| "Catalina Fight Song" | ||||
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| Single by Joyce Manor | ||||
| from the album Never Hungover Again | ||||
| Released | May 15, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 1:05 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
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| Producer(s) | Joe Reinhart | |||
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"Catalina Fight Song" is a song recorded by the American rock band Joyce Manor. The song was released on May 15, 2014, through Epitaph Records, as the lead single from the band's third studio album Never Hungover Again. The song, which shares songwriting credits with all members of the band, focuses on frustration with life and refers to Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Southern California. The song uses quick concepts and vivid imagery to achieve a sense of listlessness.
Critics viewed "Catalina Fight Song" as a highlight from Never Hungover Again, with many praising its ability to resonate with people who have experienced struggles. Its music video depicts Joyce Manor beaten by jiu-jitsu coaches. It has gone viral on social media due to its frequently misheard opening lyric. Ten years after its debut, the band performed the song live on John Mulaney's Netflix talk series Everybody's in L.A..