"I Wanna Secret Family (With You)" by The Offspring

The Offspring are punk rockers from California who broke into the mainstream in 1994 with their runaway hit, "Come Out And Play." Peaking at #38, it remains their only top 40 hit, despite a long string of well-known songs like "Self Esteem" (#45), "Gone Away" (#50), "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" (#53), and "Hit That" (#64).

The band remained popular through the naughts, but had their last chart appearance in 2008 when "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" topped out at #63. Personally, their follow-up single, "Kristy, Are You Doing OK?" should have been a monster hit to open up a new direction as the band headed into our current decade. "Kristy" is a 180 degree turn, an acoustic-driven ballad that reminds me of "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" by Green Day, but without the deserved exposure.

In 2012, The Offspring released a very solid album called "Days Go By" showcasing tremendous songwriting growth. "I Wanna Secret Family (With You)" may be the poppiest the band has ever been.