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.
Dolores
MxPx Lyrics
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It's true she just a fantasy
Don't know her, she don't know me
We'd make a perfect family
Nothing in this world could be better
Than falling in love with her
She'd write me the most beautiful of songs
My girl hates the I.R.A.
It's true she just a fantasy
Don't know her, she don't know me
We'd make a perfect family
Nothing in this world could be better
Than falling in love with her
She'd write me the most beautiful of songs
In MxPx's song "Dolores", the singer discusses his love for a girl whom he has never met but imagines a life with. Despite not knowing her, he feels a strong connection and envisions building a perfect family with her. However, there is a catch- she hates the Irish Republican Army (IRA). While this may seem like a minor detail, it reveals a deeper meaning. The IRA was a notorious paramilitary group that was responsible for carrying out bombings, assassinations, and other violent acts in Ireland in the 20th century. By mentioning the IRA, the singer is possibly alluding to the idea that the girl represents a sense of peace, hope, and non-violence in a world filled with conflict, chaos, and suffering. Moreover, the fact that the singer is drawn to her despite their fundamental differences suggests that love can bridge the gaps between people who come from different backgrounds or hold opposing views.
The repetition of the line "Nothing in this world could be better/ Than falling in love with her" reinforces the message of the song- that love is the most powerful force that can overcome any obstacle, even ideological ones. The final line "1, 2, 3, go, go, go, go" indicates a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the singer is eager to take action and pursue his romantic ideal.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl hates the I.R.A.
The singer's love interest strongly detests the Irish Republican Army.
It's true she just a fantasy
The singer's love interest is only a figment of his imagination and does not really exist.
Don't know her, she don't know me
The singer and his love interest have never met and are completely unaware of each other's existence.
We'd make a perfect family
The artist believes that he and his imaginary love interest would be a perfect match for each other and could start a perfect family.
Nothing in this world could be better
The artist believes that nothing could be better than falling in love with his imaginary love interest.
Than falling in love with her
The singer desires nothing more than to fall in love with his imaginary love interest.
She'd write me the most beautiful of songs
The singer imagines that his love interest would write him the most beautiful songs as a testament to their love.
1, 2, 3, go, go, go, go
The artist is eagerly awaiting the start of his romantic adventure with his imaginary love interest.
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Written by: EDUARDO CARBALLO HERRERA
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