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.
Sorry So Sorry
MxPx Lyrics
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I couldn't think of a positive thing to say
My friends all hate me now
I was selfish and realize now
I have it a little time
I thought about it a while
Ask to forgive and forget
Crack a joke and a smile
When you know that you were wrong
The weight of hurting words
We often carry on
The annoying things I don't mind so much anymore
I've learned to tolerate the annoying four
I won't let the sun go down
When I've made a mistake
I'd make right what I've wronged
And give more that I take
MxPx's song Sorry So Sorry explores the theme of remorse and the desire to make up for past mistakes. In the first verse, the singer expresses regret for getting out of bed and not having anything positive to say. He acknowledges that his behavior has hurt his friends and recognizes his own selfishness. In the next verse, he takes some time to reflect on his actions and decides to ask for forgiveness and try to make things right by cracking a joke and a smile.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the difficulty of apologizing when you know you were wrong, and that the weight of hurtful words can weigh heavily on those involved. The next verse focuses on the singer's growth and willingness to tolerate annoying things that once bothered him, as well as his commitment to not letting the sun go down when he's made a mistake, and make right what he's wronged. The lyrics of Sorry So Sorry ultimately convey the idea that it's never too late to admit one's mistakes, ask for forgiveness, and work towards a better and more positive future.
Overall, the song's lyrics are relatable and resonate with listeners who have experienced feelings of remorse and the difficulty of making amends. MxPx's upbeat punk rock sound adds to the energy of the song while the introspective lyrics create a contrast that makes it both enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
I should have stayed in bed today
Today is not my day and I regret waking up. If I'd stayed in bed, things might not have gone wrong.
I couldn't think of a positive thing to say
I feel negative and cannot think of anything good to talk about.
My friends all hate me now
I realize my mistakes were selfish and now my friends are unhappy with me.
I was selfish and realize now
I understand that my actions were selfish and I regret hurting my loved ones.
I have it a little time
I took some time to think about what happened and what I did wrong.
I thought about it a while
Reflecting on my behavior made me realize that I was at fault.
Ask to forgive and forget
I am willing to accept my mistakes and ask for forgiveness from those whom I've wronged in the hope that they will forget what I did.
Crack a joke and a smile
I try to make amends by breaking the ice with a joke and a friendly smile.
It's hard to say you're sorry
It's difficult to apologize for your actions because you know that you were wrong.
When you know that you were wrong
It's easier to ignore or deny your wrongdoing, but the right thing to do is to own up to it.
The weight of hurting words
The negative impact of hurtful words can weigh heavily on our loved ones.
We often carry on
Often, we continue to hurt others without realizing it or without being sorry for it.
The annoying things I don't mind so much anymore
I learned to be patient and tolerate the small things that I used to find annoying.
I've learned to tolerate the annoying four
I've identified the things that used to annoy me and learned how to accept them without getting bothered anymore.
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let another day pass without resolving a conflict or apologizing for my mistakes.
When I've made a mistake
When I've done something wrong, I accept responsibility and make amends to fix it.
I'd make right what I've wronged
I will do everything in my power to correct what I did wrong and make it right for everyone involved.
And give more that I take
I will go above and beyond to make it up to those I've hurt and give more than what's expected to make it right.
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Written by: MICHAEL ARTHUR HERRERA
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