Sink to the Bottom

Fountains of Wayne

About Sink to the Bottom

"Sink to the Bottom" was the second single by Fountains of Wayne, from their eponymous debut album. It was released in 1997 and charted in the UK at No. 42 on May 10, 1997. It also reached No. 7 in Norway in 1998. The two other tracks on the single – "Kid Gloves" and the live version of "Can't Get It Out of My Head" – were unavailable on any Fountains of Wayne album until the release of Out-of-State Plates in 2005. The song was used on How I Met Your Mother, in the episode "Atlantic City".  


Year:
1996
3:13
245 
#2

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I want to sink to the bottom with you
I want to sink to the bottom with you
The ocean is big and blue
I just want to sink to the bottom with you

Cars on the highway, planes in the air
Everyone else is going somewhere
But I'm going nowhere, getting there too
I might as well just sink down with you

I want to sink to the bottom with you
I want to sink to the bottom with you
The ocean is big and blue
I just want to sink to the bottom with you
I just want to

Out on the highway, up in the air
Everyone else is going somewhere
They're going nowhere, and I'll be there too
I might as well go under with you

I want to sink to the bottom with you
I want to sink to the bottom with you
The ocean is big and blue
I just want to sink to the bottom with you
I just want to sink to the bottom with you
The ocean is big and blue
I just want to sink to the bottom with you
I just want to
I just want to
I just want to

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Fountains of Wayne

Fountains of Wayne is an American power pop band that formed in New York City in 1996. The band consists of members Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, Jody Porter and Brian Young. more »

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Written by: Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MONKEY DEMON MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Sink to the Bottom" was written by Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger, who are the founding members of the band Fountains of Wayne.
Album Release
The song is part of the band's self-titled debut studio album "Fountains of Wayne", released on October 1, 1996.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks.
Music Video
An interesting fact about its music video is that it follows a paper boat that starts in a city gutter and ends up in a country stream, symbolizing the journey of sinking to the bottom.
Song Theme
The song explores themes of loneliness and despair, with the repeated lyric "I want to sink to the bottom with you."
Pop Culture Influence
The song’s catchy, power-pop style gained a lot of popularity, especially among the mid-90s listeners, and it played a significant role in solidifying Fountains of Wayne’s place in pop culture.
Band Name
The band's name, "Fountains of Wayne", itself is an interesting fact. It is actually a name of a store in Wayne, New Jersey that sells fountains.
Songwriter Tribute
Co-writer of the song, Adam Schlesinger, who sadly passed away from COVID-19 in April 2020, was remembered for his brilliant songwriting skills in songs like "Sink to the Bottom".
Live Performances
Despite its dark themes, "Sink to the Bottom" was often performed at the band's live shows, demonstrating its lasting popularity.
Film Appearance
The song was included in the film "The Cruise", a 1998 documentary film, directed by Bennett Miller.
Notable Collaboration
One noteworthy collaboration in the track’s creation involves producer Mike Denneen, who was also instrumental in developing the sound of other known alternative rock bands during the late '90s.

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