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)
Road Rash
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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The air is getting clear and the getting near for us to roll
Gotta watch my style cause god it's almost over
Got a little more room to try it hopefully
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating out to sea
Gonna hit the van man you just don't understand total aggravation
Rolling down the highway doing ninety going my way in control
A problem could arise eventually
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating out to sea
Every time I look into the north wind
I can't find meaning just a rhyme
I don't know but I've been told that good things come with time
Let's go!
The lyrics of Mad Caddies’s song “Road Rash” paint a picture of a person ready for a drive, enjoying the clear air and the endless possibilities of the open road. They’re excited to hit the highway and take control of their journey, but also aware of the risks that come with reckless driving. The opening line reads “Take a walk outside it's a nice day for a drive automotivation,” expressing the desire to get out and clear one’s head while also feeling the rush that comes with driving. The song’s chorus emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant while driving, as the singer navigates risky corners and stretches of danger while keeping the problem at bay.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a walk outside it's a nice day for a drive automotivation
Step out and enjoy the weather while we drive with all our enthusiasm
The air is getting clear and the getting near for us to roll
The environment around us is getting cleaner, the time is right to start the journey
Gotta watch my style cause god it's almost over
Need to be cautious while driving as the end is approaching
Got a little more room to try it hopefully
There's still some space to experiment, let's use it positively
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating out to sea
I've lived long enough and now I'm aimless, uncertain about what's next
Gonna hit the van man you just don't understand total aggravation
Going to hit the van driver because they don't get how frustrating this is
Rolling down the highway doing ninety going my way in control
Driving at high speed without any interference, fully in control
Gotta watch those corners in the stretch of danger
Need to be vigilant while passing through risky turns
A problem could arise eventually
There's always a possibility of encountering some issue
Every time I look into the north wind
Whenever I gaze towards the wind coming from the North direction
I can't find meaning just a rhyme
I can't figure out any sense, it just seems like a bunch of words put together
I don't know but I've been told that good things come with time
I'm not sure but I've heard that positive things take their own sweet time
Let's go!
Let's get started, let's go ahead with our plans
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Dika Nugraha
Take a walk outside it's a nice day for a drive automotivation
The air is getting clear and the getting near for us to roll
Gotta watch my style cause god it's almost over
Got a little more room to try it hopefully
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating out to sea
Gonna hit the van man you just don't understand total aggravation
Rolling down the highway doing ninety going my way in control
Gotta watch those corners in the stretch of danger
A problem could arise eventually
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating out to sea
Every time I look into the north wind
I can't find meaning just a rhyme
I don't know but I've been told that good things come with time
Let's go!
Zakk Goertzen
Take a walk outside, it's a nice day for a drive automotivation
The air is getting clear, and the time is getting near for us to roll
Gotta watch my style cause God it's almost over
Got a little more room to try it hopefully
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating...
Out to sea
Gonna hit the van, man you just don't understand total aggravation
Rolling down the highway, doing ninety, going my way in control
Gotta watch those corners in the stretch of danger
A problem could arise eventually
I've walked this earth for twenty years and now my mind is floating...
Out to sea
Every time I look into the north wind
I can't find a meaning, just a rhyme
I don't know but I've been told that good things come with time
Let's go!
Karli Bear
Love it!! Off the chart horns 👏🎺🏁
Alex510
Haha I remember hearing this song in 2007 thinking it was the coolest shit ever. Damn, takes me back. Them riding scooters down that bike path in Santa Barbara had me cracking up!
Cross-Eyed Mary
I was listening to this in the 90’s haha
nemuchan
same but in 1999. Then i became the singer in a ska punk band lol.
Tomas Wallyveira
and now at 40 , this song still makes sense :p
thomas harding
Tomas Wallyveira Oi did you ever see sublime ?
blakerwalk
Makes more sense now at 40 than it did the week the album was released...
Black Rebel Radio®️
Best advice my grandfather said to me yo genius like your dad careful you advertise. Crisp.
Egg Gorl Comics
I literally sing in the car nowadays “I’ve walked this earth for FORTY years..”😂
Edward F. Pignataro IV
Always had a blast seeing these guys in high school.