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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.

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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Drop it at the cold open, before the visual punchline. Cut to the action on 'roll me' and pair it with a confident or clumsy entrance, but do not let it run under dialogue, as the vocal will fight the next line.

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  • Opening a Shrek meme or parody edit.
  • Introducing an unexpectedly epic everyday moment.
  • Setting up an ironic motivational video montage.
  • Starting a nostalgic nineties throwback compilation.

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What is the 'somebody once told me' sound?
It is the opening line of Smash Mouth's song All Star, sung as 'somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me'. The clip captures the first few seconds of the track, including its bright guitars and upbeat vocal.
Where does the 'somebody once told me' sound come from?
It comes from All Star, released by Smash Mouth in 1999. The song became even more famous after featuring in Shrek in 2001, and the opening line later spread widely in memes, parodies and nostalgic video edits.
Why is the 'somebody once told me' sound so popular?
It is instantly recognisable, cheerful and strongly linked to Shrek and late nineties nostalgia. Creators use it to set up an epic or ironic moment, because listeners know what is coming from the first few words.

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