The song peaked at number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, in part due to its cult status as a popular college song in the US.
The song's success can be attributed to its peak ranking of 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, largely because it had become an iconic and frequently played college anthem in the American educational system.