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)
Everything Is Cool
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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Where did it go wrong, too bad for too long
I live without you know
I'll get along some how
I don't care anyway, I just wanted to say
Everything is cool
How are things with you
I wish you were dead
You say we'll be friends, that just means no sex,
I don't care what you say
I'm tired of fucking you anyway
I guess it is my fault
But do you blame you at all
I'll have to let you go
I just want you to know that
Everything is cool
How are things with you,
Everything is cool,
I wish you were dead!
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish's “Everything Is Cool” are about a failed romance and the stages of a breakup. The singer begins with expressing his relief that the relationship is over, as the other person led him on and it was too bad for too long. He states that he can now live without them and will get along somehow, indicating a sense of liberation from the toxicity of the relationship.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is not completely over his ex-partner. He wishes they were dead and is tired of sleeping with them, but still seems to have some unresolved feelings about the end of the relationship. At the end of the song, the singer accepts that it is his fault and that it is time to let go. He wants his ex to know that everything is cool, but the tone of the song suggests that this might not be entirely true.
Overall, “Everything Is Cool” is a relatable and humorous take on the ups and downs of relationships. It speaks to the emotions of heartbreak and moving on, and the lyrics present a conflicting mix of anger and relief, which is a common response to the end of a romance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad you're gone, you just led me on
I am relieved that you are no longer in my life as you strung me along without any real intentions.
Where did it go wrong, too bad for too long
I am unsure of when our relationship started falling apart, but unfortunately, it went on for far too long.
I live without you know
I am currently able to exist without your presence in my life.
I'll get along some how
I will manage to cope or survive without you in my life.
I don't care anyway, I just wanted to say
I am indifferent, but I felt the need to express myself regardless.
Everything is cool
Things are going well in my life, despite our past relationship.
How are things with you
I am inquiring about your current state of being.
I wish you were dead
I harbor significant negative emotions towards you and would prefer if you were no longer alive.
You say we'll be friends, that just means no sex,
Your suggestion of friendship after our past intimate relationship equates to a sexual relationship not being an option.
I don't care what you say
I am not concerned with your opinion or statements.
I'm tired of fucking you anyway
I am exhausted from engaging in sexual activity with you.
I guess it is my fault
I acknowledge that I bear responsibility in the deterioration of our relationship.
But do you blame you at all
Do you hold any fault for the ending of our relationship?
I'll have to let you go
I need to detach myself from your presence in order to move on.
I just want you to know that
I am expressing my current emotional state to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON BARRETT, DAN REGAN
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