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.
Wilson and Gaugh reunited the group officially in 2023 after Sublime With Rome's disbanding, with Nowell's son Jakob Nowell (LAW, Jakob's Castle) taking over as lead vocalist.
We're Only Gonna Die for Our Arrogance
Sublime Lyrics
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As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
Killed self in his own mind
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind, let's go!
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
And killed himself in his own mind, let's go!
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their mind's weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused manAnd killed himself in his own mind, let's go!
We're only gonna die from our own arrogance
That's why we might as well take our time
The lyrics to Sublime's song "We're Only Gonna Die for Our Arrogance" touch on themes of power, control, and the disruptive nature of those traits. The song begins by contrasting early man who "walked away" with modern man who "took control" and aimed to conquer. Their minds were not the same, as early man apparently did not share modern man's desire to exert power over others.
Modern man then builds his empire and inflicts violence on his own kind. He dies not as a triumphant conqueror, but as a "confused man," having "killed himself in his own mind." The chorus repeats the images of empire-building and violence, emphasizing that the arrogance of humanity will inevitably lead to our own destruction. The final lyrics, "We're only gonna die from our own arrogance / That's why we might as well take our time," offer a sobering reminder to slow down and be mindful of our actions.
Sublime's song reflects an anarchist philosophy, which criticizes centralized power structures and highlights the dangers of unchecked authority. The lyrics suggest that the human obsession with dominating others ultimately leads to ruin.
Line by Line Meaning
Early man walked away
Primitive humans retreated into the shadows
As modern man took control
As society evolved into more advanced civilizations
Their mind's weren't all the same
Different perspectives and beliefs emerged among people
And to conquer was their goal
To dominate others and accumulate power was the aim
So he built his great empire
Man constructed vast kingdoms and empires
And he slaughtered his own kind
Humans engaged in violent conflicts and wars against each other
And he died a confused man
Many rulers and conquerors met their end without finding true purpose or meaning
And killed himself in his own mind
The desire for total control and the pursuit of selfish ambitions led to inner turmoil and mental distress
We're only gonna die from our own arrogance
The ultimate downfall of humanity will manifest from the overconfidence and pride within ourselves
That's why we might as well take our time
It is better to reflect and learn from the past to avoid repeating its mistakes
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG GRAFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse]
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their minds weren't all the same
To conquer was their goal
So, he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
Killed himself with his own mind
[Verse]
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their minds weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So, he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself with his own mind
Let's go!
[Verse]
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their minds weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So, he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
Killed himself with his own mind
Let's go!
[Interlude]
Punks are running wild in the street and there's nobody anywhere who seems to know what to do, and there's no end to it. It's like everything everywhere is going crazy, so we don't go out anymore. We sit in the house, and slowly the world we are living in is getting smaller, and all we say is, "Please, at least leave us alone in our living rooms. Just leave us alone." Well, I'm not gonna leave you alone
[Verse]
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their minds weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So, he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
And he died a confused man
And killed himself with his own mind
Let's go!
[Verse]
Early man walked away
As modern man took control
Their minds weren't all the same
And to conquer was their goal
So, he built his great empire
And he slaughtered his own kind
He died a confused man
And killed himself with his own mind
Let's go!
[Outro]
We're only gonna die from our own arrogance
That's why we might as well take our time
@theribbithole
@@joev1083 I watched the video of it a couple months ago, less than that.
And remember the song from growing up in the 90's.
But then I noticed it, felt an energy mused through it.
Went to look for it again to listen . . .
All of a sudden it's a different song by a different artist.
There was a time shift. Actual.
That concerns me.
... Hey, when was Alice Cooper's - No More Mister Nice Guy - released?
@mikep3494
Greatest Bad Religion cover ever. Really made it their own.
@Humble-iq5ue
Thats exactly how one does a cover
@camaro25
I agree. Bad Religion is my favorite band ever and Sublime killed it with this cover.
@teresamcgrathbullockblythe9828
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@justinmoore757jm
Scarlett Begonias is another one. Grateful Dead?? Or Sublime!
@rumtum99
They honored a great band by covering their song and definitely did it justice..
@stevenmartinez2740
Hell yeah let's go Sublime much love and respect Brother from Wyoming, Michigan
@azcurry
Uhhh yn that Wyoming and Michigan aren't the same place.
@eliasmalam
@Curry wyoming, Michigan is a city in Michigan
@michelg3811
lol I get the confusion. I read one of the sugar packets at some diner it said something like Oregon, Texas 😂