Meth in popular culture
A grim indicator of meth's prevalence, one of 1997's most popular songs was Semi-Charmed Life, by Third Eye Blind. As one band member explains, the song is a glimpse at the life of "some folks Stephan knew from the San Francisco area who got into speed addiction."2 Semi-Charmed Life is described by one reviewer as "...an infectious chorus of 'Doo-doo-doo, Doo-doot- doot-doo' and not-so-cheery lyrics about a crystal meth addicted ex-girlfriend..."3
- Fairbanks, Lisa. No Apologies from Pop's Newest Popsters. Rhythm and News Magazine. Online posting. April, 1997. Web site viewed July 30, 1998. http://www.rhythmandnews.com/3EB.html
- Horowitz, Hal. Third Eye Blind's Totally Charmed Vision. Online posting. 99 Xpress. August, 1997. Web site visited July 30, 1998. http://www.99x.com/noshock/august/thirdeye.html
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