members despite being a Chris Murphy composition.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Scott Simpson, was nominated for Best Video at the 1993 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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Origins"Underwhelmed" was one of the first songs Chris Murphy wrote. He wrote the lyrics when he was in his early 20s, still living in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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LyricsThe song includes a lot of personal/cryptic references. For example, "Gordon" and "Terry" named in the lyrics were two of Chris Murphy’s friends in school.
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Record LabelThe success of "Underwhelmed" helped draw attention to Sloan, leading to their signing to Geffen Records, a major American record label.
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Re-ReleaseSloan re-recorded "Underwhelmed" again for their full-length debut "Smeared" after it became a hit.
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LegacyToday, "Underwhelmed" is still considered one of Sloan's signature songs and has been quoted as a landmark of Canadian alternative rock.
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SoundThe song matches the grunge music style, which was emerging at the time of this song's release. It also invokes pop influences, ultimately reflecting Sloan's eclectic style.
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Underlying Message"Underwhelmed" describes a strained relationship with distinct humor and sarcasm, resonating with many listeners of the time.
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PerformancesThe song has been performed live on many occasions, including the band's 15th-anniversary show in 2005, where they played "Underwhelmed" even though it was not originally part of their setlist.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy melody and Murphy's sardonic lyrics.
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Origin Story"Underwhelmed" is an early-nineties indie rock song by Canadian band Sloan.
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Popular DebutThe song was Sloan's debut single, released in 1992, stirring a lot of buzz in the Canadian music industry.
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Album Inclusion"Underwhelmed" is featured on the band's debut EP "Peppermint" and their first full-length album, "Smeared".
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CreatorsThe song was written by band member Jay Ferguson and co-frontman Chris Murphy.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics make use of a conversation format, demonstrating a non-conventional songwriting technique.
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Genre DefinitionThe song embodies the Halifax pop music sound of the early 1990s, a fusion of grunge and power-pop, which brought Sloan to prominence.
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Song TitleThe title "Underwhelmed" refers to being less impressed or excited about something than expected, reflecting the emotion conveyed through the song’s lyrics.
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RecognitionIn 1993, "Underwhelmed" was nominated as 'Single of the Year' at the Juno Awards, Canada's premier music awards.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its criticism of the commercial music production system, "Underwhelmed" reached #25 in the Canadian single charts.
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Legacy"Underwhelmed" is often lauded as an essential song in Canadian indie rock history and remains a fan favorite at Sloan concerts.
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Unique VideoThe music video for "Underwhelmed," directed by Scott Simpson, features the band members emulating a typical suburban lifestyle, emphasizing the song's themes of disillusionment and boredom.
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Retrospective AnalysisSloan performed "Underwhelmed" during the 2012 Polaris Music Prize gala, demonstrating the song's continued relevance and popularity two decades after its original release.
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