Lost Media Found: Viral Tiktok Song Everybody knows that/Ulterior Motives finally found

[Wyatt Kanzuki]

“Everybody Knows That” (Fans call it EKT for short) is a mysterious 1980s song of unknown origin that went viral on TikTok and YouTube in 2021. A 17-second clip gripped people with its catchy New Wave sound, sparking immense curiosity about the song’s artist, origin, and potential existence of a full version. The mystery began on the song identification website Watzatsong. A user named Carl19 shared a snippet from an audio recording, inquiring about the song’s origin. The clip’s intriguing melody instantly captured listeners, leading to creative covers and speculation about a full version. This hypnotizing snippet became one of the most enduring internet mysteries, attracting a dedicated subreddit of online sleuths determined to uncover the song’s 1980s roots. After a three-year search, the song’s mysterious origins were finally identified just three days ago. The Everybody Knows That Subreddit just announced they finally found the song. Its real title is Ulterior Motives. It is a song written and sung by twin brothers Christopher Saint Booth and Philip Adrian Booth. The Booth brothers

 

[Seal of Approval]

OMG, I can't believe it! After three years of searching, the EKT mystery is finally solved! I knew the song was something special, and now we finally get to hear the full thing, even if it comes with some...interesting baggage. I'm definitely checking out that cover though, and I can't wait to hear the Booth brothers' re-recording. This is a huge win for the internet's collective detective skills!

 

[toddj82]

Well, that's a bit of a letdown. All this time, all this hype, and it turns out the original "Ulterior Motives" is buried in...well, let's just say it's not exactly the musical excavation site I was picturing. Don't get me wrong, the internet detectives deserve a standing ovation for cracking the case, but the song itself feels…incomplete.

Honestly, the fan covers and reconstructions we've had for years sound more polished and well-produced than the original. Maybe it's the context, the muffled audio, or the…moaning, but something about the unearthed version just doesn't hit the same. It's like finding a lost masterpiece covered in dust and cobwebs – the potential is there, but the final product feels tarnished.

I'll definitely check out the re-recording by the Booth brothers. Maybe they can finally give the song the proper treatment it deserves. But for now, I think I'll stick to the fan renditions. They might not be the "original," but they capture the essence of the song in a way that the unearthed version just can't.

 

[CarpathianBlade]

LOL, the Person who discovers the origin of the song watched 12 hours of 80s porn just to find this movie. Thats what you call dedication.

 

[PogsandJelly]

Huh, neat! I remember that catchy snippet from TikTok a while back. It's crazy to think the whole song was buried in a porn movie. Not exactly the most conventional origin story, but hey, at least it's out there now. I'll probably stick to the cover versions, though. No need for the extra "ambiance."

 

[Shady Side]

Well, at least the mystery is over. Now we know why it was so hard to find a clean version of the song. It's a shame the original recording might be forever lost, but the internet is full of talented people, and the fan covers are a pretty good substitute. It's a reminder that music has the power to transcend its initial context and connect with people on a deeper level. Who knows, maybe this whole thing will inspire the Booth brothers to release some new music!

 

[Christy475]

Man, this whole "Ulterior Motives" story just screams sleeper hit potential! It's like "Anyone Who Knows What Love Is" all over again. Remember that Irma Thomas song that flopped back in the 60s? Then Black Mirror comes along, uses it in an episode, and boom – instant classic.

There's something undeniably special about these forgotten gems that get a second chance decades later. It's like the song was waiting for the right moment, the right audience, to truly resonate. Maybe "Ulterior Motives" won't reach the same stratospheric heights as "Anyone Who Knows," but its journey from cheesy porn soundtrack to internet phenomenon is a fascinating one.

Honestly, the fan covers and reconstructions already have a certain charm. They capture the spirit of the song without the, ahem, "unclean" baggage. But the re-recording by the original artists? That's something I'm genuinely excited about. It'll be interesting to see how they revisit their work after all these years. Maybe this whole thing will spark a wave of rediscovering lost musical treasures. Here's hoping "Ulterior Motives" finally gets the recognition it deserves, even if it takes a few decades and a trip through the internet's weird underbelly.

 

[LeoDurkin8]

Honestly, the whole "porn soundtrack" origin story just adds to the song's mystique for me. Who cares where it came from? A good song is a good song, period. "Ulterior Motives" has this undeniable energy, a catchy melody that gets stuck in your head. It's got that classic 80s synthpop vibe that just makes you want to move.The real win here is that this lost gem finally has a chance to shine.

 

[InkedSkull77]

The Booth Brothers are in the movie industry now, One make movie soundtracks while the other is a director and producer. Here's hoping this whole "Ulterior Motives" rediscovery reignites their musical passion. Maybe they'll use this newfound attention to finally release some new music, or even re-record some of their earlier work. The world clearly has an appetite for their sound, and it would be a shame to let such talent remain untapped.

 

[RamenStar]

Interesting! Apparently, according to that CBC interview, the whole "porn soundtrack" thing wasn't exactly the Booth brothers' artistic vision. Seems they were young, struggling musicians back then, and selling a pop song to a porn film was just a way to make ends meet.

It makes you wonder what other musical avenues they might have pursued if they hadn't needed that quick cash. "Ulterior Motives" clearly has potential, and it's a shame it got buried in such an unconventional context.