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.
What Happened
Sublime Lyrics
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Clock says half past one
I have no sunglasses
As I step into the sun
There's no recollection
Of the evil things I've done
My head feels like I musta had some fun
(What happened?)
Last thing I remember
I was chillin' at a party
Pinching girlies' asses
I was drinking recklessly
I know I did something
Lord what could it be
Woke up in the morning
And all my friends hate me
What happened?
What I'm I doing here
Who is this girl in my bed
What is this shit on my face
My God, what is that awful smell
She may be an angel
She may be a queen
She might be black, white, American, Indian or Japanese
What happened?
Through a bottle at a bouncer
Didn't think that he was cool
Pissed in someone's drink
And through a bike into a pool
Driving down the side walk
Like a crazy possessed fool
I broke every single traffic rule
Oh! What happened?
What happened?
Let's go
She may be an angel
She may be a queen
She might be black, white, American, Indian or Japanese
The song "What Happened" by Sublime talks about the aftermath of a wild party where the singer's memory is hazy, and he can't recall the events of the previous night. He wakes up in the morning with no sunglasses and steps into the sun, feeling the effects of the previous night's wild activities. The lyrics suggest excessive drinking, reckless behavior, and some sort of sexual encounter with a woman whose identity he is unsure of. The singer is confused about the situation, tries to make sense of all the things that happened and wonders if he has hurt anyone or done something terrible.
The song's lyrics also suggest a sense of regret as the singer realizes the extent of his bad behavior, including throwing a bottle at a bouncer, peeing in someone's drink, breaking traffic rules while driving, and tossing a bike into a pool. While the song offers no resolution or explanation of how the singer is going to fix things or move on from his reckless ways, it suggests self-awareness, acknowledging the harm done and the need for change.
Overall, "What Happened" by Sublime is an honest portrayal of the aftermath of a wild and reckless night, emphasizing the consequences of such behavior. Despite the catchy and upbeat music that accompanies the lyrics, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive drinking and reckless behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the morning
The singer starts the song by describing how he woke up in the morning.
Clock says half past one
The singer looks at the clock and sees the time is already past one in the afternoon.
I have no sunglasses
The singer realizes that he has forgotten to bring his sunglasses before going outside.
As I step into the sun
The singer goes outside into the sun without his sunglasses.
There's no recollection
The singer has no memory of the things he did last night.
Of the evil things I've done
The singer knows that he did some bad things, but he can't remember what they were.
My head feels like I musta had some fun
The singer's head hurts, which could be a sign that he had a good time, but he can't remember anything.
What happened?
The singer asks himself what happened last night and why he can't remember anything.
Last thing I remember
The singer tries to recall the last thing he remembers from the night before.
I was chillin' at a party
The singer remembers being at a party.
Pinching girlies' asses
The singer did something inappropriate by touching women without their consent.
I was drinking recklessly
The singer drank too much and probably made some bad decisions.
I know I did something
The singer is aware that he did something wrong.
Lord what could it be
The singer asks for help to remember what he did.
Woke up in the morning
The singer woke up the next day after the party.
And all my friends hate me
The singer's friends are angry with him because of something he did.
What I'm I doing here
The singer doesn't know where he is or how he got there.
Who is this girl in my bed
The singer wakes up next to a woman he doesn't know.
What is this shit on my face
The singer finds something gross on his face that he doesn't recognize.
My God, what is that awful smell
The singer smells something terrible and doesn't know what it is.
She may be an angel
The singer thinks the woman he woke up next to might be beautiful and perfect.
She may be a queen
The singer thinks the woman he woke up next to might be royalty.
She might be black, white, American, Indian or Japanese
The singer is open to the possibility that the woman he woke up next to could be from any race or ethnicity.
Through a bottle at a bouncer
The singer threw a bottle at a bouncer, indicating that he was violent and aggressive.
Didn't think that he was cool
The singer didn't like the bouncer and thought he wasn't cool.
Pissed in someone's drink
The singer urinated in someone's drink, which is disgusting and inappropriate.
And through a bike into a pool
The singer threw a bike into a pool, which is destructive and irresponsible.
Driving down the side walk
The singer drove his vehicle on the sidewalk, which is illegal and unsafe.
Like a crazy possessed fool
The singer drove recklessly and irresponsibly.
I broke every single traffic rule
The singer violated every traffic law while driving.
Oh! What happened?
The singer repeats the question he's been asking throughout the song, indicating his regret and confusion about the events of the previous night.
Let's go
The singer ends the song by saying "Let's go", which could mean we should forget about what happened and move on with life, but it could also mean that he wants to leave the situation behind and start over in a new place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, ERIC WILSON, BRADLEY NOWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Wake up in the morning
Clock says half past one
I have no sunglasses
As I step into the sun
There's no recollection
Of the evil things I've done
My head feels like I musta had some fun
Last thing I remember
I was chillin' at a party
Pinching girlies' asses
I was drinking recklessly
I know I did something
Lord what could it be
Woke up in the morning
And all my friends hate me
What happened?
What I'm I doing here
Who is this girl in my bed
What is this shit on my face
My God, what is that awful smell
She may be an angel
She may be a queen
She might be black, white, American, Indian or Japanese
What happened?
Through a bottle at a bouncer
Didn't think that he was cool
Pissed in someone's drink
And through a bike into a pool
Driving down the side walk
Like a crazy possessed fool
I broke every single traffic rule
Oh! What happened?
What happened?
Let's go
She may be an angel
She may be a queen
She might be black, white, American, Indian or Japanese
@mykra6204
the only band i have been listening to for over 20 years that still pumps me up in a fresh new way each time!
@andahlyavaleska
27 years a fan here 😝
@santeebandit3246
Always
@JayPee-gw7vp
Agreed
@californiawinzs
Palabra!
@zfatbcvxbthsbcv
Same
@literallyunfunny
I love how you can hear from the tone as the meaning of "what happened" goes from him asking "what's going on right now" to "what went wrong last night" to "why did I do this shit..."
@ed0985587
i feel like when i listen to Sublime i never get old. time just stands still. live for the moment and have as much fun as possible. respect everybody!
@devilsoffspring5519
Still alive after a decade? hehehehehe
@nicoletinker8081
@@devilsoffspring5519 suck it up before you know it harry styles will be irrelevant and you will be wondering why your dick doesnt work
welcome to getting older dick face