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.
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Stand By Me
NOFX Lyrics
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And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see.
Well I won't be afraid,
No, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me.
Won't You stand by me
Just as long as you stand, Stand by me.
When the sky that we look upon tumble and falls
And the mountains crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear,
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me.
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand Won't You Stand Stand By Me
When the night has come
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see.
I won't cry, No I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear,
Just as long as you fuckin' Stand by me.
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand Won't You Stand Stand By Me
When the sky that we look upon crumble and falls
And the mountains tumble to the sea
I won't cry, No I won't cry
No, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you Fuckin' Stand by me.
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Do it Fletcher!!Wow!!
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey, Hey Hey Hey Hey!!!
The song "Stand By Me" by NOFX is a cover of Ben E. King's 1961 classic of the same name. The song is about finding comfort and security in a loved one during difficult times. The first verse sets the scene of a dark and uncertain night, but the singer is not afraid as long as their partner is with them. The chorus repeats this sentiment: "Darling, darling stand by me / Oh Won't You stand by me / Just as long as you stand, Stand by me."
The second verse takes the imagery to the extreme, with the sky tumbling down and the mountains crumbling to the sea. Despite this apocalyptic scene, the singer still maintains that they won't cry or be afraid as long as their partner is by their side. This sentiment is repeated in the final verse with added expletives, emphasizing the strong bond between the singer and their loved one.
Overall, the song is a touching ode to the support and love we find in each other during difficult times. It focuses on the importance of having someone to lean on and how that can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
At the end of the day
And the land is dark,
And the world is bleak
And the moon is the only light we'll see.
And everything seems dark and hopeless
Well I won't be afraid,
But I won't be scared
No, I won't be afraid
I won't run away
Just as long as you stand
If you're with me
Stand by me.
I'll be okay
So darling, darling stand by me
So be there for me
Won't You stand by me
Be there for me
When the sky that we look upon tumble and falls
When things go wrong
And the mountains crumble to the sea
When everything seems impossible
I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't give up
No I won't shed a tear,
I won't breakdown
Just as long as you stand
If you're with me
Darling, darling stand by me
Be there for me
Oh Won't You stand by me
Will you be there for me
Oh Won't You Stand, Won't You Stand, Stand By Me
Please, stand by me
I won't cry, No I won't cry
I won't give up
No I won't shed a tear,
I won't breakdown
Just as long as you fuckin' Stand by me.
If you're going to be there for me, be there for real
When the sky that we look upon crumble and falls
When things go wrong
And the mountains tumble to the sea
When everything seems impossible
I won't cry, No I won't cry
I won't give up
No, I won't be afraid
I won't run away
Just as long as you Fuckin' Stand by me.
If you're going to be there for me, be there for real
Do it Fletcher!!
Go ahead Fletcher
Wow!!
Awesome!
Contributed by Abigail L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chinty Santos
essa música é muito linda... adorei!!! e ainda mais com letra..
Diego Hernandez
i like this the best out of all the other re-dones theyve done.
pjpunker
I wish nofx would cover this song!!!!
brandon mcfeelme
i still love this song
ANDRY77666
este no es Nofx pero igual esta muy bueno el cover
Jean carl Cavalli
The best love song never done for the mankind 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mr Boombastic
wow fit mike is so melodic
Micky Dank
Not Mike not nofx... this is pennywise
Daniel Pfeifer
Didnt know pennywise changed there sound NOFX as well , LOVE BOTH BANDS GREAT COVER ANYWAY
andyandyari
loves it
me and my brother love this song