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
I'm The One
NOFX Lyrics
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I'm the one I couldn't take my knife
Are you gonna be ready to use it
If you hesitate they'll pursue it
Put the gun to the dome and no question
Now the holy ghost is in question
What about the banks when they say go
Standing at the gate can't take that time
When I try sometimes I can't stay high
Are you gonna be ready to use it
If you hesitate they'll pursue it
Good and evil came from above
Death peace heaven eternal love
Bleeding at the gates I can't come in
Courage that abates a life of sin
Sure that it holds and it holds no other
With the lies of the brave, the kid don't matter
The lyrics to NOFX's song "I'm The One" suggest themes of religion, violence, and uncertainty. The first two lines introduce the singer as someone who has a strong belief system, but also someone who exerts control through violence (with a possible reference to suicide). The lyrics then turn to questioning the readiness and courage to use a weapon when necessary, with a warning that hesitation could lead to unwanted consequences. The imagery of "putting the gun to the dome" suggests a violent confrontation with a powerful opponent, who questions the legitimacy of the singer's beliefs.
The song then presents a philosophical contrast between good and evil, claiming that both derive from a divine source ("came from above"), before ending with a sense of frustration and exclusion ("bleeding at the gates," "can't come in"). The lyrics hint at a larger social and political context, alluding to bankers and "lies of the brave," but leave the listener with an impression of a personal struggle, where courage and belief are tested against overwhelming odds.
Overall, "I'm The One" is a complex and thought-provoking song that raises questions about identity, morality, and power. It poses existential challenges that demand courage and conviction, but also suggests a world in which such qualities are often misused or misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the one whose got a religion
I am a person who has their own set of beliefs and values
I'm the one I couldn't take my knife
I am a person who couldn't resist the violent temptation of using a knife
Are you gonna be ready to use it
Do you have the courage to use a weapon when necessary?
If you hesitate they'll pursue it
If you hesitate, your enemies will take the upper hand
Put the gun to the dome and no question
Pull the trigger without hesitation
Now the holy ghost is in question
After such an act, the morality of a religious person is in question
What about the banks when they say go
What happens when the financial institutions tell us to do something?
Standing at the top they can't let go
The people in power will not give up their power easily
Standing at the gate can't take that time
Waiting is not an option when it comes to making important decisions
When I try sometimes I can't stay high
Sometimes, despite one's best efforts, they cannot remain in a state of bliss
Good and evil came from above
All concepts of good and evil have been imposed on us from higher authorities
Death peace heaven eternal love
Death is what leads to peace, heaven, and eternal love
Bleeding at the gates I can't come in
Being unwelcome at a place and being unable to enter makes one feel defeated
Courage that abates a life of sin
Committing acts of valor can help us avoid otherwise sinful behavior
Sure that it holds and it holds no other
I am certain that there is no other way to approach things than the way I have chosen
With the lies of the brave, the kid don't matter
People in power may deceive others and use their bravery for their own gain, disregarding the lives and well-being of others
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i love this song!!!!!
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I'm the one 🤙100 👍
@jamesboyd985
Waiting at the gates that I can’t come in
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I'm the one
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@sergiosk8skate8
Fuck this version is better than the original xd
@gerggerggy7757
I dont know. Both are great.
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