The band's name derives from a bird Vinnie had while growing up, which was treated better than the rest of the family. It's also a reference to the phrase "everything is jake," which is an old phrase meaning everything is cool.
Less Than Jake released their debut album, Pezcore, in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, Losing Streak (1996) and Hello Rockview (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. The band's fifth studio album Anthem (2003) was their most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles, "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, GNV FLA. The band has recently stated its preference for EP releases, and independently issued Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and its counterpart, Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012). In late 2012, the band combined the two to create the compilation album, Greetings and Salutations (2012) Their eighth studio album, See the Light, was released on November 12, 2013.
Miscellaneous Info:
Vinnie was previously the owner of the independent record label Fueled by Ramen, as well as a toy company called Wünderland War (formerly Monkey Vs. Robot). This label has signed bands such as Fall Out Boy, Punchline, The AKAs, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and Days Away. Roger, meanwhile, is in a second band, called Rehasher, for whom he composes lyrics and plays guitar. JR played sax on the last track of Off Key Melodies. JR works with a promoting company called the CT Mafia, as well as composing solo music. He contributed one track to the Drive-Thru compilation tribute to Bob Dylan, using the band name The Stay At Home Joneses (Roger sang backup for this track).
Roger and Vinnie have an unexplained fetish for Pez candy and they reportedly have sizeable dispenser collections. This love for Pez goes so far as to name one of their albums, Pezcore (parodying of the way in which many bands are described as [something]-core, starting with hardcore) and Pez dispenser motifs are a common feature of their merchandise.
Roger's employment history includes a smoke shop in the band's hometown Gainesville, Florida known as Knuckleheads which has since been transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke. Band member haunts have included Eddie C's, the Hardback (which was transformed into the Lyric), and Insomnia (which used to be the Covered Dish, and is now the new location of Common Grounds).
The members of Less Than Jake also served as backup musicians for Asian Man Records owner Mike Park in the B.Lee Band (once called "the Bruce Lee Band", changed for legal reasons).
The track "Look What Happened" appeared on two of their albums, "Borders & Boundaries" (2000) and "Anthem." (2003) The "Anthem" version is completely re-recorded, and has eschewed the brass at the beginning of the song that was featured in the previous recording. The re-recording features guest vocals from Teen Idols/Bullets To Broadway's Heather.
They have also re-recorded many other songs, including "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore" and "Shotgun".
They recorded the main theme song "We're all Dudes" for the 1997 film "Goodburger" based on the sketch from the Nikelodeon TV show "All That." The song features Kel Mitchell (main character, Ed, in the movie). The song is based off of the jingle "Ed" would always sing while waiting for the next situation to come up in the Goodburger sketches. At the end of the song Mitchell says "Ah, Ed and Less than Jake, oh, uh... no?"
In 2004, Less Than Jake appeared on the Projekt Revolution Tour, joining such artists as The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and the headlining band: Linkin Park.
Lineups:
Chris DeMakes - vocals and guitar (1992–present)
Roger Lima - vocals and bass (1993–present)
Buddy ''Goldfinger'' Schaub - tenor trombone and backing vocals (1993–present)
Peter ''JR'' Wasilewski - tenor saxophone and backing vocals (2000–present)
Matt Yonker - Drums (2018–present)
Past members:
Jessica Mills - alto saxophone (1993–1998)
Derron Nuhfer - tenor and baritone saxophone (1995–2000)
Pete Anna - tenor and alto trombone (1998–2001)
Vinnie Fiorello - drums (1992–2018)
Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com/
Things Change
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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Does it mean it's all over
On cruise control as life just drags us along
How does it feel
Now that the party's over
Is it too late for us to want something more
I know I'm late but it's ok because I'm on my way
You said you've had a hell of a time
But do you find peace of mind when things change
You told me it's been so hard to find
But do you look deep inside when things change
Isn't it strange
That we never keep up with
The breakneck pace, who we are how we were
Another case
Another reminder
The future's here and we want something more
I know I'm late but it's ok because I'm on my way
You said you've had a hell of a time
But do you find peace of mind when things change
You told me it's been so hard to find
But do you look deep inside when things change
Things change, things change
You know that things change
You know that things change
You know that things change
You know that things change
You said you've had a hell of a time
But do you look deep inside when things change, things change
You said you've had a hell of a time
But do you find peace of mind when things change, things change
You told me it's been so hard to find
Because the only thing constant is change
Things change, things change, things change
The only thing constant is change
You know that things change
You know that things change
The only thing constant is change
The Less Than Jake song "Things Change" is about the inevitability of change and embracing it. The opening lyrics comment on life feeling stagnant, as if we are on "cruise control" and being dragged along by the passage of time. The lyrics suggest that although we may feel like we are dealt a poor hand in life, it does not mean everything is over. Rather, we should focus on wanting something more from life. The singer is running late but is on their way, indicating that it is never too late to make changes and strive for something better.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of change, asking if we find peace of mind and look deep inside ourselves when things change. The repetition of "things change" reinforces the idea that change is inevitable and the only constant in life. The final line "you know that things change" serves as a reminder that we should embrace change and not fight it.
The song suggests that we should not be held back by who we were in the past or the breakneck pace of life. It is a call to action to look to the future and strive for something more, accepting that change is necessary for growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
The hand you're dealt
The circumstances you are born into or encounter in life.
Does it mean it's all over
Do the challenges you face determine your entire future?
On cruise control as life just drags us along
Living without intention or purpose, allowing life to happen to you.
How does it feel
Do you feel satisfied with the way things are going?
Now that the party's over
Now that the excitement or novelty has worn off.
Is it too late for us to want something more
Is it too late to strive for something beyond what we already have?
I know I'm late but it's ok because I'm on my way
I may have missed opportunities in the past, but I am actively making changes and moving forward.
You said you've had a hell of a time
You have experienced significant struggles or difficulties.
But do you find peace of mind when things change
Have you found inner peace despite the ups and downs of life's constant changes?
You told me it's been so hard to find
You have had difficulty finding direction or purpose.
But do you look deep inside when things change
Do you reflect on the changes in your life to uncover deeper meanings or insights?
Isn't it strange
It's curious or ironic.
That we never keep up with
We are unable to match the fast pace of life and evolving circumstances.
The breakneck pace, who we are how we were
Life moves too fast for us to always stay true to ourselves and our past selves.
Another case
Another example or situation.
Another reminder
Another instance that prompts us to remember to strive for something more than just going through the motions.
The future's here and we want something more
We are dissatisfied with things as they are and want to strive for something that better aligns with our goals and values.
Because the only thing constant is change
The one certainty in life is that everything is always changing.
Things change, things change
Life is constantly evolving and situations are never stagnant.
You know that things change
You are aware that change is inevitable.
The only thing constant is change
The one certainty in life is that everything is always changing.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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paultardspambot
you're talking past each other. Arguing about definitions is pointless. One of you means fascist, referring to the actual philosophy/political ideological framework, one of you means "fascist" in a colloquial sense of being authoritarians intolerant to traditional liberal values such as freedom of speech>
Claiming that this person supports facism because they oppose antifa is like claiming that because someone is opposed to the "war on terror" they must therefore support terrorism.
To translate the point he is trying to make- "The ethical and political reasons that I(the person making the argument in this case) opposse antifa are the same ethical reasons i oppose facism."
What he does not necessarily realize is that the reason one might be opposed to facism might be other then his reasons. Communists were the ideological enemy of facism but didn't support the liberal notions of freedom of speech or individualism, somewhat similar (arguably) the views of a large part of antifa.
It's very easy to assume the other person is an "idiot" and a "hopeless cause".
Hopefully now, you too could have a discussion where you figure out where you actually disagree, instead of just misunderstanding what the other means.
Rizz3n
Dear god, this sounds so good.
Boban Milisavljevic
@Embracing Daylight phuk anteefa, all commies are bastards
Raul Martinez Jr
David Romine lol, Nazi Germany was fascist and they were socialist lmao.
paultardspambot
yes, i didn't bother to correct my spelling. INB4 "your statements are invalid because fascism is spelled with an f before the c.
paultardspambot
you're talking past each other. Arguing about definitions is pointless. One of you means fascist, referring to the actual philosophy/political ideological framework, one of you means "fascist" in a colloquial sense of being authoritarians intolerant to traditional liberal values such as freedom of speech>
Claiming that this person supports facism because they oppose antifa is like claiming that because someone is opposed to the "war on terror" they must therefore support terrorism.
To translate the point he is trying to make- "The ethical and political reasons that I(the person making the argument in this case) opposse antifa are the same ethical reasons i oppose facism."
What he does not necessarily realize is that the reason one might be opposed to facism might be other then his reasons. Communists were the ideological enemy of facism but didn't support the liberal notions of freedom of speech or individualism, somewhat similar (arguably) the views of a large part of antifa.
It's very easy to assume the other person is an "idiot" and a "hopeless cause".
Hopefully now, you too could have a discussion where you figure out where you actually disagree, instead of just misunderstanding what the other means.
Big Jay
All right, whaaaaatever... you're a lost cause anyway
Peter Tanner
I have no words, Pure Noise are now undeniably the top label in the industry
izeoftheworld41
They're music makes me feel nostalgic. LOVE.
Kage Benji
I have an eargasm everytime i hear Roger's voice
D S
Sounds great. My favorite band for 15 years, and I love the fact the guys are still doing it.
Can't wait for Chicago next month!