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)
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Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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You might know her too
She looks so good
She looks so cute
Standin' next to you
And I don't know what to do
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend
She's so fuckin' cute
I wish that she was mine
She's so fuckin' cute
I'm gonna lose my mind, baby
I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do
Maybe I could kill you
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend
Cause she's so cute I don't know what to do
Maybe she could love me too
I want I want I want your girlfriend
To be my girlfriend
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish’s “I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too” are pretty straightforward – the singer is expressing his desire for his friend’s girlfriend. He describes her as cute and attractive, and muses about the possibility of her reciprocating his feelings. The lyrics are somewhat tongue-in-cheek, as the singer acknowledges that this is not a socially acceptable desire and even suggests the extreme measure of killing his friend so that he can have the girlfriend to himself.
The song can be interpreted as a humorous commentary on the competitive nature of heterosexual relationships. The singer is envious of his friend’s girlfriend and desires her for himself, which can be seen as a reflection of the societal pressure on men to constantly compete for women’s affection. Additionally, the song may be making a sarcastic comment on the concept of “ownership” in relationships – the singer views the girlfriend as an object that can be traded or stolen, which is a problematic mindset.
Overall, “I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too” is a catchy and amusing song that satirizes the often-complicated dynamics of heterosexual relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a little girl I know
There's a girl that I'm interested in
You might know her too
You might also know this girl
She looks so good
She looks very attractive
She looks so cute
She has a cute appearance
Standin' next to you
She is often standing close to you
And I don't know what to do
I am unsure of what action to take
I want your girlfriend to be my
I desire for your girlfriend to be in a romantic relationship with me
She's so fuckin' cute
She is extremely attractive to me
I wish that she was mine
I desire for her to be my girlfriend
I'm gonna lose my mind, baby
I am becoming overwhelmed by my desire for her
Maybe I could kill you
I am jokingly suggesting that I might resort to violence to win her affection
Cause she's so cute I don't know what to do
I am feeling overwhelmed by her attractiveness and am unsure of how to proceed
Maybe she could love me too
I am hopeful that she might return my affections
I want I want I want your girlfriend
I have a strong desire for your girlfriend
To be my girlfriend
I want her to be my romantic partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AARON BARRETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@metaoffdead
I saw a picture - of a wallet chain - it binds my mind today - I thought someone was making fun of someones secret shame - their ability to have a wallet = have a heart I thought...
I thought so hard bout it - I may have lost my own in the process - scraping and screaming for #change that won't fit in a wallet
My photographic memory
Walmart sized now.
Roll back and save on me... I'm g host of past picks - See me and say boo - I want to date you!
_Sweet kenny.
@canberkgurgen
We're talking away
I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh the things that you say
Is it live or
Just to play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
I'll be gone (take on me)
In a day (take me on, take on me)
(Take on me, take on me)
(Take me on, take on me)
(Take on me)
@werty1160
Bruce Green and Gwen Stefani sent me back to 1996-1997
@jonbaxter2254
And Darren Barrett!
@werty1160
@@jonbaxter2254 Actually searched for Darren Barrett at first! Damn Bruce introduced me to a dead genre.
@vile46
Thanks Funhaus!
@krumplesthe2nd
Think he owns a computer yet?
@werty1160
he probably needs a phone capable of connecting to the internet to see how famous he got for the past few days.
@jahviahcroft9723
"No one can steal my wallet! Because I have a wallet chain!"
"Or maybe because there's nothing in it"
@Hedge_witch
Let's all go to the deli...
@sonnyd4reel
“I got fingered in a mosh pot...”
@jallerlepine3596
Cultured people here