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Who sang Self Esteem?

The Offspring released the song Self Esteem. Date of release: 22/12/1994.

Release date: 22/12/1994
Duration: 04:18
Writer(s): Dexter Holland
Producer(s): Thom Wilson
The story of the song ' Self Esteem '

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The meaning of the song 'Self Esteem ', based on the lyrics
What is Self Esteem about?
🎶 Self Esteem song analysis
He tries to forget her but she always comes back. He gives in to her and accepts the abuse because of his lack of confidence. He knows he should fight back but finds it easier to suffer to show that he cares about her.

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The Offspring - Short Biography

- The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984.
- The current lineup consists of Bryan "Dexter" Holland, Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman and Todd Morse.
- In 38 years, the band has released 10 studio albums and has gone through a number of lineup changes.
- Ron Welty was their longest serving drummer, replaced by Atom Willard in 2003 and then Pete Parada in 2007.
- Gregory "Greg K." Kriesel was the bassist until 2018, leaving Holland as the only original member, replaced by Todd Morse.
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- "Self Esteem" is a song by American punk rock band The Offspring.
- The song is the 8th track and 2nd single from their 3rd studio album, Smash.
- The song was a worldwide hit, reaching #1 in Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
- It was nominated at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards for best song.
- The song appears as the third track on their Greatest Hits (2005).
- In 2012, Loudwire ranked the song #4 on their list of the top 10 Offspring songs.
- In 2021, Kerrang ranked the song #2 on their list of the top 20 Offspring songs.
- The video for the song was directed by Darren Lavett and shot in August 1994.
- In the video, Dexter Holland wears three different t-shirts of the band.

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