The two musicians formed the Long Beach Dub Allstars with Opie Ortiz (the artist who created most of Sublime's tattoos and several of their album covers)on vocals, guitarist RAS-1 and Miguel, saxophonists Todd Foreman and Tim Wu, Jack Maness and Isaiah Owens on keyboards, and finally DJ Marshall Goodman.
After releasing some singles and compilations, they released their debute album "Right Back" on DreamWorks in 1999. In 2001 they released "Wonders of the World" once again on DreamWorks.
Long Beach Shortbus was formed after the Long Beach Dub Allstars disbanded in 2003 by the two founding members from Long Beach Dub Allstars Eric Wilson and RAS-1.
Rosarito
Long Beach Dub All Stars Lyrics
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If you know what I mean
If I had to do it over
I wouldn't change a thing
Oh lord take me down to mexico
Rosarito
Baha california
Goin to school and workin on the weekends
I've finally saved enough to buy a car
Got some bros out there
Were going surfing
But you know that ill be chillin at the bar
Two shots of tequila
My skin is turnin read
Everything is just beautiful
It popped into my head
Life is good
Life is fun
But it isn't that way for everyone
Asked that kid for chiclets
10 Sombreros on his head
Selling blankets, knives, and jewelry
To keep a roof above his bed, lord
Take me down to Mexico, Rosarito, Baja California
Ohhhh lord, take me down to Mexico, Rosarito, Baja California
Things you said last night down by the fire side
Didn't seem to mean much the next day
A bottle rocket blew up
A bunch of people threw up
I looked at my man Eeno and this is what he said
They say life is good and they say life is fun
But it sure ain't that way for everyone
Well I crossed the border just to change my scene
Down here at the border where the money's like green
Tequila, beer, exstasy, and mescaline
One thing remains true, the water's still blue
You know what to do
Get some
Well I drove up north to heaven
And I've learn from what I've seen
If I had to do it over
Then I wouldn't change a thing
The Long Beach Dub All Stars' song Rosarito is a song that tells the story of a journey to a paradise border town in Baja California, Mexico. The song's narrator drives down south to Rosarito to take a break from work and, most importantly, to surf with his friends and to hang out in the bars. As the song progresses, we learn about the singer's experience with the local culture, including drinking tequila, seeing a vendor selling blankets and knives, and the disparity in lifestyles between locals and tourists.
What makes the song interesting is the tone and the message behind the lyrics. The beginning sounds like a statement of regret about choices that the singer has made, but by the end of the song, the singer feels that he has learned something from his experience. The message seems to be that we can escape our daily lives and go to a paradise town like Rosarito but that does not solve any of our problems, and we have to come back to reality eventually.
Overall, the song Rosarito is about living life to the fullest and enjoying the journey while it lasts. It also demonstrates the appreciation for different cultures and the acknowledgment of the struggles of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I drove down south to heaven
I took a trip to the southern part of California where I knew I would have a great time
If you know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm saying?
If I had to do it over
If I had the opportunity to relive that experience
I wouldn't change a thing
I wouldn't do anything differently
Oh lord take me down to mexico
God, please take me to this beautiful country in North America known as Mexico
Rosarito
A beach town located in the northern part of Baja California in Mexico
Baha california
The northernmost and westernmost state in Mexico, bordering the United States
Goin to school and workin on the weekends
I was studying during the week and working part-time on Saturdays and Sundays
I've finally saved enough to buy a car
After a long time of saving, I was finally able to purchase a car for myself
Got some bros out there
I have some friends in that area
Were going surfing
We are planning on spending time riding ocean waves with our surfboards
But you know that ill be chillin at the bar
Even though my friends will be surfing, I'll be relaxing at the bar
Two shots of tequila
I had two servings of tequila
My skin is turnin read
As a result of drinking the tequila, my skin is turning red
Everything is just beautiful
I find everything around me to be attractive and pleasing
It popped into my head
A thought came into my mind suddenly
Life is good
I feel satisfied with my life
Life is fun
I'm enjoying myself
But it isn't that way for everyone
However, not everyone has the privilege or opportunity to enjoy life in the same way that I am
Asked that kid for chiclets
I approached a child and asked him for some candy called chiclets
10 Sombreros on his head
The child was wearing ten sombreros on his head
Selling blankets, knives, and jewelry
The child was trying to make money by selling blankets, knives, and jewelry
To keep a roof above his bed, lord
He was selling these things to support himself and provide for his basic needs
Things you said last night down by the fire side
The things that you said last night when we were gathered around the fire
Didn't seem to mean much the next day
The next day, your words didn't seem as significant or impactful as they did the night before
A bottle rocket blew up
There was an explosion from a firework called a bottle rocket
A bunch of people threw up
Many people became sick and vomited
I looked at my man Eeno and this is what he said
I turned to my friend Eeno and he said something to me
They say life is good and they say life is fun
Some people say that life is enjoyable and pleasurable
But it sure ain't that way for everyone
However, not everyone has the same positive experience with life
Well I crossed the border just to change my scene
I purposely crossed the border to experience a different environment
Down here at the border where the money's like green
At the border between the United States and Mexico, the currencies are interchangeable and have the same value
Tequila, beer, exstasy, and mescaline
Drinks and drugs that are commonly consumed in this area
One thing remains true, the water's still blue
No matter what happens or changes, the ocean water remains its natural blue color
You know what to do
You know what actions to take or what's expected of you
Get some
Go and get whatever you desire or need
Well I drove up north to heaven
I made a trip up north to a location that I perceived as being heavenly
And I've learn from what I've seen
I have gained knowledge and insight from my experiences
If I had to do it over
If I had the chance to redo that experience again
Then I wouldn't change a thing
I wouldn't make any alterations to the experience
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