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
Louise
NOFX Lyrics
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Stinking in her ass and one in her cunt
A butterfly strapped tight to her clit
But who's got the remote control
That would belong to Louise
She's got a new pet a real vaginal tease
Mommy's little girl is not gonna do as she please
She likes to speak like a six year old brat
Mommy discipline me cause you know I've been bad
Start with a cat then she'll move to a crop
Neither one is willing to stop
She knows that girls just want to have fun
With four piercings on each side of her labia
A little luggage lock connecting each one
Prevents her girl from going astray
Slut you think you've seen your master mean
You better lick my puss and asshole clean
Treat my clit like bubblegum
Bitch make me cum
It's time for bed she'll secure her head
Between her thighs for a thorough night suck
Along with this she'll be drinking her piss
So Louise don't have to get up
Two goddesses in love
One resides below one reigns from above
One adorns cuffs while one covets keys
The purgatorial touch of Louise
The lyrics of NOFX's song "Louise" describe a sadomasochistic relationship between two women, Louise and her partner. The first verse depicts some extreme BDSM practices that Louise enjoys doing, including wearing a butterfly vibrator on her clit, having silicone dildos inserted in her both her anus and vagina, which are controlled by her partner with a remote control. Later in the song, Louise is described as the dominant partner who likes to speak like a six-year-old and gets disciplined by her partner, who moves from using a cat to a crop for spanking. Louise has four piercings on each side of her labia, connected by little luggage locks as a sign of ownership and to prevent her from "going astray." She is also a "watersport" enthusiast and drinks her own urine before going to bed.
The song is quite controversial and has been criticized for being misogynistic and promoting extreme BDSM practices. However, it is important to note that the lyrics do not glorify or condone this behavior; rather, they are describing the sadomasochistic relationship between two consenting adults.
Overall, "Louise" is a bold and provocative song that exposes some of the taboo and controversial aspects of BDSM culture. It raises important questions about the boundaries between freedom of expression and harmful acts within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She had to walk with a silicone cock
Louise was forced to walk with a fake penis inserted in between her buttocks
Stinking in her ass and one in her cunt
She had another fake penis inserted in her vagina, both of which have an unpleasant smell
A butterfly strapped tight to her clit
There was a tight-fitting vibrator-like device attached to her clit
But who's got the remote control
The person in control of the vibrating device attached to her clit is not mentioned
That would belong to Louise
The remote control for the vibrator is in Louise's possession
She's got a new pet a real vaginal tease
Louise has acquired a new sex toy for her vagina
Mommy's little girl is not gonna do as she please
Louise's dominant partner (Mommy) controls her actions and behavior
If she don't want to get a spankin'
Louise will face punishment if she disobeys Mommy's orders
She likes to speak like a six year old brat
Louise enjoys speaking in a childish manner, adding to the dynamic of her submissive role
Mommy discipline me cause you know I've been bad
Louise asks for punishment from her dominant partner because she knows she has misbehaved
Start with a cat then she'll move to a crop
Louise's punishment may initially involve a whip, but it could be escalated to a more severe one
Neither one is willing to stop
Neither Louise nor her partner wants to end the BDSM dynamic they share
She knows that girls just want to have fun
Louise is aware of her own desire for pleasure and enjoyment
With four piercings on each side of her labia
She has four piercings on each side of her labia, which are likely a result of her love for kinky activities
A little luggage lock connecting each one
A small lock is placed through each of the piercings to keep them together, preventing Louise from enjoying herself without her partner's consent
Prevents her girl from going astray
The locks stop Louise from indulging in any secret or unauthorized sexual activities
Slut you think you've seen your master mean
Louise's partner is addressing her in a derogatory tone, implying that she thinks she knows how tough her partner can be
You better lick my puss and asshole clean
Louise is ordered to clean her partner's intimate areas orally
Treat my clit like bubblegum
Louise's partner wants her to stimulate her clit the way one might chew gum
Bitch make me cum
Louise is told to make her dominant partner orgasm
It's time for bed she'll secure her head
Louise is going to bed with the knowledge that her partner will be in control of her sexual activities
Between her thighs for a thorough night suck
Louise's partner will be performing oral sex on her throughout the night
Along with this she'll be drinking her piss
Her master will be making Louise drink her urine as a further form of domination
So Louise don't have to get up
Her master's request that Louise drink her urine removes any possibility of her leaving the bed for any reason
Two goddesses in love
Louise and her master are deeply in love and committed to their BDSM relationship
One resides below one reigns from above
Louise is the submissive partner in the relationship, while her partner takes on a dominant role
One adorns cuffs while one covets keys
One partner wears handcuffs while the other holds the key to them, furthering the BDSM dynamic
The purgatorial touch of Louise
Louise is integral to the BDSM ritual, as she brings an element of physical pleasure and dominance to the relationship
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421 Central Iowa
This is character building and story telling in its finest form.
Chartoise
I suddenly understand why my parents disapproved of my taste in music when I was 12... I didn't speak English back then, but this shit is harcore porn... NOFX back on the playlist thats for sure.
silbaar
same here lol
Gonsalo Caca II
Chartoise I heard this back in 2011 and didnt understand anything 'cause I didnt speak english back then but last week I re-discovered the song and I was like "WTF THIS IS AWESOME"
Marko Antonije
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!!
Steve Brown
One of the best songs he's ever written.
EnragedLez 96
Steven Brown I agree
Robbie Podosek
These are some of the most outrageous lyics ever and one of the craziest albums and I love every second of it! my teenage years wrapped up
Bob Hope
This is probably my favorite nofx song musically, I’m a thirty year old white man and feel mighty funny listening to this in public, thanks a lot guys
Emmanuel Garganourakis
Def one of the best guitar solos in punk history...Melvin rocks