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.
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Sublime Lyrics
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I would take it if I could
And I would not lie to you
because Sunday mornin' soon will come
When things will be much easier to say
Upon the microphone like a boss D.J.
But I won't walk up upon the sea like it was dry land
No trouble, no fuss, I know why
It's so nice, I wanna hear the same song twice
It's so nice don't wanna hear the same song twice
Rumors are spreading all over my town
But it's just stones and sticks
It's on the microphone is where I go to get my fix
Just let the lovin' take a hold 'cause it will if you let it
I'm funky not a junkie, but I know where to get it
No trouble, no fuss, I know why
It's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice
It's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice
Ooee girl
Ooee girl
Ooee girl
Ooee girl, and there really ain't no time to waste
Really ain't no time to hate
Ain't got no time to waste, time to hate
Really ain't no time to make the time go away
So Mister D.J. don't stop the music
I wanna know
Are you feelin' the same way too
I wanna rock it wih you girl
You girl, you girl, ooh
Don't stop
'Cause it's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice
It's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice
Nowadays all the songs on the radio, all
All drive me crazy
The song "Boss D.J." by Sublime delivers a straightforward message - music is a means of escape from rumors, problems, and stress that surround us in our daily lives. The singer wishes to take a rural train and leave town to get far away from it all. However, what he is really seeking is something that cannot be found in just any place - he wants to feel the rhythm of the music and "let the lovin' take a hold" of him. He knows that music has the power to transport him to another dimension where his problems won't follow him. The lyrics make it clear that the song's narrator sees the DJ as a godlike figure who holds the key to his escape. The singer wants the music to go on, and he never wants to hear a sad or depressing tune.
The music video for "Boss D.J." features the band performing in a club setting while a group of people dance and party around them. Interestingly, despite the song's clear messages, the video's mood is upbeat and energetic, with a strong emphasis on dance. It is quite evident that the band wants their audience to feel the music and let it take control over them, just like the singer in the song. The fact is that Sublime was known for seamlessly blending various genres of music, including punk, reggae, and hip-hop. The sound that developed at the intersection of these cultures brought Sublime much recognition, and the band truly transcended labels and genres.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a steel train comin' through
There's an opportunity coming my way
I would take it if I could
I would seize that opportunity if possible
And I would not lie to you
I am being completely honest with you
because Sunday mornin' soon will come
Because the consequences of my actions will soon manifest
When things will be much easier to say
When it will be easier to speak my mind
Upon the microphone like a boss D.J.
Using my platform to speak confidently
But I won't walk up upon the sea like it was dry land
I won't take unnecessary risks
Boss D.J. ain't nothin' but a man
I am human and fallible like everyone else
No trouble, no fuss, I know why
I have peace of mind because I understand my motivations
It's so nice, I wanna hear the same song twice
I am enjoying this experience and want to repeat it
Rumors are spreading all over my town
There are false stories being told about me
But it's just stones and sticks
Those rumors are insignificant and will ultimately have no impact
It's on the microphone is where I go to get my fix
I find solace in expressing myself on this platform
Just let the lovin' take a hold 'cause it will if you let it
Embrace love and it will guide you
I'm funky not a junkie, but I know where to get it
I don't need drugs to feel good, but I know how to have a good time
Ooee girl
Sensual expression of attraction
and there really ain't no time to waste
I need to seize the opportunities that come my way
Really ain't no time to hate
Holding grudges is a waste of time
Ain't got no time to waste, time to hate
I have many things to do and negative emotions won't help me achieve them
Really ain't no time to make the time go away
I can't make time go faster or slower, so I need to make the most of the time I have
So Mister D.J. don't stop the music
Please continue playing these enjoyable tunes
I wanna know
Expressing desire for information
Are you feelin' the same way too
Asking if the D.J. is also enjoying the music
I wanna rock it wih you girl
Expressing desire for physical intimacy
Don't stop
Encouragement to continue a pleasurable activity
'Cause it's so nice I wanna hear the same song twice
This experience is so enjoyable, I want to repeat it
Nowadays all the songs on the radio, all
Current popular music is not to my liking
All drive me crazy
It frustrates me that the current music doesn't give me the same enjoyment as before
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL
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SANTERIA
I don't practice santeria
I ain't got no crystal ball
Well, I had a million dollars, but I
I'd spend it all
If I could find that heina
And that sancho that she's found
Well, I'd pop a cap in sancho and I'd slap her down
What I really wanna know, my baby
What I really wanna say
I can't define
Well, it's love that I need oh
My soul will have to
Wait 'til I get back
Find a heina of my own
Daddy's gonna love one and all
I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break
And I gotta live it up, ohh, yeah, huh
Well, I swear that I
What I really wanna know, oh, baby
What I really wanna say
I can't define
That love make it go
My soul will have to
Oh, what I really wanna say
My baby
What I really wanna say
Is I've got mine
And I'll make it
Yes, I'm comin' up
Tell sanchito that if he knows
What is good for him
He'd best go run and hide
Daddy's got a new .45
And I won't think twice to stick
That barrel straight down Sancho's throat
Believe me when I say
That I got something for his punk ass
What I really wanna know, my baby, oooh
What I really wanna say is there's just one
Way back and I'll make it, yeah
My soul will have to wait
Come Back
I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball
Well, I had a million dollars, but I'd, I'd spend it all
If I could find that jaina and that Sancho that she's found
Well, I'd pop a cap in sancho and I'd slap her down
[Chorus]
What I really wanna know, ah, baby, mmm
What I really want to say, I can't define
Well, it's love that I need, oh
My soul will have to
[Verse 2]
Wait 'til I get back, find a jaina of my own
Daddy's gonna love one and all
I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break and I got' live it up
Oh yeah, huh, well, I swear that
[Chorus]
What I really wanna know, ah, baby
What I really want to say, I can't define
Got love, make it go
My soul will have to
[Solo]
[Chorus]
Mmm, what I really wanna say, ah, baby
What I really wanna say is, "I've got mine
And I'll make it, yes, I'm comin' up"
Tell Sanchito that
[Verse 3]
If he knows what is good for him, he best go run and hide
Daddy's got a new .45
And I won't think twice to stick that barrel straight down Sancho's throat
Believe me when I say that I got something for his punk ass
[Chorus]
What I really wanna know, my baby
Ooh, what I really wanna say is, "there's just one"
Way back, and I'll make it, yeah
My soul will have to wait
[Outro]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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I learned this on my guitar and damn, I now practice Santeria.
Taylor Renee
Bad puns
Digital Bear
Legend!
Jason Hunt
I play gutair you should send me the notes
Andrey Trivelato
@Jason Hunt Following the basics: (E G# C#m B) (A B E B A B) A B
last part : E Eb C# B A B E
I hope it helps a little. Good Luck!
Ana Lopez
The strumming is something that took me a couple of days to learn
Timbo T
People think of this as some sort of “summer” song but i see it as deeply meaningful. I hear a guy in love who has lost his lady and doesnt know what to do with emotions. In the verses hes violent but in the chorus he is thoughtful and introspective and he admits that he doesnt know what he wants or needs he just wants someone to love and he only knows that he does not have it. All this complexity while being the catchiest song of all time. Rip brad
suspence153
Fr bro I always took the beginning as him saying he doesn’t know the future witch is sad af cause he over doses a week after making to song
Mexican Daywalker
Correct it’s rare for people to listen to the lyrics.
Raymond Penn
I think what Brad is trying to say is "I'll see you next lifetime."