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.
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But the L.A. story's gone way out of hand
Their acts of aggression, they say they're justified
But it seems an obsession has started from the inside
They're shooting anyone who even tries to run
They're shooting little kids with toy guns
Take it to a jury but they don't give a damn
Beat all the niggers
Beat whoever you see
Don't need a reason
(We're) L.A.P.D.
The city of L.A. feels like a prison
With helicopters overhead and bullets whizzing by
Martial law ain't no solution
Police brutality's just social pollution
Beat all the white trash
Beat whoever you see
Don't need a reason
(We're) L.A.P.D.
They say they're keeping the peace
But I'm not buying it because a billy club ain't much of a pacifier
"Protecting your freedom"
Now that's just a lie
It's an excuse for power that's more like an alibi
Law and order doesn't really matter
When you're the one getting bruised and battered
You take it to a jury, they'll throw it in your face
Because justice in L.A. comes in a can of mace
The Offspring's song L.A.P.D. is a political commentary on the actions of the Los Angeles Police Department. The lyrics express a sense of frustration with the officers' use of excessive force and lack of accountability. The chorus, "Beat all the n******, beat whoever you see, don't need a reason, (We're) L.A.P.D." highlights the systemic racism and violence that was present in law enforcement during the time the song was written.
The verses describe the police officers shooting people who try to run or even children playing with toy guns. The lyrics point out that while the police officers say they are "keeping the peace," they are actually using their power as an excuse for violence. The line, "It's an excuse for power that's more like an alibi" suggests that the police are only using their authority to maintain control, rather than protect the citizens they serve.
The song suggests that the L.A.P.D. is not providing the "law and order" it claims to be and presents a bleak view of the state of justice in Los Angeles. Overall, the song provided a snapshot of the racial tensions and police brutality that existed in Los Angeles during the early 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
When cops are taking care of business I can understand
I can understand when cops use force or action, as part of their job.
But the L.A. story's gone way out of hand
The situation in Los Angeles is now much worse than before.
Their acts of aggression, they say they're justified
Police justify their use of force.
But it seems an obsession has started from the inside
An unhealthy preoccupation seems to have developed within the police force.
They're shooting anyone who even tries to run
Police are using deadly force on individuals who try to escape.
They're shooting little kids with toy guns
Police are using deadly force on children who have toy guns.
Take it to a jury but they don't give a damn
Even if taken to court, the police don't care about the outcome.
Because the one who tells the truth is always the policeman
The police are often believed over the victims when it comes to telling the truth.
Beat all the niggers
The police brutalize Black people.
Beat whoever you see
The police beat anyone they lay their eyes on.
Don't need a reason
The police don't need any justification to use force.
(We're) L.A.P.D.
This behavior is connected to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The city of L.A. feels like a prison
Living in Los Angeles feels like being imprisoned.
With helicopters overhead and bullets whizzing by
The police use helicopters and firearms to control people.
Martial law ain't no solution
Declaring martial law is not a way to solve the issue.
Police brutality's just social pollution
Police brutality is a harmful part of society.
Beat all the white trash
The police brutalize poor, white people.
They say they're keeping the peace
The police claim to be trying to maintain peace.
But I'm not buying it because a billy club ain't much of a pacifier
I don't believe it because a nightstick is not a calming tool.
"Protecting your freedom"
The police claim to be protecting people's freedom.
Now that's just a lie
This is not truthful.
It's an excuse for power that's more like an alibi
It's a way to justify their power, rather than a real excuse.
Law and order doesn't really matter
Enforcing the law is not the top priority for police.
When you're the one getting bruised and battered
Those who are being hurt are not truly being helped.
You take it to a jury, they'll throw it in your face
Even if you go to court, they will ignore you and dismiss you.
Because justice in L.A. comes in a can of mace
Justice in Los Angeles means being subjected to pepper spray.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DEXTER HOLLAND, GREG KRIESEL, KEVIN WASSERMAN, RON WELTY
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@jobelthirty1294
I fell in love with the riff, and then the lyrics sealed the deal.
@pvhep4036
Yeah man! First time hearing, still sweet!
@bentaylor599
Solid man of culture 😂😂
@radushv.1763
that bass opening !
@johnhallie6834
still the most amazing band of all time.
@aimedidie81
Actually the best song in this album.
@xennial80sxberner
Angry political songs like this, calling out police brutality and other injustices, need to make a comeback. Sadly everything they said is even more relevant now than in 1992.
@wowliker642
It's always been relevant. Just because George Floyd was killed by a racist cop doesn't mean it wasn't until now. Police brutality has always been a thing for a long time.
@maxrshelltrack7443
@@wowliker642 George floyd had nothing to do with police brutality.
@Bluestrecords
@@maxrshelltrack7443 ... but with racism?