"More Common Than Smith" genre: Pop
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	A simple yet moving song written about finding your identity and discovering just who you are and where you fit into this world.
	CD: More Common Than Smith Credits: Kaizer
	Story Behind the Song When you have a last name like Patel, you tend to be easily categorized and stereotyped, at least amongst the Indians in the US. After a while it gets to some people, and one of those people is Mileen. At some point in college (as many of us do), he started to figure out who he was and finally became comfortable in his own skin. When he found that identity, he wrote what he was feeling. The lyrics basically convey a sense of self-reflection and then a realization of something new, but something that was always there, just waiting to be discovered. The chorus pretty much nails it on the head, saying that while this person is more common than "Smith" by name, he still is a unique individual. The great thing about this song is that while Mileen only wrote about what he was feeling at the time, it completely connected with Alex when she sang it on the recording. Given the [unintentional] universal theme, it's safe to assume that many more people will likely be able to relate as they too discover themselves. Originally written as part of Kritter (a Kaizer side project), the band rerecorded it with the 9 originals in the winter of 98. Given the band's affinity for the title, someone suggested they name the CD "More Common Than Smith" - needless to say, it stuck. Lyrics Thought I knew my face in the glass So sure of myself in the past Had to change, had to think to belong Misled about how to be strong Always taking middle ground Identity to be found Some may say that I fit right in But where are they coming from? You could say I'm more common than Smith But as rare as they come Simple minded yet simply unique Living in a dull world with mystique Not elite, just apart from the rest Just above but no need to contest How could a name mean so much when stereotypes are true? Have no need to find yourself Throw away a point of view Some may say that I fit right in But where are they coming from? You could say I'm more common than Smith But as rare as they come. Serves them right, as they stay in their world With identical thoughts and minds But how many times, do you see One of a kind Some may say that I fit right in But where are they coming from? You could say I'm more common than Smith But as rare as they come

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