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.
No Room
MxPx Lyrics
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probably me i know
there's something wrong
it should be a big
mistake to let this go to
long maybe it's all inside
my mind with no room
left to grow and now it's
just won't let me go why
does it matter where
you've been because i
cAre for you my friend i
can't read into you mind
what's been going of
inside? miscom-munica-
tion always seems to
turn around those
beneficial doubts those
smiles into frowns how
can i remember if
i never even knew you
can't pin all on
me it's also up to you
The lyrics of MxPx's song "No Room" seem to be talking about an internal struggle within the singer's mind. He begins by saying that he knows that there is something wrong - something that can't be ignored any longer. As the verse progresses, he questions whether the issue is only present in his own mind, with "no room left to grow" and "it just won't let me go". Perhaps this internal struggle is causing issues with communication, turning "smiles into frowns" and creating "beneficial doubts". The singer seems frustrated that he can't understand what's been going on "inside" the other person's mind, and feels that the responsibility for communication and understanding lies with both parties.
Overall, "No Room" appears to be about the importance of effective communication and understanding in any relationship - be it a romantic one or simply a close friendship. The singer is frustrated that he can't seem to get through to the other person, and feels that they are equally responsible for creating a meaningful and honest relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
who could it be it's
The singer is unsure about who is at fault for the situation they are in.
probably me i know
Despite the uncertainty, the singer believes they may be the cause of the problem.
there's something wrong
The singer senses that there is an issue that needs to be addressed.
it should be a big
If the problem continues, it will likely become a major issue.
mistake to let this go to
Ignoring the problem would be a bad decision.
long maybe it's all inside
Perhaps the issue is internal and not visible to others.
my mind with no room
The singer's thoughts and concerns have consumed them and left no space for anything else.
left to grow and now it's
The problem has grown beyond the artist's control.
coming outside and it
The issue is starting to affect the outside world and cannot be contained.
just won't let me go why
The artist is unable to let go of the issue and move on.
does it matter where
The location or cause of the problem is not important to the singer.
you've been because i
Regardless of the cause of the problem, the artist still cares for the person involved.
cAre for you my friend i
The person involved is someone the singer values and would like to help.
can't read into you mind
The singer cannot understand what the other person is thinking or feeling.
what's been going of
The singer is unsure about what is happening with the other person.
inside? miscom-munica-
A lack of communication or understanding may be contributing to the problem.
tion always seems to
Communication issues have caused problems in the past.
turn around those
Misunderstandings and miscommunications have a tendency to escalate situations.
beneficial doubts those
Positive thoughts and feelings can quickly turn negative when communication is unclear.
smiles into frowns how
Even a happy interaction can turn sour if communication is unclear.
can i remember if
The artist cannot recall important information about the other person.
i never even knew you
The artist may not have known the other person well enough to fully understand their feelings.
can't pin all on
The singer cannot be blamed for everything that has happened.
me it's also up to you
The other person must also take responsibility for their role in the situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, GLITTERFISH MUSIC, INC.
Written by: MARK NESLER, TONY MARTIN
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