How Bizarre
OMC
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Brother Pele's in the back Sweet Zina's in the front Cruisin' down the freeway in the hot, hot sun Suddenly red-blue lights flash us from behind Loud voice booming Please step out onto the line Pele preaches words of comfort Zina just hides her eyes Policeman taps his shades Is that a Chevy '69? How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Destination unknown, as we pull in for some gas Freshly pasted poster reveals a smile from the past Elephants and acrobats, lions snakes monkey Pele speaks "righteous," Sister Zina says "funky" How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Ooh, baby, ooh, baby It's making me crazy, it's making me crazy Every time I look around (look around) Every time I look around (Every time I look around) Every time I look around It's in my face Ring master steps out and says "the elephants left town" People jump and jive, but the clowns have stuck around TV news and cameras, there's choppers in the sky Marines, police, reporters ask where, for and why Pele yells, "we're outta here," Zina says, "right on" We're making moves and starting grooves before they knew we were gone Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights Wanna know the rest, hey, buy the rights How bizarre How bizarre, how bizarre Ooh, baby, ooh, baby It's making me crazy, it's making me crazy Every time I look around (look around) Every time I look around (Every time I look around) Every time I look around It's in my face It's in my face Ooh, baby, ooh, baby It's making me crazy, it's making me crazy Every time I look around (look around) Every time I look around (Every time I look around) Every time I look around It's in my face Ooh, baby, ooh, baby It's making me crazy, it's making me crazy Every time I look around (look around) Every time I look around (look around) Every time I look around It's in my face
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Written by: Alan Leo Jansson, Paul Fuemana
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Chart Success"How Bizarre" reached No.1 on the music charts in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Ireland. It also reached No.4 in the United States and No. 5 on the United Kingdom charts, demonstrating its international success.
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Record SalesThe song was more than just a chart topper. It had massive sales too, selling over 1.6 million copies in Australia and New Zealand combined, earning it a triple platinum certification.
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Band RarityOMC, the band who recorded "How Bizarre," is one of the rare cases where a band from New Zealand has achieved significant international success, as it made major inroads in markets like America and Canada.
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One-hit WonderDespite the enormous success of "How Bizarre," OMC never managed to produce another hit of similar magnitude, making them a textbook "one-hit wonder."
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Cover VersionsGiven its popularity, "How Bizarre" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including a pop-punk version by the group Insane Clown Posse.
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90s ClassicThe song was released in December 1995 and rapidly gained popularity, making "How Bizarre" a staple of 90s pop culture.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Lee Baker, was a quirky take on a roadside stop that featured circus performers, illustrating the "bizarre" theme of the song.
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Grammy Consideration"How Bizarre" was considered for the Grammy Award for "Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" in 1998.
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Death of Lead SingerThe lead singer of OMC, Pauly Fuemana, passed away in 2010, effectively ending any potential for a band comeback.
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Use in MediaThe song's catchy melody and lyrics have led to its use in various films and television shows, including "The Parent Trap" and "Blood Drive."
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