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.
EBIN
Sublime Lyrics
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Out my window cool and bright
Fade so slowly into night
Funny how things look the same
Now that my friend Ebin's changed
Ebin was a cooly that I used to know
He's cold kickin' it live with the KKK
No JMC, no JFA
Cooly was sportin' black denim shoes
Dealing he was looking for something to use
With a pistol in his pocket and a bottle of booze
Well, it could be me or it could be you
Oh feels like my whole life is rearranged
Oh Ebin you changed
Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you
Oh how you changed
Oh you changed
Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay
Got outta jail just the very next day
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Hooked on crack just the other day
Now he's down with the CIA
We got covert operation in Vietnam
Making hits and assassination he's long gone
He went down to protect his country
Eat Mexican food and makes lots o' money
Come back a God and drive a big white car
And take himself a plane down to Nicaragua
Well it feels like I'm the only one to blame
Oh Ebin you changed
Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you
Oh you changed
Oh you changed
Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay
Got outta jail just the very next day
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Out my window cool and bright
Day so slowly into night
Funny how things look the same
Now that my friend Ebin's changed
The first line of the song, "You could hear the fuckin' fleas crawlin' on my nuts" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics which are about the changes that the singer's friend, Ebin, has gone through. The song talks about how Ebin used to be a "cooly" (a word used to describe a hip and stylish person) but now he's changed and is down with the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and the KKK (Ku Klux Klan). The song also mentions Ebin's drug addiction, his involvement with the CIA in Vietnam, and his transformation from a God-like figure who drives a big white car to a Nazi.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Oh Ebin you changed" which highlights the disappointment and confusion that the singer feels about the changes in his friend. The last verse of the song talks about how things look the same now that Ebin has changed, but the mood is different because of the transformation of their friendship.
Overall, the song uses Ebin's transformation as a metaphor for the changes that can happen within relationships and how sometimes those changes can be difficult to accept.
Line by Line Meaning
You could hear the fuckin' fleas crawlin' on my nuts
I was in a really bad situation, so bad that I couldn't even escape the sensation of fleas crawling on me.
Out my window cool and bright
As I look outside, I see a peaceful, cool, and bright scene.
Fade so slowly into night
The day slowly comes to an end and the night sets in.
Funny how things look the same
Despite everything that has happened, things look just the same as they always have.
Now that my friend Ebin's changed
Now that my friend Ebin has changed, things are different.
Ebin was a cooly that I used to know
Ebin used to be a cool, calm and collected guy that I knew.
Now he's down with the PLO
Now Ebin is affiliated with the Palestine Liberation Organization.
He's cold kickin' it live with the KKK
Ebin is now hanging out and spending time with the Ku Klux Klan.
No JMC, no JFA
Ebin has forgotten about the bands JFA and JMC and is now involved with more extreme groups.
Cooly was sportin' black denim shoes
Ebin used to wear cool black denim shoes.
Dealing he was looking for something to use
Ebin was involved in shady dealings and was looking for something to use in those deals.
With a pistol in his pocket and a bottle of booze
Ebin was carrying around a gun in his pocket and drinking alcohol.
Well, it could be me or it could be you
It's a dangerous situation, and anyone could end up in it.
Oh feels like my whole life is rearranged
Everything in my life feels different and disorganized.
Oh Ebin you changed
Oh Ebin, you've really changed and not for the better.
Hooked on crack just the other day
Ebin recently became addicted to crack.
Now he's down with the CIA
Ebin is now aligned with the Central Intelligence Agency.
We got covert operation in Vietnam
The CIA is involved in a hidden operation in Vietnam.
Making hits and assassination he's long gone
Ebin is now involved in making hits and even assassinations.
He went down to protect his country
Ebin went to serve his country.
Eat Mexican food and makes lots o' money
While he was serving, Ebin ate a lot of Mexican food and made a lot of money.
Come back a God and drive a big white car
After serving, Ebin came back with a God complex and drove an expensive car.
And take himself a plane down to Nicaragua
Ebin took a plane to Nicaragua, possibly for some nefarious reason.
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi
It's clear that Ebin is now a Nazi, a belief that I don't agree with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Eric John Wilson, Bradley James Nowell, Marshall Raymond Goodman
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@christopherstapleton2550
"You could hear the fuckin' fleas crawlin' on my nuts"
Out my window cool and bright
Fade so slowly into night
Funny how things look the same
Now that my friend Ebin's changed
Ebin was a cooly that I used to know
Now he's down with the PLO
He's cold kickin it live with the KKK
No xxx, No JFA
Cooly was sportin' black denim shoes
Dealing he was looking for something to use
With a pistol in his pocket and a bottle of booze
Well, it could be me or it could be you
Oh feels like my whole life is rearranged
Oh Ebin you changed
Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you...
Oh how you changed
Oh you changed,
Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay
Got outta jail just the very next day
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Hooked on crack just the other day
Now he's down with the CIA
We got covert operation in Vietnam
Making hits and assasination he's long gone
He went down to protect his country
Eat Mexican food and makes lots o' money
Come back a God and drive a big white car
And take himself a plane down to Nicaragua
Well it feels like I'm the only one to blame
Oh Ebin you changed
Ebin, Ebin, Ebin, Ebin you
Oh you changed,
Oh you changed,
Oh how you changed
I give you a hard time, didn't want to stay
Got outta jail just the very next day
It's plain to see my friend Ebin is a Nazi
He was a Nazi yeah, yeah, yeah
Out my window cool and bright
Day so slowly into night
Funny how things look the same
Now that my friend Ebin's changed
@thegoathimself9023
One of their greatest songs only recognized by real ones
@BrianKarp-xx6wz
real
@thevarietybros2486
People say this is one of the weaker tracks on 40oz To Freedom. In my opinion, it's one of the strongest. The bass/guitar playing is awesome, it's really catchy, and the lyrics are hilarious! But what I really love is Brad's vocals. In the beginning, I love the way he says everything. Personally, this is my favorite Sublime album. Yes, the self-titled one may be the better album but this remains my favorite Sublime album. R.I.P Bradley, you will forever be missed :(
@julieannpaige6108
This is my favorite sublime album as well and I agree this is one of the better tracks on the album
@BennSimonn
Who says this is one of the weaker tracks?
@jamiealbertv6533
I agree. Certainly the self titled was AMAZING and very emotive, but 40 oz. (and its roots in demos and bootlegs like sinsimelia are even more incredible) was the strongest release of all. I love Robbin' in the Hood and the fact that it was all done on a 4 track and the fact that it allowed brad to show off his dub and sampling skills, but 40 oz. is genius. It has parts of Robbin in the Hood, the self titled, and itself, all wrapped up in one.
@doobz3225
sublime... weak tracks? two things that should never be in the same sentence! lou dog sings better than half the artists today!
@doobz3225
@@jamiealbertv6533 robin the hood was awesome! especially the parts with raleigh theodore sakers talking mad shit!
@WildBillHickums
This is in their top 10 best songs in my opinion, critics think otherwise
@arthursebba2570
this is in their top 1 in my opinion...