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.
Life in General
MxPx Lyrics
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Everything upside down turned around
Won't waste my life, no way
And I don't know why
I can't see clearly?
I can't think 'cause it's too early
So many doubts frequent my mind all the time
Our lives in general are one in the same,
Our lives in general are on in the same
But there's no difference of opinion
In my younger years, I used to be so free
But I don't know what's happening to me
We all know by now that time's the enemy
It controls us, tells us where to be
Don't know, don't care
If you need me, I'll be right here
The lyrics of MxPx's song "Life In General" describe the confusion and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing in his life. He feels like everything is turned upside down and he doesn't understand why he can't see clearly. The singer is also struggling with doubts that frequently plague his mind. Despite these struggles, he is resolved to not waste his life and will be there for others if they need him.
The chorus of the song refers to the idea that although we may all live different lives, ultimately our experiences are all the same. There is no difference of opinion because we all face the same struggles and challenges, no matter who we are or where we come from. The singer laments that in his younger years, he felt more free, but now feels like he is at the mercy of time which controls and dictates his life. He asserts that he doesn't care about the uncertainties that he faces, he will be there for others if they need him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Life In General" paint a picture of the confusion and uncertainty that many people experience in their lives. The song advocates for finding purpose and meaning in life despite these struggles, and for being there for others who are going through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't understand what's going on in my life these days
Feeling confused and overwhelmed about the current state of life
Everything upside down turned around
The normalcy of life has been disrupted and everything seems to be in chaos
Won't waste my life, no way
Determined to not waste life and make the most of it
And I don't know why
Feeling clueless about the reasons behind the current state of life
I can't see clearly?
Uncertain and unclear about the future
I can't think 'cause it's too early
Struggling to make sense of things due to lack of clarity and early stage of life
So many doubts frequent my mind all the time
Constantly battling doubts and insecurities about life
Our lives in general are one in the same,
But there's no variations
Life, in general, is the same for everyone, but there are no variations or unique experiences
Our lives in general are on in the same
But there's no difference of opinion
Different people may have similar experiences in life, but there is no difference of opinion regarding the hardships of life
In my younger years, I used to be so free
Reflecting on the carefree younger years of life
But I don't know what's happening to me
Feeling confused and unaware of the changes happening in life
We all know by now that time's the enemy
Realizing that time is a factor that works against us in life
It controls us, tells us where to be
Feeling powerless against the control that time has over our lives
Don't know, don't care
Being indifferent to the things happening in life
If you need me, I'll be right here
Being present and available for someone who may need help
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Mario Burgos
1."Middlename"00:00
2."My Mom Still Cleans My Room" 2:56
3."Do Your Feet Hurt" 5:46
4."Sometimes You Have to Ask Yourself" 8:55
5."The Wonder Years" 11:16
6."Move to Bremerton" 13:09
7."New York to Nowhere" 16:44
8."Andrea" 19:00
9."Your Problem, My Emergency" 20:48
10."Chick Magnet" 24:04
11."Today Is in My Way" 27:17
12."Sorry So Sorry" 30:24
13."Doing Time" 32:38
14."Correct Me If I'm Wrong" 34:02
15."Cristalena" 36:36
16."Destroyed by You" 38:38
17."Southbound" 41:11
Mario Burgos
1."Middlename"00:00
2."My Mom Still Cleans My Room" 2:56
3."Do Your Feet Hurt" 5:46
4."Sometimes You Have to Ask Yourself" 8:55
5."The Wonder Years" 11:16
6."Move to Bremerton" 13:09
7."New York to Nowhere" 16:44
8."Andrea" 19:00
9."Your Problem, My Emergency" 20:48
10."Chick Magnet" 24:04
11."Today Is in My Way" 27:17
12."Sorry So Sorry" 30:24
13."Doing Time" 32:38
14."Correct Me If I'm Wrong" 34:02
15."Cristalena" 36:36
16."Destroyed by You" 38:38
17."Southbound" 41:11
Andahlya Valeska
I was 16 when this album came out. Knew the entire thing by heart. Still my fave album of theirs!
VirgilFlowers
I was about 13 or 14. Haven’t listened to it in probably 20 years, but lately have been revisiting some old punk I used to listen to. Still remember all the words somehow lol
mike s
endless thanks for having the full album. every song on here, i listen to one and im already ready to sing the next one that i know is next. r.i.p. the beauty of the album.
Timothy Gonzalez
15 year old me!!!I drew that album cover for an English project and wrote down the lyrics for a sophomore English project and my teacher put all the pictures from all the students except mine.. she told me it made the school look bad and I told her it's how I feel because it was. She failed me ..life's a bitch
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Keith Cozart
Put hapyyyyyyyy thoughts Into my heaaaad
mike s
WHY WONT YOUU believe meee..WHEN I TELL YOUUU..the things i sayyyy!
jaime paredes
La carátula es muy buena 🤣🤣🤣
dimas haryo
Thank you!