All Star
Smash Mouth
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Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed She was looking kind of dumb with her finger and her thumb In the shape of an "L" on her forehead Well the years start coming and they don't stop coming Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running Didn't make sense not to live for fun Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb So much to do, so much to see So what's wrong with taking the back streets? You'll never know if you don't go You'll never shine if you don't glow Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid And all that glitters is gold Only shooting stars break the mold It's a cool place and they say it gets colder You're bundled up now, wait till you get older But the meteor men beg to differ Judging by the hole in the satellite picture The ice we skate is getting pretty thin The water's getting warm so you might as well swim My world's on fire, how about yours? That's the way I like it and I never get bored Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid All that glitters is gold Only shooting stars break the mold Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show, on get paid And all that glitters is gold Only shooting stars Somebody once asked could I spare some change for gas? I need to get myself away from this place I said yep what a concept I could use a little fuel myself And we could all use a little change Well, the years start coming and they don't stop coming Fed to the rules and I hit the ground running Didn't make sense not to live for fun Your brain gets smart but your head gets dumb So much to do, so much to see So what's wrong with taking the back streets? You'll never know if you don't go (go!) You'll never shine if you don't glow Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play Hey now, you're a rock star, get the show on, get paid And all that glitters is gold Only shooting stars break the mold And all that glitters is gold Only shooting stars break the mold
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Written by: Gregory Camp
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10 facts about this song
Released Anniversary"All Star" was released in May 1999 as the second single from Smash Mouth's 1999 album, Astro Lounge.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it the band's biggest hit in the country.
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International Success"All Star" also enjoyed international success. It peaked within the top 10 in Australia, Canada, and Norway and reached the top 20 in several other countries.
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Background and WritingThe song was written by Smash Mouth's lead vocalist Steve Harwell, who says it was about embracing one's individuality.
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Film Association"All Star" famously features in the opening of the 2001 animated film, "Shrek," and has since become associated with the movie series.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination in 2000 for 'Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals'.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "All Star," including The Offspring and Bowling for Soup.
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Cultural ImpactMemes and parodies of the song have become a popular internet phenomenon, which renewed interest and propelled it back into the top charts in the late 2010s.
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Music VideoThe music video features cameos from William H. Macy, Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, Paul Reubens, and Kel Mitchell, all of whom were starring in the 1999 superhero comedy film, Mystery Men.
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Platinum Certifications"All Star" has received platinum certification in several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
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