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- Album
- American Football
- Released
- 1999
- Genres
- midwest emo, math rock, emo
- Length
- 4:28
- Tempo
- 144 BPM
- Label
- Polyvinyl Records
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About this song
As the lead track on the band's first album, it immediately establishes the emo, math rock and post-rock sound American Football is known for. The song is played in 6/4 time.
What it's about
The song is about trying to justify a failed relationship and what to do once love has fallen apart. Lead singer Mike Kinsella deals with it by suppressing the memories and emotions and hiding them away.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 9 other songs, like “It's taking me over by Galactic Hole”.
- Covered 9 times, including “Never Meant by Skatune Network”.
- Written by Steve Holmes, Steve Lamos and Mike Kinsella.
- Produced by Brendan Gamble.
- Recorded at Private Studios (Urbana.