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 albumsâ40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)âwere 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 1980â2008" 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.
sublime- doin time
Sublime Lyrics
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Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M.G.
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the LBC
Me, and me and Louie run to the party
Dance to the rhythm it gets harder
Me and my girl got this relationship
On lock down like a penitentiary
She spreads her loving' all over and when she gets home
There's none left for me
Summertime and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M.G.
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the LBC
Me, and me and Louie run to the party
Dance to the rhythm it gets harder
Oh take this veil from off my eyes
My burning sun will someday rise
What am I gonna be doing' for a while?
Said I'm gonna play with myself
Show them now we've come off the shelf
Summertime and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M.G.
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the LBC
Me, and me and Louie run to the party
Dance to the rhythm it gets harder
Evil, I've come to tell you that she's evil, most definitely
Evil, ornery, scandalous and evil, most definitely
The tension, it's getting hotter
I'd like to hold her head underwater
Oh
Me and my girl
We got a relationship
Me and my girl
We got a relationship
My girl
We got a relationship, oh
And my girl
Take a tip
Take a tip
Take a tip from me
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M.G.
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the LBC
Me, la la, Louie want everybody
Run to the rhythm it gets harder
Summertime and the livin's easy
The song "Doin' Time" by Sublime is a playful song capturing the essence of summer and the easygoing lifestyle that comes with it. The opening line, "Summertime and the livin's easy," sets the tone for the song. The lyrics go on to describe a party atmosphere with Bradley Nowell on the microphone and the people on the dance floor. Sublime was known for blending genres, and "Doin' Time" is a perfect example. The song incorporates elements of reggae, punk, and hip hop.
The lyrics take a darker turn when Nowell discusses his relationship with his girlfriend. He loves her deeply, but she treats him poorly, leaving him feeling neglected and unwanted. He compares her to being on "lockdown like a penitentiary", implying that she is keeping him trapped in a loveless relationship. Despite the frustration, Nowell is still able to find humor in the situation, which is a common theme throughout Sublime's music.
The lyrics "Take this veil from off my eyes, my burning sun will someday rise" suggest that he hopes to one day find a fulfilling relationship where his girlfriend will love him back as deeply as he loves her. The song ends with the line "Summertime and the livin's easy," emphasizing the idea that life is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated, even in the face of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Summertime and the livin's easy
The arrival of summer makes life more fun and carefree.
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M.G.
Bradley is singing along with another musician named Ras M.G.
All the people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the LBC
Everyone at the party recognizes their talent and sees them as excellent representatives of their hometown, Long Beach, California.
Me, and me and Louie run to the party
Dance to the rhythm it gets harder
The artist and his friends are rushing to the party and enjoying the upbeat music that's playing.
Me and my girl got this relationship
I love her so bad, but she treats me like sh
The artist is devoted to his girlfriend but frustrated by the way she mistreats him.
On lock down like a penitentiary
She spreads her loving' all over and when she gets home
There's none left for me
His girlfriend is very promiscuous and usually gets attention from other people, so she has nothing left to give to him when she returns home.
Oh take this veil from off my eyes
My burning sun will someday rise
What am I gonna be doing' for a while?
Said I'm gonna play with myself
Show them now we've come off the shelf
The singer longs for an awakening where he understands his girlfriend's true nature. He decides to play music to entertain others and show them their newfound creativity.
Evil, I've come to tell you that she's evil, most definitely
Evil, ornery, scandalous and evil, most definitely
The tension, it's getting hotter
I'd like to hold her head underwater
Oh
The artist describes his girlfriend as cruel, ill-tempered and indecent. He is so frustrated that he feels like he could harm her.
Me and my girl
We got a relationship
Me and my girl
We got a relationship
My girl
We got a relationship, oh
And my girl
Take a tip
Take a tip
Take a tip from me
The artist reiterates that he and his girlfriend are in a complicated relationship. He advises others to take a lesson from their experience.
Me, la la, Louie want everybody
Run to the rhythm it gets harder
The artist and his friend Louie want the audience at the party to dance faster in time with the music.
Summertime and the livin's easy
The chorus repeats the initial feeling of the carefree and easy aspects of summertime.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RICK RUBIN, ADAM HOROWITZ, ADAM YAUCH, GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN, BRADLEY NOWELL, MARSHALL GOODMAN, DUBOIS HAYWARD, DOROTHY HAYWARD
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@foxhood7
correcting
-George Gershwin's 1930s âSummertimeâ
-Sublime doin time
-Lana did two covers,
summertime and doin time, doin time only uses the same start,
it's not the same song doin time and summertime, it's different songs
@gabrielvictorino612
Summertime and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M. G
All people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the L.B. c
G, me and Louie, we all run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
Me and my girl, we got this relationship
I love her so bad, but she treats me like shit
On lock down like a penitentiary
She spreads her lovin' all over
And when she gets home, there's none left for me
Summertime and the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M. G
All people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the L.B. c
G, me and Louie, we go run to the party
Dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
Oh, take this veil from off my eyes
My burning Sun will some day rise What am
I gonna be doin' for a while?
Say, I'm gonna play with myself
Show them, now we've come off the shelf, so what?
Summertime, the livin's easy
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M. G
All people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the L.B. c
G, me and Louie, run to the party
And dance to the rhythm, it gets harder
Evil, come to tell you that she's evil, most definitely
Evil, ornery, scandalous and evil, most definitely
The tension is getting hotter
I'd like to hold her head underwater
Me and my girl, we got a relationship
Me and my girl, we got a relationship
My girl, we got a relationship
Oh, me and my girl, we got a
Take a tip, take a tip, take a ti-ti-tip from me
Bradley's on the microphone with Ras M. G
All people in the dance will agree
That we're well qualified to represent the L.B. c
G, la la Louie, well everybody run to the rhythm, it gets harder
Summertime, the livin's easy
@richarddash6654
Love that 90s surfer aesthetic
@nose-bleed
Ikrrr, so nostalgic
@quake_gti
Yes
@theactualpope4532
They probably went for it because theyâre 90s surfers
@tanzelneubauer9157
Cause thatâs what they were
@theactualpope4532
@@fruitsnackz9946 r/lewronggeneration
@nickmf8461
âEvil i come to tell you that sheâs evil most definitelyâ is such a good part. Pronunciation of most definitely is amazing I love it
@elianazuniga6541
Yessssssssss I thought I was the only one obsessed with that part
@Zipzapzooo
Especially when Lana did it
@shaunpreston3654
@@Zipzapzooo no