MxPx is a punk rock band that was formed in 1992 in Bremerton, Washington, … Read Full Bio ↴MxPx is a punk rock band that was formed in 1992 in Bremerton, Washington, United States.

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.

Here With Me
MxPx Lyrics

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Would it be too much to ask?
Too much too fast
I'm all alone and I want you here with me
I'm not the best at romance
I've had my chance
I don't want much but I want you here with me

I want you here with me

Why can't you just see?
I want you here with me

I'm on the other side now
Please help me out
Catch the next plane because I want you here with me
Could I be out of my head?
Pronounced brain dead
I think with my heart and I want you here with me

I want you here with me

Why can't you just see?
I want you here with me

Overall Meaning

MxPx's song 'Here with Me' is about someone who is alone and missing their loved one. The lyrics express the singer's desire to have the person they love with them, even though they may not be the best at romance. It seems as though the individual is willing to do whatever it takes to bring the person they love to be with them, even if that means catching the next plane over. The lyrics are powerful and convey a sense of longing and vulnerability.

The chorus which repeats "I Want you Here with Me" is particularly heartbreaking and creates an emphasis on the singer's desire to be with the person they love. The verses continue to build up the emotional state of the singer with lines such as "I think with my heart" and "Pronounced brain dead". This creates an impression that the person is not just lonely, but that it is a desperate situation.

Overall, 'Here with Me' is a song that many people can relate to, as it expresses the powerful emotions that many people feel when they are separated from someone they love.

Line by Line Meaning

Would it be too much to ask?
I am wondering if it is too much to ask for you to be here with me.

Too much too fast
I might be asking for too much, too soon.

I'm all alone and I want you here with me
I am feeling lonely and want your company to make me feel better.

I'm not the best at romance
I do not have a lot of experience in romance.

I've had my chance
I have tried before but did not succeed.

I don't want much but I want you here with me
I do not have any extravagant requests, but I do want you to be here with me.

I want you here with me
The desire to have you here with me is strong.

Why can't you just see?
I am bewildered as to why you cannot see how much I want you here with me.

I'm on the other side now
I am somewhere away from you.

Please help me out
I need your help to feel better.

Catch the next plane because I want you here with me
Please catch the next available flight to come be with me.