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)
Out Of Control
Rancid Lyrics
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The prophet speaks his language, reeks,
Survival dormant, schemes and sneaks,
His blood is weak, he's an oil sheik,
Information leak, operations wait.
There's no security in the battlefield,
No Armageddon strength, no human shields,
One more riot this I will.
Stay out of control!
It's out of control!
Stay out of control!
We're outta control, we're outta control, we're outta control, we're outta control!
Chopped-up waste in the
Pick up your shovel, do what you're told,
The (probe?) is on the
To the middle of nights, to the middle of homes.
Well, I'm done joking, are you a miss?
Deliberate line and recklessness,
Don't keep questioning the IMS,
Resist, resist, resist, resist!
Stay out of control!
It's out of control!
Stay out of control!
We're outta control, we're outta control, we're outta control, we're outta control!
Control!
The song "Out of Control" by Rancid talks about a prophet who speaks his own language and is scheming something sinister. The prophet's blood is weak and he is an oil sheik, which may indicate the song is referencing the political instability in the Middle East. The lyric "Information leak, operations wait," suggests that the prophet is waiting for an opportune moment to put his plan into action. The overall mood of the song conveys a sense of urgency and danger.
The second verse talks about the aftermath of war and the building of a new country. The lyric "Chopped-up waste in the/ Pick up your shovel, do what you're told," suggests the rebuilding process is not an easy task and there is a lot of debris that needs to be cleaned up. The line "The (probe?) is on the/ To the middle of nights, to the middle of homes" indicates that the process of rebuilding is not only physical but also involves penetrating the hearts and minds of the people affected by the war.
Overall, the song "Out of Control" can be interpreted as a commentary on geopolitical issues and the dangerous power dynamics that often arise in such situations.
Line by Line Meaning
The prophet speaks his language, reeks
The prophet is speaking in a way that is unfamiliar to us and is foul-smelling, which could be an indication of something sinister.
Survival dormant, schemes and sneaks
The survival instinct is dormant and being replaced by sneakiness and scheming.
His blood is weak, he's an oil sheik
The person in question is rich and potentially corrupt, willing to do anything to maintain power, but not physically strong.
Information leak, operations wait
There is a leak of information that is causing delays in operations.
There's no security in the battlefield
The battlefield is unpredictable and volatile, with no guarantees or assurances of safety.
No Armageddon strength, no human shields
There are no resources or tactics available to protect oneself from the impending doom.
A brand-new country, they're gonna build
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, there are plans to start anew and build a new country.
One more riot this I will
One more instance of unrest or chaos could be the breaking point.
Stay out of control!
In order to survive and adapt, it may be necessary to relinquish control and act on impulse.
It's out of control!
The situation is beyond anyone's control and is becoming increasingly erratic.
Chopped-up waste in the
There is waste and destruction everywhere.
Pick up your shovel, do what you're told
Despite the chaos, there are still orders to follow and work to be done.
The (probe?) is on the
There is a sense that someone is watching and probing the situation.
To the middle of nights, to the middle of homes
The unrest and chaos has penetrated every aspect of life.
Well, I'm done joking, are you a miss?
The situation is serious and there is no room for humor or frivolity.
Deliberate line and recklessness
It may be necessary to be strategic and intentional, while also taking risks.
Don't keep questioning the IMS
There are certain systems or institutions that are being challenged or criticized, but it may be more productive to focus on practical solutions.
Resist, resist, resist, resist!
Despite the challenges, it is important to keep pushing forward and fighting back against the chaos.
Control!
The idea of control is fleeting and may not be possible in these circumstances.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: LARS FREDERIKSEN, TIM ARMSTRONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RimshotKiller
I really fell in love with this song. Bought three Rancid albums immediately because I loved it so much, only to realize that it's the only song of them I like at all...
@allhandsondik7803
I like Rancid a lot, but super disappointed they never did something like this again. Don't even play it live anymore.
@eikeshu
very good
@thizzney510
LMAO I THOUGHT THEY SOUND LIKE THIS BUT IF NOT AND COMPLETELY DIFF I DONT WANNA
@philipott6691
@AllHandsOnDik Their self-titled album from 2000 has a few songs with a similar feel.
@andrewej805
David Courtney is the closest song on this album to this. Love the band but I agree I wish they would have done some more of this stuff.
@ELEcomments
I remember my brother saying he didn't like this song in Need For Speed because everytime it came on, he'd lose control of the car lol
@robbienorton9522
I disabled the song because I had the same experience! lol
@THETURZO
Lol, that always happened me with the song Born Too Slow, now it's one of my favorite songs ever
@aeq77
For me this was the song that make me focus and drive better