The band has 11 releases through Fat Wreck Chords: eight studio albums, one EP, one live album and a collection of B-sides, compilation tracks and demos. Lagwagon has never had, nor have they seemed to pursue, strong mainstream success, but they do have a devoted underground following in North America, Europe and Asia. Their moderate success reflected a growing interest in punk rock during the 1990s, along with fellow California bands Rancid, Green Day and The Offspring. Their song 'May 16' was also featured in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.
The story about the name Lagwagon is that Joey’s mom was often late picking him and his brother up from school. She drove a station wagon, which his brother dubbed the "lagwagon". After signing to Fat Mike's label Fat Wreck Chords, Lagwagon released their debut album for the label, Duh, in 1992. Frontman Joey Cape commented on how the album was made, "Back then, we were inexperienced in the studio. It was less about the recording process and more about rehearsing. We recorded and mixed Duh in 4 days. There's something to be said for a budget. You have to have your shit together before you go into the studio and the end result is a record that better reflects the band's sound at the time." Two years later, Lagwagon released Trashed, their second record on Fat, which turned out to be highly successful, leading to the eventual production of a video for "Island of Shame." During this time, a number of punk bands, such as Green Day, The Offspring and Rancid, had hit the mainstream and Lagwagon turned down offers to join several major labels. Hoss, the third Lagwagon album, was released on November 21, 1995. After the release of that album and an extensive tour in Europe, Australia, and Japan, both guitarist Shawn Dewey and drummer Derrick Plourde would leave the band and be replaced temporarily by Ken Stringfellow (The Posies) on guitar, and permanently by Dave Raun (RKL) on drums. Shawn Dewey, already in the side project band Buck Wild on Lobster Records would go on to release two full-length LPs Beat Me Silly and Full Metal Overdrive and do two European tours with Good Riddance and Ten Foot Pole.
After two more albums, Double Plaidinum and Let's Talk About Feelings, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2000, due to all members working on side projects. Lagwagon resurfaced in 2002, and released their sixth album Blaze the following year. In 2004, frontman Joey Cape released a split album with No Use for a Name vocalist Tony Sly featuring acoustic versions of songs by both bands. On November 1, 2005, Lagwagon released Resolve, which is a homage to the life of Derrick Plourde, original drummer for Lagwagon and Bad Astronaut.
In 2008, Lagwagon released an EP titled I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon. Despite earlier reports that the band would begin recording their next full-length studio album by 2009, Lagwagon had gone on hiatus from touring and writing again, due to Cape launching a solo career, releasing Bridge in 2008 and Doesn't Play Well with Others in 2010.
In January 2010, Joey Cape announced during an interview with Canada's Exclaim! magazine[4] that Jesse Buglione had left Lagwagon, having been with the band since its foundation in 1990. However, Cape dismissed rumors of Lagwagon breaking up. While he was not sure if Lagwagon would record a new album or embark on another full-scale tour, he said that he was open to playing shows and possibly recording and releasing new Lagwagon songs sporadically. Jesse Buglione confirmed his departure on Lagwagon's official message board himself, as reported by sputnikmusic.com and punknews.org. Lagwagon toured with No Use for a Name that summer. In an interview with fasterlouder.com.au Joey Cape, revealed former RKL bassist Joe Raposo is Lagwagon's new bassist. In a June 2011 interview with ExploreMusic however, Joey Cape said that things didn't work out with Raposo, and the band is testing a new bassist. After first announcing Patrick Solem as the new bass player in August 2011, the band decided that Raposo would remain in the band permanently.
On September 22, 2011, Fat Wreck announced they would be re-issuing expanded editions of the first 5 albums on CD, vinyl, and digital download. The albums were available both separately and in a box set titled Putting Music In Its Place. The reissues were released November 22, 2011, with a short line-up of concerts in the USA played in December and January, and a European tour following in April 2012. As of October 2012, Lagwagon is headlining a full U.S. tour titled The Fat Tour 2012, with Dead To Me, The Flatliners, and Useless ID as support.
In October 2012, Joey Cape stated that there will be a new Lagwagon album, which will be their first since 2005's Resolve. While details and release dates are not yet known, the band announced on its Twitter feed that songs are being written for a new album. The September 22 Tweet reads, "Writing, writing, writing. New album... It's gonna happen!"
The band recorded their eighth album, Hang, with Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, Ft Collins, CO. The album was released on October 28, 2014, and debuted at #95 on the Billboard 200.
On October 4, 2019, the band released their ninth studio album Railer.
Creepy
Lagwagon Lyrics
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What if I had no one left?
Why would I
Who would I survive?
Dead man, he leaves his home
Hopeless, he holds his goals higher, higher, low
I just wanted to see you wake up one day
What if you felt certainty?
Granted trust when you were young
Why would you
How would you let go?
I just wanted to see you wake up one day
With an expectation
I just wanted to see you wake up one day
With a real smile on your face
The song "Creepy" by Lagwagon is a poignant and emotional piece that delves into despair, loss, and hopes for recovery. The first two lines, "What if I had nothing left? What if I had no one left?" are a reflection of the singer's fears and insecurities in life. Perhaps, they feel isolated and overwhelmed, questioning how they would survive without any support or resources. The lines highlight the pain of nihilism, a condition that some people face where they see little or no meaning in their lives.
The following lines, "Dead man, he leaves his home, hopeless, he holds his goals higher, higher, low," could be a metaphor for someone who has given up on hope, leaving their home in search of something better. However, the character's goals are both high and low. The higher goal represents their desire for something better, whereas the low objective highlights their belief that they will never achieve their goals. This verse represents a kind of quest, with the character searching for their place in the world, but ultimately losing hope.
The song's chorus, "I just wanted to see you wake up one day with a real smile on your face," repeats twice. The lyric is an expression of love, care, and concern for someone who is not doing well. The singer wishes this person to feel true happiness and contentment, a sense of being safe, and in control. It's a beautiful sentiment that will resonate with many people who want to see their loved ones living well.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I had nothing left?
In a hypothetical situation where I lose everything, what would I do?
What if I had no one left?
If everyone I care about disappears, what do I have left?
Why would I
It's hard to find a reason to continue living when everything is gone
Who would I survive?
Without someone to support and encourage me, it is pointless to keep going
Dead man, he leaves his home
A guy who has no more hope and desolation can't stay in one place for long.
Hopeless, he holds his goals higher, higher, low
Being in despair and aimless, he sets his expectations high, but reality brings him back down
I just wanted to see you wake up one day
I simply wanted you to open your eyes and start seeing the beauty of the world
With a real smile on your face
A genuine expression of happiness that comes from within
What if you felt certainty?
If you had confidence in your future and happiness, what would that look like?
Granted trust when you were young
Receiving trust from someone who believed in you during your youthful years
Why would you
When you have something valuable, why would you let go?
How would you let go?
It's a difficult decision to give up what you cherish most
With an expectation
Hoping and anticipating that one day, you will change and find joy
I just wanted to see you wake up one day
All I ever hoped for was that you would see the good in everything
With a real smile on your face
A sincere expression of happiness that comes naturally
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jedi mind trick
This song is insane.
Alex Gorskov
Awesomness. Lagwagon fuckin rocks !
NOFX0890
Rad song
Michael Schön
❤😢
Kyrzak12
The last song I listened before clicking this one said ''what if I'' but I did not watched completely so when I arrived on this one it said the same thing in a differen melody lol
Unkel Kreepy
OUTFUCKINGSTANDING