Matthew Sweet - Sick of Myself

[@Highvibin213]

I miss the 90s everyday 😫

[@jerryp6001]

I was so concerned about the future....forgot to enjoy the present

[@KryptoNada]

was just about to comment the same thing.

[@valmore2477]

"World that's ugly and a lie, it's hard to even want to try" is an all-time lyric ever.

[@elizabethjolly2335]

Masterpiece of a song. The drumming and guitar are insane, and the chorus is brilliant. Matthew Sweet deserves much more recognition.

[@t5aylor]

The drumming is ordinary that's why the song is perfect.

[@RK-ml2ns]

Absolutely, You are 100 Percent correct!

[@danielmcdermott3163]

A song that should have survived as one of the best rock songs of the 90's.

[@jasonsantiago6308]

I'm actually mad it only has a million views

[@willfromyadkinville]

loved from day one! he is awesome!

[@roygbiv7534]

should have? It will always be Sweet. ❤🎸

[@jgreene2992]

20000 percent

[@toddcunningham3213]

Heard this on the radio for the first time my Junior year of college and went straight to the record store in Manhattan, Ks and got the CD. Still have it too. Great album!

[@pauldickinson3961]

Quite possibly the most underrated rock song ever.

[@greenwave819]

it's not that under rated, although, yes it is

[@WeatherWeasel66]

This song as well as several others by Matthew Sweet are in my list of the best 1000 songs in my lifetime.

[@Documentts]

Yeh I’d say it’s underrated

[@WeatherWeasel66]

No. not even close. Good, not most underrated. shut your hyperbole.

[@slavmeister73]

The whole album is amazing.

[@dccorallo]

Was in a crummy mood and this tune came on. Haven’t heard it years. Completely changed my day. 👍

[@jacquelinereed3528]

That's awesome! Great music will do that.

[@benr7569]

Was just thinking the same 😊

[@2016-m1h]

Haven’t heard this in 20 years. 90’s music the best

[@jeremybriggs6478]

We had so much fun shooting this video, and Matt is such a sweet cat, his wife is a darling, and Roman crushed it as usual. Our 9-cam welded steel box to hold the 9x super8’s was soooo heavy, but it came out great. Our main camera was a 35mm Cameflex, lensed with Zeiss primes pretty wide open. Fun day at Matt’s.

[@SteveRacer]

Now I'm shooting an entire documentary on a Canon M50 that's less than 2lbs. Thanks for the memories; Matthew has shaped my music world for over 20 years.

[@theSTAR70]

did y'all also shoot the live-action scenes on "Gilrfriend" as well ???

[@xanajak]

One of the 10 best songs of the '90s. Love the video too. Would love to read some of the concepts and thought processes behind it, if you don't mind sharing.

[@mentok3027]

All the camera specs are gibberish to me I just know it was heavier and more cumbersome to work with. Despite my ignorance thanks for your work on this! Airwalks and a 70 challenger r/t 4speed bring me back to a simpler time when such things were not out of reach. Hope he held onto that car at least till the 08 financial crisis lol

[@mattygardiner6840]

God your so lucky I would die to meet Matt he his music has got me threw so much hardship in my life

[@garyroberts888]

I still sing this song at karaoke. It gets the whole place rocking.

[@rmarkenjr]

Such an underrated artist.

[@jumpinjojo]

There is no rating system for artists. It’s all subjective.

[@falcon0351]

The 90’s was the best.we had song after song that was cool with awesome hooks-guitar bangers…love this era so much.Matthew Sweet is awesome.still listening 2022

[@timeout1958]

...and beyond!

[@DopamineOverload]

Hear, hear.

[@JosephRodriguez-eh6iu]

90s the decline of rock n roll Rapp took over n and of great talent out there but rap $$ for 1 hit Das it

[@raymondgerman6671]

The 90’s were good, but I am 74 and think that about the 60’s and early 70’s. Fortunately, there were bands that saved me from disco.😊

[@rachelcase2461]

He is so underrated. This song takes me right back to the 90's. Love it.

[@wadsworthaaron]

Matthew Sweet layed down some of the best pure rock & roll in the 90s. His sensibility as a writer was just pure brilliance. It's decades later and it still sounds fresh and vibrant.

[@tanya-xoxo]

This album came out when I was in highschool, every time I listen to these songs its like being right back there. Music is amazing.

[@pa609]

He is so great, it’s a shame more people don’t know how good he is.

[@alevela9309]

At least he got to party with Mike Meyer and that Bangles chick.

[@uhfch2358]

I’m beginning to think ... maybe they don’t know .................

[@DopamineOverload]

Those who know, know.

[@akrokrchik]

Matthew Sweet is one of the most underrated artists ever!

[@robertalegrand7781]

Timeless awesomeness! Still holds up in 2023

[@p123a6]

I haven't heard this song in a couple decades. Was at the gym this morning, and it came on over the speakers. What a wave of nostalgia that hit me! On my home I had this thing cranked.... my God what a tune!

[@ldgolias]

Matthew Sweet is amazing.

[@michlkwitz]

This is probably the greatest power pop song of all time.

[@frankpoole7902]

Along with The Records' "Starry Eyes" and Flamin' Groovies' "Shake Some Action". All pure power pop goodness.

[@joeseymour4073]

I’ll add Matthew’s “We’re the Same”, Big Star’s “Back of a Car” and Superdrag’s “Hellbent” to the discussion lol. 👍🏻

[@yasserressay7755]

What about All I Want from Toad The Wet Sprocket or Diane from Material Issues

[@CA2AL]

"Girlfriend" needs to be added too.

[@Redemptioncreative]

I love coming back to something like this and sure enough, just days ago there were people doing the same exact thing. For a song that's over two decades old. Timeless.

[@RobertSchryer-tg1ub]

Another brilliant Matthew Sweet song❤

[@natevm7888]

Man I forgot about this song and all the sudden the chorus popped into my head today like over 2 decades later! Pure joy, 90s where the best music just awesome! ❤️💖❤️💖

[@kimv6547]

That's exactly what happened to me today so... here I am! 😆

[@natevm7888]

​@@kimv6547Glad to know i'm not alone my friend!

[@krobin7h]

Awesome song. Never understood why Mathew Sweet never got more airplay and acclaim, so talented.

[@scoobtube5746]

I'll just say there's a hidden agenda behind the music industry that seeks to promote certain things while burying others. The people who own the record labels, networks, and airwaves are interested in more than just money or rewarding talent.

[@jamesd242]

Poor agent

[@zero_____given]

I was 39 when this song came out, heard it today at 63 still a great song to sing along with.

[@tonyleva35]

Matthew Sweet is stupidly underrated.

[@TheSleepingonit]

We need to bring the 90s back

[@Skkra]

YES.

[@LexZionsUniverse]

Please❤

[@eurofritz4617]

I will spit the difference, lets get 1985-1995 in the mix

[@TheSleepingonit]

Wish I could go back there and stay

[@jockhughes]

Still listening to this in 2021.

[@dingalingmasterpiecetheater]

I remember when this cd came into the studio. This song blew me away! Played it on everyone of my college radio shows. RIP 91.3 WSGR!

[@Coolmite25]

That wouldn’t be South Green Radio at OU would it?

[@SethHurwitzwriter]

Richard Lloyd in a hospital bed is still one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time.

[@longgrayline8055]

One of the great songs of the 90’s. Matthew Sweet always had a Beatlesque way of approaching songs with some fun and upbeat things going in his songs. He’s a rocker.

[@MistahMatzah]

This song was on such heavy rotation on MuchMusic that they may as well have changed the name to Matthew Sweet TV. Total classic.

[@mokocchidayo]

Konnichiwa! I came back to watch this video for the first time in years. And liked all 600+ comments to be with all the people who love this song! From a Japanese Matthew fan who spent her youth in the 90s!

[@jamesd242]

Arigato

[@mickwarfield2447]

I don't think there's any better rock & roll song ever... This song is a masterpiece!

[@Stratman5150]

I'm pretty sure this song landed me my wife. She visited practice back in the day and thought this was an original. Such an amazing song. Thanks Matthew!

[@renasimon6427]

Love me some Matthew Sweet. Some of my favorite songs from the 90s are his!

[@Jay-n262]

So much great music came out of the 90s.

[@keenanhenderson1113]

Matthew Sweet is Mr. Power Pop. He is so good at what he does: sweet voice and fast tempo combined. Can't beat it!

[@ericdraven5346]

Such an underrated artist

[@smittenkit]

I still rock out to him for days

[@rebjiii]

YEP....great song from an epic album

[@tysparks598]

Ikr? I saw him in Nashville in 1994, he was great in concert, a whole lineup of different guitars switching it up, it was after Girlfriend, the tour for Altered Beast... So underrated

[@Dreadandcircuses]

@@tysparks598 I was at that show.

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

Underrated and now overweight. Poor guy.

[@christianbelanger621]

Dedicated guitarist doing his solo from an hospital bed. Can't stop the Rock 'n' Roll

[@tanner1ful]

Thanks dad for getting me into the best genre of music . RIP ❤ If it werent for you I wouldnt know about classic rock , this and more .

[@roygbiv7534]

This song is medicine. This song is love. This song is exactly what we need today.

[@SkronkJappleson]

this deserves a reup in better quality

[@TheBigBlueHouseHomestead]

I miss the music of my youth! Such a beautiful sound, always

[@gaylasmith1565]

Never tire of this song. Perfectly crafted. Classic pop song. I don't understand why it did not receive more airplay.

[@porterism100]

This song and the follow-up single We're the Same (also very good) was played pretty heavily in the spring/summer of 1995 where I was. If I had to guess, it was the Oasis album What's the Story Morning Glory that was released in fall that dictated what alternative music was going to sound like for the next little while, namely Britpop and bands like Oasis, Blur, Elastica, etc. It doesn't exactly jive with Sweet's music which is decidedly more bubblegum in tone. If I remember, Sweet did a slew of soundtrack and compilation album singles (notably he did the Scooby Doo theme song, which I thought was awesome), but I don't think it did much to help his recognition. I wish more people knew about Matthew Sweet too.

[@Tommyhedland]

pop song? this is alternative rock 😒

[@matthewfraney9108]

those terms are mutually exclusive

[@newadventure5609]

I couldn’t have said it better! The first time I heard this song, I was at work. It was late at night, and I was ending my shift at a supermarket. A friend of mine came over and played it to me. I was completely blown away! It was one of the most perfect songs I had never heard! Some years later, I was looking for the album at a local record store. I asked the girl behind the counter if she had it, and she replied:” Matthew Sweet?” We don’t keep that kind of junk in stock anymore...it just doesn’t sell”! I immediately walked out. I was totally surprised.

[@AthensDawgs]

This song got substantial air time here in Atlanta on 99x. It's a fantastic song.

[@jonathanh4856]

Most underrated artist of the 90s

[@chantelofarrell804]

Where are my 90s teens at?

[@emamnuelbarrera8226]

Here and proud of it!!!

[@JJ-gn2ri]

🖐️

[@blue131313mateo]

Hello 😉

[@chrisrj9871]

15 in '95.

[@zebredpooding]

Hi!!! 😀

[@neopatrician]

Hands down my favorite Matthew Sweet song. Played it on ghetto gear back in the 90s, play it with some modern gear now, but now mostly the same vintage as the video. The gear in this video is better than my modern stuff by far.

[@scottgibeault1717]

I first heard this song when I was 15. I'm now 43. I've never heard of another Matthew Sweet song. Yet I can remember the first time I heard this song. Weird.

[@theendistheend123]

Listen to "girlfriend" "we're the same" "Evangeline"

[@KatlienF]

Still watching 6/2024 One of my all time favorite songs!!

[@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655]

Sooooo many great songs in the 90's and i was in my 20's and very lucky to experience these songs on the radio and MTV!

[@robertsheehanii8096]

This is just one of those songs that brings me back to my teenage days, on the couch in the basement with my 4 friends, MTV in the background, when we acted like life was so hard but knew how easy we had it. This song brings back the good part of being a 90s kid

[@xanajak]

I can listen to this on a loop for hours, and probably have. "Cuz I'm sick of myself when I look at you, something as beautiful and true."

[@cakredi4132]

That 'solo guitar in the hospital' was the best moment in Alternative Nation's history.

[@johnglass7383]

Great jam. Full-on mid-1990s. I was in downtown Mobile, sipping Pabst, running around in my Reliant K. Clueless. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@machbaby]

One of the greatest guitar intro riffs, ever...

[@davebarnett8546]

I was 16 in the summer of 95. The 90's were so great! .... !!!

[@vesta3126]

Tell me about it

[@eggyolked108]

...and today we're in the age of degeneracy

[@rabbit0877]

I was 18. I miss the 90’s so much. Good times.

[@chrisrj9871]

@@rabbit0877 - 15 in '95.

[@susanmaggiora4800]

dave barnett I was 26 & having the time of my life!

[@BilisNegra]

This level of (power) pop perfection is simply astounding. What a melody gifted guy.

[@ryanf3636]

Time machine back to 1995 and 120 minutes on MTV.

[@danielpittman889]

When the vocals lift from the verses to the pre-chorus! Also, fantastic production and engineering on this whole album.

[@MikeFlamingo]

Super underrated musician. Some of the coolest catchy songs of the mid 90s for sure!

[@ZyxthePest]

I've seen this video countless times and only now did I noticed the Lum art at the very beginning.

[@jameslewis5975]

I just wanna get back to this time so my son can see how great it was🤘😎

[@tradermario7297]

Very nostalgic. This was a song I wanted to hear over and over and catch it on tape. Hearing it now is still great to jam to.

[@RK-ml2ns]

Guitar playing is so unique in this classic.

[@PaulDakin-u7b]

One of the 90s most underrated artists.

[@mrjrazzo]

Never tired of this! Where have you gone matthew sweet

[@IDieHardForever]

I wonder this at least 3 times a year for 20 years.

[@benjmiester]

Man, this used to loop constantly on MTV back in the 90s. I had absolutely 0 problem with that!

[@greenxxghostie]

You don't know how you move me Deconstruct me And consume me I'm all used up I'm out of luck I am starstruck By something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive But I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'll take or leave The room to breathe The choice to leave you I'll throw away A chance at greatness Just to make this Dream come into play, I don't know if I'll find a way 'cause I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'm beginning to think baby you don't know There's something in your eyes that is keeping my hope alive But I'm sick of myself when I look at you Something is beautiful and true In a world that's ugly and a lie It's hard to even want to try And I'm beginning to think baby you don't know I'm beginning to think baby you don't know

[@MS-fb3xf]

Matthew Sweet was the 90s king of the buttery power chord progression. I saw him live once at an outdoor festival in '95, and he's as good live as he was on the album. He was drunk off his ass at the time, and still kiling it.

[@sageantone7291]

This was released 25 years ago. Wonderful song. It was on the radio a lot, & I loved it every time.

[@jusjinx6664]

Just heard this for the first time in years on Lithium a few days ago and can't get it out of my head!!! This and Girlfriend were my go-to songs for crushes when I was in high school in the 90s!!!😂😂😂

[@dmw1280]

This song rocks I was 14 in 1995. Good old times.

[@brianhood7092]

Can't believe it's been 25 years! Rock On!!

[@williemcgee7291]

Such a brilliant songwriter. His songs are pretty much perfect.

[@BedlamAndBones]

I agree... wait for it... 100%!!! Sorry.

[@jamiemartinez8674]

oh yeah..perfection..

[@stringname.youtubegooglepl2505]

_Sweet_ perfection.

[@thomasharrell3681]

That whole album is great. Highly recommend it if you do not have it.

[@edt.5118]

Nothing is better than power pop. Doesn't matter if it is from the 60's, 70's, or anytime. Search for Big Star for one example.

[@Peter-eo2jy]

It honestly could not get any better than this! Just plain wow!

[@Psilocybin77]

Oh the nostalgia for coming home from school and turning on muchmusic and find this video playing....those are special memories.

[@YuccaSpeedShop]

this is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@herbertrichard614]

Matty Sweet is Jesus.

[@BobbyMidnightRocks]

Got this CD autographed at Tower Records Chicago back in the day. One of my faves!

[@alevela9309]

Tower records... almost forgot they ever existed. Last time I went in there I was looking for School of Fish cd and a Gruntruck cd.

[@mikepekock5321]

Unbelievable song

[@MikeBMW]

Happy Birthday, Matthew Sweet! :)

[@Coldeternal]

I fell in love with this song when it came out and I am still in love with it today. And it is still dedicated to the same person. It is the perfect little gem, capturing a time that will never be again.

[@drewwalker59]

I love the sound of the guitar in this song...

[@perrybeyer7531]

This song just simply kicks ass.

[@jjlax7]

Mid 1990’s, High school in Maryland. Brings me back to some of the best days of my life, playing this song in our team room in the locker room of a building that no longer exists. Wow, just…wow. Talk about bittersweet.

[@mrgoblueguy]

I can’t believe he wasn’t a big star. Thank you fir the great music

[@seaskov]

Great tunes. Great song writer

[@lorenamontibeller3519]

My favorite song of Matthew! He is so cute ♥ I born in 91 and i miss songs like this. Thanks Matthew ^^

[@timhamm4475]

Haven’t heard this song in years until I remembered it. Now I’ve been playing this and girlfriend for two days straight when driving.

[@edwarddyas1258]

This is a true "Rockin" tune!!

[@loscrimefighter1899]

Matthew Sweet should have been HUGE.

[@surfohio]

Amazing. This is timeless....

[@williamgarrett4827]

Underrated..he's Great

[@Skinsfan597]

Underrated artist. He got a lot of airplay on the alt rock stations in the early 90’s, but I don’t remember hearing him on any other stations

[@melindafromtiktok9133]

This just brought me back in time ❤

[@AlejandroMartinez-fr6hj]

Great lyrics. Great song. Great music. Great sound. Great artist. Great times. Music today has no feeling nor personality.

[@geoffreygarfein9169]

This song is so important to me. It's a such a piece of personal history.

[@CZECHMATE650]

I miss the 90's like the hippies miss the 60's

[@shindrithargriethrat8408]

YES! it’s so true too because my young adult kids think of the 90s like I do the 60s.

[@swc3717]

Great song. I bought the CD when I was 15. At 43 I still dig it