The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Goleta/Santa Barbara/Solvang, USA.… Read Full Bio ↴The Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Goleta/Santa Barbara/Solvang, USA. The band formed in 1995 and has released five full-length albums, one live album, and two EP's. Their sound has influences from a wide range of genres, including ska, punk, hardcore, swing, reggae and jazz.

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)

Villains
Mad Caddies Lyrics

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I hear the rumor mill is turning
To try and stop it is a waste of time
Who fucked who will be on the front page
The local air is thick with painted lies
Truth in disguise

When you go out they'll be watching (eyes on you)
I feel them all around

Come tomorrow and they'll all start talking,
In this little town
Now watch me drown

Accusations and assumptions
Will fill you up and start to cloud your mind
The room is filled with stagnant conversation

I see right through it with discerning eyes
Beyond the lies

Overall Meaning

The song "Villains" by Mad Caddies reflects on the gossip and rumors that people spread about each other in a small town. The lyrics talk about how it is impossible to stop the rumor mill and that it's a waste of time to try. People's reputations can easily be tarnished through lies and painted truths, leaving them vulnerable to judgment and ridicule. The lyrics highlight how these rumors can impact people's lives, leading to constant scrutiny and isolation at times when they need support the most.

The lyrics further explain how when you go out, people will be watching you, and this can make you feel uncomfortable and anxious. The song suggests that in small towns, it's impossible to escape rumors and gossip, and they can easily consume a person's entire existence. The stagnant conversation in small towns, according to the lyrics, can cloud a person's judgment and make them believe in false information. The song stresses the importance of seeing beyond the lies and not judging someone based on rumors and painted truths.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear the rumor mill is turning
News travels fast and the rumor mill can make or break a person's reputation without any confirmation of truth.

To try and stop it is a waste of time
Attempting to halt the spread of rumors is futile as there will always be people who are eager to hear and share gossip.

Who fucked who will be on the front page
People delight in hearing about the scandalous relationships of others, and these stories often make it to the front page of local news.

The local air is thick with painted lies
The atmosphere in the community is filled with deception, making it difficult to discern truth from lies.

Truth in disguise
The truth is often hidden or disguised as falsehoods, making it difficult to uncover.

When you go out they'll be watching (eyes on you)
The community is always observant of each other's behavior and actions, and they will always keep a watchful eye on outsiders.

I feel them all around
The sense of being watched is ever-present and constantly felt by the person trying to navigate in the local community.

Come tomorrow and they'll all start talking,
Gossip spreads quickly in the community, and it won't take long for everyone to hear about any new events.

In this little town
Small towns are notorious for having tight-knit communities where news travels very quickly.

Now watch me drown
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the community's constant attention and scrutiny.

Accusations and assumptions
Without any solid evidence, people often make accusations and assumptions about others, which can have devastating effects.

Will fill you up and start to cloud your mind
Rumors, accusations, and assumptions can overwhelm a person and negatively affect their mental health.

The room is filled with stagnant conversation
People in the community often engage in meaningless gossip and small talk, rather than having deep or meaningful conversations.

I see right through it with discerning eyes
Despite the deceit and deception, the singer is able to see things clearly and discern the truth from the lies.

Beyond the lies
The truth may be hidden behind a veil of lies, but it is still possible to uncover and reveal it.

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