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.
My Mistake
MxPx Lyrics
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There's no fixing what went bad
So many fatal mistakes
I broke every single rule
And I don't think they've made a tool
To fix all my mistakes
When I said good bye
And brought a tear to your eye
That was my mistake
When I told you to go
Cause I just didn't know
That was my mistake
I broke down inside my mind
I thought that I was doing fine
I'm so hard on myself
I broke everything I built
And now I'm living with the guilt
At least I have my health
When I said good bye
And brought a tear to your eye
That was my mistake
When I told you to go
Cause I just didn't know
That was my mistake
Time will heal, bruises fade
Life will change the plans we've made
If we face the truth and be our best
There's no need to worry about the rest
When I said good bye
And brought a tear to your eye
That was my mistake
When I told you to go
Cause I just didn't know
That was my mistake
That was my mistake x2
MxPx's "My Mistake" is a poignant and introspective song that reflects upon the singer's regrets and mistakes in a failed relationship. The lyrics lament the singer's inability to fix what went bad, having broken everything they had with fatal mistakes. The repetition of the line "that was my mistake" highlights the sorrow and guilt that the singer feels for causing their partner's tears and making them go away, even though they continue to struggle internally.
The singer admits to being hard on themselves and breaking down inside their mind, thinking that they were doing fine. They confess to having broken every rule, and acknowledge that there's no tool or way to fix all of their mistakes. However, they recognize that time will heal the bruises and life will change the plans they've made, and that facing the truth and being their best selves is what matters in the end. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of taking responsibility for our actions, learning from our mistakes, and striving to be our best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
I broke everything we had
I destroyed our entire relationship and all that we built together
There's no fixing what went bad
The damage has been done and it is irreparable
So many fatal mistakes
I made numerous critical errors that led to the failure of our relationship
I broke every single rule
I disregarded every guideline or expectation that was established in our relationship
And I don't think they've made a tool
I don't believe there is anything that can be done to fix the situation
To fix all my mistakes
There is no way to undo or correct the faults I have committed
When I said good bye
When I left you
And brought a tear to your eye
Causing you to cry
That was my mistake
I regret hurting you in this way
When I told you to go
When I instructed you to leave
Cause I just didn't know
I lacked the understanding or wisdom to know what was right
I broke down inside my mind
Mentally, I had a meltdown
I thought that I was doing fine
I believed that everything was going well
I'm so hard on myself
I am self-critical and unforgiving
I broke everything I built
I sabotaged everything that I worked to create
And now I'm living with the guilt
I am carrying the shame and remorse of my actions
At least I have my health
The only positive thing that remains is that I am physically well
Time will heal, bruises fade
With time, we will recover and move on from this hurt
Life will change the plans we've made
Our future goals and aspirations may take a different direction
If we face the truth and be our best
By being honest with ourselves and striving to be our best selves
There's no need to worry about the rest
We don't need to concern ourselves with what is out of our control
That was my mistake
I take full responsibility for my actions and the resulting consequences
That was my mistake x2
I am deeply remorseful for what I have done and the pain that I have caused
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: MICHEAL HERRERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tetonanban
The best song of MXPX
@kennybegeske8824
Play This Song At The United Center For The Chicago Blackhawks Game In Chicago Illinois
@Bostaffninja88
I brush my teeth to this song. For no reason other than the song is 2 minutes long. The fact it rules doesn't hurt.
@toddpacker4683
Love the chord progression during the chorus
@TXGREASER1
20 YEARS AND RUNNING STILL...... 2012 LOVE MXPX
@wildinthestreets101
20 now :)
@ColinBrunnemer77
Dude I have Banjo Kazooie for Nintendo 64!! Great game.
@RDOG940
these dudes r about to be 20 years and running keep it up guys!!!
@JaYkUb06
Awsome song and as of today MXPX is 17 years and running!
@mikeherrera5302
And about to be 31 years and running! The fire is pretty dystopian friend , but at least we get new MxPx music in 2023!