Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life - 1997 "Semi-Charmed Life" is a song by American rock band Third Eye Blind from their 1997 eponymous debut studio album . It was released to modern rock radio as the lead single from the album on February 18, 1997, by Elektra Records . Frontman Stephan Jenkins is credited as the sole writer of the song, although guitarist Kevin Cadogan has disputed the song's authorship through litigation. The song was produced by Jenkins and Eric Valentine . An alternative rock and power pop song with a rap-influenced singing style, the lyrics of "Semi-Charmed Life" concern a crystal meth addiction and transition periods in one's life… The music video for "Semi-Charmed Life" was directed by Jamie Morgan and depicts an idealistic visual of San Francisco. The song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its instrumentation and radio-friendly nature. In retrospective reviews, some critics have cited "Semi-Charmed Life" as one of the best songs of the 1990s. In the US, the song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 . The song was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, "Semi-Charmed Life" was a top 40 hit in six countries. - source #music #charttoppers #tangled