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What was The Offspring's first big hit from the album Smash?
The Offspring's first major single release, Come Out and Play, which reached #1 on Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
What was the second single from The Offspring album Smash?
Self Esteem
What was the song Self Esteem by The Offspring about?
The lyrics are about an abusive relationship in which the girl takes advantage of her boyfriend, as he has no self-esteem to stand up to her.
Was the song Self Esteem about The Offspring band members?
Contrary to popular belief, the song is not autobiographical.
Did The Offspring say who the song Self Esteem was about?
In an interview Dexter revealed that it is about one of his old friends.
How well did the song Self Esteem by The Offspring do?
Self Esteem, became a radio hit, managing to peak at number 4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, although it didn't hit number 1 like its prior hit
What was the third song from The Offpsring album Smash?
Gotta Get Away“
Where did the song Gotta Get Away by The Offspring place on the charts?
Gotta Get Away was another rock radio hit, although not as successful as the previous two singles. The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Question: When did they write the song?
Self-contained rewrite: When did The Offspring write the song Gotta Get Away?