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.
Raleigh Soliloquy Pt. 3
Sublime Lyrics
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You don't know what love is.
Until you've learned the meaning of the blues.
Until you had a love you had to lose.
You don't know what love is.
Let's see. What's happening? The sacks are filling up again here yeah.
The lyrics of Sublime's song Raleigh Soliloquy Pt. III delve into the theme of love and its complexities. The song is essentially an introspective piece that speaks to the struggle that comes with experiencing love and the pain that often accompanies it. The first line, "You guys don't know what love is," seems to be a statement aimed at those who have not experienced love and therefore do not truly understand what it means. The repetition of the phrase "You don't know what love is" further emphasizes this point.
The second line, "Until you've learned the meaning of the blues," refers to the emotional state one can experience when dealing with heartbreak or loss. The blues is a genre of music that often speaks to this particular emotion, and the line implies that without experiencing this feeling for oneself, one cannot truly understand the nature of love. The next line, "Until you had a love you had to lose," further emphasizes this point. It implies that love cannot truly be understood until it is lost, and the emotional pain that comes with it is felt.
The last line of the verse, "You don't know what love is," is a conclusion that is drawn from the previous lines. It speaks to the idea that love is a complex emotion that can only truly be understood through personal experience. The following lines, which seem to be spoken by someone in the midst of a physical labor, add another dimension to the song. The sudden shift in tone from introspection to action provides an interesting contrast that speaks to the idea that life is full of complexities and contradictions.
Line by Line Meaning
You guys don't know what love is.
It seems that the individuals being addressed lack an understanding of what love really is.
You don't know what love is.
The singer reiterates the idea that those being addressed do not understand what love truly entails.
Until you've learned the meaning of the blues.
The singer believes that one cannot fully understand the complexities of love until they have experienced heartbreak and pain, like that often captured in blues music.
Until you had a love you had to lose.
Similarly to the previous line, the artist is suggesting that true love cannot be fully comprehended until someone has lost it.
You don't know what love is.
The artist once again emphasizes that those being addressed lack a full understanding of love.
Let's see. What's happening? The sacks are filling up again here yeah.
The singer is commenting on a situation where something undesirable is recurring and accumulating.
Well we can stop that thing ya know any fuckin' time we want, let's do it.
The singer believes that the recurring issue can be easily remedied if immediate action is taken.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL
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