In 1999, the band released their debut album, the tongue-in-cheek titled 'Greatest Hits'. It went on to win "Best Independent Album" in the L.A. Music Awards and has picked up a big fan response. In 2000, after forging a friendship with the alternative rock band Papa Roach, Alien Ant Farm signed with DreamWorks SKG for their first major studio album, called 'ANThology'. The band's tunes showcased an energetic sound that featured humorous, often cynical lyrics and a desire to take in all kinds of musical influences.
In 2001, their cover of the Michael Jackson song, "Smooth Criminal", was a #1 single in both Australia and New Zealand as well a #3 single in the United Kingdom and #1 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. The song's music video features numerous homages to Michael Jackson's life and career as well as Jackson's many videos. The song was featured on the soundtrack of the first season of 'WWE Tough Enough' and in the movie 'American Pie 2'. Their following single, "Movies", also featured a quirky music video with references to classic films such as 'The Karate Kid' and 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'. The tune became top 5 hit in the U.K. and a top 20 hit in New Zealand. The band began touring in promotion of these two singles and their album, which later went platinum.
In spring of 2002, the band contributed the track "Bug Bytes" to the first 'Spider-Man' soundtrack, giving them even more exposure after the Tobey Maguire film's major success. However, tragedy struck the group. In May 2002, the band was involved in a bus accident while touring in Spain. The driver, 26-year-old Christopher Holland, was killed, and lead singer Dryden Mitchell suffered a fractured C2 vertebra. The horrific event scarred the group permanently, and many fans speculated that the band might have to go on a long hiatus or even fold for a while.
Nontheless, Alien Ant Farm soon returned to the studio to work on their next album, titled 'truANT', which was released in 2003. Produced by Stone Temple Pilots' Robert and Dean DeLeo, the work found the band doubling down on their past style. The video for "These Days", the first single from the album, was filmed on top of a nearby building during the Red Carpet at the 2003 BET Awards. While that tune ended up having more modest success that the band had hoped, song "Glow" was a mainstream radio success, achieving long lasting Top 20 success in New Zealand. Two months after this album was released, however, the group's record label closed its doors. Some fans speculated that the outfit had some kind of black cloud of bad luck around them, despite the guys' talents.
In October 2003, guitarist Terry Corso split with the band, citing "irreconcilable differences". Soon after, he joined the popular alternative metal outfit Powerman 5000 for a time. Joe Hill was named the new guitarist in 2005. The musician had formerly served in the underground California rock outfit Spiderworks.
In 2004, the band recorded the song "Dark in Here" for the Punisher video game. Unfortunately, the band was forced to wait for Geffen to allow them to record another album. Label Universal Music had bought DreamWorks and assigned the band to the Geffen Records company, and it appeared as if corporate shenanigans had stopped the band's momentum in its tracks, the mainstream popularity having faded.
In 2005, the band recorded with producer Jim Wirt (who recorded their independent, debut release "Greatest Hits") and planned to release the album during that summer. However, Geffen shelved the album and subsequently denied the band the rights to release it themselves. The band hit the road and made bootleg copies of the album material available to all of their fans. This unofficial release was dubbed 3rd Draft by fans.
In late 2005, Geffen finally agreed to let the band release the album on another Universal label, Universal Music Enterprises (its catalogue division). On May 4, 2006, information began showing up on music store websites and release calendars about an upcoming release from the band. The band also released information about a DVD that same day. On May 30, 2006 the new album, Up in the Attic, was released digitally on iTunes. The first single was "Forgive and Forget", the one added track to 3rd Draft.
In April 2006, bassist Tye Zamora left the band and decided to go to college. He was replaced by Alex Barreto (formerly of hardcore bands Chain of Strength, Hardstance, and Inside Out). On June 29, 2006, the band performed on G4's Attack of the Show, and on July 18, 2006, Up in the Attic was released worldwide, along with BUSted: The Definitive DVD. Included on the DVD were music videos for "Forgive and Forget", "Around the Block", and "She's Only Evil". Notably, the three videos feature only Dryden Mitchell and Mike Cosgrove.
Since the July 2006 release of Up in the Attic, very little has happened. Their website remained unupdated from November 2006 until April 2007, the update promoting the Alien Ant Fans website, created by a long time Polish fan, Bartek.
The band released Around the Block, the second single from Up in the Attic, on iTunes Store in 2007.
On February 11, 2008, the band posted a statement on their website saying all the original members of the band are back together. It was also revealed that the band had "unofficially broken up" in 2007 due to the fact that 2006's Up in the Attic was their least successful album. Around this time, vocalist Dryden Mitchell formed a new band, Send the Sages. Guitarist Terry Corso and drummer Michael Cosgrove worked on a side project titled Ghost In The Flesh, bassist Tye Zamora worked with the band eEnik. Alien Ant Farm toured sporadically, and released a new live album, Alien Ant Farm: Live In Germany.
In 2009, they played the Sonisphere Festival in Knebworth, UK on August 1. They had also performed "Smooth Criminal" at the 2009 Vans' Warped Tour in memory of Michael Jackson, who had recently died.
On February 9, 2010, Alien Ant Farm posted on their official website that the original line up (Dryden Mitchell, Terry Corso, Tye Zamora and Mike Cosgrove) was back together for the first time since 2003. On February 27, 2010, the Alien Ant Farm official website released the band's first "webizode" titled Bassmasters.
Always And Forever and upcoming sixth studio album (2011–present)
Alien Ant Farm playing in 2015
The band's "ANTicipation" 2011 Tour took place across the continental U.S. from July to October 2011. They also took part in the "Michael Forever Tribute Concert" which took place on October 8, 2011 in Cardiff, Wales. Alien Ant Farm started writing new material and in July 2012 started recording their fifth album, Always and Forever, at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago in July 2012. In March 2013 they set up a crowdfund, using PledgeMusic, to finance the album's release. The first single from Always and Forever, "Let 'Em Know", was released in May 2013. Also in the summer of 2013, Alien Ant Farm participated in "The Big Night Out Tour", opening for Hoobastank and Fuel.
Founding member and bassist Tye Zamora left Alien Ant Farm in March 2014 and was replaced by Tim Peugh. At the same time, Michael Anaya joined as a touring member of the band, providing backing vocals, percussion, and keyboards. Another single, Homage, was released in September 2014, followed a month later by E.P. Phone Home. The album Always and Forever was released on February 24, 2015.
On March 31, 2016, Alien Ant Farm announced on their official Facebook page that they were writing material for a new album.
On May 17, 2016, the band took part in the Make America Rock Again super tour throughout the summer and fall of 2016. In addition, they announced a headlining tour where they intend to perform the album Anthology in its entirety. In 2018 they toured as part of the "Gen-X Tour", alongside Buckcherry, P.O.D., and Lit.
On May 8, 2020, the new single "Everything She Wants" was released digitally on streaming services. It is a cover of the song by Wham!.
these days
Alien Ant Farm Lyrics
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Wonder where the days went
I shouldn't think of you
Hope the feelings neutral
I'm seeing all you ?
Somehow don't see me ?
Close to what I do
'Cause the two things are natural
[Chorus]
These days are great
There's work to do
Would you like to work with me
I'd love to work you
These days are Great
And so are you
I think it's something positive
And negative to
I'm playin all these games yeah
I wonder who's to blame yeah
I shouldn't think it's you
I'm sure the feelings mutual
Were growing cold
It's getting old
We should of known it's over
[Chorus]
It'll be a real day
It'll be a real day
[Chorus x2]
These days are great
There's work to do
Would you like to work with me
I'd love to work you
These days are great
And so are you
I think it's something positive
And negative to
These days are great
There's work to do
Would you like to work with me
I'd love to work you
These days are Great
And so are you
I told you
that something positive
And negative too
The lyrics of Alien Ant Farm's "These Days" seem to express conflicted feelings about a past relationship. The singer reminisces about days gone by and questions where they went, wondering if their former partner is thinking of them too. They express a desire to keep their emotions in check, hoping that their "feelings [are] neutral." However, the singer also acknowledges that they are still "playin all these games" and unsure of who is to blame. Despite the negativity, the chorus concludes with a positive outlook, acknowledging that there is work to be done and an opportunity to collaborate with or work alongside this former partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "These Days" convey a mix of nostalgia, uncertainty, and a willingness to move forward in both positive and negative ways. The singer seems to be processing their emotions and trying to come to terms with what happened in the past, while also recognizing that there are still opportunities for growth and collaboration in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Makin' all these waves in
I'm making a lot of noise and attracting attention
Wonder where the days went
I'm feeling nostalgic and wondering where time has gone
I shouldn't think of you
I know I shouldn't be thinking of you, but I am
Hope the feelings neutral
I hope that we both feel the same way and that there are no hard feelings
I'm seeing all you ?
I see everything that you're doing
Somehow don't see me ?
But you don't seem to notice me
Close to what I do
Even though we're both doing similar things
'Cause the two things are natural
It's natural for us to be doing what we're doing
These days are great
Things are going really well lately
There's work to do
There's a lot to do and I'm busy
Would you like to work with me
I'm asking if you'd like to work with me
I'd love to work you
I'd like to work together and get to know you better
And so are you
You're great too
I think it's something positive
I think this is a good thing
And negative to
But there may be some negative aspects too
I'm playin all these games yeah
I'm playing games and not being sincere
I wonder who's to blame yeah
I'm wondering who is responsible for this
I shouldn't think it's you
I know I shouldn't blame you, but I am
I'm sure the feelings mutual
I'm pretty sure that we both feel the same way
Were growing cold
Our relationship is losing its warmth and becoming distant
It's getting old
This situation is becoming repetitive and boring
We should of known it's over
We should have realized that it was over a long time ago
It'll be a real day
One day, things will become clear and real
I told you
I told you so
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BYRON HILL, MIKE DEKLE
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@alhamdleallah
وَأَنِيبُوا إِلَى رَبِّكُمْ وَأَسْلِمُوا لَهُ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ الْعَذَابُ ثُمَّ لَا تُنصَرُونَ
"Turn ye to our Lord (in repentance) and bow to His (Will), before the Penalty comes on you: after that ye shall not be helped
وَاتَّبِعُوا أَحْسَنَ مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكُم مِّن رَّبِّكُم مِّن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَكُمُ العَذَابُ بَغْتَةً وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَشْعُرُونَ
"And follow the best of (the courses) revealed to you from your Lord, before the Penalty comes on you - of a sudden while ye perceive not
أَن تَقُولَ نَفْسٌ يَا حَسْرَتَى علَى مَا فَرَّطتُ فِي جَنبِ اللَّهِ وَإِن كُنتُ لَمِنَ السَّاخِرِينَ
"Lest the soul should (then) say: 'Ah! Woe is me!- In that I neglected (my duty) towards Allah, and was but among those who mocked
أَوْ تَقُولَ لَوْ أَنَّ اللَّهَ هَدَانِي لَكُنتُ مِنَ الْمُتَّقِينَ
"Or (lest) it should say: 'If only Allah had guided me, I should certainly have been among the righteous
Quran .islam*
@ronaldox798
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
Making all these waves and
I wonder where the days went.
I sit and think of you I
Hope the feeling's mutual
I'm seeing all you gave and
It somehow don't seem even
Close to what I'd do
To break in two seems natural.
These days are great, there's work to do
Would you like to work with me? I'd love to work you
These days are great and so are you
I think it's something positive, and negative too
Playing all these games and
I wonder who's to blame it
I sit and think it's you
I'm sure the feelings mutual
We're growing cold
Its getting old
We should have known it's over
These days are great, there's work to do
Would you like to work with me? I'd love to work you
These days are great and so are you
I think it's something positive, and negative too
Ah ah ah ah ah
We'll be a real team
Ah ah ah ah ah
We'll be a real team
These days are great, there's work to do
Would you like to work with me? I'd love to work you
These days are great and so are you
I think it's something positive, and negative too
These days are great, there's work to do
Would you like to work with me? I'd love to work you
These days are great and so are you
I think it's something positive, and negative too
These days are great, there's work to do
Would you like to work with me? I'd love to work you
These days are great and so are you
I told you...
@nerdly44
The music industry didn't realize it at the time, but it needed this band more than they knew. These guys are legends.
@The_Curious_Cat
I used to think that, but after hearing Tye Zamora explain last year their accident in Spain and how that ruined their careers... The timing was horrible, they were on a high, the accident happened and they had to stop everything to rebuild their lives. When they came back the world (and the music industry) had moved on to the next big thing and they never were able to get back on their feet. Plus all the trauma ruined the group dynamic. They were never the same anymore.
@mikeFolco
Come on now.
@AmberSweetPea
Yall are gonna laugh at me for being so emotional but this put a tear in my eye. To this day, decades later, this is still one of my fav. music videos!!!
Not only was it a dope thing to do for a dope song, but I LOVED seeing how it brought all different types of ppl together. You had hardcore rappers and R&B singers/fans getting down to some Alien Ant Farm and having a blast. They were on their side, the cops just ruined the fun.....everyone was having so much fun and loving it, and that makes me smile so much!!! Alien Ant Farm will always be legends for creating such a special moment!
@jayofthedead7750
This is so fckn wholesome Amber ❤️
@d34dR0d3n7
Rap and punk (even if AAF aren't considered "real" punk...though I don't know how anyone could claim that after they pulled this stunt) have a lot more in common than usually care to admit.
I'm completely with you, seeing everyone go from "WTF?!" to "Ok, yeah...how about we just have fun together?" makes this one of the best things to ever happen. Except for how it ended...
We need more of this attitude/atmosphere instead of...whatever the shit is going on right now where "us v them: TO THE MAX HATE" is the norm.
And don't ever apologize for dropping a tear, that just means a part of your soul is still alive.
@mikeltz308
No this shit makes me cry too 🤣
@joshuabutler7741
How you said it is the only way to say it
@nickpatterson6099
i feel like we tried a bit harder back in the day to mix genres and different peoples together. like Aerosmith and Run DMC. Those were the best of moments. Just true Artists diving deep into their passions.
@linguo76
Underrated band.