MUSIC THAT MATTERS – “Lyric of the Day”

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Welcome to May

Released this month back in 1996

The debut single from Nada Surf – “Popular”

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Those spoken-word verses?

They were NOT written by the band.

Lead singer Matthew Caws found a book in a thrift store…

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To him and the band …

it sounded like a horror movie.

So, the lyrics were lifted almost word-for-word

from a 1964 teen advice book —

Penny’s Guide to Teen-Age Etiquette

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LYRIC OF THE DAY:
“You have to be as attractive as possible
Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks
Once every two weeks.” – Nada Surf

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