Greg Graffin, the band's frontman, holds a Master's degree in geology from UCLA and a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University. His dissertation for Cornell was a comprehensive study of how modern scientists, especially those who believe in strict Darwinism, view theism and religion, and how their own religious beliefs, if any, affect their study and work. He has since published it for fans of the band.
In 1983, Bad Religion released into the unknown, a keyboard-driven psychedelic rock album that was enormously unpopular among the band's core fan base. It is now out of print, and generally disowned by the band. However, in past years it has become a collectors item, and has gained some acceptance from fans. It now can be seen going for more than $100 on eBay, and is often pirated.
In 1984, Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks) replaced Gurewitz. Bad Religion returned to a somewhat mellower, rock and roll version of their original sound with the back to the known, but they disbanded soon after.
The band reformed in 1987 and released suffer in 1988, cementing their comeback in the punk community. Not only is this album considered one of their best by most fans, but it is often credited with "saving" the Southern Californian punk rock scene by fans and Bad Religion's contemporaries alike.
no control (1989) and against the grain (1990) further increased the band's popularity, followed by generator (1992). Before the recording sessions for the latter album commenced, drummer Pete Finestone left the band in to focus on his other band, The Fishermen. Bobby Schayer joined the band as his replacement. recipe for hate (1993) followed shortly thereafter.
With alternative rock breaking into the mainstream, Bad Religion left Epitaph for major label Atlantic and quickly re-released Recipe for Hate on the major label. 1994's stranger than fiction followed, but shortly after its release Brett Gurewitz left the band again. Officially, he cited the increasing amount of time he was spending at Epitaph's offices as the Offspring (then a part of the Epitaph roster) became one of the biggest bands of the mid-1990s. But it was well-known that the departure was not on good terms, as he later accused the band of selling out for leaving Epitaph in favor of a major label. Gurewitz recorded a song with his new band The Daredevils entitled "Hate You," reportedly directed towards Jay Bentley. Gurewitz, moreover, was struggling more seriously with heroin and other addictions that had plagued him for years.
Gurewitz was replaced by Brian Baker, former member of bands such as Minor Threat and Dag Nasty. Previously, Graffin and Gurewitz had split songwriting duties, but Gurewitz's departure left Graffin as the band's lone songwriter.
What followed were a series of moderately successful albums, the gray race (1996), no substance (1998), and the new america (2000). As their popularity waned, Bad Religion left Atlantic in 2001 and returned to Epitaph. Bobby Schayer left the band following a serious shoulder injury and was replaced by Brooks Wackerman (Suicidal Tendencies) and Brett Gurewitz rejoined the band in time to record the process of belief (2002). the empire strikes first was in June 2004. Both albums are widely regarded as a return to form for the band.
In 2004, the band released digitally-remastered versions of five of their early albums (How Could Hell Be Any Worse?, Suffer, No Control, Against the Grain, and Generator). The How Could Hell Be Any Worse? re-issue also contained all of their first EP, the Public Service EP (alternative versions of Bad Religion, Slaves and Drastic Actions from the self titled EP) and Back To The Known.
Bad Religion's fourtheenth full-length studio album, titled new maps of hell, was released on July 10, 2007. It debuted at #35 on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling about 21,000 copies in its first week. It was originally intended to be released in 2006, but was pushed back largely due to the release of Graffin's second solo album, cold as the clay and his work at UCLA.
In 2010, Bad Religion released 30 Years Live for the band's 30th anniversary. The album was available for free to subscribers of the Bad Religion mailing list. Later the same year, Bad Religion released their fifteenth studio album, The Dissent of Man. The album took nearly two years to write and record, mainly due to the band's heavy touring schedule.
Brett Gurewitz, who still heads Epitaph Records, still records with the band and plays local shows, but doesn't tour with them. Greg Hetson can still be found at the occasional Circle Jerks show and helped open a bar in LA. Wackerman is working on a side project called The Kidneys. Graffin spends 10 weeks a year teaching two classes (Life Sciences 1 and Earth and Space Sciences 116) at UCLA. Jay Bentley keeps the Bad Religion MySpace page updated.
Prove It
Bad Religion Lyrics
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Inquire along the way
Savior faire in full despair
While living day to day
My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof
I don't ever need to prove myself to you
No!
More times than I recognize
Mistakes are another opportunity to refine
My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof
I don't ever need to prove myself to you
There's no such thing as hell
But you can make it if you try
There might come a day
When emotion can be quantified
But as of now there's no proof necessary
No proof necessary
No proof necessary
No proof necessary
It's only in your mind
In Bad Religion's song "Prove It", the lyrics describe the mentality of someone who is not interested in proving themselves to others. They embrace the wandering lifestyle and are not afraid to make mistakes or take risks. The singer emphasizes that their heart is not a "cold cauldron of proof", meaning that they do not require the validation of others to justify their actions or decisions. Instead, they recognize that mistakes are a part of life and offer opportunities for growth and refinement.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of belief systems, arguing that there is no concrete proof of concepts like hell or emotions, but individuals have the power to create their own realities based on what they choose to believe. The singer encourages listeners to free themselves from the burden of needing proof and to embrace a mindset of self-sufficiency.
Overall, "Prove It" is a song about individualism and self-reliance. The singer rejects the notion that people need to constantly prove their worth to others and instead urges listeners to live according to their own values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit the road in wander mode
Start traveling with no specific destination in mind
Inquire along the way
Ask questions and seek knowledge during the journey
Savior faire in full despair
Remaining confident and composed despite feeling hopeless
While living day to day
Taking life one day at a time
My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof
My emotions cannot be easily and logically explained or justified
I don't ever need to prove myself to you
I am not obligated to convince you of my worth as a person
Looking back I'm off the tracks
Reflecting on past mistakes I've made
More times than I recognize
I've made more mistakes than I care to admit
Mistakes are another opportunity to refine
I can learn and grow from my errors
There's no such thing as hell
The idea of a place of eternal punishment is not supported by evidence
But you can make it if you try
However, individuals can suffer and experience pain through their own actions
There might come a day
Perhaps in the future
When emotion can be quantified
It may be possible to measure and predict one's feelings scientifically
But as of now there's no proof necessary
However, at present, feelings cannot be measured by empirical evidence
No proof necessary
It's not necessary to prove one's emotions to others
No proof necessary
Feelings are valid regardless of whether they can be scientifically proven
No proof necessary
Emotions are subjective and cannot be measured by empirical evidence
It's only in your mind
Feelings are personal experiences that exist only within one's psyche
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT W. GUREWITZ, GREG GRAFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amlesion9142
that drum lick starting at 0:44 ...
@danielscissorhands
Kinda reminds me of Tommy Gun by the Clash
@nataliamontemayor1824
Fuck yes!
@dipadyck
0:45
@anonamous793
why are certain songs on the same album from the same content creator a different volume... ffs man my poor ears
@Alex.k69
Prove It
Hit the road in wander mode
Inquire along the way
Savior faire in full despair
While living day to day
My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof
I don't ever need to prove myself to you
No!
Looking back I'm off the tracks
More times than I recognize
Mistakes are another opportunity to refine
My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof
I don't ever need to prove myself to you
There's no such thing as hell
But you can make it if you try
There might come a day
When emotion can be quantified
But as of now there's no proof necessary
No proof necessary
No proof necessary
No proof necessary
It's only in your mind