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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Let’s Pack Our Bags
The Aggrolites Lyrics
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But alone we’ve had good moments
I should have known that soon time would come
For us to make a virtue of something wrong
Let’s pack our bags and let’s run away
From that night, from that day
We’ll stay in love with now one to please
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
I know at time we’ve been far apart
But when we were alone it’s been right from the start
I cannot wait for that time we could share
To be alone again with no body there
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
Though I’ve had these obligations, I said it’s only caused frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
The Aggrolites' song "Let's Pack Our Bags" is a song about the decision to leave one's current life behind and start anew with a loved one. The lyrics convey a feeling of being trapped in obligations and responsibilities that are causing frustration, and the urge to escape from such a life to rediscover happiness and freedom with one another.
The first verse establishes the idea of the relationship being strained due to the demands of everyday life. The singer reminisces about the good moments they have shared but acknowledges that they have been far and few between. The second verse then speaks of the decision to leave the past behind and start anew with the loved one. The chorus echoes this decision, with lyrics that suggest the couple will run away from everything weighing them down and stay in love just for each other's sake.
The final verse highlights the overarching sentiment of the song - despite having other obligations that require one's attention, the singer promises to prioritize their significant other and put their needs before their own. This sense of selflessness and devotion adds depth to the song's message about love and the challenges of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s been so long since we’ve had our fun
We haven't had fun together in a while
But alone we’ve had good moments
We've enjoyed good moments by ourselves
I should have known that soon time would come
I should have realized this time would come
For us to make a virtue of something wrong
To turn a wrong thing into a good thing
Let’s pack our bags and let’s run away
Let's leave and go somewhere else
From that night, from that day
From that time we were unhappy together
We’ll stay in love with now one to please
We'll love each other without needing to please anyone else
Just for you, just for me
It's just about us, no one else matters
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
Although I have responsibilities, they've only caused me frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
I'll prioritize you over myself
I know at time we’ve been far apart
We've been apart for some time
But when we were alone it’s been right from the start
When we're alone together, it feels perfect from the beginning
I cannot wait for that time we could share
I'm excited to share that time together
To be alone again with no body there
To have privacy without anyone else around
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
Although I have responsibilities, they've only caused me frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
I'll prioritize you over myself
Though I’ve had obligations it’s only caused frustration
Although I have responsibilities, they've only caused me frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
I'll prioritize you over myself
Though I’ve had these obligations, I said it’s only caused frustration
Although I have these responsibilities, they've only brought me frustration
I’ll put you before I’ll put me
I'll prioritize you over myself
Writer(s): Korey Horn, Jesse Wagner, Jason Bonner, Brian Dixon, Roger Rivas
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roddy Romita
I tell my gal, "Let's pack our bags and run away" she fell in love with me and with the Aggrolites. Thank you Aggros
Rick Medina
One of my favorite Aggrolites songs .. pretty smooth tune.
Devin OnRed.
This jam made me realize every atom of my being is pure reggae.
Saw these guy at Reggies in Chicago, and damn what a show.
ThroneOvSeth
Beautiful song. They've gone a long way since Dirty Reggae (which is now basically a classic).
jana lee
absolutely love this song. (n__n)
Natata Canto
que bella cancion!
Thee Snoogans
I'm glad this song only has 1,484 views.. I can enjoy it privately without a bunch of ridiculous comments. Love this track.
Peter Bolt
46,000+ views nine years later. Sometimes silly me thinks that there is some hope for this world.
Mario Téllez
Otra de nuestras favoritas CAMI, TE AMO HIJA, SIEMPRE ESTARE PARA TI!!!
Peter Bolt
One of favorites together with Countryman Fiddle, Pound for Pound and Work to Do. Edit: I add Keep Moving On.