The band's sound is diverse, utilizing elements of skate punk, hardcore punk, reggae, and other music genres. Their lyrics generally satirize issues such as politics, society, various subcultures, racism, the music industry, and religion, often using a large amount of comedy.
NOFX's first recording was a demo from 1983, produced by The Germs drummer Don Bolles, which did not sell any copies. They released their self-titled debut EP on Mystic Records in 1985, which was later re-released in 1992 as part of the Maximum RocknRoll CD. For a year, Erik Sandin left the band and was replaced by Scott Sellers, then Scott Aldahl. Dave Allen was in the band for about four months, until he died in a car accident. In 1986, the band released So What if We're on Mystic!. Dave Casillas joined the band on second guitar in 1987 and was featured on the EP The P.M.R.C. Can Suck on This!, attacking the PMRC's call for censorship of music. The original cover was an edited S&M photo, but the re-released version was changed to a photo of Eric Melvin.
Eric Sandin returned and they recorded Liberal Animation in 1988 (before Dave was replaced by Steve) with Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion. Although the title and some lyrics mocked vegetarianism and animal rights, Fat Mike says that he became a vegetarian after he wrote Liberal Animation. 'If a big enough animal had a chance it would eat you up!' The album was re-released in 1991 on Gurewitz's label Epitaph. Dave then left the band and was replaced by Steve Kidwiller. NOFX had signed to Epitaph by 1989, releasing their second album, titled S&M Airlines. 1990 saw the release of Ribbed. By 1991, Aaron Abeyta (aka El Hefe), joined to round out the group. White Trash, Two Heebs and a Bean was released in 1992, which originally had the title White Trash, Two Kikes, and a Spic. The original title was changed because Eric Melvin's grandmother was upset about the racial epithets.
It was not until the 1994 release of Punk in Drublic that the band had a commercial breakthrough, with the album going gold. In the same year, pop punk entered the mainstream with the success of The Offspring's Smash and Green Day's Dookie.
In 1996 they released Heavy Petting Zoo, which wasn't very popular among its fans because it showed a different sound in some tracks. Their 1997 record So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes was faster, with more ska and reggae, and was well received by the public, although its title shocked everybody because it seemed as it was going to be their last album. They soon stated it wasn't true.
In 1999, the band released The Decline, a fiery and pessimistic social commentary. Having a duration of 18 minutes and 23 seconds, it is nearly the longest punk song to date, second only to "Yes Sir, I Will" by Crass, which spans more than 22 minutes.
The coming of a new century marked the end of NOFX in Epitaph Records. In 2000 they released Pump Up the Valuum, which in many people's opinion is a good record but still is missing something.
In 2003, NOFX released War on Errorism, and launched their anti-George W. Bush campaign. Fat Mike organized the website Punkvoter.com, compiled two chart-topping Rock Against Bush compilations, and kicked off a Rock Against Bush United States tour. The band has released many EPs (i.e. Fuck the Kids, The Longest Line) on Fat Mike's own label Fat Wreck Chords. In February 2005, they launched the NOFX 7" of the Month Club, a subscription-based service which saw the release of one new EP almost monthly, from February 2005 to March 2006 (a total of 12 releases). The cover art for these EPs were chosen from fan-submitted entries. The first 3000 subscribers to the club received all of their records on colored vinyl. Fat Wreck Chords later released full sets of the EPs.
On March 14, 2006, an EP entitled Never Trust a Hippy was released. The EP was followed on April 18 by the album Wolves in Wolves' Clothing. On September 12, 2006, the video game EA Sports NHL07 was released, featuring the title track of the latter album on its soundtrack.
The band recorded three nights of shows in San Francisco, California for the live album, They've Actually Gotten Worse Live! that was released on November 20, 2007.
NOFX aired in 2008 a reality show on Fuse TV called NOFX: Backstage Passport, chronicling their recent worldwide tour full of mishaps and fun stuff.
NOFX released their eleventh full length, Coaster, on April 28, 2009.
NOFX released their twelfth full length, Self/Entitled, on September 11th, 2012.
Official site: http://nofxofficialwebsite.com
Falling in Love
NOFX Lyrics
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Depressurize, don't be afraid, hold onto me
We're goin down, but not our love
Death don't seem so bad, 'cause I'm with you
My only love, so close your eyes
Kiss me one last time, we're gonna
Die, but not our love, not our love
The lyrics to NOFX’s song Falling in Love describe a scenario of an emergency on an airplane where the oxygen masks are deployed, and smoke fills the cabin. The passengers are told to remain calm while the cabin depressurizes. The singer reassures their loved one that they will not be afraid and that they should hold onto them because they are going down, but not their love. The lyrics suggest that the couple is aware that they might not survive the plane crash, but they find comfort in the fact that they will die in each other's arms, and their love will not die with them.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that death does not seem so bad because the singer is with their loved one. They ask their partner to close their eyes, kiss them one last time, and accept the inevitability of death. Despite the tragic circumstances, the singer remains optimistic about the power of love and how it can transcend even death.
The song Falling in Love explores the idea of finding comfort in love during the most difficult and trying times. It is a testament to the endurance of love and how it can provide hope and solace even in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Blast oxygen masks, smoke filled cabin
Amidst a plane crash, the oxygen masks deploy and smoke fills the cabin
Depressurize, don't be afraid, hold onto me
Despite the airplane losing pressure, don't panic, hold onto me and we'll get through this together
We're goin down, but not our love
The airplane is crashing, but our love will not falter
Death don't seem so bad, 'cause I'm with you
The prospect of death doesn't seem as daunting because we are together
My only love, so close your eyes
You are my only love, so close your eyes and trust me
Kiss me one last time, we're gonna
Share one more kiss before our ultimate fate
Die, but not our love, not our love
We may be dying, but our love will live on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mike Burkett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stunned84
Thanks NOFX! Even in 2023 we always love you ❤
@ajunglist9701
My favorite NOFX album, my favorite NOFX song and my favorite NOFX harmony
@swahler34
I'm with you.
@oceanfin9239
+scott wahler Where
@tonyc579
dammit...those fuxkin octaves get me every time
@mathieuperroud2612
Nearly the same
@nunocunha3169
that continuous guitar note at the end and then the lift #winning
@sebbapalacio
The way the bass flows at 0:56 give me chills every time
@bmoni3663
Hell yeah! He's such an underrated bass player
@Frummelification
Best love song ever written.