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.
Think Twice
MxPx Lyrics
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think twice it tears me apart inside i know
i do it too you can run but you can't hide
deep down i find you so it seems it's no big deal
we don't think about it much a pain created a
pain that's real i've got the scars to prove it
when we tear each other down what's our
intentions? it's always more that just a joke
true we are a brotherhood and we all know it
bonded by the son of God is how we live-so think twice!
In MxPx's song Think Twice, the lyrics speak about the harmful effects of tearing each other down through hurtful words or actions. The opening line "it tears me apart inside I know," emphasizes the internal pain that results from such behaviors, and the repetition of "think twice" throughout the song serves as a plea for people to consider the consequences of their actions before following through with them.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of accountability, where the phrase "I do it too, you can run but you can't hide" suggests that everyone is capable of causing harm and that no one is immune to the impact of hurtful behavior. The line "When we tear each other down, what's our intentions?" implies that people may lash out due to their own insecurities or hidden motivations, and that these underlying factors may perpetuate the cycle of pain.
Overall, the song serves as a reminder to think before we act, and to consider the impact our words and actions have on others. It highlights the importance of compassion, empathy, and accountability in building strong relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
it tears me apart inside i know
I feel really terrible about this issue and it's affecting me deeply.
think twice it tears me apart inside i know
It's important to consider the consequences of our actions, because they have a deep impact on both ourselves and others.
i do it too you can run but you can't hide
I recognize that I am also capable of making mistakes and hurting others, and it's important to take responsibility for those actions instead of running away from them.
deep down i find you so it seems it's no big deal
Sometimes we downplay the impact of what we say or do on others, but I know that it's important to recognize the real hurt and pain that can be caused by even seemingly small actions.
we don't think about it much a pain created a pain that's real
We often act without really considering the impact of our actions on others, but it's important to realize that the pain we cause is very real and has consequences.
i've got the scars to prove it
I have experienced the pain and hurt caused by others firsthand, and those experiences have left lasting scars on me.
when we tear each other down what's our intentions?
It's important to examine our motivations when we engage in hurtful behavior towards others, and to think about how we can better support and build each other up instead.
it's always more that just a joke
Even if we think we're just joking around, the impact of our words and actions on others can be very real and hurtful.
so let's try to think twice-so think twice!
We should make a conscious effort to think more deeply about our actions and their impact on others, and to strive to be better and kinder to each other.
it's true we are a brotherhood and we all know it
We are all connected and should strive to support and care for each other, like a family or brotherhood would.
bonded by the son of God is how we live-so think twice!
As people of faith, we are called to love and care for each other as part of a larger spiritual community, and to think more deeply about the impact of our actions on that community.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clyde Lovern Otis, Jimmy Williams, Joe Shapiro
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