Their debut album, "Everything Sucks" (1995), was an underground hit and led to a deal with Mojo Records (see also Mojo), an indie label. "Turn the Radio Off" (1996) established the band in the underground music scene, and they began touring throughout the USA. After the single "Sell Out" began breaking into the mainstream, including MTV, the album made an appearance on the charts. The ska revival was short-lived, however, and "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" (1998) did not lead the group to the mainstream.
Reel Big Fish released "Cheer Up" (2002) which began a movement into harder rock and pop sounds, with much less ska than the previous albums. The song "Where Have You Been?" was aimed at a wider audience, trying to drop the less popular ska sound, but was met with little mainstream success, despite the video. Their second most recent studio album was "We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy" (2005).
They recently released "Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album" (2006) which includes 2 discs worth or their own tunes and a few covers of popular songs along with a DVD. They have worked on the soundtrack to BASEketball, which included a cover of A-Ha's Take On Me.
In 2006, they split from Jive records, who produced a "Best of" album against the will of the band, who could not prevent the release. The band has made a campaign to try and stop people buying the album.
Their 7th album "Monkeys For Nothing and the Chimps For Free" (2007) includes some songs that were previously recorded and released on other albums. It was also the first album with the band's new label, Rock Ridge Records.
In 2009, they released "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" an album composed of covers of older songs, including "Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty, and "Nothin' But a Good Time" by Poison.
In 2012, Reel Big Fish released "Candy Coated Fury", which is their second album on Rock Ridge Records. This album was met with heavy amounts of criticism from fans and reviewers alike. PunkNews.org gave the album a 2/10.
in 2014, they released "Happy Skalidays", a holiday themed EP.
Their current release is 2018's "Life Sucks... Let's Dance!", which gained generally positive reviews from fans and critics.
Current members:
Aaron Barrett - guitar, lead vocals (1992–present)
Dan Regan - trombone, backing vocals (1994–present)
John Christianson - trumpet, backing vocals (2004–present)
Ryland Steen - drums (2005–present)
Derek Gibbs - bass guitar (2007–present)
Past members:
Ben Guzman - vocals (1992–1994)
Zach Gilltrap - keyboards/synthesizers (1992–1994)
Lisa Smith - guitar (1992–1994)
Eric Vismantes - trumpet (1994)
Stephan Reed - saxophone (1994)
Robert Quimby - trombone (1994–1995)
Adam Polakoff - saxophone (1994–1995)
Grant Barry - trombone (1995–1998)
Andrew Gonzales - drums (1992–1998)
Tavis Werts - trumpet (1994–2001)
Carlos de la Garza - drums (1999–2003)
Tyler Jones - trumpet (2001–2004)
Justin Ferreira - drums (2003–2005)
Matt Wong - bass, backing vocals (1992–2007)
Scott Klopfenstein - trumpet, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1995–2011)
Another Day in Paradise
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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sir, can you help me?
Its cold and Ive nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't hear her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Oh think twice, cause its another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, cause its another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Just think about it
Think about it
Just think about it
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see shes been crying
Shes got blisters on the soles of her feet
She can't walk but shes trying
Oh think twice, cause its another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, cause its another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody else can do
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been moved on from every place
Cause she didn't fit in there
Oh think twice, cause its another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, cause its another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, cause its another day for
You and me in paradise
Oh think twice, cause its another day for you,
You and me in paradise
Just think about it
Just think about it
Think about it
Just think about it
The lyrics of Reel Big Fish's "Another Day In Paradise" paint a vivid picture of someone who is living on the streets, cold, with nowhere to sleep, and seeking help from a passerby. However, despite her pleas for assistance, the man simply ignores her, pretending not to hear, and whistles as he crosses the street. The song's chorus, "Oh think twice, cause it's another day for you and me in paradise," serves as a reminder that while the man may be able to ignore the plight of the homeless woman on the street, he is not immune to the fact that life can change quickly and unexpectedly, and that he too could find himself in her shoes.
The second verse describes the physical toll of homelessness, with the woman's blisters on her feet indicating that she is likely walking great distances every day in an effort to stay safe and find somewhere to sleep. The bridge of the song beseeches a higher power, asking "Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody else can do? Oh lord, there must be something you can say." The lyrics suggest that perhaps those who do have access to resources and the ability to help those in need should take more responsibility for ensuring that everyone has access to basic necessities like warmth and shelter.
Line by Line Meaning
She calls out to the man on the street
A homeless woman cries out for help on the street
sir, can you help me?
She asks a passerby for assistance
Its cold and Ive nowhere to sleep,
She explains why she needs help; nowhere to go to stay warm
Is there somewhere you can tell me?
She implores the man to suggest a place to stay
He walks on, doesn't look back
The man ignores her and walks away without a second thought
He pretends he can't hear her
The man feigns ignorance and ignores the woman's cries
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
The man intentionally tunes out of the situation by whistling and walking away
Seems embarrassed to be there
The man feels ashamed or self-conscious about walking by the homeless woman
Oh think twice, cause its another day for
You and me in paradise
A plea for compassion; a reminder that we are all human and vulnerable, and one day we may find ourselves in her position
Just think about it
Take a moment to reflect on the situation
She calls out to the man on the street
The woman makes a second attempt to get help
He can see shes been crying
The man notices that the woman is upset and has been crying
Shes got blisters on the soles of her feet
The woman's feet are sore and blistered from walking
She can't walk but shes trying
The woman is struggling to walk due to the pain in her feet, but she is still making an effort
Oh lord, is there nothing more anybody else can do
A frustrated plea for more help from anyone who can provide it
Oh lord, there must be something you can say
A prayer for guidance or advice on how to get out of this situation
You can tell from the lines on her face
The woman's face shows signs of aging, wear and tear from a difficult life
You can see that she's been there
It's clear that the woman has experienced hardship and homelessness before
Probably been moved on from every place
The woman may have been kicked out of various locations, public or private, because she didn't fit in or was not welcome
Cause she didn't fit in there
The woman is a social outcast and doesn't belong to the mainstream, often judging society.
Think about it
A final plea for empathy and reflection on the plight of the homeless, and a reminder that we are all in this together
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
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