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.
Disclaimer
The Offspring Lyrics
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Welcome to the disclaimer
That's right the disclaimer
This American apple pie institution
Known as parental discretion
Will cleanse any sense of innuendo or sarcasm
From the lyrics that might actually make you think
So protect your family.
This album contains explicit depictions
Of things which are real.
These real things are commonly known as life.
So, if it sounds sarcastic, don't take it seriously.
If it sounds dangerous,
Do not try this at home or at all.
And if it offends you, just don't listen to it.
The Offspring's song "Disclaimer" is a commentary on the censorship of music that was prevalent in the 1990s. The band mocks the need for parental guidance stickers on albums, as they believe that this censorship takes away the "innuendo or sarcasm" that makes the lyrics interesting and thought-provoking. They argue that parents should be responsible for regulating what their kids listen to, rather than relying on a sticker to protect them.
The song also acknowledges that the album contains explicit content, but argues that these things are a part of life and should not be censored. The band defends their right to make music that might offend some listeners, stating "If it offends you, just don't listen to it."
Throughout the song, The Offspring uses sarcasm and humor to make their point. They emphasize the absurdity of censorship by calling it an "American apple pie institution" and pointing out that the warnings on the album may actually insult the intelligence of listeners.
Overall, "Disclaimer" is a commentary on the music industry's attempts to regulate content and the band's belief in artistic freedom and intellectual stimulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Greetings and welcome
Welcome to the disclaimer
Greetings to the legal statement that must be said
That's right the disclaimer
Yes, it is the disclaimer
This American apple pie institution
Referring to the traditional values of American culture
Known as parental discretion
Referring to the authority of parents over children's choices
Will cleanse any sense of innuendo or sarcasm
The disclaimer will remove any subtle or ironic message
From the lyrics that might actually make you think
The disclaimer will eliminate any interpretation or reflection
And will also insult your intelligence at the same time
The disclaimer is also insulting the audience's intelligence
So protect your family.
Therefore, please safeguard your family
This album contains explicit depictions
The record's content portrays explicit themes
Of things which are real.
Of situations that are genuine
These real things are commonly known as life.
These genuine situations are an integral part of life
So, if it sounds sarcastic, don't take it seriously.
Thus, if there's irony, don't take it at face value
If it sounds dangerous,
If it seems hazardous
Do not try this at home or at all.
Avoid performing such activity at home or elsewhere
And if it offends you, just don't listen to it.
And if it causes offense, simply refrain from listening
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DEXTER HOLLAND, GREG KRIESEL, KEVIN WASSERMAN, RON WELTY
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