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.
DEAD END
MxPx Lyrics
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way you gonna go? you
chose rejection because
you didn't know what he
can do for you what he
has done for me
the purpose we've been
waiting for the purpose
won't you see the signs
there's a dead end
between the lines it
looks impressive now
just wait cause you will
see all those things let
you down including you
and me there's more
than meets the eye so
much more to know
learn to think more
clearly and i know that
you'll start to grow
In MxPx's song "Dead End", the lyrics depict a person standing at a fork in the road and having to make a decision about which direction to take. The person chooses to reject the path that they do not understand, not knowing what the other path has in store for them. The singer encourages this person to see the signs and warns them that the path they have chosen will eventually lead to a dead end.
The purpose that everyone has been waiting for and wants to see is not on the path they have chosen. The lyrics suggest that this person has chosen the path that seems impressive but will ultimately let them down. There is more to life than what meets the eye and it is important to learn to think more clearly in order to grow.
The lyrics of "Dead End" suggest that sometimes it can be difficult to make decisions about the direction we should take in life. Choosing the easy, impressive path may not always be the best choice and it is important to consider all options before moving forward. The song encourages listeners to think more clearly and be open to the signs along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
choose a direction which
You must make a decision about where you want to go in life.
way you gonna go? you
Which path will you take and what will you do?
chose rejection because
You may have rejected the help of others because you didn't know how they could benefit you.
you didn't know what he
You may not have realized the positive impact that someone could have had on your life.
can do for you what he
Others have the ability to help you and make a difference in your life.
has done for me
The singer of the song has personally benefited from the help of others.
the purpose we've been
We all have a purpose in life.
waiting for the purpose
We are waiting to discover our purpose and fulfill it.
that we want to see why
Our desire to fulfill our purpose is strong.
won't you see the signs
We must pay attention to the signs that help us discover our purpose.
there's a dead end
There are consequences to not choosing the right path in life.
between the lines it
There are hidden dangers and pitfalls we must be aware of.
looks impressive now
Some things may seem impressive at first glance.
just wait cause you will
We must be patient and wait to see the true impact of our decisions.
see all those things let
Some things may not live up to our expectations.
you down including you
Some decisions may have negative consequences for both ourselves and others.
and me there's more
Our lives are more complex than what we can see on the surface.
than meets the eye so
We must look beyond the surface to truly understand our lives.
much more to know
We have much to discover about ourselves and our world.
learn to think more
We must change the way we think in order to grow.
clearly and i know that
Clarity of thought is necessary for personal growth.
you'll start to grow
With clear thinking and purpose, we can begin to grow and fulfill our potential.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DINAND WOESTHOFF
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