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.
Acoustic
Sublime Lyrics
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i feel like watching star trek
and eatin chinese food or something...
alright
Every day I love her just a little bit more,
a little bit more, a little bit more
and she loves me the same
Every day I love her just a little bit more,
a little bit more, little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
and she loves me the same
So Baby if you wanna get low
Baby if you wanna get high
It makes no sense at all
I saw red
I saw red, I saw red, one more secret lover that
I shot dead
Everyday I wake up just a little bit more
feelin' like a dog out on the yard
because that's just how we are
Everyday I wonder if it's over
when I wake up realizin' that we hate
and break down the wall
You say it's black, but I can't believe you
And if you say it's white,
you say I'm tryin to deceive you
and I'm aware of the high and the low,
and I'd be waiting for you in the middle but I just lack control
Baby if you wanna get low
Oh baby if you wanna get high
It makes no sense at all
I saw red
I saw red, I saw red, one more sacred lover that
I shot dead
Girls, don't go crazy,
Girls, don't go crazy,
Oh girls, don't go crazy when the men use you, no
Oh, woman hold your man tight
if it makes you feel right, it's your own life
RUFF
In this song, Sublime lead singer Bradley Nowell describes feeling the effects of marijuana, including his desire to watch Star Trek and eat Chinese food. The lyrics then shift to describe his love for a woman and how it grows every day. He also expresses his frustration with trying to communicate with her, as she sees things as black and white while he believes there is a middle ground. The chorus repeats the lines "I saw red" and "one more sacred lover that I shot dead," indicating the violent end to one of his previous relationships. The song ends with his plea for women to hold onto their men tightly.
The lyrics to "Acoustic" convey Brad Nowell's love life and the struggle he had with his vices. He uses various metaphors throughout the song to describe how he is feeling. While he starts the song by describing how he feels like he is "stoned," he shifts to speaking about his relationship with a woman. He sings about the struggles that every day brings and how he slowly falls more in love with her. He struggles to communicate with her, however, because he believes everything is gray while she sees everything as black and white.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was not originally released until 1998. However, it was recorded by drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson in 1991. The song was never officially released until 1998 when it appeared as a bonus track on the band's box set, "Everything Under the Sun." Another interesting fact is that the song did not feature any originally written lyrics, instead relying on a set of words sung by several musicians including Bradley Nowell.
Chords: D (xx0232), Dsus4 (xx0233), D/G (3x0232), D/F# (2x0232), A (x02220), Asus4 (x02230), G (320003), Em (022000), G/B (x2003x), F#m (244322), F#m7 (x44200), E (022100), E7 (020100)
Line by Line Meaning
Feel like im stoned, i feel like watching star trek and eatin chinese food or something... alright
I feel really relaxed and laid back right now, like I could just lounge around and do nothing, maybe watch TV or have some food.
Every day I love her just a little bit more,
a little bit more, a little bit more
Everyday I love her just a little bit more
and she loves me the same
My love for this woman grows each day, just a little bit more each time. And the best part is, she loves me just as much in return.
So Baby if you wanna get low
Baby if you wanna get high
It makes no sense at all
I saw red
Whether you want to relax or party, it doesn't matter to me. But these conflicting desires make no sense at all to me, and sometimes they make me feel angry or frustrated.
I saw red, I saw red, one more secret lover that
I shot dead
I became so jealous and possessive of my partner that I turned violent and did something drastic to prevent them from leaving me for someone else.
Everyday I wake up just a little bit more
feelin' like a dog out on the yard
because that's just how we are
Each day, I wake up feeling a little more animalistic and primal in my desires, because that's just how humans are wired.
Everyday I wonder if it's over
when I wake up realizin' that we hate
and break down the wall
Every day, I worry that my relationship is coming to an end and I feel like we're just angry with each other, but at some point we need to communicate and break down the barriers between us.
You say it's black, but I can't believe you
And if you say it's white,
you say I'm tryin to deceive you
and I'm aware of the high and the low,
and I'd be waiting for you in the middle but I just lack control
You're telling me one thing, but I can't trust you. And when you tell me another thing, you accuse me of lying. I know there are extremes in every situation, and I want to find a balance, but sometimes I just can't control myself.
Girls, don't go crazy,
Girls, don't go crazy,
Oh girls, don't go crazy when the men use you, no
Ladies, don't lose your minds or give in to men who use you and manipulate you.
Oh, woman hold your man tight
if it makes you feel right, it's your own life
RUFF
Women, if you love your man and it feels right, then hold onto him and don't let go. After all, it's your life to live as you choose. RUFF.
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