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 (1992âpresent)
Dan Regan - trombone, backing vocals (1994âpresent)
John Christianson - trumpet, backing vocals (2004âpresent)
Ryland Steen - drums (2005âpresent)
Derek Gibbs - bass guitar (2007âpresent)
Past members:
Ben Guzman - vocals (1992â1994)
Zach Gilltrap - keyboards/synthesizers (1992â1994)
Lisa Smith - guitar (1992â1994)
Eric Vismantes - trumpet (1994)
Stephan Reed - saxophone (1994)
Robert Quimby - trombone (1994â1995)
Adam Polakoff - saxophone (1994â1995)
Grant Barry - trombone (1995â1998)
Andrew Gonzales - drums (1992â1998)
Tavis Werts - trumpet (1994â2001)
Carlos de la Garza - drums (1999â2003)
Tyler Jones - trumpet (2001â2004)
Justin Ferreira - drums (2003â2005)
Matt Wong - bass, backing vocals (1992â2007)
Scott Klopfenstein - trumpet, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1995â2011)
I Want Your Girlfriend To Be M
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....too.
She's so fucking cute,
I wish that she was mine,
She's so fucking 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(watch out)
I want your girlfriend
To be...be...be...be my girlfriend
Cause she is so cute,
I don't know what to do
Maybe she could love me too
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend too
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend .... too (too)
I want your girlfriend (to be my girlfriend)
I want your girlfriend (to be my girlfriend)
I want your......girlfriend
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish's "I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend" seem to be about a guy who is coveting another guy's girlfriend. He expresses his desire for her throughout the song by repeatedly saying "I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend...too". He admires her looks and cuteness, but also acknowledges that he doesn't know what to do about his feelings. He even suggests that he might kill the guy to get to her.
The lyrics are somewhat ambiguous in terms of whether the singer would actually act on his desires or if it's just a humorous exaggeration. However, it's clear that he is romantically interested in this girl and wants to be with her, even if it means breaking up her current relationship.
Overall, the song has a light and playful tone, despite the somewhat creepy theme. It's not meant to be taken too seriously and is likely just a bit of fun for the band and their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a little girl I know
Referring to a girl known to the singer
You might know her too,
Hinting that the person listening might know the girl as well
She looks so good
Girl is physically attractive to the singer
She looks so cute,
Reiterating the girl's physical appeal
Standin' next to you
Observing the girl standing next to the singer's crush
And I don't know what to do
Feeling unsure of how to approach the situation
I want your girlfriend to be my...
Expressing a desire to have the girl as his own girlfriend
I want your girlfriend to be my...
Repeating the desire
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend....too.
Stating explicitly that the singer wants the girl to be his girlfriend as well
She's so fucking cute,
Reiterating the girl's physical attractiveness
I wish that she was mine,
Expressing the singer's desire to be with the girl
She's so fucking cute,
Repeating the girl's appeal
I'm gonna lose my mind, Baby
Singer feels infatuated and overwhelmed by his feelings for the girl
I don't know what to do
Admitting uncertainty about how to proceed with his feelings
Maybe I could kill you
Jokingly suggesting that the singer might harm his rival in pursuing the girl
I want your girlfriend to be my
Restating the desire to be with the girl
I want your girlfriend to be my
Repeating the desire again
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend(watch out)
Emphasizing the singer's determination to pursue the girl, warning his rival to watch out
I want your girlfriend
Expressing the desire to be with the girl
To be...be...be...be my girlfriend
Repeating the desire to have her as a girlfriend, emphasizing it
Cause she is so cute,
Stressing the girl's appeal
I don't know what to do
Reiterating the singer's uncertainty about how to proceed
Maybe she could love me too
Expressing hope that the girl might reciprocate his feelings
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend
Reiterating the desire to be with the girl
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend too
Stating explicitly that the singer wants the girl to be his girlfriend as well
I want your girlfriend to be my
Repeating the desire a third time
I want your girlfriend to be my
Stating it again
I want your girlfriend to be my girlfriend .... too (too)
Restating the desire, emphasizing it again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON BARRETT
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thomaschavers
I had known of this band for several years, but I had never really started checking out their music until late 2011. I ended getting hooked on them, big time! I have all of their albums except for F,F and F, and monkeys for nothing. I finally got to see them back in February. They put on such a great show. I had such an amazing time. I've been to over 80 concerts and they are one of the best 3 acts I have ever seen.
Skinny Buddha
I used to unironically play this to a guy and girl in my friends group in high school all the time. I absolutely loved that girl. Still one of my great friends til this day. Now it's funny because she fits into, "she had a girlfriend now"
Emily O
I saw these guys at Warped Tour in July, but I just started actually listening to them now and so far I haven't been let down!
thomaschavers
This song is easily one of my all time favorite RBF songs. Happy belated 16th birthday to the WDTRSH album.
l4fe
I just discovered this band today on this Saturday afternoon Aug 13th 2022 and all I can say is one of my lifes regrets is I didn't discover it sooner
l4fe
@Cody Daniel lol I find myself always coming back to good music one way or another myself đ Happens every couple years with Frank Sinatra
Cody Daniel
Lol I've just rediscovered them for the third time in 25 yrs...
chilipeppers79
God this song is amazing, idk if I like this song better acoustic or the album version!
Angelo Reyes
I love this song.
Zach Jones
I came here because my wife got this stuck in my head, and now I like this damn song