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)
Drinking the Night Away
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm starting to rust
I've been burning up the wick at both ends
Starting to feel so alone out here with my friends
so Keithy[?] set me up another round
we're on watch tonight, until the sun comes out
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm starting to crack
I've been thinking way too much about home
I've been lost in these feelings and I can't let go
I've got nothing to do only somewhere to be
so Shotzy[?] roll me up another cone
I heard [?] checked out town and found the zone
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
The song "Drinking the Night Away" by Mad Caddies is a melancholic tune about escaping life and its complications through drinking. The lyrics are about being on the run, feeling isolated and drunk, and trying to forget about home and worries. The song tells about a man who is struggling with his thoughts and emotions and looking for a way to cope. His only solace is drinking with his friends until the darkest day, and he doesn't care about the consequences of his actions. The song paints the picture of a lonely and troubled soul who has lost his way and is turning to alcohol to escape his reality.
The line "It's been two weeks on the run" suggests that the singer is on the run from something, whether it be from his past, his troubles, or his responsibilities. And the line "starting to rust" and "starting to crack" reflect that he is slowly losing himself in his turmoil. The chorus "I'm drinking the night away, don't matter the words you say, until the darkest day, I'm drinking the night away" simply means that he will continue to drink until he forgets about his problems or until the end of time.
Overall, "Drinking the Night Away" is a song that portrays the negative effects that excessive drinking can have on an individual's mental health and overall well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drinking the night away
I'm using alcohol to numb my feelings and escape reality.
don't matter the words you say
I don't care about what anyone else says, I'll keep drinking.
until the darkest day
I'll keep drinking until I hit rock bottom.
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm starting to rust
I've been running away from my problems for two weeks and I'm starting to feel run down.
I've been burning up the wick at both ends
I've been partying hard and not taking care of myself.
Starting to feel so alone out here with my friends
Even though I'm surrounded by my friends, I still feel isolated.
I've got nowhere to go only somewhere to be
I don't have a specific destination in mind, I'm just aimlessly wandering.
so Keithy[?] set me up another round
I'm asking my friend Keith to buy me another drink.
we're on watch tonight, until the sun comes out
We're on guard duty tonight, watching out for potential danger until morning.
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm starting to crack
My mental state is deteriorating as I continue to evade my problems.
I've been thinking way too much about home
I'm homesick and regretting leaving my familiar surroundings.
I've been lost in these feelings and I can't let go
I'm struggling with my emotions and can't find a way to cope.
I've got nothing to do only somewhere to be
I'm purposeless and just wandering aimlessly again.
so Shotzy[?] roll me up another cone
I'm asking my friend Shotzy to prepare a joint for me to smoke.
I heard [?] checked out town and found the zone
I heard that someone named [?] found a cool spot in town.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SP11 Raps
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm started to rust
I've been burning up the wick at both ends
Starting to feel so alone out here with my friends
I've got nowhere to go only somewhere to be,
so (Keithy?) set mu up another round
we're on watch tonight, until the sun comes out
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
It's been two weeks on the run and I'm starting to crack
I've been thinking way too much about home
I've been lost in these feelings and I can't let go
I've got nothing to do only somewhere to be
so (Shotzy?) roll me up another cone
I heard (???) checked out town and found the zone
I'm drinking the night away
don't matter the words you say
until the darkest day
I'm drinking the night away
(Repeat 4X)
Archer Moody
I think it's "keep he" like bar keep
threevisionsgodpark
Well, dammit it all, this sounds like every single night in my life!! Pour me another round!!!
NJzAchilles
Mad Fuckin Caddies!!!
Kenya Love
You're way ahead of me😒😁