Smash Mouth: Walkin' on the Sun Meaning
Song Released: 1997
Walkin' on the Sun Lyrics
And teach the world to sing in perfect harmony
And teach the world to snuff the fires and the liars
Hey I know it's just a song but it's spice for the recipe
This is a love attack I know it...
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According to interviews, this song was written in response to the Rodney King beating court hearing and decries the acquittal of the 4 cops who attacked King on camera.
On a broader level, the song speaks to the commodification of American counterculture, where the sincere activism of the 60s has been reduced to a mere commercial trend by the late 90s to be peddled to the next generation ("And their kids were hippie chicks, all hypocrites").
Here, the singer pleads with this generation to make some attempt at sincere activism by likening it to an infomercial pitch, ("Allow, if you're still alive, six to eight years to arrive") since consumerism seems to be the only language they understand. -
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"So don't delay act now supplies are running out"
Fads come and go.
"Allow if you're still alive six to eight years to arrive"
There's always something new around the corner.
"And if you follow there may be a tomorrow"
If you conform and join in on the fads early, you will be alright.
"But if the offer is shun you might as well be walkin' on the sun"
If you are late to join the fad, you may find yourself spending unnecessary money for things you honestly don't care about.
Here's a basic example of what this song is saying: The iPad is so popular it has become a fad and everyone is buying it. But for those who are late to join in on the fad will get screwed, as the iPad2 is just around the corner. -
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