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.
Intro / Fighting Blindly
Sublime Lyrics
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why must we lie or invade?
do we truly hate our brothers?
or is that just the way we're taught to think?
people are dyin' the world over
but it's a really just cause
look at the soviets and reagan reagan reagan reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws
well well well
keep on skankin' ronnie
skank the night away
but the time is coming
for us all to pay
hey hey hey!
people are dyin' the world over over over over over
but it's a really just cause cause cause cause
look at the soviets and reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws said
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws
there there
keep on skankin' ronnie
skank the night away
but the time is coming
for us all to pay
hey hey hey!
why must we fight against each other?
why must we riot or invade?
do we truly hate our brothers?
or is that just the way we're taught to think?
people are cryin' your world over
but it's a really just cause
look at the soviets and reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lie lies
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws said
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws
hey hey hey hey hey!
look at the soviets and reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
The lyrics of "Intro / Fighting Blindly" by Sublime touch on themes of division, conflict, and manipulation. The song questions why we are so quick to fight against each other and why we resort to lies and invasions. It raises the question of whether we genuinely hate our fellow human beings or if we have been conditioned to think that way. The lyrics suggest that there may be ulterior motives behind the actions of world leaders, exemplified by the reference to the Soviets and Reagan riding blindly to impose their own laws.
The repetition of phrases like "people are dyin' the world over" emphasizes the global impact of these conflicts and the consequences they have on ordinary people. It implies that despite claims of fighting for just causes, there might be hidden agendas at play. The song suggests that there will come a time when everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions, indicating a call for accountability and a plea for unity.
Overall, "Intro / Fighting Blindly" serves as a critique of the destructive nature of human conflict and the manipulation of power. It questions the motives behind wars and calls for reflection on the ways in which we are taught to perceive and treat one another.
Line by Line Meaning
why must we fight against each other?
Why do we feel the need to engage in conflict with one another?
why must we lie or invade?
Why do we resort to falsehoods or invade other territories?
do we truly hate our brothers?
Do we genuinely harbor hatred towards our fellow humans?
or is that just the way we're taught to think?
Or have we been conditioned to think in such a way?
people are dyin' the world over
Lives are being lost all around the world
but it's a really just cause
Yet, it is often justified with noble intentions
look at the soviets and reagan reagan reagan reagan
Observe the actions of the Soviet Union and Reagan's government
riding blindly to inflict their own laws
Proceeding recklessly, imposing their own regulations
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
Engaging in battles with ignorance, spreading their own deceptions
keep on skankin' ronnie
Continue dancing with enthusiasm, Ronnie
skank the night away
Enjoy yourself and dance throughout the entire night
but the time is coming
However, a moment of reckoning is approaching
for us all to pay
When we will all face the consequences of our actions
people are dyin' the world over over over over over
Loss of life persists relentlessly across the globe
but it's a really just cause cause cause cause
Yet, it is still perceived as a nobly righteous motive
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
Engaging in battles without insight, imposing their own falsehoods
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws said
Advancing thoughtlessly, enforcing their own regulations
there there
There, there
keep on skankin' ronnie
Continue dancing enthusiastically, Ronnie
skank the night away
Enjoy yourself and dance throughout the entire night
but the time is coming
However, a moment of reckoning is approaching
for us all to pay
When we will all face the consequences of our actions
hey hey hey!
Hey, hey, hey!
do we truly hate our brothers?
Are our feelings towards our fellow humans genuinely filled with hatred?
or is that just the way we're taught to think?
Or have we been conditioned to think in such a manner?
people are cryin' your world over
People are shedding tears all around your world
but it's a really just cause
Yet, it is often justified with noble intentions
look at the soviets and reagan
Observe the actions of the Soviet Union and Reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lie lies
Engaging recklessly to spread their own falsehoods
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
Engaging in battles without insight, promoting their own deceptions
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws said
Advancing thoughtlessly, enforcing their own regulations
fighting blindly to inflict their own laws
Proceeding recklessly, imposing their own regulations
hey hey hey hey hey!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
look at the soviets and reagan
Observe the actions of the Soviet Union and Reagan
fighting blindly to inflict their own lies
Engaging in battles without insight, spreading their own deceptions
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