MxPx is a punk rock band that was formed in 1992 in Bremerton, Washington, … Read Full Bio ↴MxPx is a punk rock band that was formed in 1992 in Bremerton, Washington, United States.

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.

Questions
MxPx Lyrics

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Wonder and complete surprise
It's all seen through those eyes
Tired, lonely and afraid
Every card's been played
So where do we go?
And what should we do?
And why is the table set for two?
Is the answer in the question?

I need some more direction/suggestions
Was the answer in
The question all along?
Da, da, da, da

Love, hate, life and certain death
All in just one breath
Mixed up, straight down

Opened, closed down
Created, then unwound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MxPx's song 'Questions' explore the overwhelming and confusing feelings that accompany love and loss. The singer asks a series of rhetorical questions, pondering the reasons behind the pain and heartache he is experiencing. He is left feeling lost and unsure of the next steps he should take in his life. The lyrics also suggest that the answers to these questions may be elusive and difficult to find, leaving the singer feeling directionless and in need of more guidance.

The theme of questioning and uncertainty is a common motif in MxPx's music. The song 'Questions' is notable for its powerful and emotional lyrics, as well as its catchy punk-rock guitar riffs and fast-paced drum beats. The song's music video features the band playing on a dark, empty city street, underscoring the sense of loneliness and isolation present in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Wonder and complete surprise
A feeling of amazement and incredulity

It's all seen through those eyes
The perspective of the observer's vision

Tired, lonely and afraid
Emotions of exhaustion, isolation, and fear

Every card's been played
All possible choices have been made

So where do we go?
Uncertainty about the next step

And what should we do?
The need for guidance in decision making

And why is the table set for two?
Questioning the presence of someone who isn't there

Is the answer in the question?
Seeking clarity in the wording of the question

I need some more direction/suggestions
Asking for help in finding a solution

Was the answer in
Considering the possibility that the answer was already provided

The question all along?
Perhaps the question itself held the solution