Calypso
Spiderbait
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Sunshine on my window Makes me happy Like I should be Outside All around me Really sleazy Then it hits me Don't tell me You can't see What it means to me Me me Meanwhile In the moonlight Purple people Unforseeable Lonely As they may be They'll be peachy Then it hits me Don't tell me You can't see What it means to me Me me me Sunshine On my window Makes me happy Like I should be Outside All around me Really sleazy Then it hits me Don't tell me You can't see What it means to me Me me Don't tell me You can't see What it means to me Me me me
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Written by: MARK MAHER, JANET ENGLISH, DAMIAN WHITTY
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Song Genres"Calypso" is classified under the genres of alternative rock, indie rock, and post-grunge.
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Album FeatureIt is a track from Spiderbait's fifth studio album, "Grand Slam", which was released in 1999.
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Charts PerformanceThe song reached number 13 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Lyric InspirationIts lyrics were reportedly inspired by a character named Calypso from the epic Greek poem, Odyssey.
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Popular Culture InclusionThe track was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" which was released in 1999, gaining the band international recognition.
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Song Release"Calypso" was released as a single in 1997 before being included in the "Grand Slam" album.
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The BandSpiderbait is an Australian rock band which includes members Janet English, Kram, and Damien Whitty.
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Song Popularity"Calypso" is one of Spiderbait's most well-known songs, contributing significantly to their popularity in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its fusion of energetic rock sound with an uplifting melody, making it instantly recognizable and a crowd favorite during Spiderbait's live performances.
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Iconic Music VideoThe music video of "Calypso," directed by Bart Borghesi, features an innovative use of split-screen technique to follow the three band members on their different paths to a concert venue.
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