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.
Under My Voodoo
Sublime Lyrics
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You can hide your love it's true
It's the freedom game
You can see it every day
But your freedom ain't free
Come on down, I know how
Don't you know it ain't no thing to be for
So don't take more than you need
It's somethin' that I'll do later
Now it's over my
It's under my voodoo
Under my voodoo
It's under my voodoo
Pray that I leave you high and dry
Pray you can magnify
If you're faded, put it in my prayers
I damn my feeling, I won't lie
I'm tellin' the truth
It ain't no thing
If you wanna get real dry, dry, one thing though
Gonna kill for it, more, more, it's not my fault, it's got me,
Under my voodoo
Under my voodoo
It's under my voodoo
Free
Lord, God, voodoo
Lord, hey, voodoo
Lord, hey, voodoo
What you wan', you wan', you wanna do?
Lord
Wanna, wanna, wanna pack up
I wanna get to Peek-A-Boos
The song "Under My Voodoo" by Sublime is a complex representation of the emotions that a person feels with regards to their partner. The singer sings about his desire to lead his partner in life as well as the freedom game that people play every day. There is a sense of urgency to the lyrics as if the singer is trying to convince their partner to be with them. The song begins with the singer talking about being their partner's guide, but acknowledges the fact that their partner can hide their love if they so choose.
The chorus of the song is where the lyrics become more complicated. The singer states that their partner is under their voodoo which refers to a spell that someone might have cast on them. They also say that their partner is under their control and that they will kill for them. This is a metaphor for the singer's extreme love and feelings of devotion towards their partner.
Overall, "Under My Voodoo" is a song about the complicated dynamic that two people in a relationship can have. It showcases the desire of the singer to lead their partner and the intense emotions that they feel for them. It also highlights the darker emotions that can arise when people feel like they are under someone else's spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Being your guide is the most I'd have
I value being the person who guides you in life the most.
You can hide your love it's true
I understand that sometimes you need to keep your love hidden.
It's the freedom game
We often have to compete for freedom.
You can see it every day
Freedom is something we encounter regularly in our lives.
But your freedom ain't free
Freedom comes at a cost, even if it's not always obvious.
Come on down, I know how
I can help you out, so come to me.
I'm gonna make you come clear
I will help you see things more clearly.
Don't you know it ain't no thing to be for
It's easy to be in favor of something.
So don't take more than you need
Avoid taking more than what you actually require.
It's somethin' that I'll do later
I'll take care of it later, when I have the chance.
Now it's over my
I'm handling it right now.
It's under my voodoo
I'm in control of the situation.
Under my voodoo
I am using my influence to control the outcome.
Pray that I leave you high and dry
You'll be better off if I move on.
Pray you can magnify
Maybe you can make something better out of this situation.
If you're faded, put it in my prayers
If you're struggling or feeling down, let me know and I'll pray for you.
I damn my feeling, I won't lie
I'll be honest and say that I don't care about my feelings in this situation.
I'm tellin' the truth
Everything I'm saying is true.
It ain't no thing
It's not a big deal.
If you wanna get real dry, dry, one thing though
If you want to go without something you normally enjoy, just remember one thing.
Gonna kill for it, more, more, it's not my fault, it's got me,
I may become more aggressive when it comes to getting what I want, and it's not entirely under my control.
Under my voodoo
I'm using my power to control the situation once again.
Under my voodoo
I am still able to use my influence to control the outcome.
It's under my voodoo
I am still in control of the situation.
Free
Freedom is important to me.
Lord, God, voodoo
I have faith in God, and I also believe in the power of voodoo.
Lord, hey, voodoo
I acknowledge the presence of voodoo spirits.
Lord, hey, voodoo
The power of these voodoo spirits is on my mind.
What you wan', you wan', you wanna do?
What do you want to do? It's up to you.
Lord
I am thinking about my faith once again.
Wanna, wanna, wanna pack up
I am feeling restless and want to leave this place.
I wanna get to Peek-A-Boos
I want to go to a new location.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL, ERIC JOHN WILSON, FLOYD I. GAUGH IV
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