Sick of That Song
Soul Asylum · Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck [1989]
Sick of that song about how you hate your mother
Sick of that song laced with useless solutions
I'm sick of that song about how you look at life
Sick of that song about how you beat your wife
Sick of that song about sha na blah blah
I'm sick of that song about sex and drugs and rock
Sick of that song about how you love your c*ck
Sick of that song about your b*tchin' bad luck
Sick of that song about all those women you f*ck
I'm sick of that song
Sick of That Song
Sick of That Song captures Soul Asylum during a pivotal period of transition in their career. Released on the 1989 album Say What You Will, Clarence...Karl Sold the Truck, the track reflects the band's evolving sound as they moved away from their earlier punk roots toward a more polished alternative rock style. This era marked a time of significant growth for the Minnesota group, laying the groundwork for the commercial success they would achieve in the following decade. The recording showcases the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that defined their work throughout the late eighties. As part of a discography that would eventually include major hits, this song stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend gritty instrumentation with introspective songwriting, establishing a distinct identity within the American rock landscape.