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.
I Choose
The Offspring Lyrics
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Off of a cliff now
I can still hear my mama yelling No No No
But the words mean nothing
Can't catch up to me now
And the view is so beautiful
All the way down
Suckin' juice from a bottle
Believing my perceptions were oh so real
But I don't know nothing
Still knowing nothing
Was just enough for me to know the way I feel
This is life
What a fucked up thing we do
What a nightmare come true
Or a playground if we choose
And I choose
Look at me I'm swollen
Like a banana fish now
I'm never gonna make it out of my hole
But I keep on laughing
Doesn't really matter
There's dozens of reasons for explaining my soul
When I was a teenager
Suckin' booze with the Vatos
Discussing who was gonna live to be 21
They said they wouldn't make it
They didn't make it
We're all naked when the day is said and done
This is life
What a fucked up thing we do
What a nightmare come true
Or a playground if we choose
And I choose
Don't know who made this all come true
But now while you're here
You just gotta do what you gotta do
Now if I wasn't such a weenie
Do you think you'd still love me
Pretending I'm an airplane on the living
Room floor
But like a lovely generator
You stand right by me
And if words were wisdom I'd be talking
Even more
So I keep on falling
As I'm looking back above me
Watching as my mama just becomes a little dot
Now I'm like DeNiro
I'm amarillo
And I'll never know when I hit the ground
The Offspring's "I Choose" is a song about living life on one's own terms and embracing the chaos and unpredictability that comes with it. The lyrics depict the singer, possibly through the metaphor of falling off a cliff, navigating the ups and downs of life, from childhood innocence and naivety to teenage recklessness, and ultimately to adulthood and a sense of resigned acceptance.
The first verse of the song sets the scene of the singer falling off a cliff, with his mother's warnings falling on deaf ears. He comments that "the words mean nothing," implying that he has already made up his mind to take the plunge and deal with the consequences. He also notes that the view is beautiful, suggesting that he sees value in the experience of falling, even if it ends in tragedy.
The second verse focuses on the singer's past, from his childhood belief in his own perceptions to his teenage years spent drinking with friends and contemplating mortality. There is a sense of fatalism and uncertainty in the lyrics, with the singer admitting "I'm never gonna make it out of my hole," but still finding reasons to laugh and enjoy life.
Overall, "I Choose" is a song about the choices we make in life and the risks we take, both good and bad. It encourages listeners to embrace the chaos and unpredictability of life and to make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me I'm fallin'
I am taking a risk or headed towards failure.
Off of a cliff now
The path I'm on leads to imminent danger.
I can still hear my mama yelling No No No
Someone is trying to stop me from doing what I'm doing, but I won't listen.
But the words mean nothing
I don't care about the advice or warnings given to me.
Can't catch up to me now
Nobody can stop me or slow me down.
And the view is so beautiful
Despite the danger, the experience is worth it.
All the way down
I am willing to see where this risk takes me, no matter how far it goes.
When I was a little boy
I had innocence and naivety.
Suckin' juice from a bottle
I was taking in the world without fully understanding it.
Believing my perceptions were oh so real
I thought I understood the world, but I didn't.
But I don't know nothing
I realize now that I don't understand the world as much as I thought I did.
Still knowing nothing
I've come to terms with my lack of knowledge and accept it.
Was just enough for me to know the way I feel
I can trust my feelings, even if I don't fully understand them or the world around me.
This is life
This is the reality of existence.
What a fucked up thing we do
Life can be difficult and unfair.
What a nightmare come true
Life can be like a bad dream.
Or a playground if we choose
We can view life as something enjoyable if we choose to.
And I choose
I choose to view life positively despite its difficulties.
Look at me I'm swollen
I am struggling and overwhelmed.
Like a banana fish now
I feel like a helpless and vulnerable creature.
I'm never gonna make it out of my hole
I feel trapped and unable to escape my current situation.
But I keep on laughing
Despite my struggles, I choose to find joy.
Doesn't really matter
Regardless of the explanation, it doesn't change the reality of my struggles.
There's dozens of reasons for explaining my soul
There are many reasons for why I am the way I am.
When I was a teenager
During my youth.
Suckin' booze with the Vatos
Hanging out with my friends, maybe engaging in less-than-ideal behavior.
Discussing who was gonna live to be 21
Talking about premature death.
They said they wouldn't make it
My friends doubted their chances of survival.
They didn't make it
Some of my friends didn't live to see adulthood.
We're all naked when the day is said and done
We all end up vulnerable and exposed at the end of our lives.
Don't know who made this all come true
I don't understand the reason for our existence.
But now while you're here
While I'm alive.
You just gotta do what you gotta do
I have to make the most of my time and live my life according to my own values.
Now if I wasn't such a weenie
If I were braver or less fearful.
Do you think you'd still love me
Would my loved ones still care for me if I were different?
Pretending I'm an airplane on the living
Engaging in childish and imaginative behavior.
Room floor
In the comfort of my own home.
But like a lovely generator
Despite my flaws, I bring something positive to the world.
You stand right by me
My loved ones support me, flaws and all.
And if words were wisdom I'd be talking
If speaking about life made me an expert, I'd have lots to say.
Even more
I have a lot to learn and understand about life.
So I keep on falling
I keep taking risks and facing challenges, even if it's difficult.
As I'm looking back above me
Reflecting on my past and how far I've come.
Watching as my mama just becomes a little dot
Seeing how much I've grown and how distant my past is.
Now I'm like DeNiro
I am strong and confident like a successful actor.
I'm amarillo
I am unique and vibrant, like the city of Amarillo in Texas.
And I'll never know when I hit the ground
I don't know when my life will end or what will become of me, but I will keep living it to the fullest.
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Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND
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текст песни
Look at me I'm fallin'
Off of a cliff now
I can still hear my mama yelling No No No
But the words mean nothing
Can't catch up to me now
And the view is so beautiful
All the way down
When I was a little boy
Suckin' juice from a bottle
Believing my perceptions were oh so real
But I don't know nothing
Still knowing nothing
Was just enough for me to know the way I feel
This is life
What a f****d up thing we do
What a nightmare come true
Or a playground if we choose
And I choose
Look at me I'm swollen
Like a banana fish now
I'm never gonna make it out of my hole
But I keep on laughing
Doesn't really matter
There's dozens of reasons for explaining my soul
When I was a teenager
Suckin' booze with the Vatos
Discussing who was gonna live to be 21
They said they wouldn't make it
They didn't make it
We're all naked when the day is said and done
This is life
What a f****d up thing we do
What a nightmare come true
Or a playground if we choose
And I choose
Don't know who made this all come true
But now while you're here
You just gotta do what you gotta do
Now if I wasn't such a weenie
Do you think you'd still love me
Pretending I'm an airplane on the living
Room floor
But like a lovely generator
You stand right by me
And if words were wisdom I'd be talking
Even more
So I keep on falling
As I'm looking back above me
Watching as my mama just becomes a little dot
Now I'm like DeNiro
I'm amarillo
And I'll never know when I hit the ground
Dead Language
Their record 'Ixnay On the Hombre' was pretty much the soundtrack to my high school years. It got me through some rough times. It's funny how years later, at age 23, this song and the rest of them still mean so much to me.
bobledemon
how about at age 33 now? ;)
JE H
Still one of my favourite Offspring songs off one of their best albums!
lmwao64
The Offspring will never die!!!!!
Авдий Зайденштейн
Ты живой ещё или ковид тебя забрал в царство Аида?
eltorocal
Dexter is a Scientist.
The Shawn With The Dragon Tattoo
Insanely underrated song.
Cristopher Irán Estrada Plaza
Esta canción es increíble, sin duda the offspring una gran banda
MURMEN LIFE
One of my favourites from this album.
Kendall Welkley
I love 90s music. It makes my heart smile:)