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
Fuck da Kids
NOFX Lyrics
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The lyrics to NOFX's song "Fuck The Kids" are provocative and controversial, and appear to be a direct attack on the youth demographic. However, in reality, these lyrics are a criticism of the way society treats young people, and the lack of respect and empathy towards their experiences and struggles. The repetition of the phrase "fuck the kids" serves to highlight the dismissive and cavalier attitude that adults often have towards young people, and the frustration and anger that comes with being constantly belittled and ignored.
Additionally, the use of the exclamation "fuck yeah" in the chorus suggests a sense of rebellion and empowerment, with the song advocating for young people to assert their voices and stand up against the marginalization and mistreatment they face. Rather than a literal call to harm children, "Fuck The Kids" can be seen as a rallying cry for a generation that is often disregarded and underrepresented in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck yeah, yeah.
We express our discontent towards the kids, repeatedly affirming our desire to disregard them with a sense of fervor.
fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck yeah, yeah.
Our disdain for the youth is profound and we wish to reiterate this sentiment with additional fervor.
fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck yeah, yeah.
We hold contempt towards the younger generation and this emotion is reflected in our vocalized anger.
fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck yeah, yeah.
We wish to convey our intense detestation towards the children, further emphasizing this viewpoint with our repeated exclamation.
fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck da kids, fuck the kids!
We reject, abhor and reject the notion of children and their relevance.
fuck the kids! fuck the kids! fuck the kids!
We express our intense opposition towards the younger demographic and their presence in our society.
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@DE-1980
Fuck yeah, 2024 and still listening to this masterpiece!!!đ¤đ
...and fuck the kids!
@SCBH
Yeah I love this one
I wore out my old copies, this is the newest pressed one