Founding members Chuck Robertson, Sascha Lazor, Todd Rosenberg, Carter Benson and James Malis started the group in high school but the band's membership has changed frequently since its inception. Drummer Todd Rosenberg left the band in 1999, Benson left the band in 2002, and bassist Mark Iversen left the band in 2006. The current lineup consists of:
* Chuck Robertson (lead vocals/rhythm guitar/primary lyricist)
* Sascha Lazor (lead guitar/banjo/primary composer),
* Keith Douglas (trumpet/backing vocals)
* Ed Hernandez (trombone)
* Brian Flenniken (drums/percussion),
* Cris Badham (bass guitar).
The band used to play under the name The Ivy League, but in 1996 they changed their name after signing to the Honest Don's Records label to avoid confusion (and potential litigation) with two prior bands that went by the same moniker. The band's debut album, Quality Soft Core, was released the following year. After the release of the album, the band was signed to Fat Mike's label Fat Wreck Chords, through which the Mad Caddies have since released 4 studio albums, an EP and a live album.
Discography
* Quality Soft Core (1997)
* Duck and Cover (1998)
* Rock the Plank (2001)
* Just One More (2003)
* Songs in the Key of Eh! (Live from Toronto) (2004)
* Keep It Going (5/1/2007)
* Consentual Selections (2010)
EP
* The Holiday Has Been Cancelled (2000)
* 2007 Tour EP (Sold only on their 2007 tour, with 2 new tracks from Keep It Going, plus 4 older songs) (2007)
Coyote
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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Bled from my hands and my heart for this country
But I've lost all hope and I can't stay
Because in my dreams I swear she says my name
She's calling out her voice rings so proud
She's calling out entranced by the sound
Mi vista siena siempre mi amor
Because come tomorrow don't know where I'll be
I'll take my chances with the coyote
She's calling out her voice rings so proud
She's calling out entranced by the sound
The song "Coyote" by Mad Caddies talks about a person who feels like they were born on the wrong side of opportunity and has bled for their country, but has lost hope and can no longer stay. In their dreams, they hear a woman calling out their name, and they feel entranced by her voice. The singer takes one last walk down to the shore and sees the beauty of the world around them. As they don't know where they will be tomorrow, they decide to take their chances with the coyote. They hear the woman's voice calling out again and feel entranced by it, but they know they must leave.
The lyrics of the song present a sense of disconnection and detachment from society, coupled with a strong longing for a mysterious woman whom the singer feels connected to. The coyote, in this context, represents an uncertain future and a new beginning, which the singer embraces in spite of their uncertainty. Overall, the song presents a deep sense of hopelessness, disillusionment, and a yearning for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Born on the wrong side of opportunity
I was unfortunate from the beginning, and didn't have the same opportunities as others.
Bled from my hands and my heart for this country
I worked hard and sacrificed a lot for this land.
But I've lost all hope and I can't stay
But now I feel hopeless and cannot stay here anymore.
Because in my dreams I swear she says my name
Because in my dreams, the country (or someone from it) calls out to me.
She's calling out her voice rings so proud
The country (or someone from it) is calling out to me with a strong and proud voice.
She's calling out entranced by the sound
I am captivated by the sound of the country (or someone from it) calling out to me.
I take on last walk down to the shore
I take a final walk down to the shore (perhaps to leave the country).
Mi vista siena siempre mi amor
I will always love the sight (of the country)
Because come tomorrow don't know where I'll be
Because I don't know where I will be tomorrow.
I'll take my chances with the coyote
I am willing to take risks and leave with the coyote (perhaps to cross the border).
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EdomusVR
Born on the wrong side of opportunity
Bled from my hands and my heart for this country
But I've lost all hope and I can't stay
'Cause in my dreams, I swear she says my name
She's calling out
Her voice rings so proud
She's calling out
Entranced by the sound
I take one last walk down to the shore
Mi vista siena siempre mi amor
'Cause come tomorrow, don't know where I'll be
I'll take my chances with the coyote
She's calling out
Her voice rings so proud
She's calling out
Entranced by the sound
She's calling out
Her voice rings so proud
She's calling out
Entranced by the sound
She's calling out
She's calling out
She's calling out
She's calling out
@toddpacker4683
Such a killer tune. How did these guys never blow up or get commercial success?
@jesseboisclair2222
What are you talking about? I just saw them last week. There with NOFXs Label
@saulibus1
Firstly this is the story of most skapunk bands. Only a few ska bands are commercially successful on a big level. It’s often down to a bit of luck.
But yeah mad caddies are up there as the best skapunk bands and they had enough success that anyone could ever dream of to be fair.
@jesseboisclair2222
@saulibus1 Planet Smashers and Mighty bosstons 'or whatever' and that new band Interupters with Hellcat (Rancids) records has gotten the only commercial success as a ska bands I can think of
@Ando33
mmm dem trumpets get me every time man, so good.
@misso425
The mad caddies have in my opinion the best sounding brass of almost any ska band. Next to maybe Ska-P
@hellskeeper3553
Been 7 years. we still keepin this alive.
@raychee6007
Now it's 10 👍
@Rzenegade
Hi from 4 years in the future. It still slaps. :)
@tylerolsen9988
2022 still punk af