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)
I'm Her Man
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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Whoa, its not funny, no no no no
I can you you looking down her shirt
I can see you lifting up her skirt
Only gonna tell you once, only gonna tell you once
You better stay away from my girlfriend
You better stay away from her
You better leave my girl alone
Well I bet you can understand what I say
Whoa, I'm really just playing
I can see you looking down her shirt
I can see you lifting up her skirt
Only gonna tell you twice, ask you really really nice
You better stay away from my girlfriend
You better stay away from her
I'm just giving warning so you get no broken bones
You better leave my girl alone
Let me break your neck and crush your skull
Whoa, you never listen, no no no no
I can see you looking down her shirt
I can see you lifting up her skirt
Ive seen too much of you
I cant take much more of this
You better stay away from my girlfriend
You better stay away from her
I'm just giving warning so you get no broken bones
You better leave my girl alone
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish's song "I'm Her Man" depict a man warning another man to stay away from his girlfriend. The lyrics, although aggressive and violent in nature, are playful and satirical in tone. The man warns the other man multiple times to stay away from his girlfriend, threatening him with bodily harm if he does not heed his warning. He expresses frustration with the man's behavior, stating that he has seen enough and cannot take it anymore.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on jealousy and possessiveness in relationships. The man is protective of his girlfriend and does not want any other men to objectify or harm her. However, his extreme methods of expressing this protectiveness are exaggerated to the point of parody, highlighting the absurdity of overly possessive behavior.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm Her Man" are tongue-in-cheek, satirizing the idea of aggressive masculinity in relationships. The song's upbeat ska sound also adds to the playful tone of the lyrics, making it an enjoyable and amusing song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me put my finger in your nose
I am joking and being silly
Whoa, its not funny, no no no no
I acknowledge that this kind of behavior is not appropriate or acceptable
I can see you looking down her shirt
I notice that you're not respecting my girlfriend's personal space or boundaries
I can see you lifting up her skirt
I observe that you are trying to invade my girlfriend's privacy and personal space
Only gonna tell you once, only gonna tell you once
I am warning you and being clear that I do not want you around my girlfriend
You better stay away from my girlfriend
I am asserting my boundaries and asking you to not come near my girlfriend
I'm just giving warning so you get no broken bones
I am informing you that if you continue to disrespect my girlfriend, you may face physical consequences
You better leave my girl alone
I am requesting that you do not continue to pursue a relationship with my girlfriend
Well I bet you can understand what I say
I believe that you understand my message
Whoa, I'm really just playing
I am using sarcasm to make light of a serious situation
Only gonna tell you twice, ask you really really nice
I am giving you a second warning and asking nicely that you leave my girlfriend alone
Let me break your neck and crush your skull
I am expressing anger and frustration, but not actually threatening physical violence
Whoa, you never listen, no no no no
I am expressing annoyance and frustration that you are not respecting my boundaries
Ive seen too much of you
I am tired of seeing you around my girlfriend and want you to stay away
I cant take much more of this
I am reaching my limit and need you to stop this behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AARON BARRETT
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