Reel Big Fish, "Hate You" from Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free (Rude Boy Mike Papa Whiskey)
Skammentary: The all-consuming, self-destructive pursuit of fame & fortune at the heart of much of Reel Big Fish's output, especially in their first decade as a band. "Hate You" was originally released on their debut, minor-label album, Everything Sucks, & then re-released on their first album after being dropped from a major label, Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free.
"Hey, hey, everybody,
Look who's on T.V.
Look who just got famous,
Don't you know it should'a been me!
"I'm not really bitter,
I'm not really mad,
I love to see other people get
Everything I ever wanted to have!…"
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