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.
Thanx
Sublime Lyrics
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Before we did 'smoke two joints', that was Jack from the Toys
And that song 'Rivers Of Babylon'
Was written by Be Dowe, F and McNaughton
Alright now, crucial thanks
Out to the Happoldt, Nowell and Wilson families
For their patience and support, we love ya'll
To all the players who made this possible
Thank you very much yeah, the check's in the mail
To Kelly Vargas for steppin' in there, makin' it happen
The LBP, the world famous Juice Bros
The field Marshall Goodman and the man called Floyd I
Thanks out to Bad Religion and the Descendants
George Hurrly and Mike Watt, to all those flops
But only when they ain't hangin' out
To Toby dog, to Louie dog, to Matt dog
James Brown, The BSM, to Miles Davis
The Canda all night rocker
To south side part, and Cathrine, what's up, dude?
And alright, now best wishes out to Eno and Shelly
And their baby on the way
Hey, up to Jimi Hendrix, to beer, the Sonic Lizard, the Rape Man
How about Bob Marley, Bob Dobbs and Bob Forrest
To all those punker sluts, to Eek-A-Mouse
Tom for lettin' us practice and crash, chili part all night
PEN1, Fugazi, Rhino '59, Greek1
The last Puriah's and Naomis' hair
How about the Butthole Surfers and Frank Zappa
Aunt Bea, Big Drill Car, Bert Suzanka
And all the Ziggens' around the world
To Jack, the third, to Julia Parker
Hey, Jeff the King where's my mic stands?
Martini with his 40 oz. in hand, to Jai Dods and his son Christian
I gotta say thank you to Scum, hard as smoke and cheap as wood
To Scumette and The Vandals
How about HR? For 'nuff inspiration, 'nuff respect
Hey Nick Tweek, Joanne and Caroline
Hey ah, I gotta say w'sup to fuckin' Snow
And Bam Bam and all The East Side Stoners
St.Tucko, Sean Stern, the Ken G Easly project
Steve Sepada, and ah, Richard Greco
And everyone down at Bogarts, thanks a million
I gotta say w'sup and thank you to Dave Shae and Greg A
Whom without this wouldn't be possible
Oh yeah, your mom called and said, you guys should take a nap
To Sacramento, BMD and Danny Lovitz out in Arcada
I gotta say thank you to Diet Fade, Imagine Yellow Suns
Everyone out at Band is Dead
Kevin Swinson, Freesia, Cold Duke Train, and Wister
And ah, how could I not thank Mark Mandoo
And the One Live Crew and all the Lakewood posse
Mr. Capoo, and the Antioch posse
Especially the Johnson family, what's up Miss. J?
I gotta say what's up to Dirty Al, Jennifer Henry
And Kelly too out in San Fransisco
Lisa Johnson in Austin, Toronto, Jimmy Carl Black
Ah, Marcado Carebe in Austin
Thanks a lot Lee for gettin' us in out of the heat
Jimmy's in New Orleans, the Hard Backin' Gainsville, Florida
Mark Goodnight for his psycopath
Alright, we stayed at this guy's house
And, ah, when they had that murders back in like '89
A guy and a girl got hacked up in his pad and we stayed there
But ah, ya, know it was great
To Jack Tripper, even though he don't know a goddamn thing about Orlando
To Ingrid in Arcada, Rusty, Bermuda, Pete and Sara
Shannon Boil, to the Space Fish, sorry guys maybe next time
NKOTB in Costa Mesa, The O.K. Hotel in Seattle
To Joel for gettin' us that shit at Waves, we needed that man, thanks bro
To Nija Man, Tam, D'Arby Crash, Dee Boone
Alex Neeka, come visit, goddamn it
Grin, Craig Caski, Dave Cornbloom of Beth Larson
To everyone at the church of rock and roll
We gotta say w'sup to Cory and her best friend Jorji,
The Meat Puppets, Tar Babies, Kate 'n' Frank out at Zed's
Scott down at Ten Ton, every one down there at Deja, thanks
CMJ Enterprises, Molly Cantrell, Courtney Beatmon
The Mecca Park and Recreations department, fuck twenty nine palms
Hey Lisa G, what up punk? To Kenny for scarlet Inspirations
T Bus Face, the Soup Like and The Manage
The lyrics of Sublime's "Thanx" are a tribute to all the people who influenced the band and the people who helped them become who they are. The song starts by acknowledging the original writer and performer of some of their most famous songs, "Smoke Two Joints" and "Rivers of Babylon." They then proceed to thank various musicians, bands, producers, and individuals for their contributions and support. The lyrics are a long list of people and groups, and it is evident that the band has a lot of gratitude and respect for everyone who has helped them along the way.
The song is not only a tribute to the people who inspired the band but also an acknowledgement of the importance of their influence. Through their music, they have formed a community of people who share similar interests and values. The lyrics show how music can connect people from different walks of life and bring them together under a common cause.
The song's lyrics also reveal the band's affection for their fans, as they thank everyone who has made this journey possible. The band acknowledges the various individuals who have allowed them to practice and crash, making them who they are. These words of gratitude show the band's humility and remind their fans that they acknowledge everyone who supports them.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, before we get it started
Beginning this song with gratitude and appreciation
Before we did 'smoke two joints', that was Jack from the Toys
Acknowledging the origins of a previous song and its artist
And that song 'Rivers Of Babylon'
Recognizing another song and its title
Was written by Be Dowe, F and McNaughton
Crediting the songwriters of 'Rivers Of Babylon'
Alright now, crucial thanks
Expressing essential gratitude
Out to the Happoldt, Nowell and Wilson families
Showing appreciation to specific families
For their patience and support, we love ya'll
Expressing love and gratitude to the mentioned families
To all the players who made this possible
Recognizing the individuals who contributed to the song
Thank you very much yeah, the check's in the mail
Expressing gratitude and mentioning compensation
To Kelly Vargas for steppin' in there, makin' it happen
Thanking someone for taking action and making things work
The LBP, the world famous Juice Bros
Acknowledging and appreciating specific individuals/groups
The field Marshall Goodman and the man called Floyd I
Giving thanks to specific people by name
Thanks out to Bad Religion and the Descendants
Showing appreciation towards two bands
George Hurrly and Mike Watt, to all those flops
Acknowledging individuals and mentioning their involvement
But only when they ain't hangin' out
Recognizing the mentioned individuals' absence
To Toby dog, to Louie dog, to Matt dog
Expressing gratitude towards specific dogs
James Brown, The BSM, to Miles Davis
Giving thanks to notable musicians
The Canda all night rocker
Acknowledging a specific person or group
To south side part, and Cathrine, what's up, dude?
Sending greetings and appreciation to specific individuals
And alright, now best wishes out to Eno and Shelly
Expressing well-wishes to two individuals
And their baby on the way
Acknowledging the upcoming arrival of a baby
Hey, up to Jimi Hendrix, to beer, the Sonic Lizard, the Rape Man
Expressing appreciation towards individuals and things
How about Bob Marley, Bob Dobbs and Bob Forrest
Acknowledging and mentioning individuals by name
To all those punker sluts, to Eek-A-Mouse
Showing gratitude to specific groups and individuals
Tom for lettin' us practice and crash, chili part all night
Thanking someone for providing a place to practice and stay, and mentioning a specific event
PEN1, Fugazi, Rhino '59, Greek1
Acknowledging and mentioning various groups or individuals
The last Puriah's and Naomis' hair
Referring to specific individuals or groups
How about the Butthole Surfers and Frank Zappa
Showing appreciation towards specific bands/artists
Aunt Bea, Big Drill Car, Bert Suzanka
Giving thanks to specific individuals or groups
And all the Ziggens' around the world
Showing gratitude towards a specific group and mentioning their global presence
To Jack, the third, to Julia Parker
Recognizing and thanking specific individuals
Hey, Jeff the King where's my mic stands?
Addressing an individual and inquiring about missing microphone stands
Martini with his 40 oz. in hand, to Jai Dods and his son Christian
Mentioning individuals and expressing thanks
I gotta say thank you to Scum, hard as smoke and cheap as wood
Showing gratitude towards an individual and using metaphors to describe them
To Scumette and The Vandals
Giving thanks to individuals or bands
How about HR? For 'nuff inspiration, 'nuff respect
Showing appreciation towards a specific person and acknowledging their influence
Hey Nick Tweek, Joanne and Caroline
Sending greetings and thanks to specific individuals
Hey ah, I gotta say w'sup to fuckin' Snow
Acknowledging and expressing greetings towards an individual
And Bam Bam and all The East Side Stoners
Showing recognition and appreciation towards a group of individuals
St.Tucko, Sean Stern, the Ken G Easly project
Giving thanks and acknowledging specific individuals or projects
Steve Sepada, and ah, Richard Greco
Showing gratitude towards specific individuals
And everyone down at Bogarts, thanks a million
Expressing gratitude towards a venue and its staff
I gotta say w'sup and thank you to Dave Shae and Greg A
Showing greetings and appreciation towards two individuals
Whom without this wouldn't be possible
Recognizing the contribution of specific individuals
Oh yeah, your mom called and said, you guys should take a nap
Passing along a message from someone's mom and suggesting rest
To Sacramento, BMD and Danny Lovitz out in Arcada
Giving thanks and mentioning specific locations and individuals
I gotta say thank you to Diet Fade, Imagine Yellow Suns
Showing gratitude towards specific entities
Everyone out at Band is Dead
Expressing thanks to a group or organization
Kevin Swinson, Freesia, Cold Duke Train, and Wister
Acknowledging and thanking specific individuals or groups
And ah, how could I not thank Mark Mandoo
Expressing gratitude towards a specific person
And the One Live Crew and all the Lakewood posse
Showing gratitude and recognition towards a group of individuals
Mr. Capoo, and the Antioch posse
Giving thanks and acknowledging a specific group
Especially the Johnson family, what's up Miss. J?
Sending greetings and thanks to a specific family
I gotta say what's up to Dirty Al, Jennifer Henry
Showing greetings and appreciation towards specific individuals
And Kelly too out in San Fransisco
Expressing greetings and mentioning a specific location
Lisa Johnson in Austin, Toronto, Jimmy Carl Black
Giving thanks and mentioning individuals in different locations
Ah, Marcado Carebe in Austin
Acknowledging a specific individual or group in a certain location
Thanks a lot Lee for gettin' us in out of the heat
Showing gratitude towards someone for helping avoid discomfort
Jimmy's in New Orleans, the Hard Backin' Gainsville, Florida
Noting the whereabouts of an individual and mentioning specific locations
Mark Goodnight for his psycopath
Acknowledging someone named Mark Goodnight for their contribution
Alright, we stayed at this guy's house
Referencing staying at someone's house
And, ah, when they had that murders back in like '89
Recalling a previous incident or event
A guy and a girl got hacked up in his pad and we stayed there
Describing a disturbing event that occurred at the house they stayed in
But ah, ya, know it was great
Expressing contentment despite the mentioned incident
To Jack Tripper, even though he don't know a goddamn thing about Orlando
Sending thanks to someone named Jack Tripper with a humorous remark about their knowledge of a specific place
To Ingrid in Arcada, Rusty, Bermuda, Pete and Sara
Acknowledging and thanking specific individuals
Shannon Boil, to the Space Fish, sorry guys maybe next time
Giving thanks to individuals and expressing regrets for not meeting up
NKOTB in Costa Mesa, The O.K. Hotel in Seattle
Referring to specific places or events
To Joel for gettin' us that shit at Waves, we needed that man, thanks bro
Showing gratitude towards Joel for providing something they needed
To Nija Man, Tam, D'Arby Crash, Dee Boone
Acknowledging and thanking specific individuals
Alex Neeka, come visit, goddamn it
Inviting someone named Alex Neeka to visit
Grin, Craig Caski, Dave Cornbloom of Beth Larson
Giving thanks and acknowledging specific individuals or groups
To everyone at the church of rock and roll
Recognizing and thanking a specific group of people
We gotta say w'sup to Cory and her best friend Jorji
Sending greetings and mentioning specific individuals
The Meat Puppets, Tar Babies, Kate 'n' Frank out at Zed's
Showing appreciation towards specific bands or individuals
Scott down at Ten Ton, every one down there at Deja, thanks
Expressing gratitude towards specific individuals or places
CMJ Enterprises, Molly Cantrell, Courtney Beatmon
Acknowledging specific entities or individuals
The Mecca Park and Recreations department, fuck twenty nine palms
Recognizing a department or organization, while expressing frustration towards another location
Hey Lisa G, what up punk? To Kenny for scarlet Inspirations
Sending greetings to specific individuals and giving thanks
T Bus Face, the Soup Like and The Manage
Acknowledging individuals or groups by name
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Marshall Goodman, Bradley Nowell
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@gavindaly5731
I always loved that , BEER was given a shout out .
@anthonysavedra9390
All the Sublime LBC has damn music IQs off the charts. Everything they say or sing jus flows!
@iiiicandiii
BEST Birthday gift a girl could ask for! 🤘🏼
@rastagyaljenjenn
Blessed Earthstrong!🤲🏽💚💛❤️
@dylz5607
happy birthday!
@powerofthetime
love you SUBLIME forever
@jasbadsirron6424
Thank you Sublime. Always and forever. 🙏🏻🎸♾
@pablopedro8598
Tripped balls with this on
@ismaelcortez9008
#SUBLIMEFORLIFE SOUTH CALI
@JazzyJ1994
SUBLIME FOREVER 40oz to freedom