Along with fellow California punk bands Green Day and Rancid, The Offspring have been credited with reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States during the mid-1990s. To date, The Offspring has released eight studio albums, one compilation, four EPs and three DVDs. They have sold over 34 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time. Each album since the release of their 1994 album Smash has sold over a million units.
Since the release of Smash, which is the best-selling independent label album of all time, The Offspring has achieved commercial success over five albums, with singles such as "Come Out and Play", and "Self Esteem". The band’s next three albums, Ixnay on the Hombre, Americana and Conspiracy of One, were also successful, with Ixnay on the Hombre and Conspiracy of One reaching platinum certification, and Americana achieving multi-platinum status. Longtime drummer Ron Welty left The Offspring in early 2003, and was replaced by Atom Willard. Later that year, the band released their next album, Splinter, to moderate sales and fairly warm reviews. In 2005, The Offspring released a greatest hits album and toured in support of the compilation. Their eighth studio album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, was released on June 17, 2008 with the hit singles "You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid" and "Hammerhead."
Days Go By is the band’s ninth studio album and is due to be released on June 26, 2012. The Days Go By Songfacts reports that the title track was released as the first single and was premiered on KROQ on April 27, 2012.
2. Offspring was a short-lived English pop duo of the early 1970s, consisting of Mike Brayn and John Howard, who met at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, United Kingdom. They released just one single, 'Windfall' (1972). Their planned studio album was never completed.
A Thousand Days
The Offspring Lyrics
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I'll tell you no lies
When all is said and done
Does it really matter who's wrong or right
Don't ask me for a reason, I can't explain
Why we hurt one another again and again
As I lie bleeding here I still
I still reach for you
A thousand days
Have passed away
A thousand days
Were captured in her eyes
Your eyes are open now but you know
It's still hard to see inside
When action and intention
Are two separate things
Now I somehow wish I could explain
Why we hurt each other again and again
Like someone on his dying breath
I still reach for you
A thousand days
Have passed away
A thousand days
Were captured in her eyes
Forever we've been
Trapped by our hearts
Trapped by our minds
I'd like to leave
I'd like to win at love
But I just can't let it go
And I just can't watch it slipping away
And I just can't let it go
And I just can't stand another minute
Maybe now someday our shattered live
Will mend themselves again
But now a million miles away
I still wish I could
And though I somehow know, I can't explain
Why we hurt one another again and again
Like someone on his dying breath
I still reach for you
In the song "A Thousand Days" by The Offspring, the lyrics speak of the pain and confusion that come with a failed relationship. The singer in the song pleads for understanding and forgiveness, as they struggle to comprehend the reasons behind the hurt they have caused one another. Despite the hurt and the struggles, the singer still yearns for their former partner, lamenting the fact that they cannot move on or let go.
The first verse of the song emphasizes the idea that the truth can often be painful, and it is sometimes easier to remain silent than to reveal the truth. The repeated line "Does it really matter who's wrong or right" suggests that in the end, what is important is not who is to blame, but the healing that can come from forgiveness and understanding. The lines "As I lie bleeding here I still / I still reach for you" suggest that, despite the pain and the hurt, the singer still longs for their former partner and the relationship they shared.
The refrain of the song, "A thousand days have passed away," speaks to the idea that time has passed since the relationship ended, but the pain still lingers. The line "Forever we've been trapped by our hearts / Trapped by our minds" suggests that the singer feels trapped by their emotions, unable to let go of the pain and move on.
Overall, "A Thousand Days" is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of the pain and confusion that often come with failed relationships. The lyrics speak to the raw emotions felt by those who are struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship, and the difficulties that come with trying to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you
I won't offer information unless I'm prompted
I'll tell you no lies
I won't deceive you
When all is said and done
After everything is complete
Does it really matter who's wrong or right
Is it relevant who is correct?
Don't ask me for a reason, I can't explain
I don't have an explanation to offer
Why we hurt one another again and again
The reason for our repeated harm towards one another is unclear
As I lie bleeding here I still
Despite my injuries, I am still reaching out
I still reach for you
I am still trying to hold onto you
A thousand days
A significant amount of time has passed
Have passed away
Have disappeared without any change
Were captured in her eyes
Referring to a past relationship, still held in their memory
Your eyes are open now but you know
You're aware of what's happening around you
It's still hard to see inside
Even with that awareness, it's difficult to comprehend what's going on emotionally
When action and intention
When what's done differs from the intent
Are two separate things
The feelings behind the action are different
Now I somehow wish I could explain
I'm wishing I could find a way to make it clear
Like someone on his dying breath
As if my life is slipping away
A thousand days
Referring to a significant amount of time that has passed
Forever we've been
We've been together a long time
Trapped by our hearts
Emotions keeping us bound
Trapped by our minds
Individual motives causing conflict
I'd like to leave
I want to end things
I'd like to win at love
I would like to have a successful relationship
But I just can't let it go
I don't know how to move on from this relationship
And I just can't watch it slipping away
I can't bear to see the relationship slowly ending
And I just can't stand another minute
I'm struggling to handle this situation
Maybe now someday our shattered lives
There's hope for things to get better in the future
Will mend themselves again
The bond could get repaired
But now a million miles away
The distance between us feels too far
I still wish I could
I'm still yearning for the relationship
And though I somehow know, I can't explain
While I have some insight, don't know how to express it
Why we hurt one another again and again
The cause behind our repeated infliction of pain is unknown
Like someone on his dying breath
They feel like the end is near
I still reach for you
They are still longing to be with their partner
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND
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ckaleader
Offspring are still an insanely great band. They aren't in their 20's anymore, people change. I'm sure they don't regret these days, but they've lived them and moved onto something new. There is a reason the song is on a recording, if you wanna here it you'll always be able to. But they're going to keep expanding their audience.
Aizix
grossly underrated album
Mina ELB
Awesome album!!!I love it!!!!
mattjan44
A unique sound that will never come back. Cherish these, as they are all that are left.
Jack Arru
I love this song
ISOLATED
AWESOME STUFF....TIMELESS.👹
saga de gêmeos
da hora
D. Vultures
Maybe now, some day, our shattered lives will mend themselves again...
duzeq
@RodentHour the thing is musicians develop themselves and their music.. so, all we can do is liking it or not. Everybody has his own path, as long as they enjoy making music in their own way, thats fine :)
Jacob Matthew
@RodentHour Changing their sound from album to album over the past 20 something years is the only reason they are relevant and can LIVE with themselves.