Sublime released three studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums (one of which also contains never-before released material), three EPs, and one box set. Although their first two albums—40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)—were quite popular in the United States, Sublime did not experience major commercial success until 1996 with their self-titled third album, released two months after Nowell's death, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "What I Got", which remains the band's only No. 1 hit single (on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart) in their musical career. As of 2009, the band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, including about ten million in the U.S. alone. Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Marshall "Ras MG" Goodman contributed to several Sublime songs.
Following Sublime's dissolution, former members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars in 1997, which also included many frequent Sublime contributors such as Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (former member of The Ziggens), Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" (former Sublime member), and Todd Forman (3rd Alley). LBDAS disbanded in 2002, due to several members of the band breaking a no-drug vow they had taken. In 2009, the surviving members attempted to reform the band with Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and admitted Sublime fan from California. However, not long after performing at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name as they needed permission from Nowell's estate, which owns the rights to the Sublime name. This prompted the lineup of Wilson, Gaugh and Ramirez to change their name to Sublime with Rome, which has since released three albums, although Gaugh left the group shortly after the release of their 2011 debut Yours Truly.
With the mainstream success of their self-titled album, going five times platinum and earning worldwide airplay, Sublime's influence persists to this day. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and (21st century) surf music. Sublime also has been described as 'reggae rock'.
Their signature sound and their songs are often associated with the beach and coastal areas of Southern California, such as San Diego, Orange County, Venice Beach and Long Beach as well as areas of Northern California like Eureka. Over two decades after Nowell's death and the band's breakup, Sublime remains immensely popular throughout North America, especially in its state of origin, California.
Sublime's songs have been featured via soundtrack in a variety of media. Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ has listed Sublime at No. 3 in their annual "Top 106.7 biggest KROQ bands of all time" list for the past six years in a row, behind Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, and No. 81 at the "Top 166 Artists of 1980–2008" list.
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful, and "powerfully moving" ska-punk acts of all time influencing many modern reggae and ska acts.
'89 Vision Dub
Sublime Lyrics
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And is it because its a unanimous decision?
You got ganked by your girl
Boy you know it hurts
Now she's mine
Oh noo
What she what she what she can do
Thanks for teaching her all those dirty little things you do
I taught her a couple of tricks that are new
I hope you enjoy them when they get back to you hey
You got ganked by your girl
And boy you know it hurts
You got ganked by your girl
Have you ever, have you ever
Have you ever seen a little porno queen
Oh, ron jeremy, yeahhh
Ron, ron ron ron ron
Reggae music extracts simply one voice, one voice
Oh a rebel or not you make decision
Make a decision
My ding ding, it gets so red
When she sucks on my m-head
My m head, my m head, BO!
The lyrics of this song are a mix of insults and taunts towards someone who has been "ganked" or cheated on by their significant other. The opening lines, "Is it because we got the 89 vision? / And is it because it's a unanimous decision?" could refer to Sublime and their crew having a united front in the face of the person's misery. The phrase "89 vision" is somewhat ambiguous but could be a play on words referring to their foresight, as the band released "40oz. to Freedom" in 1992, or it could be a reference to a motorcycle model year or some other inside joke that only the members of Sublime could understand.
The second verse is particularly biting, with the singer claiming that he has had sex with the person's young daughter and taught her "a couple of tricks that are new." The lyrics are intentionally inflammatory and seem designed to cause the target of the song as much discomfort as possible. There is also a reference to porn star Ron Jeremy, who was well-known at the time for his sizable girth, thus adding further insult to injury.
The overall tone of the song is confrontational and aggressive, as Sublime relish in the opportunity to make someone feel bad for being cheated on. The reggae music provides a slow and steady beat, with a repeated refrain of "You got ganked by your girl," adding to the sense of rhythm and inevitability. Despite the unhappy subject matter, the song remains a fan favorite to this day and shows Sublime at the peak of their powers.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it because we got the 89 vision?
Wondering why they have such a clear vision for the future.
And is it because its a unanimous decision?
Asking if everyone is in agreement with their vision.
You got ganked by your girl
You got robbed by your girlfriend.
Boy you know it hurts
It's painful to lose something important to you.
Now she's mine
Now the singer has the thing that was taken from the listener.
Oh you should see what your young daughter do
The singer has corrupted the listener's daughter and is taunting them about it.
What she what she what she can do
The daughter has learned some negative behavior from the singer.
Thanks for teaching her all those dirty little things you do
Blaming the listener for setting a bad example.
I taught her a couple of tricks that are new
The singer has added to the daughter's knowledge of negative behavior.
I hope you enjoy them when they get back to you hey
Taunting the listener about their daughter's negative behavior.
Have you ever, have you ever
Asking if the listener has ever experienced a particular situation.
Have you ever seen a little porno queen
Asking if the listener has ever seen a young girl acting in a sexual manner.
Oh, ron jeremy, yeahhh
Mentioning a famous pornographic actor.
Ron, ron ron ron ron
Repeating the name of the pornographic actor.
Reggae music extracts simply one voice, one voice
Saying that reggae music is simple and only needs one voice to be effective.
Oh a rebel or not you make decision
Encouraging the listener to make their own decisions and not conform to societal norms.
Make a decision
Urging the listener to take action.
My ding ding, it gets so red
Referring to the singer's penis becoming erect.
When she sucks on my m-head
Referring to oral sex.
My m head, my m head, BO!
Referring to the singer's penis with a sound effect.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL, ERIC JOHN WILSON, FLOYD I. GAUGH IV
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