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)
She Has A Girlfriend Now
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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She has a girlfriend now
She has a girlfriend now she said
"guys don't do no more for me"
"you never loved me like I wanted you to"
"I loved you baby what do you want me to do?"
She said she found someone who's gonna hold her hand
She don't need nobody to be her man
She don't need nobody to be her man
I never thought it would end like this
Just because I've got no tits
I'll shave my legs, I'll wear a bra
I'll even cut my penis off for you
She has a girlfriend now.
The above refrain from Reel Big Fish's song She Has A Girlfriend Now may be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on the listener's interpretation. The most apparent meaning is that the singer's girlfriend has left him for a woman. With this interpretation in view, the lyrics indicate that the singer's girlfriend has left him as she had found someone who loves and appreciates her more than the singer does. She also says that guys don't do anything anymore for her, implying that her relationship with the singer was unsatisfactory. Her parting words, "you never loved me how I wanted you to," suggest that the singer failed to meet her emotional or physical needs properly.
The second half of the song is perhaps the most interesting. The singer is prepared to go to great lengths to win his girlfriend back, even if it means transitioning to a woman. "Just because I've got no tits", he sings, "I'll shave my legs, I'll wear a bra / I'll even cut my penis off for you," he promises. Nevertheless, with his girlfriend now having a girlfriend, the singer is helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
She has a girlfriend now
The person I loved is now dating a woman
She has a girlfriend now
The person I loved is now dating a woman
She has a girlfriend now
The person I loved is now dating a woman
She said guys don't do no more for me
She told me that she's no longer interested in men
You never loved me like I wanted you to
I felt that you didn't love me in the way I needed
I loved you baby what do you want me to do?
I confess my feelings and don't understand why she doesn't feel the same
She said she found someone who's gonna hold her hand
She found someone who will be affectionate with her
She said she found someone who's gonna understand
She found someone who will empathize with her
She don't need nobody to be her man
She doesn't need a male partner
She don't need nobody to be her man
She doesn't need a male partner
I never thought it would end like this
I didn't expect our relationship to end with her dating a woman
Just because I've got no tits
I think she left me because I'm not a woman
I'll shave my legs, I'll wear a bra
I'll try to become more feminine for her
I'll even cut my penis off for you
I'll do anything to be with her, including changing my gender
She has a girlfriend now
The person I loved is now dating a woman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: AARON BARRETT, SCOTT ALLEN KLOPFENSTEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@artistryiscomingback
Anyone else impressed by her ability to bop and bounce while not sounding out of breath? I would be panting like an 18 year old basset hound
@bigmike1ak
artistryiscomingback she’s got a big pair of lungs on her. 😉
@Unitopia117
That's always amazed me about live shows. Do they train for that?
@mambomeek
I know some people train for it, like running on treadmills and singing at the same time
@fuzzylogiceire
@@mambomeek I never knew that, that's so cool.
@zeffmalchazeen3429
@@Unitopia117 it is just similar to training for sports, improve your breathing. IDK if it is common in the west, but here our artist would dip in a pool neck deep then sing high notes
@wesleythierolf1175
Work at an assisted living home and this played over the PA by accident. The residents were dancing to every word
@dontblattme7227
WTF Xd where i need to get hired
@DexxusAndres
Her energy is goddamn contagious.
@joseesparza7488
I just absolutely love this band and how they have so much fun doing this night after night and their sense of humor!!!