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Giovannie And The Hired Guns - Overrated (audio) Guide

Giovannie Yanez (vocals/guitar), Carlos Villa (guitar), Jerrod Flusche (guitar), Alex Trejo (bass/tuba), and Milton Toles (drums).

Yanez included the instrument to share his culture and create a sense of belonging, stating, "Who doesn’t have a great time when a tuba is onstage!" Giovannie and the Hired Guns - Overrated (Audio)

is a high-octane rock anthem by the Stephenville, Texas-based band Giovannie and the Hired Guns . Released on September 27, 2022, as the opening track and lead single for their third studio album, Tejano Punk Boyz , the song blends the band's signature mix of alternative rock, country, and Latin influences. Song Meaning and Inspiration Song Meaning and Inspiration The song peaked on

The song peaked on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Rock Airplay charts in May 2023. Quick Facts Album: Tejano Punk Boyz (2022)

The lyrics also explore a more personal, tongue-in-cheek perspective of a relationship where a partner views the narrator as "overrated," even as they potentially rise to fame.

"She’s over me, says I’m overrated / I’m such a freak, yeah, I love the way she hates it." Musical Style: The Tuba Factor

The tuba adds a unique brass layer to the song’s driving drums and heavy guitar riffs, characteristic of their "Tejano Punk" sound. Quick Facts Album: Tejano Punk Boyz (2022)

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