United States of Whatever
Liam Lynch
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Whatever I went down to the beach and saw Kiki, she was all like 'ewhhhh' and I'm like whatever! Then this chick comes up to me and she's all like 'Hey, aren't you that dude' and I'm like yeah, whatever! So later, I'm, I'm at the pool hall and this girl comes up and she's all like 'uhh' and I'm like yeah, whatever! Cause this is my United States of Whatever And this is my United States of Whatever And this is my United States of Whatever And then it's three a.m. I'm on the corner wearing my leather and this dude comes up to me and says 'Hey punk' I'm like, yeah, whatever! Then, I'm throwing dice in the alley and officer Leroy comes up and he's like ' hey I thought I told you...' and I'm like, yeah, whatever! Then, up comes Zaphron and I'm like 'Yo, Zaphron, what's up?' and he's like 'nothin' and I'm like 'that's cool' Cause this is my United States of Whatever And this is my United States of Whatever And this is my United States of Whatever
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Written by: LIAM LYNCH
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26 facts about this song
Release Date"United States of Whatever" was released in 2002.
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Chart PerformanceIt rapidly became popular, reaching number 10 in the UK Singles Chart in December 2002.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the S-Curve Records and Global Warming music labels.
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Song GenreThe song is considered alternative rock and comedy rock.
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Unique traitThe song, which is only 1 minute and 29 seconds long, holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest single to ever enter the UK Top 10.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Liam Lynch himself where he is seen singing, playing all the instruments, and performing all of the characters.
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CompositionThe song is noted for its minimalist style, with just a simple guitar riff and a casual talking style of singing.
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OriginLiam Lynch first introduced "United States of Whatever" on his own underground, cable-access program, "The Sifl and Olly Show."
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Popularity Outside UKThe song gained tractions in popular stations in the US, Australia and New Zealand.
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LyricsIt's famous for its "whatever" catchphrase, which is indicative of the Gen X slackers’ laid-back sentiments.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists have covered the song live, including Oasis and Green Day.
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song was used in the soundtrack of Tony Hawk's Underground video game.
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Digital ChartingThe song holds the record as the first song to reach the UK Top 40 chart by digital download sales only.
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Song CreationThe song was made as a joke, but its popularity exploded when it was played on the radio.
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Use in AdvertisingIn 2003, a Coca-Cola commercial used the song, which helped push its popularity further.
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Song Release"United States of Whatever" was released in the year 2002 by American musician Liam Lynch.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional content, the song was a success on the charts, peaking at No.10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ContentThe song is a comedic, informal piece featuring Lynch speaking in a nonchalant manner about various situations, embodying a particularly flippant attitude representing youth culture of the time.
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MTV ConnectionPerhaps partly down to Lynch's connections with MTV, as the co-creator of Sifl and Olly Show, the song gained significant airtime on the music channel.
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Short DurationWith a duration of just 1 minute and 29 seconds, "United States of Whatever" is one of the shortest songs to enter Top 10 UK chart.
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Song CreationThe song was originally created for Lynch's own radio show, hence its unconventional, skit-like format.
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YouTube SuccessThe song's music video on YouTube has amassed over 3 million views, proving its continuing popularity.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in the UK in 2002 after being picked up by Global Warming Records.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several bands including the German punk band "Die Toten Hosen".
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Commercial Usage"United States of Whatever" was used in an episode of the British sitcom "Peep Show" and also in a number of video game soundtracks including "Tony Hawk's Underground".
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Album InclusionThe song is also a part of the album "Fake Songs" which was released in 2003.
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