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)
Somebody Hates Me
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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Hey!
Yeah!
I just made an enemy of someone
I don't know, and they are upset about somethin'
That I must have done, it really doesn't make much sense
Statement in my defense- What!
[Chorus]
I know,
No matter what
No matter who
No matter what I do
Somebody hates me
(Somebody hates me)
Somebody hates me, somebody hates me
(Somebody hates me)
Somebody hates me, somebody hates me
And I hate somebody too
Did you misunderstand something that I did
Or was it one of my jokes that you didn't get
Or do you think you've got the way I think all figured out
What did I say to make you feel not cool now- Well!
[Chorus]
I know it's wrong
I do it too (I do it too)
And I guess I should say
Don't let it get to you
[Chorus]
Somebody hates me [Repeat: x5]
And I hate somebody too [Repeat: x5]
Someone like you
The song "Somebody Hates Me" by Reel Big Fish is a humorous take on the idea that no matter what, someone will always have something negative to say about us or dislike us for some reason. The song opens with the lyrics "I just made an enemy of someone I don't know, and they are upset about somethin' that I must have done." This suggests that the singer is unaware of what he did to offend someone, indicating that sometimes people will dislike us for no true reason. He questions why someone hates him so much, and wonders if he said something wrong or if it's because of something else.
The chorus, "No matter what, no matter who, no matter what I do, somebody hates me," emphasizes the idea that no matter what one does, someone will always find something to hate them for. The singer admits that he also hates someone else, suggesting that hate is a part of human nature, and it is hard to escape it.
Overall, "Somebody Hates Me" is a song that reminds us not to take people's dislike towards us personally and to shrug it off. It is a humorous and light-hearted song that speaks to the universal human experience of being disliked by someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey!
The singer is shouting as if he is trying to confront someone.
Hey!
The singer repeats the shout, emphasizing the intensity of his emotions.
Yeah!
The singer seems to be getting excited and hyped up.
I just made an enemy of someone
The singer recently upset someone but is not sure who it is.
I don't know, and they are upset about somethin'
The singer has not been given a reason for the person's anger but is aware of it.
That I must have done, it really doesn't make much sense
The singer cannot understand why someone would be upset with him.
That I've got no Statement in my defense- What!
The singer has no way of defending himself as he does not know what he has done wrong.
I know, No matter what No matter who No matter what I do Somebody hates me
The singer acknowledges that no matter what he does or who he is, someone will hate him for it.
(Somebody hates me) Somebody hates me, somebody hates me
Reiterating the fact that someone dislikes the singer.
(Somebody hates me) Somebody hates me, somebody hates me
Reiterating the fact that someone dislikes the singer.
And I hate somebody too
The singer expresses that he also harbors feelings of hate towards someone else.
Did you misunderstand something that I did
The singer suggests that his actions may have been misinterpreted or taken out of context.
Or was it one of my jokes that you didn't get
The singer speculates that the person may have taken offense to one of his jokes.
Or do you think you've got the way I think all figured out
The singer questions if the person may have incorrectly assumed his thought process.
What did I say to make you feel not cool now- Well!
The singer is perplexed about what he said to make the person upset.
I know it's wrong I do it too (I do it too)
The singer admits that he understands that hating someone is not right and that he also struggles with these emotions.
And I guess I should say Don't let it get to you
The singer advises the person to not take the hate towards him too personally.
Somebody hates me [Repeat: x5]
The singer continues to emphasize the fact that someone dislikes him.
And I hate somebody too [Repeat: x5]
The singer continues to emphasize that he also has hate towards someone else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON BARRETT, DAN REGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
birdyvee
<3 2:22 solo :)) ahh this whole performance is priceless, I love it :))
Squee6669
This song is an essential part of life.
Maple Woods
my fave song 😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍
Muhamad Ilham
Wow.. 20 years searching.. finally I got this song..
Chemistry'sCuriosities Cannagorilla
You guys Fuckin Rock!!!!!
Mszpond
WDWRSH album for the win!
OMD Integral
👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
21jimmyo
"Pro filmed" Maybe a pro who's drunk.
XVeganDaveGodFreeX
That's 2009? Wow Aaron's hair got grey fast!
Emily Ravi
Aaron is so cutee!!