All I Want
The Offspring
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10 facts about this song
GENRE"All I Want" by The Offspring falls under the punk rock genre, a music style characterized by aggressive, fast-paced rhythms and often having rebellious themes.
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RELEASE AND ALBUMThis song was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Ixnay On The Hombre" in 1997.
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CHART PERFORMANCEWhile not having mainstream success, "All I Want" managed to reach number 11 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "All I Want" is unique as it was filmed with a fisheye lens, giving the footage a distorted, circular appearance. It features the band members playing the song in various locations.
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CULTURAL IMPACTDespite not reaching mainstream success, "All I Want" remains popular within the punk rock community and is often a staple in The Offspring's live performances.
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USAGE IN MEDIAThe song was featured in popular video games like Crazy Taxi and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, which significantly helped boost its popularity among video game audiences.
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LYRICAL THEMETrue to punk rock tradition, the lyrics of "All I Want" express themes of rebellion and dissatisfaction with societies norms, providing a voice to marginalized communities.
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SONGWRITINGThe band's lead vocalist, Dexter Holland, wrote the song, as is the case with most of The Offspring's music.
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BAND'S EVOLUTION"All I Want" can be seen as a marker in The Offspring's progression towards a more polished punk sound after their earlier, more raw-sounding albums.
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BACKING VOCALSThis song is notable for the use of backing vocals during the "Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya" sections, representing one of the earliest examples of The Offspring’s then-newfound predilection for gang vocals.
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