Hip Today
Extreme
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you'll be gone tomorrow you'll be gone tomorrow gone tomorrow you're preoccupied with the latest fashion hip today, hip today with wide open eyes on the next big thing you can cash in hip today, hip today no never contrived it's an overnight sensation a clever disguise that hides all of your pretension sally's selling out her seashells for souls hope i don't die before i get old hip today you'll be gone tomorrow you'll be gone tomorrow gone tomorrow dancing in your head visions of rave reviews hip today, hip today believing all that's read conceiving another guru hip today, hip today having made your bed falling short of filling shoes you've been left for dead 'cause there's always someone new sally's selling out her seashells for souls hope i don't die before i get old
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Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"Extreme" is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1985.
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AlbumThe song "Hip Today" is off Extreme's album, "Waiting for the Punchline", released in 1995. It was their fourth studio album.
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Chart Performance"Hip Today" reached number 20 on the US Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
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SongwritingLike most of Extreme's tracks, "Hip Today" was written by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and vocalist Gary Cherone.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hip Today" was directed by Nancy Bennett.
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Style"Hip Today", like many of Extreme's songs, is known for its fusion of hard rock and funk. The song captures the band's signature sound blending heavy guitars with melodic vocals.
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Band lineupDuring the recording of "Waiting for the Punchline" and "Hip Today", the band consisted of Gary Cherone (lead vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (lead guitar, piano and backing vocals), Pat Badger (bass and backing vocals), and Paul Geary (drums).
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Highly acclaimedDespite the low commercial success of the album "Waiting for the Punchline", "Hip Today" was generally praised by fans and critics alike as one of the standout songs.
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Last single"Hip Today" was Extreme's final single with their original line-up before breaking up in 1996. They notably reunited in 2007.
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Lyric ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the fleeting nature of popularity and trends, hence the title "Hip Today”.
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Use in Media"Hip Today" has been used in several media settings, including radio broadcasts and compilation albums.
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Live PerformancesWhile Extreme performs the song less frequently since their reunion, "Hip Today" was a staple in their concert setlists in the mid-1990s.
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Single ReleaseAs a single, "Hip Today" was released in both CD and vinyl formats.
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The Impact of Grunge"Hip Today", like the rest of the "Waiting for the Punchline”, reflects Extreme's attempt to shift towards a heavier sound amidst the prominence of grunge in the mid-90s.
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Sales PerformanceWhile not the biggest commercial success for Extreme, "Hip Today" helped solidify the band's reputation for crafting catchy and unique rock songs.
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