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
She's Gone
NOFX Lyrics
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The flame was blown out just recently
Although the candle hadn't burned down to the stick
It won't be lit again, the day won't be so bright
We don't know what she may have been
All we know is what she left behind
An apartment cluttered with children's toys,
In the bedroom, there's sheets on the windows
There's a four poster bed for a reason
There's a box on the floor full of secrets
It won't be opened
Here older boys and girls would play
All inhibitions were left behind
As the door would close, her face begin to shine
This was her finest hour, this was her finest time
Now, she's gone, and it's not gonna be alright, not for me
She's gone but not forgotten, she's still here
In all those years she touched so many lives
Who's gonna watch the little girl she left behind?
Carol Anne stands alone in the school yard
All the other children have gone
After waiting for hours,
She can't understand why her mother left her
In the darkness she sees definition
In the silence, she hears someone calling
After nightmares, she lies in bed screaming
But there's no one listening, there's no one
Now, she's gone, and it's never gonna be alright not for me she's gone
The song "She's Gone" by NOFX is a poignant tribute to a woman who has recently passed away. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the aftermath of her death, with a cluttered apartment left behind as a reminder of what once was. The first verse describes the feeling of loss, with the "blackened wick" representing the extinguished life of the woman, and the candle that won't be lit again representing the bright future that was snuffed out. The line "we don't know what she may have been" suggests that the woman may have been a mystery to those around her, leaving behind only the physical remnants of her life.
The second verse delves deeper into the woman's life, with a focus on her bedroom. The sheets on the windows and the four-poster bed imply that the woman may have been involved in some sort of illicit activity, and the box full of secrets further supports this notion. The third verse introduces the idea that the woman was someone who was loved by many, with memories of "older boys and girls" playing in her bedroom and leaving their inhibitions behind. This was her "finest hour", a time when she was able to bring joy and pleasure to others.
The chorus repeats the refrain that "she's gone", with the singer acknowledging that things will never be the same without her. The final verse takes a different approach, focusing on the little girl left behind by the woman's death. Carol Anne is left alone in the schoolyard, unable to comprehend why her mother has left her. The imagery of darkness and silence create a sense of isolation and fear, with the little girl left to deal with her nightmares on her own.
Overall, "She's Gone" is a powerful ode to a woman who was both complex and beloved. Through the clutter of her apartment and the memories of those who knew her, the song paints a vivid picture of a life that was full of both pain and pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
A blackened wick is what remains
All that's left is devastation and ruin, with nothing but an empty shell of what used to be
The flame was blown out just recently
The life that once burned bright and full of hope has been unexpectedly snuffed out
Although the candle hadn't burned down to the stick
Although there may have been time left, that time will never be fulfilled
It won't be lit again, the day won't be so bright
There is no hope for the future, no chance of rekindling the flame that has been extinguished
We don't know what she may have been
The person who has passed may have been so much more than we could ever know
All we know is what she left behind
Through her actions and choices, she has left a lasting impression on those left behind
An apartment cluttered with children's toys,
The evidence of a life spent nurturing the innocence and joy of children occupies the space
Photos of good times
Memories of joy and happiness captured in time serve as a bittersweet reminder of what once was
In the bedroom, there's sheets on the windows
The secrets of what transpired in the privacy of the bedroom are shrouded behind the sheets that once provided a sense of security
There's a four poster bed for a reason
The bed holds significance and meaning, a symbol of the life that was lived within those walls
There's a box on the floor full of secrets
Memories and mementos left behind have been carefully guarded, a testament to the secrecy and solitude of the past
It won't be opened
The secrets will remain so, as they were intended to be kept by the one who is no longer here
Here older boys and girls would play
The freedom to be themselves without judgment or repercussions was afforded to those who found solace here
All inhibitions were left behind
Within these walls, they could be their true selves without fear of ridicule or shame
As the door would close, her face begin to shine
The pride and satisfaction felt by the one who created this beautiful sanctuary is evident in the way her face would light up
This was her finest hour, this was her finest time
Creating this space represented her greatest achievement, her happiest memories, and her most shining moment
Now, she's gone, and it's not gonna be alright, not for me
The sense of loss and grief are overwhelming, and the world will never be the same without her
She's gone but not forgotten, she's still here
Although physically gone, her influence and spirit remain, and will continue to shape the lives she touched
In all those years she touched so many lives
The impact of her life was immeasurable and far-reaching, touching so many souls in so many ways
Who's gonna watch the little girl she left behind?
The loss of her presence in the life of her child is especially painful, as there is no one to fill the void left behind
Carol Anne stands alone in the school yard
The young girl left orphaned and alone is left to face the world without the guidance and nurturing of her mother
All the other children have gone
While she is surrounded by others her own age, she still feels isolated and alone in her grief and pain
After waiting for hours,
Hopeful and optimistic, the child holds out for signs of her mother, refusing to give up and accept that she's gone
She can't understand why her mother left her
The abandonment and sense of betrayal are overwhelming emotions for a child to handle and comprehend
In the darkness she sees definition
In the depths of despair and pain, the little girl's perspective is forced to shift, revealing a new perspective
In the silence, she hears someone calling
Amidst the pain and grief, there is still a glimmer of hope, a voice calling out to her to keep going
After nightmares, she lies in bed screaming
The trauma and pain of her mother's loss are so profound and overwhelming that it haunts her even in her sleep
But there's no one listening, there's no one
Despite her cries and pleas for help, there is no one to come to her aid and help her through her pain and sorrow
Now, she's gone, and it's never gonna be alright not for me she's gone
The pain and loss of the one who has left will never go away, never be resolved or fixed, and the world will never be the same without them
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE BURKETT
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@rjenkins79
A blackened wick is what remains
The flame was blown out just recently
Although the candle hadn't burned down to the stick
It won't be lit again, the day won't be quite as bright
We don't know what she may have been
All we know is what she left behind
An apartment cluttered with children's toys
Photos of good times
In the bedroom, there's sheets on the windows
There's a four poster bed for a reason
On the floor there's a box full of secrets
It won't be opened
Here older boys and girls would play
All inhibitions were left behind
And as the door would close, her face began to shine
This was her finest hour, this was her finest time
She's gone and it's not gonna be alright, not for me she he's gone
And it's not gonna be alright, not for me she's gone
But not forgotten, she's still here
In all those years she touched so many lives
Who's gonna watch the little girl she left behind?
Carol Anne stands alone in the school yard
All the other children have gone after waiting for hours
She can't understand why her mother left her sad
In the darkness she sees definition
In the silence, she hears someone calling
After nightmares, she lies in bed screaming
But there's no reaction, there's no one listening, there's no one
Now, she's gone and it's not gonna be alright, not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
@naomacoooo6831
いつ聴いてもこのツインペダルのバスがヤバい❗かっこよすぎ‼️
@robertogallardo3326
The best nofx ever album
@502skater502
I think this is the best song on that album, an album that is outstanding from start to finish.
@rjenkins79
A blackened wick is what remains
The flame was blown out just recently
Although the candle hadn't burned down to the stick
It won't be lit again, the day won't be quite as bright
We don't know what she may have been
All we know is what she left behind
An apartment cluttered with children's toys
Photos of good times
In the bedroom, there's sheets on the windows
There's a four poster bed for a reason
On the floor there's a box full of secrets
It won't be opened
Here older boys and girls would play
All inhibitions were left behind
And as the door would close, her face began to shine
This was her finest hour, this was her finest time
She's gone and it's not gonna be alright, not for me she he's gone
And it's not gonna be alright, not for me she's gone
But not forgotten, she's still here
In all those years she touched so many lives
Who's gonna watch the little girl she left behind?
Carol Anne stands alone in the school yard
All the other children have gone after waiting for hours
She can't understand why her mother left her sad
In the darkness she sees definition
In the silence, she hears someone calling
After nightmares, she lies in bed screaming
But there's no reaction, there's no one listening, there's no one
Now, she's gone and it's not gonna be alright, not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
And it's not gonna be alright
Not for me she's gone
@MrFerramenti
From 1:33 the bacing vocal just perfect. Actually the whole album is perfect.
@pottergeist
ALL HAIL EL GRANDE THE BOSS
@kevinkrug466
I agree
@tobyjuggify
One of their greatest
@jean-paulthyme1973
the best
@kdav7923
I was a serious surfer in the mid 90's in SD and this was our soundtrack. This and Pennywise. Damn I am old.