Tragically Unhip
Poison · Crack a Smile...and More! [2000]
I'm uneducated
My clothes outdated
I'm not politically correct
I still hate small talk
And fast cars and hard rock
Still adds up about 16, 18
I should be expressing
All my inner repression
I guess depression's now a cultural thing
My record company says
Blow my brains out my head
I make the cover of every magazine
[Chorus]
Step inside my nightmare baby
Welcome to my trip
I cannot pretend and I will not defend
Why this good old boy's so tragically unhip
I still like bad girls
Who rock me hard in my world
Its monkey see and monkey do
When I'm around you
I got an old waterbed
I like trippin' to the dead
I've keep a poster of Kiss on my wall
I still curse, smoke, drink and toke
and making love in the back of my car
[Chorus]
I like that home grown
Mind blowing
You bringing
R rolling
They see strange talking
Mind stopping
Ass swinging
Street walking
Floozies
[Chorus]
My clothes outdated
I'm not politically correct
I still hate small talk
And fast cars and hard rock
Still adds up about 16, 18
I should be expressing
All my inner repression
I guess depression's now a cultural thing
My record company says
Blow my brains out my head
I make the cover of every magazine
[Chorus]
Step inside my nightmare baby
Welcome to my trip
I cannot pretend and I will not defend
Why this good old boy's so tragically unhip
I still like bad girls
Who rock me hard in my world
Its monkey see and monkey do
When I'm around you
I got an old waterbed
I like trippin' to the dead
I've keep a poster of Kiss on my wall
I still curse, smoke, drink and toke
and making love in the back of my car
[Chorus]
I like that home grown
Mind blowing
You bringing
R rolling
They see strange talking
Mind stopping
Ass swinging
Street walking
Floozies
[Chorus]
Tragically Unhip
Released on the 2000 compilation Crack a Smile...and More!, "Tragically Unhip" stands as a quintessential example of Poison's mid-90s glam metal sound. The track showcases the band's signature blend of catchy hooks, soaring vocals, and anthemic choruses that defined their era. While often associated with their earlier breakthrough hits, this recording reflects the polished production and energetic stage presence that kept Poison relevant through the turn of the millennium. The song captures the essence of 1990s rock, delivering a high-energy performance that resonated with fans of the genre.