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)
Mary Melody
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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I tried to understand
So baby let me show you how
You changed my life the day you showed up at my door
I've got this notion in my head
If I go forward then I jump back again into my routine of misery
I try harder just to get along today
Got just one chance left
And I'm barely hangin on
What can I do
When I'm with you
It's all I got
My forbidden pleasure and a life of smoking pot
It's who I am and I can't change
The stops have been removed
But then our lives are still the same again
That's who I am
Our days on earth are short I know
With a little new direction
I can find out where to go
And maybe when I get there
Baby ill see you
Oh mia just want to see ya
'Cause your my left footed girl
Oh baby
Just don't say maybe
Cause you're my left footed girl
The Mad Caddies' song "Mary Melody" is a love song that talks about a person who has fallen in love with another and can't seem to stay away from them. The singer of the song talks about how he has a "thing" about the person he is singing to and how he has tried to understand it. He wants to show the object of his infatuation just how much they have changed his life since they first appeared at his door.
However, the singer is also dealing with his own personal struggles, possibly with addiction or chronic sadness. He feels stuck in a routine of misery and is barely hanging on. But when he's with the person he loves, it's all he's got. She is his forbidden pleasure, and though he can't change who he is, he finds peace in being with her.
The singer reflects on the finiteness of life and how with a little direction, he hopes to find where he's meant to go, and maybe he'll see the person he loves once he gets there.
Overall, "Mary Melody" is a song about unconditional love and how it can bring light into even the darkest corners of a person's life. It explores the idea that love can both heal and harm a person, but ultimately, it's worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this thing about you now
I have developed strong feelings for you
I tried to understand
I attempted to comprehend my feelings
So baby let me show you how
Allow me to express my feelings for you
You changed my life the day you showed up at my door
You brought new meaning and excitement to my life when you arrived
I've got this notion in my head
I have an idea in my mind
If I go forward then I jump back again into my routine of misery
I am struggling to break free from my unhappy life patterns
I try harder just to get along today
I put in more effort just to get through the day
Can't see things through
I am struggling to follow through with my plans and intentions
Got just one chance left
I have one last opportunity
And I'm barely hangin on
I am barely holding on
What can I do
I am unsure what actions to take
When I'm with you
Being with you is my source of happiness
It's all I got
You are the only positive thing in my life
My forbidden pleasure and a life of smoking pot
Being with you and smoking marijuana are the only things that bring me joy
It's who I am and I can't change
My current lifestyle is a part of my identity and I cannot alter it
The stops have been removed
Barriers have been eliminated
But then our lives are still the same again
Our lives have not changed significantly
That's who I am
I am who I am, and that may not change
Our days on earth are short I know
I am aware that our time on earth is brief
With a little new direction
If I receive some guidance
I can find out where to go
I can discover my true path
And maybe when I get there
Perhaps, when I reach my destination
Baby ill see you
I will see you again
Oh mia just want to see ya
I just want to see you, Mia
'Cause your my left footed girl
You are the one for me, even though you have unique qualities
Oh baby
Oh, darling
Just don't say maybe
Please don't give me a false sense of hope
'Cause you're my left footed girl
I have strong feelings for you, regardless of any perceived flaws
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Luna Frankenstein
They should always play this song live. Love that ending.
Dodger Greg
one of my favorite bands of all time... Was introduced to them thru an old bodyboarding VHS tape from the 90's, they had several songs in a few videos actually. gotta see em live one day
misfit
Some absolutely great drumming on this album and some great snare on this song
Jordan Davies
Worked with these guys last month, Christ almost had a mental breakdown, been a fan of them since I was about 8! seriously dream come true!
Javier Herrera
Just to be seeing your comment makes me feel with hope :) haha lol
Camilo Bustamante
cant believe they still around.... i saw em in 2001!...i was about 16 and was star-struck when talking to the trombonist!...great band
Matt McArdle
Saw these guys last night and they were amazing.
troy kirk
Matt McArdle
rik cal
i saw them in new orleans circa 1999 . one of the absolutely mind blowing shows ever.
julabard
It's crazy how good these 'old' songs are, before they became reggae-generic-only!