It was written in 1993, and first recorded years later for band's major label debut studio album, Come Clean (2001).

The popularity of "She Hates Me" made it become Puddle of Mudd's second single to sell over 500,000 copies in the United States, following "Blurry".

[7] Puddle of Mudd lead guitarist Jimmy Allen had just ended a relationship and was inspired to write a song to reflect his ex-girlfriend's anger.

The title was changed to make it more acceptable to the public, though the line is still heard in its original form in the unedited version of the song.

[citation needed] It features members of the band and film crew playing a group of characters who all lip sync to the song, such as a high school student, a janitor, and a fast food cook.