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)
Macho Nachos
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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Lost sight of all you dreamed of
The force that swept you away
The leaves were changing and the tree was rearranging
The season had swallowed the day
You want everything
Unfair it may seem
Your eyes have been closed for so long
What about give and take
Some times will come when you are wrong
I sense the new day has fallen
I see the trouble in your eyes
The tree will fall
I'm not crying at all it's no suprise...
Your jaded eyes
I hope you found the road you wanted
I could not find the words to say
The lies were spoken and the promises broken
A wave of illusion dismay
You want everything
Unfair it may seem your will has been gone for so long
We tried to make a break
What about give & take the rights not outweighing the wrong
"Macho Nachos" by Mad Caddies depicts the struggle of being lost and losing sight of one's dreams. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to keep up with the changing times and accepting certain realities that come with age. The line, "The season had swallowed the day," suggests that time moves on and waits for no one. The persona's "jaded eyes" signify the fatigue and the constant struggle to keep up despite the challenges of life.
The song talks about how the singer wants everything but is not willing to compromise or share. The line, "Unfair, it may seem your eyes have been closed for so long," emphasizes how the persona has become blinded by their desires and wants. The song highlights the importance of give and take in life.
Towards the end of the song, the lyric appears to suggest that the singer has given up on their dreams, as the line "Your will has been gone for so long" implies. The repetition of the phrase "We tried to make a break" could signify that the persona has made several attempts to move forward but has been unsuccessful. The chorus, "I hope you found the road you wanted," highlights that the persona has not given up on the singer and wishes them well.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go!
The song is starting and the singer is urging the listener to follow along.
Lost sight of all you dreamed of
The listener has lost track of their goals and aspirations.
The force that swept you away
Something external has led the listener astray and caused them to lose their focus.
The leaves were changing and the tree was rearranging
Time is passing and things are changing around the listener.
The season had swallowed the day
The listener has lost track of time and their opportunities seem to have passed them by.
You want everything
The listener is greedy and desires more than they currently have.
Unfair it may seem
Others may perceive the listener's desires and actions as unfair.
Your eyes have been closed for so long
The listener has been blind to their own faults and mistakes for an extended period of time.
We tried to make the break
Someone has attempted to help the listener change their ways.
What about give and take
The artist is questioning if the listener has considered compromise in their actions and desires.
Some times will come when you are wrong
The listener will make mistakes and need to take responsibility for their actions.
I sense the new day has fallen
A new day has begun, but it may not bring positive change.
I see the trouble in your eyes
The listener is struggling and the singer can see it in their eyes.
The tree will fall
The listener's actions will have consequences, and they will eventually fall from grace.
I'm not crying at all it's no suprise...
The singer is not surprised by the listener's actions and lack of change.
Your jaded eyes
The listener's eyes have become jaded and cynical due to their experiences.
I hope you found the road you wanted
The artist hopes the listener has found their desired path in life.
I could not find the words to say
The singer struggled to find the right words to help the listener.
The lies were spoken and the promises broken
Others have misled the listener and failed to keep their promises.
A wave of illusion dismay
The listener has been deceived by an overwhelming illusion.
Your want everything
This line repeats to emphasize the listener's greed and selfishness.
Unfair it may seem your will has been gone for so long
Others may perceive the listener's desires as unfair since they have been obsessed with these desires for a prolonged period of time.
We tried to make a break
This line repeats as a reminder that the singer has attempted to help the listener before.
What about give & take the rights not outweighing the wrong
The artist is once again questioning if the listener has considered compromise and balance in their actions, and if their actions are justifiable.
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