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.
Real Situation
Sublime Lyrics
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Nation war against nation
where does it all begin now?
Where is it going to wait?
But it seems like total destruction
Only solution, yeah
No one can stop us now
Ain't no use
No one can stop us now
ain't got no right to take us lord
Ain't got no right to take us lord
First the money, then the smile
Everything is for a while
but it seems like
Total destruction, only solution, yeah
ain't no use
No one can stop us now
Ain't no use
No one can stop us now
"Real Situation" by Sublime is a song that speaks about the current situation of the world where nations are at war with each other. The song starts with the singer asking about the origins of this conflict and where it is heading. There is a feeling of helplessness and despair in the lyrics as the singer describes the situation as one of "total destruction". The only solution seems to be that there is no solution, and the only end to this conflict is complete destruction.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "ain't no use, no one can stop us now" which conveys the idea that humanity is powerless to stop the destruction that is happening. The line "ain't got no right to take us lord" suggests that the violence and suffering caused by war is unjustifiable and that we should not be subject to it. The bridge of the song talks about the transitory nature of material possessions and how even money and happiness are fleeting in the face of war.
Overall, "Real Situation" is a cry of despair and frustration towards the state of the world in the midst of conflict and war.
Line by Line Meaning
Check out the real situation
Take a closer look at the reality of our current global conflict
Nation war against nation
Countries are fighting each other in deadly wars
Where does it all begin now?
What was the starting point of this catastrophic situation?
Where is it going to wait?
What is the end result of this war and when will it stop?
But it seems like total destruction
The outcome looks bleak and catastrophic
Only solution, yeah
There is only one solution to this problem
Ain't no use
It's pointless
No one can stop us now
Nobody is powerful enough to stop this war
Ain't got no right to take us lord
It's not fair or just for us to be killed in this war
First the money, then the smile
People are driven by money and temporary happiness
Everything is for a while
Nothing is permanent, everything is temporary
But it seems like total destruction, only solution, yeah
The only way to fix this situation is to completely destroy it
Ain't no use
It's pointless
No one can stop us now
Nobody can prevent this outcome
Ain't no use
It's pointless
No one can stop us now
Nobody can prevent this outcome
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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