NUFAN's debut album, Incognito, was released in 1990 through New Red Archives. The band has released a single and one more full-length on this label, until signing up with Fat Mike's label, Fat Wreck Chords, on 1993. At that year, No Use For a Name released its first record on Fat, The Daily Grind, which turned to be a highly successful album.
In 1995, After the release of Leche Con Carne, their fourth full-length, Chris Shiflett (now in the Foo Fighters and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes) and Matt Riddle (also in Pulley) joined the band to play Guitar and Bass, respectively. In 1997, after the success of Making Friends, the band went on a worldwide tour through U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Chris left the band to play in the Foo Fighters, so now they have Dave Nassie playing guitar
The band released their 8th full-length album, titled Keep Them Confused, on June 14th, 2005. It takes a more political, philosophical and religious position than earlier releases.
A greatest hits collection titled All the Best Songs was released on July 10, 2007.
A new fourteen song full-length studio album entitled The Feel Good Record of the Year was released on April 1, 2008. In 2009, when promoting the album in Europe, Dave Nassie left the band to join the ranks of Bleeding Through. In August 2009 the band announced, that they replaced Nassie with Lagwagon's guitarist and founding member of RKL, Chris Rest.
In December of 2010, Rory Koff announced to the band he would need time off from touring to go full time with his snowplow business and eventually was replaced by new full-time drummer Boz Rivera (of King City, RKL, and The Mad Caddies.). Koff was the last remaining member of the original 1987 No Use for a Name line up.
Since 2010, No Use for a Name has been working on a new album.
Tony Sly tragically passed away on August 1, 2012.
International You Day
No Use for a Name Lyrics
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To write this song
But I gave up
You see one million words can't describe
How it feels
To know your love
Where did I go wrong?
That I'm closer then you think
When we're apart
Nothing that I've tried
Is as simple as this line
But without you
My life is incomplete
My days are absolutely gray
And so I'll try
Let your heart know for sure
That I have so much more to tell you
Every single day
I swear I'm giving up my inside
To the one
That I adored
I know this world is big enough
For you and I
But I'll give you more
I'm coming home today
To wipe the tear drop from your eyes
I'm totally enamoured by your life
Nothing that I've done
Has ever been for one
But without you
My life is incomplete
My days are absolutely gray
And so I'll try
Let your heart know for sure
That I have so much more to tell you
Every single day
My life is incomplete
My rites are absolutely gone
So wake me up
Before you leave today
Something I need to say
Cause they'll be nothing when you're gone
The song "International You Day" by No Use For A Name is a beautiful love song filled with apologies for not expressing love to the other person. The lyrics are melancholic and full of regret for not expressing feelings sooner. The opening line "I'm sorry that it took so long to write this song, but I gave up" indicates the songwriter's frustration at not having been able to express their love previously. The song continues to describe how the songwriter fails to describe their love in words as it's indescribable.
The chorus is the most beautiful part of the song; it talks about how the songwriter's life is incomplete without the other person, and every day, they have so much more to tell the person they love. The songwriter admits that without the other person, their life is nothing, and they feel emptiness and void. The last line of the song indicates a plea to the other person not to leave and to say what the songwriter needs to say before they leave.
In summary, the song "International You Day" is about expressing love to the other person and not wasting time in telling them how much they mean to the songwriter. It's a beautiful message about how love can make life complete and bring happiness in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry that it took so long
Apology for taking a long time to write this song
To write this song
Apology for taking a long time to express his love
But I gave up
Admission of giving up in the past and trying again now
You see one million words can't describe
Acknowledgment that there is no perfect way to express the love
How it feels
Admission that his feelings are beyond words
To know your love
Recognition of the other person's love and its impact
Where did I go wrong?
Questioning if there were mistakes made in the past
I should have told you from the start
Regret for not expressing his love sooner
That I'm closer then you think
Affirmation of being close to the other person even when apart
When we're apart
Reference to the distance between them
Nothing that I've tried
Recognition of the difficulty in expressing his love
Is as simple as this line
Acknowledgment that the message is best conveyed through a simple statement
But without you
Acknowledgment that his life is incomplete without the other person
My life is incomplete
Reiteration of incompleteness without the other person
My days are absolutely gray
Metaphor for sadness and lack of joy in his life
And so I'll try
Commitment to keep trying to express his love
Let your heart know for sure
Desire to make the other person confident in the love
That I have so much more to tell you
Assurance that there is more love to share
Every single day
Reference to the consistency of his love
I swear I'm giving up my inside
Expression of vulnerability and willingness to open up
To the one
Addressing the other person directly
That I adored
Expression of admiration and love
I know this world is big enough
Belief that the world has enough space for both of them
For you and I
Reference to the relationship between them
But I'll give you more
Commitment to sharing more love in the relationship
I'm coming home today
Announcement of return and joy to be reunited
To wipe the tear drop from your eyes
Expression of comfort and care
I'm totally enamoured by your life
Expression of love and admiration for the other person's life
Nothing that I've done
Acknowledgment that his actions are not solely for himself
Has ever been for one
Asserting that his actions are for the benefit of them as a couple
My rites are absolutely gone
Reference to losing a sense of purpose and identity without the other person
So wake me up
Request to be brought back to reality and given direction
Before you leave today
Desire to express his love before the other person leaves
Something I need to say
Desire to communicate a message, possibly one of love
Cause they'll be nothing when you're gone
Recognizing the impact of the other person's absence
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Jordi Vega
i'm sorry that it took so long
to write this song
but i gave up
you see one million words can't describe
how it feels
to know your love
where did i go wrong?
i should have told you from the start
that i'm closer then you think
when we're apart
nothing that i've tried
is as simple as this line
but without you
my life is incomplete
my days are absolutely gray
and so I'll try
let your heart know for sure
that i have so much more to tell you
every single day
i swear i'm giving up my inside
to the one
that i adorded
i know this world is big enough
for you and i
but i'll give you more
i'm coming home today
to wipe the tears right from your eyes
i'm totally enamored by your life
nothing that i've done
has ever been for one
but without you
my life is incomplete
my days are absolutely gray
and so I'll try
let your heart know for sure
that i have so much more to tell you
every single day
my life is incomplete
my rites are absolutely gone
so wake me up
before you leave today
something i need to say
cause they'll be nothing when you're gone
柿谷
I’m sorry that it took so long
to write this song
but I gave up
you see one million words can't describe
how it feels
to know your love
where did I go wrong?
I should have told you from the start
that I’m closer then you think
when we're apart
nothing that I’ve tried
is as simple as this line
but without you
my life is incomplete
my days are absolutely gray
and so I try
let your heart know for sure
that I have so much more to tell you
every single day
I swear I’m giving up my inside
to the one
that I adored
I know this world is big enough
for you and I
but I’ll give you more
I’m coming home today
to wipe the tear drop from your eyes
I’m totally enamored by your life
nothing that I’ve done
has ever been for one
but without you
my life is incomplete
my days are absolutely gray
and so I try
let your heart know for sure
that I have so much more to tell you
every single day
my life is incomplete
my rights are absolutely wrong
so wake me up
before you leave today
something I need to say
cause they'll be nothing when you're gone
Randal Ball
No matter how many years pass, I always find myself coming back to this punk rock masterpiece.
Sharkpool
This was the favourite song of my dad who passed away Thursday, november 14th 2013. I always feel closer to you when I listen to this masterpiece. We're closer than you think when we're apart dad, I always hope he plays guitar with tony up there. I know you cried his death, it was the first time I saw you cry. The song was right, there's nothing when you're gone.
Benoit Papineau
Ohhhhhh..you just broke my heart in pieces..
Benoit Papineau
I am listening to this right now and I am with you and your dad .I will think about you tonight
Benoit Papineau
Like your dad it's one of my favorite song and my girl is leaving. .
Take care
Sharkpool
@Benoit Papineau merci beaucoup prends soin de toi j'espère que des bonnes choses vont te sourires
The Vibing Monkey
@Sharkpool I watched some of your videos, you have a very good sense of humor, and you seem to have a very good head on your shoulders. I know for a fact you are with your father, and he is with you.
"The mere fact that you ARE, means you always have BEEN, and cannot stop BEING."
You will meet your father again; How? I am not sure. Just be reassured, that your father can never stop existing.
Peace and love, You are an inspiration to me.
Steve Caballero
Tony, you were brilliant, your songs will live in our minds and hearts forever my friend, love you and you'll be truly missed! Rest in Peace and may God † be with you and your family.
nina engelsiepen
Still & guess forever, one of my most favorite songs ever! Miss u Tony! 🖤
Benny Pap
RIP TONY ....I LOST A FRIEND... i am 38y old grew up listening to your band and i cant find the words to tell you how much i am gonna miss your voice