Sublime released three studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums (one of which also contains never-before released material), three EPs, and one box set. Although their first two albums—40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)—were quite popular in the United States, Sublime did not experience major commercial success until 1996 with their self-titled third album, released two months after Nowell's death, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "What I Got", which remains the band's only No. 1 hit single (on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart) in their musical career. As of 2009, the band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, including about ten million in the U.S. alone. Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Marshall "Ras MG" Goodman contributed to several Sublime songs.
Following Sublime's dissolution, former members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars in 1997, which also included many frequent Sublime contributors such as Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (former member of The Ziggens), Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" (former Sublime member), and Todd Forman (3rd Alley). LBDAS disbanded in 2002, due to several members of the band breaking a no-drug vow they had taken. In 2009, the surviving members attempted to reform the band with Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and admitted Sublime fan from California. However, not long after performing at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name as they needed permission from Nowell's estate, which owns the rights to the Sublime name. This prompted the lineup of Wilson, Gaugh and Ramirez to change their name to Sublime with Rome, which has since released three albums, although Gaugh left the group shortly after the release of their 2011 debut Yours Truly.
With the mainstream success of their self-titled album, going five times platinum and earning worldwide airplay, Sublime's influence persists to this day. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and (21st century) surf music. Sublime also has been described as 'reggae rock'.
Their signature sound and their songs are often associated with the beach and coastal areas of Southern California, such as San Diego, Orange County, Venice Beach and Long Beach as well as areas of Northern California like Eureka. Over two decades after Nowell's death and the band's breakup, Sublime remains immensely popular throughout North America, especially in its state of origin, California.
Sublime's songs have been featured via soundtrack in a variety of media. Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ has listed Sublime at No. 3 in their annual "Top 106.7 biggest KROQ bands of all time" list for the past six years in a row, behind Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, and No. 81 at the "Top 166 Artists of 1980–2008" list.
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful, and "powerfully moving" ska-punk acts of all time influencing many modern reggae and ska acts.
Date Rape
Sublime Lyrics
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Had a drink about a hour ago
Sitting in a corner by herself, in a bar in downtown hell
She heard a noise and she looked through the door
And saw a man she'd never seen before
Light skin, light blue eyes, a double-chin and a plastic smile
Well, her heart raced as he walked in the door
And took an empty seat next to her at the bar
"My brand new car is parked right outside
How'd ya like to go for a ride?"
And she said "Wait a minute I have to think"
He said, "That's fine. May I please buy you a drink"
One drink turned into three or four and they left and got into his car
And they drove away someplace real far
Now babe the time has come
How'd ya like to have a little fun?
And she said "if we could only please be on our way, I will not run"
That's when things got out of control
She didn't want to, he had his way
She said, "let's go"
He said, "no way!"
Come on babe it's your lucky day
Shut your mouth, we're gonna do it my way
Come on baby don't be afraid
If it wasn't for date rape I'd never get laid
He finished up and he started the car
He turned around and drove back to the bar
He said "now baby don't be sad, in my opinion you weren't half-bad"
She picked up a rock, threw it at the car, hit him in the head, now he's got a big scar
Come on party people won't you listen to me
Date rape stylee
The next day she went to her drawer, look up her local attorney at law
Went to the phone and filed the police report and then she took the guy's ass to court
Well, the day he stood in front of the judge he screamed, "she lies that little slut!"
The judge knew that he was full of shit and he gave him twenty five years
And now his eyes are filled wit tears
One night in jail it was getting late
He was butt-raped by a large inmate, and he screamed
But the guards paid no attention to his cries
That's when things got out of control
The moral of the date rape story, it does not pay to be drunk and horny
But that's the way it had to be
They locked him up and threw away the key
Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind
Even though he now takes it in the behind
But that's the way it had to be
They locked him up and threw away the key
Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind
Even though he now takes it in the behind
Date rape!
She didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to
Take it!
"Date Rape" by Sublime is a song with a clear and direct message to the male audience that being drunk or horny is not an excuse for rape. The song tells the story of a girl who had a few drinks at a bar and was taken advantage of by a man she had just met. The lyrics are a first-person narrative from the perspective of the man who committed the act, showing his lack of remorse or guilt. The woman fights back by picking up a rock and physically retaliating against her attacker. The man is eventually arrested and sentenced to jail, where he experiences the same violence he inflicted upon others.
The song is a social commentary on the issue of date rape and rape culture, where victims are often blamed for their own assault. It highlights the fact that rape is not only a physical violation but a psychological one, leaving victims traumatised and struggling to heal. The song's message is meant to encourage men to reflect on their actions and understand the damaging impact it has on women.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you about a girl I know
The singer is going to tell a story about a girl he knows
Had a drink about a hour ago
Sitting in a corner by herself, in a bar in downtown hell
The girl the singer is telling the story about had a drink an hour ago and is now sitting alone in a bar
She heard a noise and she looked through the door
And saw a man she'd never seen before
Light skin, light blue eyes, a double-chin and a plastic smile
Well, her heart raced as he walked in the door
The girl noticed a man she had never seen before, who was white with blue eyes, a double-chin, and a fake smile. She felt nervous when he walked in
And took an empty seat next to her at the bar
My brand new car is parked right outside
How'd ya like to go for a ride?
The man sat next to the girl and told her he had a new car parked outside, inviting her to go for a ride
And she said "Wait a minute I have to think"
He said, "That's fine. May I please buy you a drink"
One drink turned into three or four and they left and got into his car
And they drove away someplace real far
The girl needed to think about the man's offer but he bought her drinks and they ended up leaving together in his car
Now babe the time has come
How'd ya like to have a little fun?
And she said "if we could only please be on our way, I will not run"
The man asked the girl if she wanted to have fun and she replied that she would not run away if they left soon
That's when things got out of control
She didn't want to, he had his way
She said, "let's go"
He said, "no way!"
The man forced the girl to have sex with him even though she didn't want to
Come on babe it's your lucky day
Shut your mouth, we're gonna do it my way
Come on baby don't be afraid
If it wasn't for date rape I'd never get laid
The man coerced the girl into having sex by telling her it was her lucky day and to do it his way. He also claimed he needed date rape to get laid
He finished up and he started the car
He turned around and drove back to the bar
He said "now baby don't be sad, in my opinion you weren't half-bad"
She picked up a rock, threw it at the car, hit him in the head, now he's got a big scar
After the man finished having sex with the girl, he drove her back to the bar and told her not to be sad because she was not bad. The girl threw a rock and hit him in the head as revenge
Come on party people won't you listen to me
Date rape stylee
The artist is telling the story of the date rape and urging people to listen
The next day she went to her drawer, look up her local attorney at law
Went to the phone and filed the police report and then she took the guy's ass to court
The girl sought legal help and reported the incident to the police. She then took the man to court
Well, the day he stood in front of the judge he screamed, "she lies that little slut!"
The judge knew that he was full of shit and he gave him twenty five years
And now his eyes are filled wit tears
The man denied the allegations in court but the judge found him guilty and sentenced him to 25 years in prison. He cried when he heard the verdict
One night in jail it was getting late
He was butt-raped by a large inmate, and he screamed
But the guards paid no attention to his cries
The man was raped in jail by a large inmate and screamed for help, but the guards did not respond
The moral of the date rape story, it does not pay to be drunk and horny
But that's the way it had to be
They locked him up and threw away the key
The moral of the story is that being drunk and horny is not an excuse for rape. The man was locked up in prison
Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind
Even though he now takes it in the behind
The singer has no pity for the man even though he is now the victim of rape
She didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to, she didn't want to
Take it!
The repeated line emphasizes the fact that the girl did not want to have sex with the man and was forced to do so
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, BRADLEY NOWELL
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