Hit That
The Offspring
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10 facts about this song
Band Details"Hit That" is by the band The Offspring. The band, formed in 1984, is an American punk rock group from Huntington Beach, California.
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Album FactThis song was the first single from the band's 7th album "Splinter" which was released in 2003.
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Music GenreIt represents a blend of punk rock with a touch of electronica which was a bit of a departure from The Offspring’s usual punk-rock sound and indicated a more experimental approach to their music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on the charts, reaching the top ten on numerous charts worldwide including number 1 on the Modern Rock Tracks.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the sociological concept of diffusion of responsibility. The band's frontman, Dexter Holland, holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and often infuses deep sociological and psychological themes into their music.
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Song Lyrics"Hit That" describes controlling relationships and social manipulation. It depicts a man's struggle to stop pursuing women who are not beneficial to him.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hit That" was directed by David Meyers and it features a dog chasing a female dog throughout different scenes containing different styles of people.
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Commercial UsageThe song has been used in several video games such as Madden NFL 2005 and SingStar Rocks! It also appeared in the movie "Super Size Me".
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Unique InstrumentationNotably, the song doesn't feature any guitar riffs until the solo. Before the solo, all sounds other than the drums and vocals are made by a synthesizer which is a unique feature for an Offspring song.
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Song ReceptionDespite its departure from the more traditional punk rock sound, the song was still well received by Offspring fans and critics, praised for its catchy tune and thoughtful lyrics.
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