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.
Grey Skies Turn Blue
MxPx Lyrics
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But I don't have to and I don't want to say it,
'Cause I'm not sorry.
I've played the game and I, can't really say that I like it.
Can't really say that I hate it.
Can't really say that I've paid attention.
When grey skies turn blue,
My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do.
When grey skies turn blue,
When dreams do come true,
Will you be the way that I remember you?
You say that life with me is driving you crazy,
But I don't see it and I don't wanna say it.
So I, I must be crazy.
I didn't mean a thing when I said, "Nothing is fleeting."
Or worth repeating. (Or worth repeating.)
Or worth repeating. (Or worth repeating.)
When grey skies turn blue,
I'll come back for you.
My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do.
When grey skies turn blue,
When dreams do come true,
Will you be the way that I remember you?
The cold wind on my face,
Is the only thing I felt,
In such a long time.
In such a long time.
It's been a long time.
Yeah, Yeah.
When grey skies turn blue,
I'll come back for you.
My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do.
When grey skies turn blue,
When dreams do come true,
Will you be the way that I remember you?
Will you be the way that I remember you?
In MxPx's song "Grey Skies Turn Blue," the singer is addressing their partner, who is upset with them for not apologizing for something. The singer, on the other hand, feels that they have nothing to be sorry for and doesn't want to say it. They express their ambivalence about the relationship, saying they can't really say if they like it or hate it, or if they've paid attention to it.
The chorus repeats the same message over and over again, that when the grey skies turn blue, they'll come back for the person. It's unclear what the "grey skies" might represent- perhaps a difficult period in their relationship or a time when things aren't going well in their lives. The singer seems to suggest that they can't control their heart or their feelings, even if their mind might be telling them to behave differently.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that the singer is struggling with commitment and isn't sure if they want to stay in the relationship. They seem conflicted about the other person, but offer them a glimmer of hope that things might get better in the future. The melody is jaunty and upbeat, giving the song a sense of energy and excitement despite its uncertain lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want me to say, "I'm sorry."
You're asking me to apologize, but I don't feel remorseful and I don't want to pretend that I am.
But I don't have to and I don't want to say it,
I am not obligated to apologize and I don't see a reason to.
'Cause I'm not sorry.
I don't feel guilty about my actions, so I don't see why I should say sorry.
I've played the game and I, can't really say that I like it.
I have experienced life and its challenges, but I cannot say that I entirely enjoyed it.
Can't really say that I hate it.
But I also cannot say that I hated it either.
Can't really say that I've paid attention.
I have observed what has happened around me, but it's hard to say if I was fully present and engaged.
When grey skies turn blue,
In a moment of hopefulness and change,
I'll come back for you.
I'll return to you and see if we can work things out.
My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do.
My feelings are out of my control, even if I wish they were different.
When dreams do come true,
When things finally start looking up and your goals are within reach,
Will you be the way that I remember you?
Will you still be the person I fell in love with and remember fondly, or will you have changed?
You say that life with me is driving you crazy,
You claim that being with me is overwhelming and stressful.
But I don't see it and I don't wanna say it.
I don't personally see how I could be causing you stress, and I don't want to admit to it.
So I, I must be crazy.
I'm starting to doubt my own sanity if I'm not seeing what you're saying about me.
I didn't mean a thing when I said, "Nothing is fleeting."
When I said that nothing lasts forever, I didn't realize how much I would miss it when it's gone.
Or worth repeating. (Or worth repeating.)
It's not something that warrants being said more than once.
The cold wind on my face,
The only physical sensation I've been able to feel
Is the only thing I felt,
Is the only thing that registered with me.
In such a long time.
It's been a while since I've really felt anything.
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Written by: MICHAEL HERRERA
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Nadaku Lirikmu
You say you want me to say "I'm sorry"
But I don't have to and I don't want to say it
'Cause I'm not sorry
I play the game and I can't really say that I like it
Can't really say that I hate it
Can't really say that I paid attention
When gray skies turn blue
I'll come back for you
My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do
When gray skies turn blue
When dreams do come true
Will you be the way that I remember you
You say that life with me is driving you crazy
But I don't see it and I don't want see
So I, I must be crazy
I didn't mean a thing when I said "nothing is fleeting"
Or worth repeating (worth repeating)
Or worth repeating (worth repeating)
When gray skies turn blue
I'll come back for you
My mind…
HELLO 2K18 still hear this song right?
Victoria Medina
Haven't heard this song in years. Still hits the same. ♡My mind can't change my heart there's nothing I can do♡
juan santana
Quizás no lo sepan, pero hicieron la mejor canción del mundo😔😔
Lisa Da Ross
i love it!mikes voice is amazing and the words lirics are excellent. shit! im impressed!
Luan Rodrigues
Eu prefiro a versão do disco, mas essa tbm é boa, bons tempos que não voltam mais...
jaggededges
always loved this song
Taty P
Bons tempos,memórias.
YANN MONTEIRO
+Tatiane Pires os tempos q eramos felizes!
Taty P
YANN MONTEIRO Com certeza
Diego Carvajal
la vida es hermosa... recordar es volver a vivir... aunque la nostalgia nos llega...
okokdok
sdds demais dessa banda