Sell Out
Reel Big Fish
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Well I know you can't work in fast food all your life But don't sign that paper tonight She said but it's too late I don't remember what I read Don't remember what they said Guess it doesn't matter Guess it doesn't matter anymore You're gonna go to the record store You're gonna give'em all your money Radio plays what they want you to hear They tell me it's cool but I just don't believe it Sell out, with me oh yea, sell out, with me tonight Record company's gonna give me lots of money and Everything's gonna be all right No more flippin' burgers puttin' on my silly hat you know I don't want that no more And I didn't ask when we'd get paid I quit my day job anyway Guess it doesn't matter, guess it doesn't matter anymore 'Cause you're gonna go to the record store You're gonna give'em all your money Radio plays what they want you to hear Tell me it's cool, I just don't believe it Sell out, with me oh yea Sell out with me tonight The record company's gonna give me lots of money And everything's gonna be And I don't think it'll be so bad And I know it won't be so bad Cause the man said "that's the way it is" And the man said "it don't get better than this" no no no So I signed on to the record company They say they're gonna give me lot's of money If I play what they want you to hear They tell me it's cool, and I sure believe it Sell out, with me oh yea Sell out with me tonight The record company's gonna give me lots of money And everything's gonna be all right Yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah The record company's gonna make everything all right Baby don't you sign that paper tonight she said But I can't work in fast food all my life
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Written by: Aaron Asher Barrett, Scott Allen Klopfenstein
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10 facts about this song
Song Title"Sell Out" is a song by American ska punk band Reel Big Fish from their second studio album, "Turn the Radio Off."
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from the album in 1996, and it was their most popular single, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Genre Classification"Sell Out" adheres to the "ska punk" genre, which combines elements of punk rock with ska music. This genre was particularly prevalent in the 1990s, with Reel Big Fish being one of its standout bands.
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Lyrics MeaningLyrically, "Sell Out" is a biting commentary on the music industry. It delves into the pressure bands face to give up their artistic integrity to fit commercial standards. This is reflected in the repetitive chorus line, "I know you don't want to be a sell out."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sell Out" also satirizes commercialism. It shows the band performing in a theme of rapidly interspersed commercial clips.
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ImpactThe success of "Sell Out" led to Reel Big Fish's breakthrough into mainstream music. Despite this, the band has often stated that they feel they sold out themselves, thus reflecting the song's theme.
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Live Performances"Sell Out" remains a favorite among fans and is frequently played at concerts. In live performances, crowds often sing along to the song's infectious melody and catchy lyrics.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists and groups have covered "Sell Out", including ska punk bands Suburban Legends and Streetlight Manifesto.
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Use in Media"Sell Out" has also been featured in various forms of media, including the films "Basketball" and "Big Fat Liar." It was also included in the video game Rock Band 4.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not achieving huge mainstream success, "Sell Out" has continued to garner airplay on alternative radio stations and enjoys a cult following among fans of the ska punk genre.
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