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)
IT'S ALRIGHT
Rancid Lyrics
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But only you can tell me how it'll end
All systems just stop right here
And all we are is pretend.
So many things can be a mystery
But all we're seeking is freedom
You realize that your reality
Is gonna be there to greet 'em
It's quite all right me
When ignorance manifests like that
Man it's hard to stop
Under developed, don't lose your balance
And then take a divine drop
And if you find my name in regard to danger
I urge you only to heed
Causation, end of the world
Gonna set me free
It's all right
It's quite all right with me
Yeah, with me!
The lyrics to Rancid's song "It's Alright" express a sense of resignation towards the uncertainty of life. The singer knows how events will unfold, but ultimately it's up to the individual to determine their final outcomes. "All systems just stop right here/ And all we are is pretend" suggests that the world and our existence may not be as we believe them to be. The line "but all we're seeking is freedom" implies that humans desperately want to escape the constraints of the everyday world and experience a new reality. The singer warns against losing one's balance and being ignorant of the world around them. He acknowledges that danger is present, but encourages the listener to trust his suggestions.
Overall, the message is one of hope and encouragement, while acknowledging the struggles of life. The repeated phrase "It's all right/ It's quite all right with me" serves as a reminder that despite the chaos and uncertainty, the singer remains optimistic and accepting.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell you how it'll go down
I can give you insight into how things will unfold
But only you can tell me how it'll end
Ultimately, only you have the power to determine how things will conclude
All systems just stop right here
Everything comes to a halt in this moment
And all we are is pretend.
Everything is an illusion
So many things can be a mystery
There are so many unknowns in life
But all we're seeking is freedom
What we really desire is liberation
You realize that your reality
You understand that the world you experience is your own subjective reality
Is gonna be there to greet 'em
It will always be there to confront you
It's all right
Everything is okay
It's quite all right me
I am comfortable with the way things are
When ignorance manifests like that
When people act out of ignorance
Man it's hard to stop
It's difficult to halt that behavior
Under developed, don't lose your balance
Don't let your lack of experience cause you to lose your footing
And then take a divine drop
Continuing on in spite of this and trusting in a higher power
And if you find my name in regard to danger
If my name comes up in a dangerous situation
I urge you only to heed
Just listen to me
Causation, end of the world
Everything happens for a reason, and it's not the end of the world
Gonna set me free
It will liberate me
It's all right
Everything is okay
It's quite all right with me
I am content in this moment
Yeah, with me!
In agreement with everything that has been said
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
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Pacific Explorer
Regardless of what type of mood I'm in, there's always a Rancid song that matches it.
John Redcorn
this is definitely the best song they ever made, i think i shed a tear remembering the days of being a young punk
Keithius Prime
😢 Good times...
Juan
you can always be a young punk. You are quite right about the song.
Mario
nope. definitely better songs than this. this ain't bad though
knowtwodrugs
Rancid can make anything golden. Awesome hardcore album!
maxilovesreggae
They played this track when I saw them this week. First time I've seen them play it live. It means as much now as it did back then! Awesome tune, awesome memories.
Flanker345
This album takes me immediately back to being 12/13, when everything meant something!
johnehotrod
Flanker345 everything always meant more to a person at that age
Manthan Plays Drums
@johnehotrod What happened afterwards? What caused us to change?