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.
Two Whole Years
MxPx Lyrics
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And this is true I've got to see you,
I've got to see you
Well I know we're both so busy
And I know that you're driving me crazy,
You drive me crazy
It's been two whole years
Since we first met, how could I forget
When we first met, how could I forget
You know it's all my fault
And this is true you're gonna get mad
Whenever I've been bad
I've got to make it up to you
One white rose or one sweet song for you
Anything for you
It's been two whole years
And three months before that
Since we first met, how could I forget
When we first met, how could I forget
I'm a fool if I think that I deserve you
I'm pretty foolish anyway
I've been planning to hold on to you
And so far things have, things have gone my way
So far things have, things have gone my way, my way
When we first met, how could I forget
When we first met, how could I forget
When we first met, how could I forget
Forget, when we first met
The song "Two Whole Years" by MxPx is a nostalgic and introspective track about a relationship that has stood the test of time. The opening lines of the song express a deep longing for someone that the singer misses dearly. The sense of urgency in the lyrics communicates the need to see this person again, despite the challenges posed by their busy schedules. The lyrics suggest that this relationship is worth fighting for, even if the parties involved have made mistakes in the past.
The refrain of the song highlights how long the singer and the person they address have been together. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's been two whole years, and three months before that", emphasizing how precious and significant their time together is. The repetition of this line throughout the song underlines how entrenched this relationship is in the singer's life. The final lines of the song speak to the singer's anxiety about losing the person they love. They admit that they feel undeserving of this relationship and that they are lucky to have held onto it thus far. The song ends on the bleak note of "when we first met, how could I forget," which suggests that the singer is haunted by the memory of the time before they met the object of their affection.
Overall, the song speaks to a deeply felt longing for connection and the difficulty of maintaining that connection over time. It acknowledges the challenges and mistakes that come with relationships while emphasizing that love and commitment are worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Well this is true I miss you
I truly miss you and cannot stop thinking about you.
And this is true I've got to see you,
It is a fact that I have to see you.
I've got to see you
It is imperative for me to see you in person.
Well I know we're both so busy
I understand that we both have demanding schedules.
And I know that you're driving me crazy,
I am aware that your absence is affecting me significantly.
You drive me crazy
Your behavior makes me feel insane.
It's been two whole years
It has been a complete two years since we met.
And three months before that
Additionally, three months prior to that initial meeting.
Since we first met, how could I forget
It is impossible to forget the moment we first met.
You know it's all my fault
I am aware that I am the one to blame for this situation.
And this is true you're gonna get mad
It is a reality that you will become angry with me.
Whenever I've been bad
I have done things that were wrong or hurtful to you.
I've got to make it up to you
I must make amends for my past mistakes.
One white rose or one sweet song for you
I want to express my feelings of regret for my actions by giving you a gift, such as a white rose or a sweet song.
Anything for you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make things right with you.
I'm a fool if I think that I deserve you
I must be foolish to believe that I am worthy of you and your love.
I'm pretty foolish anyway
Overall, I tend to make imprudent decisions.
I've been planning to hold on to you
I have been strategizing for ways to keep you in my life and maintain our relationship.
And so far things have, things have gone my way
Thankfully, my plans and efforts have succeeded so far in keeping you close to me.
When we first met, how could I forget
The moment we first met is unforgettable and continues to shape our relationship.
Forget, when we first met
It is impossible to forget the significance of our first encounter.
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Written by: MICHAEL HERRERA
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