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.
Santaria
Sublime Lyrics
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Ahh, ha, ahh
I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball
Oh I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spent 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 say, I can't define
Well, it's love, that I need, oh!
My soul will have to
Wait till 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, oh yeah, huh, well I swear that I
What I really wanna know, my baby, mmm-hmm
What I really wanna say, I can't define
Back, love, make it go
My soul will have to
Ooh, 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 coming up
Tell Sanchito, that if he knows what is good for him, he best go run and hide
Daddy's got a new forty-five
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
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
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "Santeria" by Sublime is about unrequited love and vengeance. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a man who has been rejected by a woman he loves, and is frustrated and angry about it. He admits he doesn't practice Santeria, a religion that originated in West Africa, but uses it as a metaphor for his desperation. He says he doesn't have a crystal ball, suggesting he doesn't know what to do to win the woman over. He then tells a story of a woman, Heina, he loved who is now with another man called Sancho. He expresses his desire to physically harm Sancho and send him running, demonstrating the violent nature of his emotions.
The chorus is where the true meaning of the song is expressed. He yearns for love, but cannot define it or find it. He knows he needs it, and implies that it is what he is missing in his life. The line "My soul will have to wait" suggests that he is trying to fill the void of love with other things, but he knows deep down that he needs the real thing. The lyrics "Daddy's gonna love one and all" imply that he is willing to love anyone who is willing to love him back.
The song addresses themes of love, violence, and desperation. It highlights the struggle of a man who is trying to find love and cope with unrequited love, while also struggling with feelings of jealousy and anger towards his perceived rival.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't practice Santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball
I don't follow Santeria and I don't have the ability to see into the future.
Oh I had a million dollars but I'd, I'd spent it all
Even if I had a lot of money, I know I would spend it quickly.
If I could find that Heina, and that Sancho that she's found
If I could find that girl and the guy who stole her from me.
Well I'd pop a cap in Sancho, and I'd slap her down
I would shoot Sancho and hit the girl if I ever found them.
What I really wanna know, ah, baby, mmm
I have a question, my love.
What I really wanna say, I can't define
I can't put into words what I am feeling right now.
Well, it's love, that I need, oh!
Ultimately, what I need is love.
My soul will have to
Wait till I get back, find a Heina of my own
I'll have to wait until I find a girl of my own.
Daddy's gonna love one and all
My father will love whoever I end up with.
I feel the break, feel the break, feel the break
I feel like things are starting to fall apart.
And I gotta live it up, oh yeah, huh, well I swear that I
I need to enjoy myself and live life to its fullest.
Ooh, what I really wanna say, my baby
I want to express what I am feeling to you.
What I really wanna say, is I've got mine
I have what I need.
And I'll make it, yes I'm coming up
I will succeed and rise to the top.
Tell Sanchito, that if he knows what is good for him, he best go run and hide
Warn Sancho that he needs to hide.
Daddy's got a new forty-five
I have a new weapon.
And I won't think twice to stick that barrel straight down Sancho's throat
I won't hesitate to use my gun on Sancho.
Believe me when I say that I got something for his punk ass
I have something in store for that worthless guy.
Ooh, what I really wanna say, my baby
I want to tell you something important.
There's just one way back, and I'll make it, yeah
There is only one path to take, and I will succeed on it.
My soul will have to wait
I will have to be patient.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Indeed, that's how it is.
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@javiercassianobustamante4705
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
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@RogBrito
Santeria
Sublime
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
@jackman1321
FOREVER... I'm 35 grad 2005.
I'll turn up Sublime anywhere i hear it, although there's something about the memories at the beach spring break 2005 senior year listening to Sublime for me specifically ...nothing like being at the beach, Sublime, margaritas, Coronas and lime, trying to hide your girlfriends from your hookups, couple joints later in the day beautiful Florida sunset, night out.
I remember at camp in Louisiana in the late nineties when I first heard them. Something nostalgic.
Our parents would never let us listen if they knew what was on the album but my mom was cool and bought it for us anyways..... (At least 5 different times😂)
Until burning cd's came a few yrs later..i was probably 11 when this came out. Honestly I don't give a shit who you are or what you look like you're my best friend if Sublime is your jam..
Yrs later, been through a lot. Addiction where Sublime was my happy place as well as Tom Petty, sobriety, now somewhere in between. Funny how growing up I had no clue about the opiate influence Sublime sings about that I would later face...
Thank God you wouldn't know by looking at me. Its actually kept me youthful. I still look early twenties and feel maybe 20.
Id give everything to go back to late 1990s early 2000s.
Not because my life is bad but because things were so great back then.
@jiggy-jigreload2896
I'm leaving this comment here so that after a week or a month or a year when someone likes it, I'll get reminded of this masterpiece
@warchildodin
9 days later I'm her to remind you
@jovanad2144
enjoy ⭐️
@andrewforlizzi6607
Play it
@sethgarcia6453
It’s about that time again
@Thebiggestchiefer
Yessir
@samcohen2483
Lou Dog was born in 1989 and died in 2001. This means he was alive for EVERY DAY of the 1990s. Lou was a true 90s dog.
@Semag135
holy shit
@4strokes
That is a decent age for a Dalmation.
I'd like to think both Bradley and Lou D. had a great reunion.
@alona5083
i was between naming my dog arthur j (rhcp) or lou dog (sublime). i’m a 2002 baby but my 90s baby parents made it hard to not respect awesome rock