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.
Marley Medley
Sublime Lyrics
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Marley Medley: Guava Jelly/This Train
(laughter)
Yeah...
Baby I really want to know
I think you should stop your cryin'
You know I love you
Ruby, here I am
A rub upon my belly like some Guava Jelly
Damsel, here I am
A rub upon my belly like some Guava Jelly
This Train, is Bound For Glory
This Train
Hear me talkin' about
This Train, is Bound For Glory
This Train
This Train, is Bound For Glory
This Train, will carry no unholy stone
That the builder refused
Shall always be the head cornerstone
Stone that the builder refused
Shall always be the head cornerstone
You're a builder baby
Here I am a stone
Don't mean to confuse it girl
'Cause the things you should use
Are the things we should choose
And you hear me
Hear what I say
This Train, Bound For Glory
This Train
This Train, is Bound For Glory
This Train
This Train, is Bound For Glory
This Train, carry no unholy
'Cause I
I just can't be sad...
The song "Marley Medley" by Sublime is a combination of two Bob Marley songs, "Guava Jelly" and "This Train." The song starts off with the lead singer acknowledging the sadness of his lover, and offering his handkerchief to dry her eyes. The first verse then moves on to reference "Guava Jelly," a song about a lover's impact on the singer's life. The singer compares himself to a stone and his lover to a builder, conveying that they are equal partners in life and love.
The second part of the song, "This Train," is about the journey that one takes towards spiritual enlightenment. The singer emphasizes the importance of making positive choices and avoiding negative influences on this journey, as he states that this train will only carry those who have not been influenced by unholy actions. The song also references a famous biblical quote about the stone that the builders refused becoming the cornerstone, implying that those who are not accepted by society can still lead the way towards positive change.
Overall, the combination of these two songs in "Marley Medley" delivers a message of love and spiritual growth, encouraging listeners to choose positivity and strive towards enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
(laughter)
Unknown
Yeah...
Acknowledgment of the situation or atmosphere
Baby I really want to know
Asking for open communication
I think you should stop your cryin'
Encouragement to stop being upset
Use my 'kerchief to dry your eyes
Offering help to make things better
You know I love you
Reassurance of affection
Ruby, here I am
Addressing someone by name, indicating presence
A rub upon my belly like some Guava Jelly
Offering physical comfort and relaxation
Damsel, here I am
Addressing someone by name, indicating presence
This Train, is Bound For Glory
Expressing purpose and hope for the future
This Train
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
Hear me talkin' about
Showing excitement and emphasis
This Train, is Bound For Glory
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train, will carry no unholy stone
Setting standards for the journey to come
That the builder refused
Explaining the need for good choices
Shall always be the head cornerstone
Emphasizing the need for good choices
Stone that the builder refused
Repeating the idea of good choices
Shall always be the head cornerstone
Repeating the emphasis on good choices
You're a builder baby
Acknowledging someone's role in life
Here I am a stone
Acknowledging one's own role in life
Don't mean to confuse it girl
Clarifying one's intentions
'Cause the things you should use
Offering advice or insight
Are the things we should choose
Repeating the advice or insight
And you hear me
Emphasizing the need for understanding
Hear what I say
Repeating the need for understanding
This Train, Bound For Glory
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train, is Bound For Glory
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train, is Bound For Glory
Repeating the idea of a hopeful journey
This Train, carry no unholy
Repeating standards for the journey to come
'Cause I
Beginning a personal statement
I just can't be sad...
Reaffirming a positive attitude
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY, B MARLEY, C NELSON, FITZ COTTEREL, OSCAR BARRINGTON O'HARE, S STEWART
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