All Star was released by Smash Mouth in 1999 and became closely associated with Shrek after appearing on the soundtrack of the 2001 animated film. The opening line quickly became one of the most quoted lyrics of the late nineties, helped by the film's popularity, radio play and later use in internet videos. As meme culture grew, the line was lifted on its own as a recognisable intro, often used ironically to introduce ordinary or chaotic scenes. Its lasting appeal comes from that instant recognition and the cheerful confidence of the original recording.
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The opening line of Smash Mouth's 'All Star', sung as 'somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me'. A nostalgic meme sound for Shrek edits and parodies.
This is the instantly recognisable opening line from Smash Mouth's 1999 hit All Star, delivered in the song's upbeat, slightly raspy pop-rock vocal style over bright guitars and a driving beat. The phrase has become shorthand for the start of something unexpectedly epic, funny or doomed, instantly putting listeners in mind of Shrek, early internet culture and late nineties nostalgia. Hearing those first few words creates a feeling of anticipation, as if a grand adventure or an absurd twist is about to begin, which is why the line works so well on its own, even without the rest of the song.
