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.
Different Things
MxPx Lyrics
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She just don't know what she believes
It all makes sense at the time
But don't forget that we are blind
When the obvious is real
She still ignores the way she feels
You can run jump sit or stand around
But not for long unless you've found
Jesus Christ,God,son and sacrifice
Believe in him, he'll open up your eyes.
The lyrics to MxPx's song "Different Things" explores the idea of confusion and searching for meaning in a world filled with conflicting messages. The singer in the song has been told so many different things that she doesn't know what to believe anymore. It seems like everything makes sense at the time, but in reality, we are all blind to what is truly happening. Ignoring how she feels, the singer continues to search for answers through running, jumping, sitting or standing around, but without knowing what she is truly looking for she will not find it.
The song urges the listener to turn to Jesus Christ, God, Son and sacrifice, to find the answers. Through belief in him, he will open up your eyes and show you the way out of the confusion and into a clearer sense of purpose. The lyrics suggest that there is a higher power that can provide answers, and that seeking enlightenment from within oneself alone may not be enough.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of searching for meaning in a chaotic world, and the idea that finding faith may be the key to unlocking that meaning. It also conveys the notion that blindly accepting what we are told may lead to confusion, and that we need to trust our own instincts and beliefs in order to find the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
She's been told so many different things
She's heard conflicting advice which has left her unsure of what to believe.
She just don't know what she believes
She's confused and uncertain about her beliefs.
It all makes sense at the time
The advice she receives seems logical in the moment.
But don't forget that we are blind
As humans, we don't have all the answers and can be misled.
When the obvious is real
Sometimes, the solution to our problems is right in front of us.
She still ignores the way she feels
Despite knowing what's right for herself, she chooses to ignore it.
You can run jump sit or stand around
You can do anything you want, but it won't be satisfying unless you find purpose.
But not for long unless you've found
Without finding purpose, you won't feel content for long.
Jesus Christ,God,son and sacrifice
Referring to Christianity and the belief in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
Believe in him, he'll open up your eyes
By having faith in Jesus, she can gain clarity and understanding.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ROBERT SETZER, MIKE HIMELSTEIN, RENATO CAROSONE, NICOLA SALERNO
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