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.
Inquiring Minds Want To Know
MxPx Lyrics
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What you need depends on what you can't live without
How you act goes right back to the way you feel
What you see isn't always what is real
So where do we go? and what do we do?
You're asking me and I'm asking you
To be real with yourself and don't play the game
Of daily life, it's all the same
What you create comes from deep inside of you
What you know makes the difference in what you hate
What you love depends on how you relate
Inquiring minds want to know.
The opening lines of the song "How you feel depends on what you think about, what you need depends on what you can't live without" sets the tone for the entire song. The song is a reflection on how our thoughts and feelings shape our lives and the way we navigate the world around us. The lyrics are a reminder to be self-aware and introspective in our thoughts and actions.
The line "What you see isn't always what is real" suggests that our perceptions can be deceiving and not always accurate. This could be in regards to our perception of ourselves, others, and the world around us. The chorus of the song "So where do we go? and what do we do? You're asking me and I'm asking you, To be real with yourself and don't play the game of daily life, it's all the same" is a call to action for listeners to be real with themselves and not fall into the trap of going through the motions of daily life without purpose.
Overall, "Inquiring Minds Want To Know" is a song that encourages introspection and self-awareness. The lyrics are a reminder that our thoughts and feelings shape our lives and that we need to be mindful of that.
Line by Line Meaning
How you fell depends on what you think about
The way you feel is determined by your thoughts
What you need depends on what you can't live without
Your needs are based on the things that you feel are essential in life
How you act goes right back to the way you feel
Your actions are a reflection of the way you feel
What you see isn't always what is real
Not everything you see is true
So where do we go? and what do we do?
What direction should we take?
You're asking me and I'm asking you
I don't have all the answers, we have to find our own way
To be real with yourself and don't play the game
Be honest with yourself and don't pretend
Of daily life, it's all the same
The routine of everyday life can become monotonous
The way you think depends on what you're going through
Your perception of life is shaped by your experiences
What you create comes from deep inside of you
Your creations are a reflection of your inner self
What you know makes the difference in what you hate
Your knowledge and understanding can change your opinion of things you once disliked
What you love depends on how you relate
Your relationships influence the things you love
Inquiring minds want to know.
Curiosity drives us to seek knowledge and understanding.
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