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)
Go Away
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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I just wanted someone else.
Now I'm sittin' here alone, I'm
Sittin' here all by myself
And everybody loves me
And they want me to be their boyfriend
She's the only one for me,
I cant get her out of my brain.
Why cant she just go away?
I'd only want her to stay.
Why cant she just go away?
Go away
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish's song Go Away describe a classic dilemma of unrequited love. The singer never really wanted the person they were with, but they also cannot seem to let go of them, stuck between wanting them to stay and wanting them to leave. The first two lines make it clear that the singer has settled for someone they don't really want, but is now alone and unable to move on. Despite being surrounded by people who want to be with them, the singer is fixated on the one person who doesn't reciprocate their love. This line also hints at the singer's insecurity regarding their own loveability and the need for validation from others.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of frustration towards the person they are fixated on. The singer wants them to go away, but seems unable to get them out of their head. This line showcases the internal conflict between wanting to move on and being unable to let go. The repetition of the lines "Why can't she just go away?/Go away" emphasizes the singer's desperation in their attempt to rid themselves of this person.
Line by Line Meaning
She was never what I wanted,
The singer did not have genuine feelings for his ex-lover.
I just wanted someone else.
The singer had always desired someone else and not his ex-lover.
Now I'm sittin' here alone, I'm
After the breakup, the singer is alone and unhappy.
Sittin' here all by myself
The artist is experiencing loneliness after the breakup.
And everybody loves me
Despite the breakup, the artist is still popular and well-liked.
And they want me to be their boyfriend
People express interest in the singer, wanting him as their partner.
She's the only one for me,
Despite his initial lack of interest, the singer now feels like he needs his ex-lover.
I don't want to see her again, why cant she just go away?
The artist wants to forget about his ex-lover and move on with his life.
I cant get her out of my brain.
The artist is having a difficult time forgetting his ex-lover.
Why cant she just go away?
The artist wants his ex-lover to leave him alone.
I'd only want her to stay.
Despite everything, the singer still loves his ex-lover.
Why cant she just go away?
The artist is conflicted about his feelings towards his ex-lover.
Go away
The singer is fed up with his ex-lover and wants her to leave him alone.
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