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 albumsā40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)āwere 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 1980ā2008" 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 Two 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 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 first verse of the song "Smoke Two Joints" by Sublime describes a woman who is living in a cramped single room with three other people, one of whom is male and the other two are female. The singer suggests that there might be some questionable activities going on in the room, implying that they are smoking marijuana cigarettes or reefers. The singer seems to be amused by this observation and doesn't seem to be judging the people in the room.
The chorus of the song goes "I smoke two joints in the morning, I smoke two joints at night, I smoke two joints in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright". The singer is confessing that he himself is a habitual smoker of marijuana cigarettes. The lyrics can be interpreted as a reference to using marijuana as a way of coping with the ups and downs of life. The references to smoking two joints before smoking two more and smoking two joints in times of peace and war suggests that the singer smokes a lot of marijuana.
The second verse of the song provides some advice that the singer has received from his parents and other wise adults. They tell him to work hard and do his best, but also to take care of his head. The line "Hard work good and hard work fine, but first take care of head" indicates that it's important to take care of mental health as well as physical health. The final line of the song, "Jah say oh oh oh oh oh", is a reference to Rastafarianism, which is a religion that is associated with marijuana use.
Line by Line Meaning
She was living in a single room with three other individuals
She shared a room with three people of opposite genders, and there is no telling what was happening there.
One of them was a male, and the other two
Of the three people she shared a room with, only one was male.
Well, the other two were females
The two remaining people in the room were of the female gender.
God only knows what they were up to in there
It is unknown what was happening in the room, and just how often.
And furthermore Susan I wouldn't be
I would not be in the least bit surprised if it were so.
The least bit surprised to learn that all four of them
It would make perfect sense for all four of them to be doing what they were alleged to be doing.
Habitually smoked marijuana cigarettes, reefers
They all regularly smoked joints and marijuana cigarettes.
I smoke two joints in the morning
I smoke two joints every morning to start my day.
I smoke two joint at night
At night, I smoke two more joints.
I smoke two joint in the afternoon
In the afternoon, I'll smoke two more.
It makes me feel alright
Smoking weed makes me feel good.
I smoke two joints in time of peace
During peaceful times, I still smoke two joints.
And two in time of war
Even in times of war, I require two joints.
I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints
Before smoking two joints, I always smoke two joints.
And then I smoke two more
After smoking two joints, I'll smoke two more.
Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies!
She will continue smoking cigarettes until she dies.
Toke a big spliff of some good sensimillia
She will take a huge puff of some good marijuana.
Smoke cigarettes 'til the day she dies!
Her smoking habit will continue until she passes.
Toke a big spliff of some good sensamill
She then described taking a large hit of good marijuana.
Eazy-E were ya ever caught slippin'? Hell nah!
A reference to Eazy-E, and a message that he was not going to be caught off guard.
Daddy he once told me
Her father once gave her some advice.
"Son, you be hard workin' man"
Her father encouraged her to be a hardworking person.
And momma she once told me
Her mother once gave her some advice.
"Son, you do the best you can"
Her mother encouraged her to always do her best.
Then one day I met a man
One day, she met someone.
He came to me and said
The person she met had a message for her.
"Hard work good and hard work fine
He said that hard work is essential.
But first take care of head"
However, one should take care of their mental health first.
Whoa rock me to the night
An exclamation before preparing to enjoy the night.
Jah say oh oh oh oh oh
A message of praise to Jah.
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Written by: Chris Kay, Michael A Kay
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