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)
Nobody Wins At Laundromat
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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they claim to be your friend
a blackened wick is all that remains
when the verdict has been sent
with no legs left to stand on
no truth to call your own
like a tired soldier slowly dying
now i see you lying in the bed you chose to make
backstabber
hows it feel now to live the life
i've always known was fake
trying harder just to realize
what the hell was goin on
i saw you in the shadows
dont you know im strong?
ive got my own intuitions
ive got my own beliefs
and when you try to toy with nature
youll be falling with the leaves
and now its all beginning
sail the ship you chose to build
you wont see me crying
washed my hands clean
and now i see you lying in the bed you chose to make
backstabber
hows it feel now to live the life
that ive always known was fa
The lyrics of Mad Caddies' song "Nobody Wins At Laundromat" describes the feeling of betrayal by a friend. The song tells the story of someone who believed that they knew their friend well, only to realize that their friend was deceitful and had ulterior motives. The line "a blackened wick is all that remains when the verdict has been sent" portrays the idea that once a friend has been exposed, there is nothing left, and their relationship is tarnished forever.
The song makes use of powerful imagery to describe the betrayal, comparing the feeling to that of a "tired soldier slowly dying" with "no legs left to stand on." The line "the gun that fired the shot was your own" highlights the idea that sometimes, our actions have consequences that we ourselves are responsible for.
The chorus, "now I see you lying in the bed you chose to make, backstabber, how's it feel now to live the life that I've always known was fake," is a reflection of the victim's feelings of vindication. They knew all along that their friend was fake, and now that the truth is out, they can finally move on.
Overall, "Nobody Wins At Laundromat" is a powerful song that explores themes of betrayal, deceit, and vindication.
Line by Line Meaning
when you think that you know someone
The betrayal of a friend makes it hard to trust anyone.
they claim to be your friend
People often pretend to be friends but they're not sincere.
a blackened wick is all that remains
The relationship has been destroyed beyond repair.
when the verdict has been sent
The damage has been done, and there's no turning back.
with no legs left to stand on
The person has lost their footing and has no solid ground to stand on.
no truth to call your own
The person has lied and deceived, and has no honesty to rely on.
like a tired soldier slowly dying
The person is facing a slow and painful demise due to their actions.
the gun that fired the shot was your own
The person has brought their own downfall and can only blame themselves.
now i see you lying in the bed you chose to make backstabber
The person is now facing the consequences of their betrayal, and the artist has no sympathy for them.
hows it feel now to live the life that ive always known was fake
The person has been living a false and deceitful life, and the artist is mocking them for it.
trying harder just to realize what the hell was goin on
The person is struggling to understand the consequences of their actions.
i saw you in the shadows dont you know im strong?
The artist has seen through the person's lies and is not intimidated by them.
ive got my own intuitions ive got my own beliefs
The singer has their own values and principles that they will not compromise for anyone.
and when you try to toy with nature youll be falling with the leaves
If you try to manipulate or deceive, you will eventually face the consequences like the falling leaves of nature.
and now its all beginning sail the ship you chose to build
The person is now facing the reality of their choices and must deal with the consequences.
you wont see me crying washed my hands clean
The artist has moved on from the situation and is not holding onto any grudges or guilt.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miguel Fernández
This music is just friggin' awsome!!!!
sapegno000
This is the studio version from "The holiday has been cancelled".
StrategicInsomniacs -
Sick
Jono Bennett
Why does it cut out the ending? Frick.
Jim Margle
What? That’s the ending from the CD