Nice Guys Finish Last
Green Day
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Nice guys finish last You're running out of gas Your sympathy will get you left behind Sometimes you're at your best When you feel the worst You feel washed up like piss gone down the drain Pressure cooker pick my brain and tell me I'm insane I'm so fucking happy I could cry Every joke can have its truth but now the joke's on you I never knew you're such a funny guy Oh nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine Living on command You're shaking lots of hands You're kissing up and bleeding all your trust Taking what you need Bite the hand that feeds You lose your memory and you've got no shame Pressure cooker pick my brain and tell me I'm insane I'm so fucking happy I could cry Every joke can have its truth but now the joke's on you I never knew you're such a funny guy Oh nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine Oh nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine Oh nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine Oh nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine
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Written by: BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, FRANK EDWIN WRIGHT III, MICHAEL PRITCHARD, MIKE DIRNT, MIKE RYAN PRITCHARD, TRE COOL
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Nice Guys Finish Last" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as a single from their fifth studio album, "Nimrod," in 1997.
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Song InspirationThe song title, "Nice Guys Finish Last,” is a frequently used phrase in pop culture, indicating that individuals who are good-hearted and kind may not always get what they want. The song is seemingly an ironic twist on this prevalent concept, seemingly advocating for an edgier, less gentlemanly image.
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Song's CompositionThe song is written in a punk rock style, which was the dominant genre of Green Day at the time of its release. It features fast-paced drums, crunchy guitars, and punchy vocals.
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Commercial SuccessEven though the song did not reach the top of the charts, it achieved moderate success. It peaked at no. 31 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and no. 10 on the UK Rock and Metal Chart.
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Music Video“Nice Guys Finish Last" has a notoriously chaotic music video, directed by Evan Bernard. The video features fan footage, live performances, backstage antics, and scenes of the band causing general mayhem.
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Live PerformancesGreen Day frequently included "Nice Guys Finish Last" in their live performances during shows in the late '90s and early '00s, showcasing their energetic stage presence.
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In MediaThe song is used as the opening theme for the American comedy show "Malcolm in the Middle," further popularizing it among television audiences.
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Notable RecognitionIn 1998, "Nice Guys Finish Last" was nominated for Best Video at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
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International PresenceIn Japan, the song was received positively and was featured in the twentieth episode of the Japanese anime adaptation of "Beck."
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists and bands have covered "Nice Guys Finish Last" in various styles, demonstrating the song's broad appeal and enduring popularity.
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