Giovannie And The Hired Guns - Overrated (audio) -
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!"
The song peaked on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Rock Airplay charts in May 2023.
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) Giovannie and the Hired Guns - Overrated (Audio)
"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
Following the success of singles like "Overrated" and "Ramon Ayala," the band won the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Rock & Alternative Artist. Yanez included the instrument to share his culture
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.
Frontman Giovannie Yanez describes "Overrated" as a song about . It serves as a reminder to stay grounded regardless of success or "luck," emphasizing that while chasing dreams is essential, the journey itself is the most valuable part. The lyrics also explore a more personal, tongue-in-cheek
You can listen to the official audio and view the lyrics on platforms like YouTube or Genius . Giovannie & The Hired Guns
