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The 2022 mix of "" is a previously unreleased track that surfaced during the deluxe reissue of John Mellencamp's seminal 1985 album, Scarecrow . The Smart Guys Lyric Video highlights the song's biting social commentary and roots-rock sound. Key Content Highlights

Watch the official lyric video for the 2022 mix of 'Smart Guys' here: John Mellencamp - Smart Guys (2022 Mix / Lyric Video) JohnMellencampVEVO YouTube• Oct 28, 2022 John Mellencamp - Smart Guys (2022 Mix / Lyric Video) john_mellencamp_smart_guys_2022_mix_lyric_video

: Originally recorded during the Scarecrow sessions, "Smart Guys" was left off the original 1985 release. It was finally shared as a standout single for the album's 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition in 2022. The 2022 mix of "" is a previously

: You can watch the full Lyric Video on YouTube or find the music video on platforms like Apple Music . It was finally shared as a standout single

: The 2022 mix was produced by Don Gehman and Mellencamp himself, maintaining the raw, mid-80s heartland rock aesthetic that defined his peak commercial era.

: The song critiques intellectual elitism and pretension. Mellencamp sings about "smart guys" who use metaphors to confuse "simple folk," ultimately making others "feel dumb".