(Can't Get My) Head Around You

The Offspring

About (Can't Get My) Head Around You

"(Can't Get My) Head Around You" is a punk rock song by The Offspring. The song features as the sixth track of the band's seventh studio album Splinter (2003) and was released as the second single from the album in 2004. "(Can't Get My) Head Around You" was released to radio on February 24, 2004. The song also appears as the 14th and final track on the band's Greatest Hits (2005).

Year:: 2005
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The Offspring

The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1984. They are widely credited, alongside fellow California punk, ska punk, and pop punk bands Sublime,Green Day, and Rancid, with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States in the 1990s. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Noodles, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada. Parada replaced former drummer Adam "Atom" Willard in 2007, during the recording of the band's eighth studio album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, and has been a member of the band since. more »

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15 facts about this song

Album Origin "(Can't Get My) Head Around You" belongs to The Offspring's seventh studio album "Splinter" which was released in 2003.
Chart Performance The song was notably successful. It peaked at number 6 in the US on the Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart.
Music Video The video for "(Can't Get My) Head Around You" was directed by Joseph Kahn, a notable director known for his works with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Mariah Carey.
Performances Despite being released over a decade ago, The Offspring often includes "(Can't Get My) Head Around You" in their live concerts signifying its fan-favorite status.
Genre The song falls under the genre of punk rock, which typifies the band's most significant body of work.
Song Theme The song is generally interpreted to be about a failing relationship in which the singer is struggling to understand their partner's perspective.
Critical Reviews Critics have generally given the song positive reviews, lauding it for its energetic, fast-paced sound.
Global Outreach The song also found international success, charting in countries such as the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Sweden, and Australia.
Unique Musical Style The song is distinct for its tight and minimalist punk style, featuring rapid drum rolls and clever use of guitar feedback.
Band Members The band members involved in the making of "(Can't Get My) Head Around You" were Dexter Holland, Noodles, Greg K., and Ron Welty (who left the band in 2003).
Release Details The song was released as the second single from their album "Splinter" in February 2004.
Music Label The song was released under the label of Columbia Records, which also released the group's other popular tracks.
Uniqueness The song starts with a flurry of guitar strings before launching into its iconic riff, giving it a unique punk rock edge.
Song Duration The official runtime of the song is 2:14 minutes, making it one of the shorter, more concise tracks by The Offspring.
Collaborators The song was produced by Brendan O'Brien who has worked with bands like Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots.

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