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.
First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives
MxPx Lyrics
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And it won't go quietly
Not a lot right now makes sense to me
And it won't sit patiently
I'm gonna chase my dreams and catch up to them
I'm gonna find you some how, some way, somewhere, some day
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone
Where's life taking me?
I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone
Always traveling
I'm gonna chase my dreams and catch up to them
I'm gonna find you some how, some way, somewhere, some day
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
I want to love my job
I want to love my life
But most of all, I want to fall in love
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
In this song, MxPx is expressing a feeling of disorientation and confusion with regard to the state of their life. They feel lost and unsure of where they're headed. The first two lines of the song clearly articulate this: "Not a lot right now makes sense to me / And it won't go quietly." In other words, they're struggling to make sense of their life and the confusion they're feeling isn't something that's going to go away easily.
Despite this confusion and disorientation, MxPx is determined to keep moving forward. They talk about chasing their dreams and catching up to them, and how they want to find someone to love. The repeated refrain of "First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already / Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already" captures the feeling of moving on while still dwelling on the past, and the sense that change can be bittersweet.
Throughout the song, MxPx is searching for purpose and direction, much like many young people starting out in life. The song is an anthem for all of those who are unsure of where they're headed, but determined to keep moving forward.
Interesting facts:
- "First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives" is one of the most popular songs from MxPx's 2007 album "Secret Weapon."
- MxPx is a punk rock band from Bremerton, Washington that was formed in 1992. They are known for their high-energy shows and catchy pop punk hooks.
- "First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives" was written by lead singer Mike Herrera, who has been the driving force behind MxPx since its inception.
- The album "Secret Weapon" was produced by Aaron Sprinkle, who has worked with bands like Anberlin and Acceptance.
- The sound of "First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives" is reminiscent of older MxPx songs, which had a more punk rock feel to them than some of their newer material.
- The song's music video features footage of MxPx performing the song live, interspersed with shots of the band members hanging out and having fun.
- "First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives" was not released as a single, but it has become one of MxPx's most popular songs.
- MxPx has been influential in the punk rock scene since the 1990s, and has inspired bands like Green Day and Blink-182.
- "First Day Of The Rest Of Our Lives" is a song that many people can relate to, as it captures the feeling of being young and searching for purpose in life.
- The chord progression for the song is G, D, Em, C.
Chords:
Verse:
G - D - Em - C
Chorus:
G - D - Em - C
Bridge:
D - C - G - D - Em - C (x2)
Outro:
G - D - Em - C (x2)
Line by Line Meaning
Not a lot right now makes sense to me
I am feeling confused and uncertain about my present circumstances
And it won't go quietly
These emotions won't simply vanish or become silent
And it won't sit patiently
These emotions won't wait or be still
I'm gonna chase my dreams and catch up to them
I have aspirations that I am determined to pursue and fulfill
I'm gonna find you some how, some way, somewhere, some day
I am determined to locate the person I'm searching for, no matter what it takes
First day of the rest of our lives, I miss you already
This day marks a new beginning, but I'm already feeling the absence of someone I care about deeply
Last time I saw that look in your eyes, I miss you already
The last time I saw this certain look on someone's face, I already felt their absence
I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone
I have a fear of being lonely for the remainder of my life
Where's life taking me?
I'm unsure about the unknown future and where it may lead me
Always traveling
My life involves a lot of movement and constant change
I want to love my job
I desire a fulfilling and enjoyable career
I want to love my life
I desire a happy and meaningful life overall
But most of all, I want to fall in love
Above all else, I desire to enter into a romantic relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: MICHAEL ARTHUR HERRERA
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