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.
D.U.I.
The Offspring Lyrics
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I don't remember where
friends try to make me stay, or call me a cab home,
I grab my keys and a beer
Cops they took my license away,
got my car out of impound today
I've been drunk since last Saturday,
I drink and drive
Feel so alive
Never take that dive
Feel so alive
Doing 95
I drink and drive
Feel so alive
I drink and drive
Early in the morning and the freeway's deserted, like its all mine
I'm trying to set a new drunken speed record,
but I can't drive a straight line
Flashing lights, split the night
I'm tossing bottles as I swerve to the right
now I've slammed my face into the back of a big rig
At least you'll never get me, you fucking pigs!
Designate someone other than me,
I'm so drunk I can hardly see
Another shot of Jager and I turn the key,
I got so many places to be
When I'm on a binge, my friends all cringe
They won't drive at night
'Cause way down on the freeway it's such a fright
But I think I drive alright
The Offspring's song D.U.I. is about drunk driving and its consequences. The lyrics tell the story of a person who drinks and drives regularly and does not fear the law. The person is so intoxicated that they do not remember where they need to be or how to get there. They try to leave despite their friends' attempts to convince them to stay or call a cab home. At the same time, the person is aware that the cops have taken their license away, and they got their car out of the impound the same day. They have been drunk since last Saturday and better stay out of people's way.
The lyrics describe the person's thrill of drinking and driving and feeling alive while doing so. The freeway is deserted, making it feel like it's all theirs. The person attempts to set a new drunken speed record but then crashes into a big rig. They toast bottles and swear, knowing that they will never be caught. Despite their friends' concern and fear, the person believes that they drive alright.
The song highlights the dangers of drunk driving and its consequences. Although it appears to glorify the act of drinking and driving, it ultimately condemns it. It shows how reckless, selfish, and dangerous it is to drink and drive. The song encourages people to designate a sober driver and the importance of never getting behind the wheel while under the influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Three in the morning and I gotta be someplace,
It's late at night and I need to go somewhere, but I don't remember where
friends try to make me stay, or call me a cab home,
My friends are urging me to stay or to get a taxi home
I grab my keys and a beer
Against my friends' advice, I take my keys and a beer for the road
Cops they took my license away,
I've lost my driving license due to past drinking and driving incidents
got my car out of impound today
I retrieved my car from impound after a previous DUI arrest
I've been drunk since last Saturday,
I've been continuously drunk for several days
better stay out of my way
I'm not in a good state to drive, so others should avoid me on the road
I drink and drive
I'm admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol
Feel so alive
I feel a rush from the reckless behavior of drinking and driving
Never take that dive
I won't let myself succumb to the consequences of my actions
Doing 95
I'm speeding recklessly down the freeway
Early in the morning and the freeway's deserted, like its all mine
It's early in the morning and there are no other cars on the road
I'm trying to set a new drunken speed record,
I'm pushing myself to see how fast I can drive while drunk
but I can't drive a straight line
My driving is erratic and I can't stay within my lane
Flashing lights, split the night
Police lights suddenly appear, interrupting my drive
I'm tossing bottles as I swerve to the right
In a panicked state, I'm throwing empty bottles out of my car and dangerously swerving
now I've slammed my face into the back of a big rig
The consequence of my reckless driving is that I've rear-ended a large truck
At least you'll never get me, you fucking pigs!
In a moment of aggression, I insult the police officers who will arrest me
Designate someone other than me,
I'm suggesting that someone else should be the designated driver, not me
I'm so drunk I can hardly see
I'm inebriated to the point of not being able to see properly
Another shot of Jager and I turn the key,
Despite my drunkenness, I take another shot of alcohol and try to drive again
I got so many places to be
I'm preoccupied with my destination, despite the risks of drunk driving
When I'm on a binge, my friends all cringe
My friends are worried about me when I'm in a state of heavy drinking
They won't drive at night
My friends don't feel comfortable driving with me at night due to my drinking habits
'Cause way down on the freeway it's such a fright
My friends are scared of the danger involved with driving with me on the freeway at night
But I think I drive alright
Despite the concern of others, I still believe I'm capable of driving while drunk
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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AKAMUSICkeepit100
I was raised on this music, and Proud of it.
Alejandro Martinez
Amazing song! Incredible that it has been so long without knowing its existence XD
Adam Mann
We bought a cd with this on it at a merch booth during Americana.
Paige Lemaster
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicholas Lambropoulos
i love this song ^_^
Endomynion
Esta Rola esta bien chido
MartyMcFly
Amazing song
Flor Xeneize
You coment in almost every video about the offspring, nice
MartyMcFly
@Flor Xeneize they’re my favorite band
TaysonPlaysGuitar
Kick ass song