Not The One
Offspring · Smash
I'm not the one who made the world what it is today
I'm not the one who caused the problems started long ago
But now I deal with all the consequences that troubles our times
I carry on and never once have even questioned why
(yeah) I'm innocent
But the weight of the world is on my shoulders
(yeah) I'm innocent
But thet battles started are far from over
We're not the ones who leave the homeless in the streets at night
We're not the ones who've kept minorities and women down
Still we grow and then the problems they become our own
We carry on without even realizing why
(yeah) We're innocent
But the weight of the world is on our shoulders
(yeah) We're innocent
But thet battles started are far from over
We're not the ones whose pollution blackened our skies
And ruined our streams
We're not the ones who made the nuclear bombs
That threaten our lives
Wer'e not the ones who let the children starve in faraway lands
We're not the ones who made the streets unsafe to walk at night
And even if we try and not become so overwhelmed
And if we make some contribution to the plight we see
Still our descendants will inherit our mistakes of today
They'll suffer just the same as we and never wonder why
I'm not the one who caused the problems started long ago
But now I deal with all the consequences that troubles our times
I carry on and never once have even questioned why
(yeah) I'm innocent
But the weight of the world is on my shoulders
(yeah) I'm innocent
But thet battles started are far from over
We're not the ones who leave the homeless in the streets at night
We're not the ones who've kept minorities and women down
Still we grow and then the problems they become our own
We carry on without even realizing why
(yeah) We're innocent
But the weight of the world is on our shoulders
(yeah) We're innocent
But thet battles started are far from over
We're not the ones whose pollution blackened our skies
And ruined our streams
We're not the ones who made the nuclear bombs
That threaten our lives
Wer'e not the ones who let the children starve in faraway lands
We're not the ones who made the streets unsafe to walk at night
And even if we try and not become so overwhelmed
And if we make some contribution to the plight we see
Still our descendants will inherit our mistakes of today
They'll suffer just the same as we and never wonder why
Not The One
Not The One stands as a defining track from The Offspring's breakthrough album, Smash. Released during the band's ascent in the punk rock genre, the song captures the raw energy and melodic sensibility that characterized their early success. Built on a foundation of driving guitar riffs and tight rhythms, the recording showcases the group's ability to blend aggressive punk elements with accessible pop hooks. As part of a discography that would eventually sell millions of copies worldwide, this track helped solidify the band's reputation for crafting anthemic rock songs. The recording remains a staple of their live performances, reflecting the enduring appeal of their work from this pivotal era in alternative music history.