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.
IT'S ALRIGHT
MxPx Lyrics
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We're on our way, we're crossing lines
Strap on your boots, go pack your bags,
No time to rest, no time to lag,
And you know, everyone here has been invited to go
Whoa oh whoa oh oh
And you know, we're on our way,
Whoa oh whoa oh oh
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel through the twilight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel through the twilight
This life is good, the road is clear,
It's time to shift into high gear
Everything we're passing fades,
It's what inside our hearts that stays
And you know, everyone here has been invited to go
Whoa oh whoa oh oh
And you know, we're on our way,
Into the unknown, into the unknown, into the unknown
Whoa oh whoa oh oh
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel through the twilight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel through the twilight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
Travel by the moonlight
Travel by the moonlight
The lyrics of MxPx's song, "It's Alright", paint a picture of a group of people on an adventure into the unknown. The first verse describes the excitement and urgency of the journey, with the idea that there is no map, no signs, and no time to waste. The chorus reassures the listener that everything will be okay and that they can travel by the moonlight or through the twilight. The second verse emphasizes the idea that the journey is what matters, rather than the destination, and that it is what is inside their hearts that will stay with them forever.
Overall, "It's Alright" seems to be a song about taking risks and living in the present moment. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace new experiences and not worry about what the future may hold. Instead, they should enjoy the journey and the memories it creates.
In terms of musical style, MxPx combines punk rock and pop punk elements to create a high-energy sound. The rhythm guitar and drums drive the beat forward, while the catchy chorus and harmonies provide a contrast to the more aggressive verses.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no map, there are no signs,
We are embarking on a journey with no clear instructions or guidelines.
We're on our way, we're crossing lines
We are taking risks and breaking boundaries as we move forward.
Strap on your boots, go pack your bags,
Get ready to take action and prepare for what's ahead.
No time to rest, no time to lag,
There is no time to waste and we must keep moving forward.
And you know, everyone here has been invited to go
Everyone is welcome to join us on this journey.
It's alright, it's alright
Despite the unknown, everything is going to be okay.
It's alright we can travel by the moonlight
We can rely on unconventional methods to navigate our way through.
It's alright we can travel through the twilight
We can navigate through ambiguity and uncertainty.
This life is good, the road is clear,
We have a positive outlook and the path ahead looks promising.
It's time to shift into high gear
It's time to pick up the pace and accelerate towards our goals.
Everything we're passing fades,
Things we've left behind are becoming distant memories.
It's what inside our hearts that stays
Our experiences and feelings are what we will carry with us on this journey.
Into the unknown, into the unknown, into the unknown
The future is uncertain, and we are venturing into unexplored territories.
Travel by the moonlight
A reminder that we can use creativity and unconventional methods to move forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUGH THOMAS MORGAN
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