Rancid has had two lineup changes since its inception, with Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman being continuous members. Their current lineup consists of Armstrong on guitar and vocals, Freeman on bass and vocals, Lars Frederiksen on guitar and vocals, and Branden Steineckert on drums. The band was formed by Armstrong, Freeman, and former drummer Brett Reed, who left the band in 2006 and was replaced by Steineckert. This lineup recorded their first album, with Frederiksen joining the band on their subsequent tour.
To date, Rancid has released ten studio albums, one split album, one compilation, two extended plays, and a series of live online-only albums, and has been featured on a number of compilation albums. The band has sold over four million records worldwide, making it one of the most successful punk rock groups of all time. The band rose to fame in 1994 with its second studio album, Let's Go, featuring the single "Salvation". In the following year, Rancid released its highly successful album ...And Out Come the Wolves, which produced its best-known songs "Roots Radicals", "Ruby Soho", and "Time Bomb", and was certified gold and platinum by the RIAA, selling over one million copies in the United States alone. Its next six albums – Life Won't Wait (1998), Rancid (2000), Indestructible (2003), Let the Dominoes Fall (2009), ...Honor Is All We Know (2014) and Trouble Maker (2017) – were also critically acclaimed, though not as commercially successful as ...And Out Come the Wolves. The band released their tenth album, Tomorrow Never Comes, in June 2023.
Studio albums
Rancid (1993)
Let's Go (1994)
...And Out Come the Wolves (1995)
Life Won't Wait (1998)
Rancid (also known as "Rancid 2000" or "Rancid 5") (2000)
Indestructible (2003)
Let the Dominoes Fall (2009)
...Honor Is All We Know (2014)
Trouble Maker (2017)
Tomorrow Never Comes (2023)
Bloodclot
Rancid Lyrics
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Well I'm a crazy upsetter (driving me insane)
Yea I'm a street wise professor (who am I to blame?)
Now if you listen to the record (do you feel the same?)
Well it don't get any better (going backwards again)
Whoa swing your fists, whack stitches in the face
Never been like them with this society
Life protects me feeling the finality
Now my guns are blazin'
Bloodclot I can see three sixty
Now my guns are blazin'
Pick it back up and start it all over again
Hey ho, hey ho
Well I'm a bad motherfucker (driving me insane)
So don't you even bother (who am I to blame?)
Cause when I listen to the record (do you feel the same?)
And it don't get any better (going backwards again)
I read your words, I read your banner of hope
Well I kick my way in it seems to piss you all off
Well I try to shut the gates the walls are fading
I climb from the depths of hell I'm escaping/unscathed
Now my guns are blazin'
Bloodclot I can see three sixty
Now my guns are blazin'
Pick it back up and start it all over again
Hey ho, hey go
Now my guns are blazin'
Bloodclot I can see three sixty
Now my guns are blazing
Pick it back up and start it all over again
Bloodclot
Oh yeah
Well I can see three sixty
I can see all around me
Ah yeah
Nah na na nah nah
Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho
Nah na na nah nah
Well I can see three sixty
Hey ho, hey ho!
The song "Bloodclot" by Rancid is a fast-paced punk rock track that showcases the band's raw energy and aggressive style. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic but explore themes of rebellion, frustration, and empowerment. The opening lines, "Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho, hey ho, hey ho," set the tone for the song and give it a chant-like quality that invites the listener to join in.
The first verse sets up the idea that the singer is a "crazy upsetter" and a "streetwise professor" who is frustrated with the world around him. He questions whether others feel the same way and expresses a sense of hopelessness about the situation. The chorus features the repeated line "Now my guns are blazin'/Bloodclot I can see three sixty," which suggests a feeling of power and readiness for whatever comes next.
The second verse introduces the idea of the singer being a "bad motherfucker" and tells others not to bother him. He mentions reading someone's "banner of hope," which could be a reference to political slogans or activism. The lyrics also touch on the idea of breaking down walls and escaping from hell, possibly a metaphor for feeling trapped in a society that doesn't understand or accept the singer's way of life. The song ends with another chorus, followed by a final chant of "Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho."
Line by Line Meaning
Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho, hey ho, hey ho
Chanting to pump himself up for what he's about to do.
Well I'm a crazy upsetter (driving me insane)
He's frustrated with how things are going, and he's taking action to change them.
Yea I'm a street wise professor (who am I to blame?)
He knows what's up but can't escape the problems anyway.
Now if you listen to the record (do you feel the same?)
The song's message is meant to inspire others to action as well.
Well it don't get any better (going backwards again)
Things are not improving, but instead regressing.
Whoa swing your fists, whack stitches in the face
He's advocating for violent rebellion against authority figures.
Fuck ups on me I feel sorry I work here
The problems are not someone else's; he's complicit himself.
Never been like them with this society
He's an outsider, not part of mainstream culture.
Life protects me feeling the finality
Life is unpredictable and scary, but he feels strangely safe despite that.
Now my guns are blazin'
He's fully committed to his revolution.
Bloodclot I can see three sixty
He's fully aware of what's happening around him.
Pick it back up and start it all over again
If at first you don't succeed, try again.
Well I'm a bad motherfucker (driving me insane)
He's confident in his abilities to cause change, but still frustrated.
So don't you even bother (who am I to blame?)
Don't try to blame him for the problems, because he's doing something about it.
Cause when I listen to the record (do you feel the same?)
He's hoping others can relate to and take inspiration from his message.
And it don't get any better (going backwards again)
Things are only getting worse instead of better.
I read your words, I read your banner of hope
He sees other attempts at change, but is skeptical of their effectiveness.
Well I kick my way in it seems to piss you all off
He's not afraid of making enemies in his quest for change.
Well I try to shut the gates the walls are fading
He's trying to break down barriers and change the system from within.
I climb from the depths of hell I'm escaping/unscathed
He feels like he's overcoming adversity and making progress despite the odds.
Bloodclot
Oh yeah
Well I can see three sixty
I can see all around me
Ah yeah
He's still confident and fully aware of his surroundings.
Nah na na nah nah
A nonsensical filler phrase.
Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho
Nah na na nah nah
Well I can see three sixty
Hey ho, hey ho!
He's still chanting to keep himself motivated and focused.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY (USA) ARMSTRONG, LARS FREDERIKSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giop1595
im 62 and STILL LOVE RANCID :)
@lunamarinoni2568
L❤Ve this Song!!,
@robertlogan5354
never too old for punk rock!
@dudet9662
this song has a new meaning today. hope you're still kicking
@itsjustian8484
I am a diehard Rancid fan.
I remember first hearing their music over 25 years ago. I was hooked.
I've been buying up everything of theirs I can find, and all related projects too. It's a real passion of mine. ☠️
@derekperry261
Dude and out come the wolves a special place in my heart. Amazing album and so is Life won't wait
@SB-mb8fx
To me one of the best Rancid Albums. And lots of amazing basslines by Matt Freeman.
@HALFTHEMIKE
Underrated song! One of my favorites! Rancid Forever
@anonymousgoodcharlottefan3755
meee tooo 👊👊👊👊👊(bro fist)
@ryline666
Everything that has ever happened is underrated