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)
Rattlesnake
Rancid Lyrics
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Hear them calling drawing you back
Sawing you in two, using me, using you
What can you do?
Watch out Mack, here's a rat
Falling off the track, fade out black
Black in feedback, hit the flashback
Don't you know we hate that?
And your full of shit
Your a rattlesnake
Your a rattlesnake
Fuck that shit, I don't want to hear it
You can't bare it when we blare it
I hate your band, you understand?
You got no passion, it's all fashion
Well you come you can, come come true
Calm down, flames red or blue
You don't know, you got no clue
I see through
Your a rattlesnake
And your full of shit
I fuckin' hate you
Your a rattlesnake
You talk that shit about our crew, we hate you
You said you know us, we don't know you
You Jump on the next bandwagon
What's the next fan in, I heard you braggin'
But you ain't shit, you get frustrated
We never hesitated to call you a charlatan
Cause we hate you
Your a rattlesnake
And your full of shit
I fuckin' hate you
Your a rattlesnake
Your a rattlesnake
And your full of shit
And I hate you
Your a rattlesnake
The song "Rattlesnake" by Rancid is a high-energy punk rock track that is packed with aggression and anger towards a certain individual or group of people. The lyrics seem to be directed towards someone who is constantly talking negatively about Rancid and their music, but at the same time, they are also trying to associate themselves with the band. The song starts off by talking about how the person in question is falling away from grace and being drawn back into their old ways by someone else. The line "Sawing you in two, using me, using you" could be interpreted as the person using Rancid's popularity and success for their own advantage but not really being fully committed to the band or the punk rock scene.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You're a rattlesnake, and you're full of shit," which is a direct insult towards the person the band is addressing. The band members' frustration with this individual is evident throughout the song, and they make it clear that they do not want to associate with this person or hear any more of their negative comments about Rancid.
Overall, "Rattlesnake" is a song that is full of anger and frustration towards a specific individual or group of people who are trying to associate themselves with Rancid for their own benefit. The song is a reflection of the band's commitment to punk rock and their frustration with people who do not share that same commitment or who are fake in their association with the punk rock scene.
Line by Line Meaning
For weeks your falling, that's my darling
You've been slipping up and headed towards failure, and that's unfortunately something I have to deal with.
Hear them calling drawing you back
Your bad habits and old lifestyle are pulling you back and keeping you from progressing.
Sawing you in two, using me, using you
You're being torn apart by the people around you, including yourself, and being used for their own benefit.
What can you do?
You feel powerless and don't know what to do to change your predicament.
Watch out Mack, here's a rat
Be careful of people like us who see through your facade and are potentially dangerous.
Falling off the track, fade out black
You're losing your way and heading towards complete failure and darkness.
Black in feedback, hit the flashback
You're being bombarded by negative thoughts and memories that are hindering your progress.
Don't you know we hate that?
We despise seeing you fail and fall apart, but we can't help but feel disgusted with your actions and words.
Your a rattlesnake
You're a danger to others and sneakily use your words and actions to hurt them.
And your full of shit
Your words are completely empty and have no value or meaning behind them.
Fuck that shit, I don't want to hear it
Your words and actions mean nothing to me, and I have no interest in listening to them.
You can't bare it when we blare it
You can't handle criticism or confrontation, especially when it's loud and aggressive.
I hate your band, you understand?
I can't stand your music or your attitude, and it's important for you to know that.
You got no passion, it's all fashion
You don't have any real drive or motivation, and your actions are solely based on what's trendy or popular.
Well you come you can, come come true
If you want to face us or challenge us, then you can try to do so, but it won't end well for you.
Calm down, flames red or blue
Try to relax and stay calm, and don't let your emotions control you or spiral out of control.
You don't know, you got no clue
You're completely clueless and haven't the slightest idea of what's going on around you.
I see through
I can see through your lies and your fake personality.
And I hate you
I have nothing but disdain and hatred towards you and your actions.
You talk that shit about our crew, we hate you
You bad-mouth and speak ill of our group, and we can't stand you for it.
You said you know us, we don't know you
You claim to know us and understand our group, but in reality, we don't know anything about you.
You Jump on the next bandwagon
You always follow the latest trends or beliefs, without forming your own opinions and beliefs.
What's the next fan in, I heard you braggin'
You constantly talk about the next popular thing or event, and brag about being a part of it.
But you ain't shit, you get frustrated
You're worthless and incapable of achieving any real success, and it frustrates you.
We never hesitated to call you a charlatan
We have no qualms or doubts about labeling you as a fraud or imposter.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MasterMarf Marf
love how tim brings punk and hiphop together :) (:
Cinemadaptation
Rancid did tons of videos that are unreleased....and that's a good thing !
Dersu Fuentes
Best song Motorhead never wrote 😂 love the way it ends, exactly like OpIvy 'Jaded'. I liked to think it was some kind of band joke-self-tribute. Who knows... However, this song is a masterpiece. And the video is amazin. Raw, simple, scary... Love Rancid 'darkside'
100 Proof Truth
I love when kids try and dictate who is a "real" punk or not. Go away.
FlipTheScore
This song would terrify kids these days lol
Billy Sieunarinesingh
Song for my cat, Duff but she was a CATtlesnake! SHe was the Boss of the world until December 14th, 2011. She's a cattlesnake and she loves me so! She's a cattlesnaaaake!
COWBOY CADILLAC
Y’all remember when Rancid made a H/C album? Yea me neither.
TELEFREAK10121122
The only person who disliked this was the only rattlesnake here.
katmd03
Fuuuuck that opening riff tho!!!
cb8034
good stuff