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)
Malfunction
Rancid Lyrics
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Well let it be a warning that you're all gonna die
And if you think that it's coming, way all bet think your jam
When the grim reaper calls me, get in the air
Tuesdays ain't get you man, [?] nice
You better take caution and I'll heed my advice
Major malfunction, assured destruction
Oh when you think you know the answer then you ain't right
Well my brain is overloaded and I'm ready to fight
Well is there anything left well you're already cold
'Cause violence is my bag, justice is my bone
Tuesdays ain't get you man, [?] nice
You better take caution and I'll heed my advice
Major malfunction, assured destruction
Major malfunction, assured destruction
I know you're wrecking now I'm through with you
And you know my targets locked and my aim is true
And I said my peace and I got no time
Well I've seen it all, this is my final line
Tuesdays ain't get you man, [?] nice
You better take caution and I'll heed my advice
Major malfunction, assured destruction
Major malfunction, assured destruction
In Rancid's song "Malfunction," the lyrics describe a confrontational and violent attitude towards those who may cross the singer. The first verse warns that the singer will walk on by unnoticed until it may be too late for those who underestimate him. The second verse suggests that violence and justice are the singer's go-to methods of dealing with conflict, and the chorus repeats the phrase "Major malfunction, assured destruction" to further emphasize this destructive theme. The final verse suggests that the singer is at peace with their violent tendencies and has no intention of backing down from their aggressive approach.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the singer is an outsider, perhaps someone who has been wronged in some way or feels isolated from society. The repeated line "Tuesdays ain't get you man" suggests that the singer's anger is not just directed towards a particular person or group, but towards anyone who may encounter them. The phrase "assured destruction" in the chorus further emphasizes the singer's belief that violence is the only way to resolve conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if you don't see me coming then I'll walk on by
If you're not paying attention, then that's your problem and I won't bother trying to get your attention.
Well let it be a warning that you're all gonna die
Take notice, everyone is going to die.
And if you think that it's coming, way all bet think your jam
You might believe you're prepared, but there's always a risk. Be mindful of possible issues.
When the grim reaper calls me, get in the air
Death is coming for me, and I'm going to embrace whatever is on the other side.
Oh when you think you know the answer then you ain't right
Just because you think you have the answer, doesn't mean it's correct.
Well my brain is overloaded and I'm ready to fight
I'm mentally exhausted, but I'm still prepared for combat.
Well is there anything left well you're already cold
If there's nothing left, you're already gone and there's no point in trying to save you.
'Cause violence is my bag, justice is my bone
I'm all about violence, but only if it's justified.
I know you're wrecking now I'm through with you
You're already done for, and I'm moving on.
And you know my targets locked and my aim is true
Once I have a goal in mind, there's no stopping me.
And I said my peace and I got no time
I've already said all I have to say, and I'm running out of patience.
Well I've seen it all, this is my final line
I've experienced everything, and this is the end of the conversation.
Tuesdays ain't get you man, [?] nice
There's always something unexpected and somewhat unpleasant that can happen on any given day.
You better take caution and I'll heed my advice
Be careful and listen to what I'm saying.
Major malfunction, assured destruction
A big problem will lead to absolute chaos and collapse.
Major malfunction, assured destruction
A big problem will lead to absolute chaos and collapse.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, ROGER M. FREEMAN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
deaderthendead041
That bass is insane!!!
deaderthendead041
I love the old as much as the new, I can sincerely say I have not heard a song from these guy I hate, call bs if you want but I am really enjoying this band
hocksaw
Well I'm a crazy upsetter, driving me insane
Yeah, 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
danielscissorhands
I see where you're going there. Nice use of subtlety there. LOL
R Ha
How about the real lyrics?
Should be a piece of cake for native English speakers, right?
I can't make out the bridge right before "Major malfunction, assured destruction"
bones27
You a punk fan, sound like a troll/
Otsugua
I don't know but this song should be in cars the movie
Stacy Wolowicz
:)
Christina Picciano
Clash City Rockers, anyone?
Fábio Henrique Laureth Martins
lol