Sublime with Rome performed their first gig together in February 2009 near Gaugh's home in Nevada, followed by an appearance at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival in San Bernadino that October. On April 20, 2010, the band embarked on their first-ever US tour with dates going into that fall. After positive reaction on the road, Sublime with Rome released a debut album on Fueled By Ramen records in July 2011.
In December 2011, Bud Gaugh revealed in an interview that he would be leaving Sublime With Rome and KROQ's Accoustic Christmas would be his last show. He saying he wanted to go home and spend more time with his family. He later went on to say "It was really good for the first few months, after that, it just felt wrong. Not playing the songs but playing them with the name Sublime, without Brad." When asked if he saw the band reuniting in the future Gaugh replied "No, I am done with SWR. I would be into playing music with Eric Wilson, however." He was replaced by Josh Freese.
Panic
Sublime with Rome Lyrics
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Don't know where they're goin'
Panic and panic and panic
Showing no sign of slowin'
Having no reason that I got to know
Don't you wish your word was money?
My only motive for destruction
I need a reason that I got to know
Don't you wish your word was money?
Don't you wish your
You open doors and close them
They're quicker than the hands of most
Can't you see there is hope here
It's time for reaction
Shake me up, somebody wake me up
I need a break in my mental pollution
There ain't a solution to
All of the damage you've done
Don't you wish your word was money?
Don't you wish your
You open doors and close them
They're quicker than the hands of most
Can't you see there is hope here
It's time for reaction
Realize what's wrong, wrong with your life
Quicker than the eyes of most
Can't you see there is hope here
It's time for reaction
How can you say, you don't want to know,
Don't want to know the truth
How can you say, you don't want to know,
Don't want to know the truth
How can you say, you don't want to know,
Don't want to know the truth
How can you say, you don't want to know,
Don't want to know the truth
Huh, and that's alright
Oh that's okay
Huh, and that's alright
Stop right there
The song "Panic" by Sublime with Rome speaks to the feeling of chaos and uncertainty that arises when there seems to be no clear direction or purpose. The lyrics highlight the fear and confusion that sets in when we witness people running around frantically without knowing where they are headed. Panic is a common human emotion, and the song captures it in a relatable and meaningful way. The chorus repeats the line "Don't you wish your word was money?" which is a reference to the idea that if our words actually equated to financial worth, we would give them more thought and consideration before speaking. The song suggests that we need to slow down and think about what we say and do, especially in times of crisis and chaos.
The verses continue to express the sense of hopelessness and despair that can come with panic. The singer states that their motive for destruction is to find a reason for the chaos they are witnessing, and they call for a break in the mental pollution that is causing the panic. The bridge urges listeners to take action and realize what is wrong with their lives before it is too late. Despite the gloomy subject matter, the song ends on a positive note with the lines "Huh, and that's alright, Oh that's okay, Huh, and that's alright, Stop right there." These lines encourage listeners to accept that chaos and panic are a normal part of life, but there is always hope and a chance to stop and regain control.
Overall, "Panic" addresses the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost, urging listeners to take action and find hope in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
So many people runnin'
There are a lot of people out there that are running around without a clear direction in their lives.
Don't know where they're goin'
They don't have a destination in mind and they are largely unsure of what they are really looking for.
Panic and panic and panic
They're panicking and they keep on panicking, trying to keep up with what they perceive to be the accelerated pace of life.
Showing no sign of slowin'
It seems as though they're not slowing down at all and they're not giving themselves the chance to take a breath.
Having no reason that I got to know
It's unclear what they are trying to accomplish and what their goals actually are.
Don't you wish your word was money?
Wouldn't it be nice if everything you said could be backed up by having money?
My only motive for destruction
All I can see from them is self-destruction.
To ?
It's unclear what the purpose of this destruction is or what they hope to gain from it.
You open doors and close them
You're opening and closing doors quickly without realizing the opportunities that you may be leaving behind.
They're quicker than the hands of most
You're quick to make decisions and take actions without fully considering the consequences.
Can't you see there is hope here?
There is hope here, you just have to be willing to see it.
It's time for reaction
It's time to take action and start making a positive change in your life.
Shake me up, somebody wake me up
I need someone to help me shake things up and wake me up from this state of constant panic and confusion.
I need a break in my mental pollution
I need a break from all of the chaos and negativity that's clouding my mind and taking over my thoughts.
There ain't a solution to
It seems like there isn't a clear solution to the problems that we're facing.
All of the damage you've done
All of the destruction and damage that you've caused in your own life and possibly in the lives of others.
Realize what's wrong, wrong with your life
It's time to take a step back and really analyze what's not working in your life.
Quicker than the eyes of most
It's important to do this quickly because time is of the essence.
Can't you see there is hope here?
There is still hope to turn things around and create a better life for yourself.
It's time for reaction
It's time to take action and start making a positive change in your life.
How can you say, you don't want to know,
It's difficult to understand how someone could not want to know what's wrong and how they could make things better for themselves.
Don't want to know the truth
It's possible that this is simply because they don't want to face the harsh reality of their current situation.
Huh, and that's alright
Even if they don't want to face the truth, it's understandable that it may take some time to get there.
Oh that's okay
Regardless of where you're at in life, it's important to remember that it's okay to struggle and to take the time you need to grow.
Stop right there
It's time to take a step back from the chaos and reassess your priorities and goals in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUD GRAUGH, ERIC WILSON, ROMAN RAMIREZ
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@11Mercurio11
This isnt Sublime. This is Sublime WITH ROME!~ Brad was an amazing aritst and was apart of a legendary band. It sucks that he died but I feel Rome is doing an amazing job and giving the fans everything we love!
@JR-cooru
Yes! Agreed 💯
@disasterVoiceNZ
This is impressive. I've never heard a song where they managed to put slow paced vocals over a fast paced tempo, and have it work. Amazing.
@chrikri69
Rome really has Bradley's spirit inside. He got the same voice. Congrats Rome, RIP Brad, we miss u bro
@dylnyethedrummerguy1164
closest they ever got to original sublime here
@drtuna5000
Dylan Hitsm
@Bosschoice95
IKR
@pauldavidpalacio4886
Can't you see there is HOPE here??
@emfraridades7261
Yep. The other albums sound like Katy Perry with reagge guitars
@tubby.custardd
Fax