Sink to the Bottom
Fountains of Wayne
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song is part of the band's self-titled debut studio album "Fountains of Wayne", released on October 1, 1996.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and number 21 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks.
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Music VideoAn 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.
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Song ThemeThe song explores themes of loneliness and despair, with the repeated lyric "I want to sink to the bottom with you."
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Pop Culture InfluenceThe 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.
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Band NameThe 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.
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Songwriter TributeCo-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".
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Live PerformancesDespite its dark themes, "Sink to the Bottom" was often performed at the band's live shows, demonstrating its lasting popularity.
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Film AppearanceThe song was included in the film "The Cruise", a 1998 documentary film, directed by Bennett Miller.
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Notable CollaborationOne 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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