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)
Today
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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My hands are shaking my heads reminding me that last night I must of have had some fun
I've been here so many times you get used to the pain
But I don't want to play these self destructive games, once again I will say
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
Throw me a rope something to save me cause I'm sailing on a ship that's goin' down
So lift me off my feet and hang me up to dry (whoa-a-o)
nothing around the clock but I'll give it one more try
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
Today will be the day that I'll give it up;
I'll just give in, and let a brand new life begin
It's getting late and I see the lines there, I'll be tempted once again
Shining bright like a thousand little lights
all just begging me to come on in for one It's not gonna kill me
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
The lyrics of Mad Caddies's song "Today" talks about waking up the morning after a night of heavy drinking and the struggle to make positive changes in one's life. The singer of the song describes feeling familiar with the pain and self-destructive habits, but wanting to break the cycle and change their life. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking action in the present moment.
The chorus repeats the line "Today will be the day" three times, emphasizing that change can happen in the present moment. The song suggests that change can be difficult, but with dedication and the willingness to give it one more try, a brand new life can begin. The metaphor of sailing on a ship that's going down emphasizes the urgency of taking action and making changes before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning at the end of another bottle I don't know what's really going on
The singer wakes up after a night of heavy drinking not knowing what happened.
My hands are shaking my heads reminding me that last night I must have had some fun
The singer experiences physical symptoms of a hangover and assumes that their behavior was reckless.
I've been here so many times you get used to the pain
The singer has a history of destructive behavior and addiction.
But I don't want to play these self destructive games, once again I will say
The artist wants to break the cycle of harmful behavior.
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
The artist is determined to make a positive change in their life today.
Locked inside another damn day wondering just how I'm gonna turn my life around
The singer feels trapped in their current situation and is unsure of how to improve it.
Throw me a rope something to save me cause I'm sailing on a ship that's goin' down
The singer feels like they are sinking and in need of help.
So lift me off my feet and hang me up to dry (whoa-a-o)
nothing around the clock but I'll give it one more try
The artist wants someone to rescue them from their situation, but acknowledges that ultimately they are responsible for turning their life around.
Today will be the day that I'll give it up;
I'll just give in, and let a brand new life begin
The artist is willing to let go of their old habits and start fresh in order to make positive changes in their life.
It's getting late and I see the lines there, I'll be tempted once again
Shining bright like a thousand little lights
all just begging me to come on in for one It's not gonna kill me
The artist is tempted to relapse into their old habits, but recognizes that they need to resist this temptation in order to make progress.
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djamz4479
Love this tune! Great message as well.
@RoseClimbPaintC
July 19th, 2016 was the day. I haven't had a drink of alcohol since that date. :D
@aaron5086
This song gives me the strong feels of association and understanding.
@photosbyfernando
Awesome song!
@parvezjakson
<3
@alifae2021
Woke up this morning at the end of another bottle I don`t know what`s really going on
My hands are shaking my heads reminding me that last night I must of have had some fun
I've been here so many times you get used to the pain
But I don`t want to play these self destructive games, once again I will say
Today will be the day
Today I'm gonna change
Locked inside another damn day wonderin' just how I`m gonna turn my life around
Throw me a rope somethin` to save me cause I`m sailing on a ship that`s goin' down
So lift me off my feet and hang me up to dry (whoa-a-o)
Nothing around the clock but I`ll give it one more try
Today will be the day
Today I`m gonna change
Today will be the day that I`ll give it up;
I`ll just give in, and let a brand new life begin
It`s getting late and I see the lines there, I`ll be tempted once again
Shining bright like a thousand little lights
All just beggin' me to come on in for one It`s not gonna kill me
Today will be the day
Today I`m gonna change
Today will be the day
Today I`m gonna change
Today will be the day
Today I`m gonna change