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)
I'm Not the Only One
Rancid Lyrics
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It's not a proven fact it's just a feeling
Her old man doesn't own her like he did before
He once was so clear but now he's a blur
I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you
The avenue's the same but the people are changing
Her old man doesn't own her like he did before
He once was so clear but now he's a blur
I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you
The homeless child is no roll she played
It is real as anything the system has made
She's a monument forever standing
Inner city exposer can be extremely demanding
The pattern is circular as we pass the wine
She could no longer live with the lying
Her family tried to control her feelings
It just gave her new life a deeper meaning
Either you shut up or you shut down
I'm not the only one
You motherfucker
I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you
The song "I'm the One" by NOFX tells the story of a woman who has been able to overcome the oppressive control of her old man and has found a new and meaningful life for herself. The lyrics suggest that she has gone through a difficult journey where she has had to stand up for herself and fight against those who tried to control her. The line "She's got her life going she is still breathing, It's not a proven fact it's just a feeling" suggests that despite what may have been said or thought about her, she is still doing well and has a positive outlook on life.
The chorus "I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you" reflects a message of empowerment and strength, as the singer is standing up to whoever is trying to control and intimidate them. The song also touches on the issues faced by homeless children and the challenges of living in the inner city. These themes reflect the punk rock ethos of counterculture and fighting against the system.
In terms of musical style, "I'm the One" features a fast-paced, upbeat punk rock sound with aggressive vocals and energetic guitar riffs. The song is a classic example of NOFX's signature style and has become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got her life going she is still breathing
Despite any challenges she may have had, she is still alive and thriving
It's not a proven fact it's just a feeling
There may not be any concrete evidence, but there is a gut feeling present
Her old man doesn't own her like he did before
Her father's control over her has diminished over time
He once was so clear but now he's a blur
Her father's once prominent presence has become hazy and indistinct
I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you
There are others who are unafraid of the person being referred to
The avenue's the same but the people are changing
The physical environment may remain consistent, but the people in it are continually evolving
she said she would be there they understand me
The singer can rely on and connect with certain individuals in their life
The homeless child is no roll she played
Being homeless is not simply a character they are playing, it is a real and difficult situation they are experiencing
It is real as anything the system has made
The system has played a role in creating this reality for the homeless child
She's a monument forever standing
The homeless child is a symbol of resilience and persistence
Inner city exposer can be extremely demanding
Living in the inner city can be difficult and challenging
The pattern is circular as we pass the wine
The same cyclical patterns repeat themselves as people drink and socialize
She could no longer live with the lying
The singer reached a breaking point where they could no longer tolerate deception
Her family tried to control her feelings
Her family attempted to manipulate and regulate her emotions
It just gave her new life a deeper meaning
This struggle gave the singer's life a newfound depth and significance
Either you shut up or you shut down
You can either stay silent or give up entirely
I'm not the only one
The artist is not the only one experiencing these thoughts/feelings
You motherfucker
An insult aimed at the person being referred to earlier in the song
I'm not the only one who's not afraid of you
The singer reiterates that there are others who do not fear the individual in question
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iocat
This was Rancid's first record. Before their first album, before Lars was in the band. Source: I'm old and I bought this the day it came out.
@briancoombes3394
Me too bro. Got it at amoeba records on haight ashbury played it til it broke. Happy days.
@billybobby320
That second voice sounds like Lars though?
@iocat
@@billybobby320 pretty sure that's Matt!
@williamkeele1873
Deffinatly matt, he did a ahit ton of vocals on the self titled RANCID
@billybobby320
william keele wow for some reason Lars and Matt sounded the same to me and I this whole time I thought Matt was Lars
@garrethspinn6266
Brendan Kelly sent me here.
@thedbq1
googled for "i'm not the only one" looking for a rancid song but sam smith's song came up in the result
@ListedMia-sm4xm
Pretty sure its before Lars they gave him $ from their first LPs and Tim says so himself he asked Billie Joe Armstrong who does some backing vocals in I believe and hooligans or another I forget at this moment
@Hendrix1326
That's not Lars on the other vocals, it's Matt Freeman.