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 β Life Won't Wait (1998), Rancid (2000), Indestructible (2003), Let the Dominoes Fall (2009), ...Honor Is All We Know (2014) and Trouble Maker (2017) β 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)
Honor Is All We Know
Rancid Lyrics
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When the hard times come, we have the strength to defy
Believe in yourself, let the arrow leave the bow
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
The night has come and we no longer see
Better days around the corner, for you and me
Receive the horizon dawn's golden glow
It takes courage to make it in this land
So don't forget, but forgive every man
And prosperity's river it will forever flow
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
The lyrics to Rancid's song "Honor Is All We Know" talk about remaining true to oneself and maintaining a sense of dignity and honor in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Don't change a goddamn thing, hold your head up high / When the hard times come, we have the strength to defy" emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself even when times get tough. It serves as a reminder to persevere and rely on one's inner strength in times of hardship.
The next lines, "Believe in yourself, let the arrow leave the bow / Honor is among us, honor is all we know" encourage the listener to have faith in their abilities and to take risks. The metaphor of an arrow leaving a bow symbolizes releasing one's potential and reaching their full potential. The repetition of the line, "Honor is among us, honor is all we know" emphasizes the importance of having honor in one's life and relationships. In essence, the song encourages listeners to live their life with integrity and not to compromise on their values.
The final verse, "It takes courage to make it in this land / So don't forget, but forgive every man / And prosperity's river it will forever flow / Honor is among us, honor is all we know" encourages listeners to be resilient and forgiving in life. It emphasizes the importance of courage in the face of adversity and the value of forgiveness in one's relationships. The final line again emphasizes the importance of honor in life and how it can lead to prosperity.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't change a goddamn thing, hold your head up high
Stay true to yourself and your values, and be confident in who you are and what you stand for.
When the hard times come, we have the strength to defy
Even in difficult times, we have the resilience and fortitude to persevere and overcome any challenges that come our way.
Believe in yourself, let the arrow leave the bow
Have faith in your abilities and take action towards your goals, trusting that your efforts will lead to success.
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
We prioritize honor and integrity in everything we do, and it is the foundation upon which we live our lives.
The night has come and we no longer see
Sometimes we face darkness and uncertainty, but we must trust that the light will return and better times are ahead.
Better days around the corner, for you and me
Despite any current difficulties, we can remain hopeful that the future holds promise and brighter days for all of us.
Receive the horizon dawn's golden glow
Embrace the beauty and possibility of a new day, full of opportunity and potential.
It takes courage to make it in this land
Success requires bravery and determination, and only those who possess these traits can thrive in today's world.
So don't forget, but forgive every man
While we may encounter hardships and conflict with others, it's important to practice forgiveness and not let bitterness or anger consume us.
And prosperity's river it will forever flow
When we prioritize honor and respect, success and abundance will naturally follow and continue to flow into our lives.
Lyrics Β© Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
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@crope182
don't change a goddamn thing, hold your head up high
when the hard times come, we have the strength to defy
believe in yourself, let the arrow leave the bow
honor is among us, honor is all we know
the night has come, and we no longer see
better days around the corner for you and me
receive the horizon dawn's golden glow
honor is among us, honor is all we know
it takes courage to make it in this land
so don't forget, but forgive every man
and prosperity's river - it will forever flow
honor is among us, honor is all we know
honor is among us, honor is all we know
@Iam47B52
Donβt change a goddamn thing, hold your head up high
When the hard times come, we have the strength to defy
Believe in yourself, let the arrow leave the bow
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
The night has come and we no longer see
Better days around the corner, for you and me
Receive the horizon dawnβs golden glow
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
It takes courage to make it in this land
So donβt forget, but forgive every man
And prosperityβs river it will forever flow
Honor is among us, honor is all we know
@deaderthendead041
This is a powerful song,Man I love the bass in these songs
@petermaddison1670
+deaderthendead041 Matt Freeman is the worlds best bassist, big call but true!
@notanotherjamesmurphy5574
@@petermaddison1670I love Matt Freeman, but he ainβt better than John Entwistle
@_wethebeardandbun_7929
2022 and still killing it.
@tammywallace7184
Just got my LP today!! SO MUCH LOVE FOR RANCID!!
@rochesterjohnny7555
For me, they are the best band of all time
@raminator1395
Imagine how cool it is to ride with them at night around town listening to some tunes.
@rochesterjohnny7555
Rancid are a national treasure, there should be statues of them in national parks and stuff
@deaderthendead041
Honor is all these gentlemen know, hell yeah Rancid kickin the shit as hard as ever!,long live RANCID!
@outlawwrestle
I once drove clear across the country blasting Indestructible through the speakers the whole way. Think I'm gonna do it with this album too at some point :)