The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Goleta/Santa Barbara/Solvang, USA.… Read Full Bio ↴The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Goleta/Santa Barbara/Solvang, USA. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. Their sound has influences from a wide range of genres, including ska, punk, hardcore, swing, reggae and jazz.

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)

Leavin'
Mad Caddies Lyrics

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Well the first time that I went out on my own
I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
Well i packed up all my things
Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother
And I told her that I'd be back someday

So I jumped into the back of and eighteen-wheeler head north
Destination didn't even ask

With the wisdom that my father gave me
Ringing in my head so clearly
"Son this world's gonna kick you in the ass"

I wanna go there and I'm not scared
Our time's just begun, oh yeah
Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Now looking back on all the days gone by
I sit and wonder what it would be like if I'd never went away
Would I see the world the way I do
The memories that brought me to
This place that I now call my home today

I wanna go there and I'm not scared
Our time's just begun, oh yeah
Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

So beat my head (beat my head)
When I feel the whole world falls apart
In the end I'll be alright

Well the first time that I went out on my own
I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
Well i packed up all my things
Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother
And I told her that I'd be back someday

I wanna go there and I'm not scared
Our time's just begun, oh yeah
Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Life goes by so damn quickly for me
Wanna have some fun

Overall Meaning

The Mad Caddies' song "Leavin'" reminisces on the singer's memories of leaving home for the first time and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. As a young man of almost 17 years old, he packs up all his belongings, kisses his mother goodbye, and sets off on an adventure, never asking where his destination is. He reflects on the wisdom his father imparted to him, "Son, this world's gonna kick you in the ass," advising him to be strong and persevere in the face of adversity. The singer acknowledges that life moves quickly, and he wants to enjoy himself and embrace new experiences.

Looking back on his past, the singer wonders what his life would have been like if he had never left home. He questions how his perception of the world and his identity would have changed, and whether he would have ended up in the same place he calls home today. Despite moments of doubt and difficulty, the singer remains optimistic about the future, and he asserts that he will be alright when everything else falls apart.

Overall, "Leavin'" is a song about the importance of taking risks, embracing change, and living life to the fullest. The singer recognizes that the journey may not always be easy but is ultimately worth it and that the memories we make along the way shape who we are.

Line by Line Meaning

Well the first time that I went out on my own I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day
I left home for the first time when I was nearly 17 years old.

Well i packed up all my things Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother And I told her that I'd be back someday
I packed my belongings, said good bye to my mother and promised to return one day.

So I jumped into the back of and eighteen-wheeler head north Destination didn't even ask With the wisdom that my father gave me Ringing in my head so clearly "Son this world's gonna kick you in the ass"
I hopped onto a truck with no destination and my father's words of wisdom echoing in my head to prepare me for the harsh realities of the world.

I wanna go there and I'm not scared Our time's just begun, oh yeah Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
I desire adventure, I'm not afraid, and I want to enjoy my youth to the fullest because life is fleeting.

Now looking back on all the days gone by I sit and wonder what it would be like if I'd never went away Would I see the world the way I do The memories that brought me to This place that I now call my home today
Reflecting on the past, I question what my life would be like had I not left home, but the memories and experiences I gained played a significant role in where I am today.

So beat my head (beat my head) When I feel the whole world falls apart In the end I'll be alright
When things get tough, I'll persevere and come out alright in the end.

I wanna go there and I'm not scared Our time's just begun, oh yeah Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
My desire for adventure and fun persists even as time flies by.

Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
I want to enjoy life and have fun as time passes quickly.

Well the first time that I went out on my own I was a young man almost 17 right down to the day Well i packed up all my things Grabbed my bag and kissed my mother And I told her that I'd be back someday
Reiterated sentiments from the beginning of the song of leaving home for the first time to start a new journey.

I wanna go there and I'm not scared Our time's just begun, oh yeah Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
Reiterated desire for adventure and fun despite how fast time goes by.

Life goes by so damn quickly for me Wanna have some fun
Reiterated desire to make the most of life and have fun with the time given.

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