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.
Wilson and Gaugh reunited the group officially in 2023 after Sublime With Rome's disbanding, with Nowell's son Jakob Nowell (LAW, Jakob's Castle) taking over as lead vocalist.
Get Ready
Sublime Lyrics
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If they catch you smokin' they're bound to drop the dime
Insufferable informa crazy fools
Wait with their fingers crossed for you to break the rules
And in the evening, we try to jam,
We like the music loud in this here band
We let the bass line drop as loud as we can stand
Somebody always gotta turn informa for the manI wanna know know right now, is there one of you in the crowd,
Are you gonna call 911?
And spoil all of my fun
You crazy fool
I'm in the mood
Get ready
I'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
I'm in the mood
Are you ready?
I'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
Come on
Load up the bong, crank up the song
Let the informa' call 911
Load up the bong, crank up the song
Let the informa call 911
And when security police force want to arrive
Don't try to run, don't try to hide
Just pull out the .9, pop in the clip, and let one slip
Into these crazy fools
I'm in the mood
Get readyI'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
I'm in the mood
Are you ready?
I'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
And in the evening, when we try to jam
We like the music loud in this here band
Oh, I wanna know now, I want to know, know right now
Are you willing, are you willin' and able?
Oh, got the crazy fool
Some folks say that smoking herb is a crime
If they catch you smokin' they're bound to drop the dime
Insufferable informa' crazy fools
Wait with their fingers crossed for you to break the rules
But, I'm in the mood
Get ready
I'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
I'm in the mood
Are you ready?
I'm in the mood
Come on now, yeah
I'm in the mood
Get ready
I'm in the mood
Come on now
Uh!
The lyrics of Sublime's song Get Ready are quite straightforward, with the singer portraying their love for smoking herb and playing music with the band. The first stanza depicts the attitude of people towards smoking herb and how informants wait for people to break the rules. The singer in the song is against such people and does not want them to interfere with the fun. In the second stanza, the singer shows their mood for wanting to ignite the bong and continue listening to music. The third stanza portrays the nonchalant attitude towards police and security forces and how they would instead fight instead of run. The last stanza repeats the first stanza's lyrics with the singer still remaining in the same mood and ready to smoke.
One could interpret the song as a portrayal of a person's right to smoke herb and listen to the music they love without interference from others. The song is all about enjoying oneself and having fun without harming anyone, and the singer does not want anyone to spoil his mood. Get Ready depicts a sense of belonging to a particular way of life, which the singer proudly displays.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks say that smoking herb is a crime,
There are people who believe that smoking marijuana is an illegal activity,
If they catch you smokin' they're bound to drop the dime
If caught smoking marijuana, they will report you to the authorities.
Insufferable informa crazy fools
These people who report on others are intolerable and foolish.
Wait with their fingers crossed for you to break the rules
They are waiting eagerly for anyone to break the rules.
And in the evening, we try to jam,
We play music in the evening with enthusiasm.
We like the music loud in this here band
We prefer to play our music at high volume.
We let the bass line drop as loud as we can stand
We enjoy playing bass so loud that we can tolerate.
Somebody always gotta turn informa for the man
However, there is always someone who will tattle on us to the authorities.
I wanna know know right now, is there one of you in the crowd,
I want to be aware that is anyone present in the group who will ruin our fun.
Are you gonna call 911?
Are you going to inform the authorities?
And spoil all of my fun
And ruin my joy?
Load up the bong, crank up the song
Let's prepare the bong for smoking and play music loudly.
And when security police force want to arrive
When the security or police would try to come.
Don't try to run, don't try to hide
Please refrain from escaping or hiding.
Just pull out the .9, pop in the clip, and let one slip
Take out your gun, insert the ammunition, and fire a single shot.
Into these crazy fools
Towards these irrational people.
I'm in the mood
I am feeling excited.
Get ready
Be prepared.
Come on now, yeah
Let's do it now.
Are you ready?
Are you prepared?
Load up the bong, crank up the song
Prepare the bong for usage and increase the volume of the music.
Let the informa' call 911
If anyone tattles on us, let them inform the authorities.
And in the evening, when we try to jam
Similarly in the evening time, when we play music with enthusiasm.
Oh, I wanna know now, I want to know, know right now
I am curious now and want to know right away.
Are you willing, are you willin' and able?
Are you capable and willing to do something?
Uh!
An expression of exhilaration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL, FLOYD I. GAUGH IV, ERIC JOHN WILSON, LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER
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