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.
Smoke 2 Joints
Sublime Lyrics
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One of them was a male, and the other two
Well, the other two were females
God only knows what they were up to in there
And furthermore Susan I wouldn't be
The least bit surprised to learn that all four of them
Habitually smoked marijuana cigarettes, reefers
I smoke two joints in the morning
I smoke two joint at night
I smoke two joint in the afternoon
It makes me feel alright
I smoke two joints in time of peace
And two in time of war
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints
And then I smoke two more
(Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies!
Toke a big spliff of some good sensimillia
Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies!
Toke a big spliff of some good sensamill
Eazy-E were ya ever caught slippin'? Hell nah!)
Daddy he once told me
"Son, you be hard workin' man"
And momma she once told me
"Son, you do the best you can"
Then one day I met a man
He came to me and said
"Hard work good and hard work fine
But first take care of head"
Whoa rock me to the night
Jah say oh oh oh oh oh
The song "Smoke Two Joints" by Sublime tells the story of Susan, who lived in a single room with three other individuals, two females, and a male. The singer wonders what the four of them do in their room, but he is convinced that all of them habitually smoke marijuana cigarettes or reefers. The actor also reveals that he smokes two joints in the morning, two in the night, and two in the afternoon, which make him feel alright. He smokes twice in a time of peace and twice in the war, and he even smokes two before smoking two more.
The singer's parents once gave him pieces of advice that he still remembers. His father told him to be a hardworking man, while his mother encouraged him to do his best. However, he eventually met a man who told him that hard work is good, but he should take care of his head first. The song ends with the singer asking Jah to rock him to the night.
Line by Line Meaning
She was living in a single room with three other individuals
She was cohabiting in one room with three more people.
One of them was a male, and the other two
The four people included one guy and two women.
Well, the other two were females
The two others were women.
God only knows what they were up to in there
It's unclear what they were doing.
And furthermore Susan I wouldn't be
In addition, I wouldn't be surprised, Susan.
The least bit surprised to learn that all four of them
If all four of them did this thing, then I wouldn't be surprised.
Habitually smoked marijuana cigarettes, reefers
Were regularly smoking joints.
I smoke two joints in the morning
I smoke two joints when I wake up.
I smoke two joint at night
I smoke two joints when I go to bed.
I smoke two joint in the afternoon
I smoke two joints in the afternoon.
It makes me feel alright
It makes me feel fine.
I smoke two joints in time of peace
I smoke two joints during times of peace.
And two in time of war
And I smoke two joints during times of war.
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints
I smoke two joints before I smoke two more.
And then I smoke two more
And I smoke two more joints afterward.
Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies! Toke a big spliff of some good sensimillia Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies! Toke a big spliff of some good sensamill
Smoke tobacco cigarettes for the rest of her life, but also smoke a large amount of high-quality cannabis.
Eazy-E were ya ever caught slippin'? Hell nah!
Eazy-E, have you ever been caught off guard? No way!
Daddy he once told me
My father once told me.
"Son, you be hard workin' man"
"You are a diligent man, my son."
And momma she once told me
And my mother also told me.
"Son, you do the best you can"
"Do your best, son."
Then one day I met a man
One day I met someone.
He came to me and said
He approached me and said.
"Hard work good and hard work fine
"Working hard is good and working hard is excellent.
But first take care of head"
But take care of your mind first."
Whoa rock me to the night
Oh, let me relax all night.
Jah say oh oh oh oh oh
Jah says Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Kay, Michael A Kay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scottfelix516
This goes without saying, but I'd love to let everyone know that this video was made by born & raised So Cal kids that grew up in Sublime culture. The legacy of this band is something that we take very seriously. When writing it, myself and the Sunflower team wanted to not only create a 1990’s day in the life video, but we also wanted to represent the influence Sublime has had on our generation. Smoke Two Joints is more than a music video. It’s a love letter to the legends of the LBC from the generation that they so greatly inspired. And we are so grateful to finally share it with you all.
@TheofficialSublime
❤🔥🌞
@blakmath2554
Good job
@growmiezhomiez8760
enjoyed it!
@smokeymchaggis73
Beautifully made. Well done
@henriquecore
Man, i would like to thank you for this beautifull project you guys have done and shared with the world. Straight from Brazil, from a huge fan of the band and of Cali culture, many many thanks to you all!
@valinhense1
The good die young, but the music lives on.
R.I.P. Bradley.
@PabPapp1
the "good"
@spicyenchilada9996
@@PabPapp1love everybody man. even the thieves, fiends, and hookers they deserve it too!
@jonbrockman5308
What they could have become.... fucking shame.