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.
Promise Land Dub
Sublime with Rome Lyrics
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Swimin throught the headlights now
Hit me out of sight
Say do you wanna fist fight
We live in peace yet they wanna start war
Dont want no police knockin down on your door
I said ooh yeah
No it doesnt feel right now
Its got you jumpin from the start
Real life
It aint always on tha bright side
Real life
The war is still runnin
Keep on runnin while you can
Runnin for the promise land
Lookin for the promise land
Oooh ooh
...
Hit me out of sight
Say do you wanna fist fight now
We live in peace yet they wanna start war
I wanna know
X2
I wanna know if you want more
(More)
(More)
I said ooh yeah
...
Keep on runnin
X4
Runnin for the promise land
X2
...
The lyrics to Sublime with Rome's song "Promise Land Dub" convey a sense of searching and striving for a better life, while facing the obstacles and injustices that exist in the world. The opening lines "Searchin through the night, Swimmin through the headlights now, Hit me out of sight, Say do you wanna fist fight" depict a restless and turbulent environment. It suggests a desire to escape the negativity and conflict, but also a willingness to defend oneself if necessary.
The lyrics touch upon the paradox of living in a supposedly peaceful society yet still experiencing the urge to fight and defend one's own existence. The lines "We live in peace yet they wanna start war, Dont want no police knockin down on your door" highlight the tension and disruptiveness that can persist even within seemingly harmonious surroundings. It reflects a frustration with the hypocrisy and double standards of society.
The repeated refrain of "Real life, Its got you jumpin from the start, Real life, It aint always on tha bright side" emphasizes the unpredictable and challenging nature of reality. It acknowledges that life is not always easy or pleasant, but it encourages perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. The song ultimately suggests that the quest for a better life or "Promise Land" requires continuous effort and running forward, despite the ongoing war and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Searchin through the night
Exploring and seeking in the darkness
Swimin throught the headlights now
Navigating through challenges and distractions
Hit me out of sight
Unexpectedly caught my attention
Say do you wanna fist fight
Are you ready for a confrontational conflict?
We live in peace yet they wanna start war
Although we desire harmony, others seek conflict
Dont want no police knockin down on your door
We reject unwelcome intrusions into our lives
I said ooh yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement
No it doesnt feel right now
The current situation doesn't seem appropriate
Real life
The true nature of existence
Its got you jumpin from the start
Makes you react instinctively and quickly
Real life
The genuine experience of everyday existence
It aint always on tha bright side
It's not consistently positive or favorable
Real life
The actuality of living
The war is still runnin
Conflict is ongoing
Keep on runnin while you can
Continue moving forward while possible
Runnin for the promise land
Striving towards a better future
Lookin for the promise land
Searching for a place of hope and fulfillment
Oooh ooh
Vocalization conveying emotion or excitement
...
Represents missing or omitted lyrics
I wanna know
Expressing curiosity or desire for understanding
X2
Indicates repetition twice
I wanna know if you want more
I'm interested to know if you desire additional things
(More)
Emphasizes the longing for something extra
(More)
Reiterates the desire for more
I said ooh yeah
Once again expressing agreement or affirmation
...
Represents missing or omitted lyrics
Keep on runnin
Continue moving forward
X4
Indicates repetition four times
Runnin for the promise land
Striving towards a place of hope and fulfillment
X2
Indicates repetition twice
...
Represents missing or omitted lyrics
Writer(s): Dennis Brown, Dennis Biddy, Brinsley Forde, Tony Robinson, Angus Gaye
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mariana Camelo
Lycris
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Searching through the night
Swimming through the headlights now
Hit me at the side
Say you wanna fist fight
We live in peace but yet they wanna start war
Till all the police knocking down on your door
I say ooh yeah
No it doesnt feel right now
close
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Hit me at the side
Say you wanna fist fight now
We live in peace but yet they wanna start war
I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know if you want more
I said ooh yeah
I said ooh yeah
Keep on running hey
Keep on running oh
Keep on running yeah
You keep on running, running
Running for the promise land
Running, running for the promise land
Aye
Deep South
This is the first song on this album that actually sounds like Sublime. Love it.
Chris Hazzard
Deep South At least we can agree on this 100%
John Brown
Deep South More like the Long Beach Dub Allstars imo
Ayden Harward
I was literally just about to comment the same thing till I saw this! 💪 definitely one of the songs that sounds most like Bradley and original sublime 💚✌️ great fucking job was done on this song!
MerX-Da-PropheT
Sublime is so goddamn underrated.. Rome doing his thing, Brad would be proud of his boys.. R.I.P. Brad
Mariana Camelo
Lycris
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Searching through the night
Swimming through the headlights now
Hit me at the side
Say you wanna fist fight
We live in peace but yet they wanna start war
Till all the police knocking down on your door
I say ooh yeah
No it doesnt feel right now
close
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Hit me at the side
Say you wanna fist fight now
We live in peace but yet they wanna start war
I wanna know, I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know if you want more
I said ooh yeah
I said ooh yeah
Keep on running hey
Keep on running oh
Keep on running yeah
You keep on running, running
Running for the promise land
Running, running for the promise land
Aye
phillip thompson
best song i've ever listened to. that rasta skunk mix really has me digging this song. they need to make more songs like this. not a big fan of most of their other songs
Ackattack77
This shit gave me the chills, it sounds so much like old school sublime it's bringing back memories it wasn't even around for, kick ass!!!
thomas wallen
Lovin' the drums in this song...
Joshua Bumgarner
THIS!! gave me chills!!