Format CD Genre Pop punk Label RCA | Recorded 1998 Length 3:32 | |
Released September 28, 1999 (1999-09-28) | ||
"Zip-Lock" is a song by the American pop punk band Lit, released as the follow-up single to their number one rock hit "My Own Worst Enemy" from their second album, A Place in the Sun in 1999. While not as successful as its previous single, it was able to reach number 11 on the Modern Rock Tracks and number 34 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Contents
- "Zip-Lock" (Radio Version) — 3:31
- "Zip-Lock" (Album Version) — 3:32
- "Quicksand" — 3:18
Music video
Directed by Chris Applebaum, the video starts out with an homage to the opening of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It". Dee Snider, the lead singer of Twisted Sister, plays the role of the angry father (originally portrayed by Mark Metcalf) who verbally abuses his son for his lack of authority and uncleanliness. After he leaves the father's son throws a pool party for his friends and as hijinks ensue, they're intercut with shots of the band playing. The video features synchronized swimming and an appearance by a girl in a yellow one piece bathing suit lounging on a red pool float that resembles the album cover of A Place in the Sun. The video ends with the band leaving in a limosine. Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Tom Delonge of Blink-182 have a cameo as naked party goers, continuing the streaking from their video "What's My Age Again?".