In 2004, the Aggrolites released their debut album, Dirty Reggae, on local reggae label Axe Records. The album was recorded at Signet Studios in Los Angeles within one day, and each track was recorded in one take, with many lyrics improvised on the spot. In November 2004, the Aggrolites were featured on Hellcat Records compilation Give 'Em the Boot IV, and were officially signed to Hellcat in October 2005.
Their 2nd, Self-titled album The Aggrolites was released on the independent label Hellcat/Epitaph on May 9, 2006.. This sophomore album boasts 19 dirty reggae songs, including "Countryman Fiddle," and "Mr. Misery."
They released their 3rd album on June 5, 2007 called Reggae Hit L.A., which won an IGN award for Best Reggae Album of 2007.
The Aggrolites made an appearance on the Nick Jr. show Yo Gabba Gabba!, created by Christian Jacobs, lead singer of The Aquabats. Recorded their third song for the show "Animal Sounds", it aired during the debut week of season two.
Their 4th full-length album, aptly named IV (Hellcat Records), was released on June 9, 2009. IV debuted at #110 and peaked at #60 on the Top 200 CMJ Chart. IV also debuted at #37 on the Triple A CMJ Chart and #12 on the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Commercial Alternative Specialty Show Album Chart.
Their newest album Rugged Road is set to be released on March 22, 2011.
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Free Time
The Aggrolites Lyrics
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(Free Time) All right, all right, all right
(Free time) Everything's gonna be just fine
(Free time) Coming home to my baby tonight
(Free time) Finally gonna get to reunite
(Free Time) All right, all right, all right
(Free time) Coming home to my baby tonight
(Free time) Finally gonna get to reunite
Verse:
One good thing I can tell you
Oh I'm finally done
Playtime is over now
I can finally come home to my only one now
I've done left things behind, oh
Oh that always come and go
Not that little brown-eyed girl
'Cause I know I can see down in her little soul
Bridge:
Oh she says she love me all the time, yeah
Oh I cannot wait to come home to what is mine
Chorus
Bridge:
When I walked inside that house my mouth dropped to the floor.
She said, "Hey, babe, I liked you gone, you don't come round here no more."
I said, "Hey, woman, what you talking about? My love for you has grown."
She said, "I've done a lot of thinkin', and I need some free time of my own."
(Free Time) All right, all right, all right
(Free time) What's a guy to take it now (?)
(Free time) I don't what my baby tonight
(Free time) What's it gotta take to reunite?
(Free Time) All right, all right, all right
(Free time) I don't know what my baby tonight
(Free time) Gonna make me cry tonight
(Free time) Because I don't know if you reunite.
The Aggrolites's song Free Time describes the significance of the little moments of leisure and breaks from responsibilities that one can have. The lyrics are from the perspective of a man who is finally done with his work and is excited to spend quality time with his partner. The chorus repeats the phrases "Free Time," "Everything's gonna be just fine," and "Coming home to my baby tonight," emphasizing the joy the singer feels about gaining this freedom.
The verse continues with the singer reflecting on the things he left behind in order to reach this point in his life. He mentions he has seen many things come and go, but his baby is the constant in his life. He describes her eyes as the gateway to the little soul that she has. The bridge highlights the love and affection that the singer has for his partner. He talks about how he is eager to return to his partner's side and how he is anticipating the love she has to give him. However, the last lines of the bridge shift the narrative in a new direction. The man walks into his house only to find his partner telling him she needs some "free time of her own." The final chorus repeats the title and includes the new line "What's it gotta take to reunite," which reflects the singer's anxiety and confusion about what it will take to get back with his partner.
Overall, the song encapsulates the common experiences of those who are busy with work or responsibilities and how they must relish tiny moments of freedom in order to live their lives. Additionally, it explores themes of love and separation, and how sometimes we need to create space in order to rediscover what we truly love.
Line by Line Meaning
(Free Time) All right, all right, all right
I have some free time and I am excited to spend it with my loved one.
(Free time) Everything's gonna be just fine
I believe that everything is going to be alright during my free time.
(Free time) Coming home to my baby tonight
I am going back to my loved one tonight because I have some free time.
(Free time) Finally gonna get to reunite
I am excited to reunite with my loved one after being away for some time because of work or other reasons.
One good thing I can tell you
I am happy to share something good with you.
Oh I'm finally done
I am finally finished with something I have been doing.
Playtime is over now
It's time to stop having fun and be serious now.
I can finally come home to my only one now
I am happy to go back to my loved one because I am finally free.
I've done left things behind, oh
I have abandoned some things that used to occupy my time.
Oh that always come and go
Those things were never constant and always changing.
Not that little brown-eyed girl
I did not abandon my loved one.
'Cause I know I can see down in her little soul
I have a strong bond with my loved one and I understand her deeply.
Oh she says she love me all the time, yeah
My loved one expresses her love for me regularly.
Oh I cannot wait to come home to what is mine
I am excited to go back home to be with my loved one.
When I walked inside that house my mouth dropped to the floor.
When I arrived home, I was surprised by what I saw.
She said, "Hey, babe, I liked you gone, you don't come round here no more."
My loved one tells me she enjoyed me being away and does not want me around anymore.
I said, "Hey, woman, what you talking about? My love for you has grown."
I try to tell my loved one that I love her even more now that I've been away, hoping to change her mind.
She said, "I've done a lot of thinkin', and I need some free time of my own."
Despite my efforts, my loved one insists that she needs some alone time to think about things.
(Free Time) What's a guy to take it now (?)
I am unsure what to do with my free time now that my loved one wants some space.
(Free time) Gonna make me cry tonight
I am sad and emotional because my loved one wants to be alone tonight.
(Free time) Because I don't know if you reunite.
I'm worried that my loved one may not want to reunite with me despite my efforts to show her that I love her.
Writer(s): Korey Horn, Jason Bonner, Jesse Wagner, Brian Dixon, Roger Rivas Copyright: The Aggrolites Music
Contributed by Josiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@victorrabanales9776
First heard this song 12 years ago and it’s crazy how I been hearing it every morning and I don’t get tired of it. Instant classic!
@lasquid
Luv their sound! Meet the guys a few years ago on the Warp Tour and they were super cool! Can't wait to see them again on the same tour! Luv this song too!
@blazak
Aggrolites are my new favorite band - this is gonna be HUGE
@guidixest
Amo demais! <3
@voice_from_pizza
This tune absolutely blew up the NYC Virgin Megastore in the summer of 2007. Heard it on the PA there and it was sounding so nice I thought it was straight from JA. One of the biggest American Reggae tunes ever. Straight up.
@hec940
:) ame esta rola :3 arriba el ska sin importar de donde vengas vienvenido ami vida the aggrolites con sus rolas mi dia es perfecto
@pinkii93
SO MUCH FUN!! I love this song, makes me feel happy and full of life :)
@kafrito
saw them live last night!what an amazing band!
@misscameroun237
Depuis un an, je la cherche cette chanson, j'ai eu un coup de foudre, alors que c'est pas mon style de musique habituel. Avant le bac, elle va etre trop bien a écouter <3
@AnonymousAlien2099
Highly Underrated band - ' The Aggrolites '