Stroke 9 formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1989. The band has since recorded five albums and toured extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe. Fueled by the commercial success of the hit song “Little Black Backpack,” their third album, “Nasty Little Thoughts,” went gold in 2000. The single “Kick Some Ass” from their fourth album “Rip It Off” was featured in the movie “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” The band has also had songs in other movies and TV shows including “Ed TV,” “Scrubs,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” and “West Wing.” They released the album "All In" in 2004 and "Cafe Cuts", an all acoustic album of 11 of their past songs and 1 new song in February of 2006. Their sound is similar to that Third-Eye Blind, Lit, Greenwheel, and many of the other late 90's alternative bands.
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Stroke 9

Yeah (yeah)
Yeah (yeah)
Loneliness is an amazing thing
Amazing how many thoughts you bring
Amazing how many songs we sing
Loneliness is an amazing thing
(Go)
Are you gonna be good? Are you gonna do the things you should?
Are you gonna nag me? Would you ever leave me if you could?
Are you really gonna wear that? Do you really think you're that misunderstood?
Do you believe in fate? Do you need someone to look under the hood?
Is Bonds really that great? Are you pissed I made you wait?
Did you wash that plate? Are you pissed I made you wait?
Do you watch Blind Date? Are you pissed I made you wait?
I wish you'd tell me words that I can live by
Give me love that I can at least try
Sing me songs that make me laugh and cry
Tell me words that I can live by
Are you going to take a nice trip? If you had a beer would you let me have a sip?
Have you ever done a backflip? Have you ever told your mom to get a grip?
Did you wanna be a vet? Do people tell you that you have nice lips?
Are you in debt? Did you ever see the band the Mother Hips?
Do you like to heavy pet? Do you wanna make a bet?
Did you surf the morning set? Do you wanna make a bet?
I wish you'd tell me words that I can live by
Give me love that I can at least try
Sing me songs that make me laugh and cry
Tell me words that I can live by
Yeah (yeah)
Yeah (yeah)
Have you ever been to Spain? Have you ever looked in wonder at a crane?
Do you like the sound of rain? Do you really think that I can feel your pain?
Do you like to play sports? Have you ever seen The Song Remains the Same?
Is your car in import? Is this song fucking driving you insane?
Do you ever wear short shorts? Is Nair for short shorts?
Do you like chocolate torts? Is Nair for short shorts?
Loneliness is an amazing thing
Amazing how many thoughts you bring
Amazing how many songs we sing
Loneliness is an amazing thing
I wish you'd tell me words that I can live by
Give me love that I can at least try
Sing me songs that make me laugh and cry
Tell me words that I can live by
I wish you'd tell me words that I can live by
Give me love that I can at least try
Sing me songs that make me laugh and cry
Tell me words that I can live by