The band members were Lars Frederiksen (vocals and lead guitar), Gordy (also credited as "Unknown Bastard") (vocals), Big Jay Bastard (bass), Craig Leg (rhythm guitar) and Scott Abels (also credited as "Skatty Punk Rock") (drums). Whilst Craig did not appear on the first album, he has always been a touring member of the band.
Both the untitled debut and the second effort 'Viking' have been produced by Tim Armstrong (Rancid, Operation Ivy, The Transplants).
Switchblade
Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards Lyrics
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I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
Well I grew up on the palms, I was raised by bikers.
Got a friend in Quenton another in Rykers.
At the age of 21 Rancid Punx, well I'm a lifer.
There will be an altercation if I tell ya I don't like ya.
Well I earned my stripes, juvenile detention centres.
Got love for my boys, thanx for all the letters.
Well some say I'm crazy well others think I'm bold.
But one thing I'll tell ya well I'm hot untouchable.
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
Fuckin' disgusting like two crack whores with G.A.S.H. gushing.
Ain't no tellin' who be tellin' keep bellin', I'm past fussin'.
Fuck 'em, I found a new love my .357 and my best little back up bitch a black smith and Weston.
I got a glock 19 with a laser inside.
And I'm the one you need to watch for when we go on a ride.
I'm ridin' shotgun slumped with the shotgun pumped and if I spot one jump then The shotgun dump.
Get Some!
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
Well when I roll in with my crew you know we cause a sensation.
Mi familia por vida, got a bad reputation.
Well you step up to us boy, well we got the ammunition.
One flick of my knife it's the end of conversation.
Got a partner to the left of me another to my right,
We got ladies in the back for later in the night.
Well I told you we were crazy, I told you we were bold.
With my switchblade at my side,
Well my crew's untouchable.
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
The song "Switchblade" by Lars Frederiksen/Skinhead Rob is a rough and tough track that delves into the street and gangster lifestyle. The lyrics essentially revolve around the idea that the singer does not go anywhere without his weapons, crew, and protection. The lines "I don't go anywhere without my switchblade" and "I don't go anywhere without no protection" emphasize the idea that he is always ready for a fight or altercation. Furthermore, his connection to his crew is a crucial aspect of his life as they are his family, and he will defend them at all costs.
The song talks about the singer's upbringing and how he was raised by bikers, which has essentially shaped him to be the way he is. He has earned his stripes in juvenile detention centers and is a lifer when it comes to being a part of the Rancid Punx. The lines "Well some say I'm crazy well others think I'm bold" and "With my switchblade at my side, well my crew's untouchable" show that he is proud of his lifestyle and is not afraid to stand up to anyone who might challenge his beliefs.
Overall, the song portrays a dangerous and gritty mindset that revolves around living life on the streets with no fear. It paints a picture of a person who is always carrying a switchblade and is ready for a fight at a moment's notice.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I always carry my switchblade with me.
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I always travel with my gang.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I always have some sort of protection.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I always carry my weapons with me.
Well I grew up on the palms, I was raised by bikers.
I grew up around bikers and the lifestyle of violence.
Got a friend in Quenton another in Rykers.
I have friends who are incarcerated in different facilities.
At the age of 21 Rancid Punx, well I'm a lifer.
I've been associated with the Rancid Punx since I was 21 and will be for life.
There will be an altercation if I tell ya I don't like ya.
If I don't like you, there will be a fight.
Well I earned my stripes, juvenile detention centres.
I gained my reputation through time spent in juvenile detention centers.
Got love for my boys, thanx for all the letters.
I have love for my gang and appreciate the letters they send me.
Well some say I'm crazy well others think I'm bold.
Some people think I'm crazy and others think I'm brave.
But one thing I'll tell ya well I'm hot untouchable.
No one can touch me.
Fuckin' disgusting like two crack whores with G.A.S.H. gushing.
Something is disgusting and disturbingly graphic.
Ain't no tellin' who be tellin' keep bellin', I'm past fussin'.
I don't care who snitches, I'm not wasting my time arguing.
Fuck 'em, I found a new love my .357 and my best little back up bitch a black smith and Weston.
I don't care about anyone, I have new weapons to love.
I got a glock 19 with a laser inside.
One of my weapons is a Glock 19 with a laser sight.
And I'm the one you need to watch for when we go on a ride.
I'm the one to worry about when my gang is on the move.
I'm ridin' shotgun slumped with the shotgun pumped and if I spot one jump then The shotgun dump.
I ride in the front passenger seat with a loaded shotgun and will use it if necessary.
Get Some!
An aggressive statement meant to intimidate.
Well when I roll in with my crew you know we cause a sensation.
When my gang and I arrive, we create a commotion.
Mi familia por vida, got a bad reputation.
My gang is like family to me and we have a bad reputation.
Well you step up to us boy, well we got the ammunition.
If someone confronts us, we are prepared to fight.
One flick of my knife it's the end of conversation.
I can end a conversation quickly with my knife.
Got a partner to the left of me another to my right,
I have gang members on either side of me.
We got ladies in the back for later in the night.
There are women in the back of our group, for sexual purposes later.
With my switchblade at my side,
I'm always ready for a fight with my switchblade.
Well my crew's untouchable.
No one can harm or touch my gang.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I always carry my weapons with me.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I always carry my weapons with me.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I always carry my weapons with me.
I don't go anywhere without my switchblade,
I always carry my switchblade with me.
I don't go anywhere without my crew.
I always travel with my gang.
I don't go anywhere without no protection,
I always have some sort of protection.
I don't go anywhere without my weapons.
I always carry my weapons with me.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
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