Hate to Say I Told You So
The Hives
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Song Release"Hate to Say I Told You So" was released in 2000 as the first single from the Hives' second studio album, "Veni Vidi Vicious."
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Song ReceptionThis song is one of The Hives' most successful tracks, reaching number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Album SuccessThe song played a critical role in helping to catapult "Veni Vidi Vicious" to gold status in Sweden.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hate to Say I Told You So" features the band playing in a science lab, a creative interpretation that has received critical applause.
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Iconic PerformanceThe iconic performance of "Hate to Say I Told You So" at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards helped the band to become widely known in America.
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Signature SongOver the years, this song has become the band's signature song and is a crowd favorite at their live performances.
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Rock BandIn popular culture, "Hate to Say I Told You So" was featured in the video game "Rock Band", further increasing its reach.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was also used in the film "Spider-Man" in 2002, and in several advertisements, embedding it deeper into the fabric of 2000s pop culture.
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Melody PositionThe melody of "Hate to Say I Told You So" is played in such a high position on the guitar that many listeners mistakenly believe it to be an effect pedal, showcasing the unique guitar skills of the band members.
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SongwritingDespite its success, band lead singer Pelle Almqvist has stated that he wrote the lyrics to the song in just five minutes, illustrating an example of quick but compelling songwriting.
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Award Nomination"Hate to Say I Told You So" was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2002, which testified to its commercial success and popular appeal among listeners.
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Music InfluenceThe song has been noted for its influence and contribution to the post-punk revival movement in the early 2000s.
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Song StructureInterestingly, the song does not feature a traditional bridge, instead it has a breakdown followed by a guitar solo.
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Swedish HitDespite being a Swedish band, "Hate to Say I Told You So" became a great success in the English-speaking world, a representation of music's ability to transcend language barriers.
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Radio AirplayIn the year of its release, the song received extensive radio airplay, which largely contributed to its success and popularity.
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