MxPx started as three 15-year-old kids calling themselves Magnified Plaid pounding out music inspired by and similar to The Descendents and other Southern California punk rock bands. They didn’t really love their band name, however, which was a tribute to the original guitarist’s penchant for wearing one particularly loud plaid shirt. Consequently, the name was abbreviated to M.P., but in Yuri’s handwriting, periods become “X“‘s and since he made up the show posters for the band, the four-letter moniker stuck.
Andy Husted, the former guitarist, left the band in 1995 to continue college.
Andy was replaced by Tom to solidify the line-up that would take the band into their post-teen years. Maybe Tom’s background as a drummer made up for his relative inexperience playing guitar (he had only played for a year at the time). He and Yuri lock into backbreakingly fast rhythms that rank with vintage Minor Threat for speed and percussive attack. Mike then adds to the mix his signature sing-along melodies that call to mind SoCal punk bands from the early ’80s.
Bremerton had been a town most famous for its naval shipyards until MxPx caught the attention of Tooth & Nail Records when they played a “showcase” for the T&N label in 1993 in Herrera’s parents’ garage. Mike Herrera had practiced so much before the first show, he lost his voice.
MxPx released three albums with Tooth & Nail Records: Pokinatcha in 1994, Teenage Politics in 1995, and Life in General in 1996. After a falling out with Tooth & Nail, MxPx left the label and signed with A&M Records.
In July 2010 drummer Yuri Ruley announced he would be retiring from the band to focus on his family. Ruley played his last show with the band in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 18, 2010. In a recent video message from Mike, he stated that Tom and Yuri have both finished touring full time, but will continue to play one-off shows with the band.
Christalena
MxPx Lyrics
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Cristalena, she's out of control
Half the time she don't know where she's at
Cristalena don't know much about that
But you know, and I know Cristalena
But you know, and I know where I've seen her
Cristalena, she's in her own world
she's always happy as a littly girl
Cristalena happens to like boys - but not me
Cristalena, where'd you go?
Don't even know where you've been
Cristalena, won't you stay?
Please don't go away, won't you be my friend?
The song "Cristalena" by MxPx is a story about a fun-loving and carefree girl named Cristalena. The song portrays her as a bit wild, always on the go, and out of control. She's portrayed as someone who lives in her own world, where she's always happy like a little girl. Despite being confused about her whereabouts half of the time, everyone loves Cristalena. The song suggests that she likes boys, but not the singer.
The first verse of the song establishes who Cristalena is and how she is liked by everyone. Her personality and carefree spirit are so attractive that everyone wants to be her friend. The singer and others have seen her around, but half the time, she doesn't even know where she is. Despite not knowing much about herself, everyone knows who she is.
The second verse of the song reveals that Cristalena is in her own world. She is happy-go-lucky, always smiling, and enjoys life to the fullest. However, she can become annoyed at times, but everyone still loves her. The singer confesses that he likes her, but she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. The chorus shows how the singer is curious about where she's gone and pleads with her to stay and be his friend.
Overall, "Cristalena" by MxPx is a fun and upbeat song about a lovable and carefree girl who everyone likes. The song highlights her personality, carefree spirit, and happy-go-lucky lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Cristalena, ya she's so cool
Cristalena is seen as a cool person.
Cristalena, she's out of control
Cristalena is very wild and reckless.
Half the time she don't know where she's at
Cristalena is often lost or unsure of her whereabouts.
Cristalena don't know much about that
Cristalena is not knowledgeable about certain things.
But you know, and I know Cristalena
The artist and the listener are familiar with Cristalena.
But you know, and I know where I've seen her
The singer and the listener know exactly where they have seen Cristalena.
Cristalena, she's in her own world
Cristalena has her own unique perspective and way of thinking.
she's always happy as a littly girl
Cristalena is often joyful and carefree like a child.
Cristalen's nice unless she's annoyed
Cristalena is generally a kind person, but can become easily irritated.
Cristalena happens to like boys - but not me
Cristalena is attracted to boys, but not to the artist.
Cristalena, where'd you go?
The singer doesn't know where Cristalena has gone.
Don't even know where you've been
The artist has no idea where Cristalena has been or what she has been doing.
Cristalena, won't you stay?
The singer wants Cristalena to stay and not leave.
Please don't go away, won't you be my friend?
The singer wants to be friends with Cristalena and hopes she stays around.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL ARTHUR HERRERA
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