Pinch Me

Barenaked Ladies

About Pinch Me

"Pinch Me" is a song by Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies. It was released as the first single from their 2000 album, Maroon, two weeks before the album was released. As such, "Pinch Me" is often regarded as an attempted follow-up to the hit single "One Week". This song became the band's final top-forty hit in the United States, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 14, 2000. It also peaked at number two on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs and Adult Top 40 charts. In Canada the single reached number four on the RPM Top Singles chart, becoming the band's most recent top-ten hit in their native country. 


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It's the perfect time of year
Somewhere far away from here
I feel fine enough, I guess
Considering everything's a mess
There's a restaurant down the street
Where hungry people like to eat
I could walk but I'll just drive
It's colder than it looks outside
 
It's like a dream you try to remember
But it's gone
Then you try to scream
But it only comes out as a yawn
When you try to see the world
Beyond your front door
Take your time, is the way I rhyme gonna make you smile
When you realize that a guy my size might take a while
Just to try to figure out what all this is for
 
It's the perfect time of day
To throw all your cares away
Put the sprinkler on the lawn
And run through with my gym shorts on
Take a drink right from the hose
And change into some drier clothes
Climb the stairs up to my room
Sleep away the afternoon
 
Like a dream you try to remember
But it's gone
Then you try to scream
But it only comes out as a yawn
When you try to see the world
Beyond your front door
Take your time is the way I rhyme gonna make you smile
When you realize that a guy my size might take a while
Just to try to figure out what all this is for
 
Pinch me, pinch me, cause I'm still asleep
Please God tell me that I'm still asleep
 
On an evening such as this
It's hard to tell if I exist
If I pack the car and leave this town
You'll notice that I'm not around
I could hide out under there
I just made you say "underwear"
I could leave but I'll just stay
All my stuff's here anyway
 
Like a dream you try to remember
But it's gone
Then you try to scream
But it only comes out as a yawn
When you try to see the world
Beyond your front door
Take your time is the way I rhyme gonna make you smile
When you realize that a guy my size might take a while
Just to try to figure out what all this is for
 
Pinch me
Try to figure out what all this is for
Pinch me
Try to see the world beyond your front door
Pinch me
Try to figure out what all this is for

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Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies (often abbreviated BNL or occasionally BnL) is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto. They are best known for their hit singles, "One Week", "The Old Apartment", "Pinch Me", "If I Had $1000000", "Brian Wilson"; as well as the theme for the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. They have won multiple Juno Awards and have been nominated for Grammy Awards. They are also known for their light-hearted, comedic performance style. Their live shows are known for humorous banter between songs and improvised raps/songs, both of which are staples at virtually eve… more »

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Written by: Ed Robertson, Steven Page

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10 facts about this song

Released Date
"Pinch Me" was released on August 1, 2000, as a lead single from their sixth studio album, "Maroon."
Chart Performance
The song performed well in music charts, reaching No. 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Billboard Adult Top 40.
Music Video
The official music video for "Pinch Me" features the band performing on a fake sandy beach, and deploys a groundhog day-style repetition of events.
Songwriting
Barenaked Ladies' lead singer, Ed Robertson, and former member, Steven Page, wrote the song. It is known for its clever, quirky lyrics which are a characteristic feature of the band's music.
Awards
"Pinch Me" helped the band earn its third Juno award for Best Pop Album in 2001.
Theme
The song's lyrics explore themes of suburban malaise and the comfort of daily routine. The line "I just made you say underwear" is an example of the band's humorous and playful lyricism.
Notable Performances
"Pinch Me" was performed in an episode of the television show "Charmed," which further increased its popularity.
Collaboration
The song's music video was directed by the famed music video director, Marcos Siega.
Song style
"Pinch Me" continues the band's tradition of creating music that blends elements of rock, pop, and alternative.
Impact and Legacy
"Pinch Me" remains one of Barenaked Ladies' most popular songs, often used as an encore during their live performances. It is widely recognized and loved by fans even two decades after its initial release.

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