be gay." Critical reception Chuck Taylor, of Billboard magazine, reviewed the song favorably, saying that "the production is tight, and the melody alternates between minimalist verses and Ed Robertson's trademark hyperkinetic delivery." He goes on to say that the "quirky lyric doesn't go for the wit as past hits have, but it still captures the band's friendly side, which had earned it a strong cult following long before it tore up the charts." Track listings US CD single "Pinch Me" (radio edit) "Powder Blue" US 7-inch single "Pinch Me" (radio edit) – 3:48 "Falling for the First Time" (album version) – 3:40 European and Australian CD single "Pinch Me" "Pinch Me" (radio edit) "Inline Bowline" "Born Human" Personnel Ed Robertson – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars Jim Creeggan – electric bass, viola, violin, backing vocals Kevin Hearn – electric piano, organ, backing vocals Tyler Stewart – drums, backing vocals Steven Page – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals Rob Menegoni – shaker Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Release history References 2000 singles 2000 songs Barenaked Ladies songs Music videos directed by Phil Harder Patter songs Reprise Records singles Song recordings produced by Don Was Songs written by Ed Robertson Songs written by Steven Page