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
See Her Pee
NOFX Lyrics
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With the bass and treble down
She got tits like microwave
Burrito that explode
What I wouldn't give to see her pee
Between 2 parked cars on a well lit street
It is important to note that this song, as with many of NOFX's punk rock music, is intentionally provocative and controversial. That being said, the lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the objectification of women in popular culture. The first two lines describe the woman in question in terms of her physical attributes, reducing her to nothing more than a pair of lips and breasts. The provocative nature of the description is underscored by the reference to a burrito exploding in the next line.
The last line is particularly troubling, as it suggests a desire to see this woman in a vulnerable and private moment. The phrase "what I wouldn't give" implies that the singer has been imagining this scenario, despite the fact that it is both invasive and inappropriate. The use of the phrase "well lit street" also suggests that this is not a purely voyeuristic impulse - the singer wants to see her in full view of others, making a spectacle of her vulnerability. Overall, the lyrics can be seen as an indictment of society's tendency to view women solely in terms of their physical attributes, and to objectify them in a way that is often dehumanizing and harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
She got lips like stereo
Her lips are plump and full, resembling the shape of a stereo speaker.
With the bass and treble down
Despite the fullness of her lips, they do not overpower or dominate her other features.
She got tits like microwave burrito that explode
Her breasts are large and round, much like a microwaved burrito that bursts at the seams due to excessive filling.
What I wouldn't give to see her pee
The artist is infatuated with this woman to the point that even mundane activities like urinating fascinate him.
Between 2 parked cars on a well lit street
The artist imagines a specific scenario in which he would be able to catch a glimpse of this woman in a vulnerable and private moment.
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trilobright
In the summer of 1999 I was fourteen and just realizing (thanks to my new 56k internet connection I'd go on at night) that I had a pee fetish. I felt this song was meant for me.
William James Lehy
I got this CD when I was twelve and this particular song definitely awoke something in me.
Intangible Fancy
A 32 second ad for a 31 second long song. Well played Youtube.
Chris Bryden
Shaundra Hammond : chrome+adblock plus. I get no adds, pandora or youtube.
Diego Müller
the first line is simply the best!
NEROGODDAMNIT
Such a good love song
Hail Stew
I'll be singing this when I wash my hands to prevent the spread of COVID-19, instead of Happy Birthday
Ryan Wolfe
lyrical wordsmith
FrancisHatesYou
It's short because it was made for the album "Short Music for Short People".
Dana Corchin
Everyone should listen to wingnut Dishwashers Union. They're the greatest folkpunk band of all time. Seriously guys go check them out. 🖤😈