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.
Let's Hear It for Rock Bottom
The Offspring Lyrics
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I can stay here for awhile
Antidotes and revelations
Just extend my own exile
Wasting away
The world's right in front of me
Funny you should say
Wasting away
We're hitting rock bottom
And going down in flames
Well it's not that bad
With my lack of observation
I can stay in here for days
Could you find my motivation
I can't see it through this haze
Wasting away
The world's right in front of me
Funny you should say
That it's all in my head
Wasting away
We're hitting rock bottom
And going down in flames
Well it's not that bad
Wishing away
The world's right in front of me
Call me anyway
Cause it's all in my head
Wasting away
We're hitting rock bottom
And going down in flames
Well it's not that bad
Wasting all my days
What would Ivan say
Wasting all my days
What would Ivan say
Wasting away
We're hitting rock bottom
Call me anyway
Cause I got two friends
Wasting away
We're going down together
And all in all it's not so bad
All in all it's not so bad
It's hard to know
Where to start and where to go
I will never say these words again
The lyrics of The Offspring's Let's Hear It for Rock Bottom explore the feeling of isolation and apathy that one may feel when hitting rock bottom. The singer seems to be in a state of withdrawal, with a lack of motivation and observation, and feels that being alone is preferable to the chaos of the outside world. The use of "antidotes and revelations" suggests that the singer is using substances or other means to cope with their situation.
The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that the singer is hitting rock bottom, but also suggests a level of acceptance: "And going down in flames, well it's not that bad." The use of humor in the line "call me anyway cause I got two friends" further highlights the character's detachment from the world.
The song seems to end on a note of ambiguity, with the singer stating "I will never say these words again." This could imply a resolution to change their ways, or it could be a continuation of their apathy and indifference. The open-ended nature of the song allows for interpretation and encourages the listener to think about their own experiences with hitting rock bottom.
Line by Line Meaning
In my perfect isolation
Being in complete isolation seems perfect to me.
I can stay here for awhile
I have no plans of leaving this place anytime soon.
Antidotes and revelations
I rely on cures and discoveries to make me feel better.
Just extend my own exile
This exile I am in is self-imposed, and I want it to continue for longer.
Wasting away
I am slowly deteriorating.
The world's right in front of me
Despite my isolation, I am still aware of what's happening in the world.
Funny you should say
It's ironic that you say that.
That it's all in my head
You are implying that my thoughts are causing my problems.
We're hitting rock bottom
We have reached the lowest point possible.
And going down in flames
Our situation is only getting worse.
Well it's not that bad
Despite everything, it could be worse.
With my lack of observation
My inability to be observant is affecting me negatively.
I can stay in here for days
I can spend days without leaving this place.
Could you find my motivation
I need someone to help me find my inspiration.
I can't see it through this haze
I am unable to think clearly enough to find what I need.
Wishing away
I am hoping for a change to happen without doing anything about it.
Call me anyway
Feel free to contact me even when I am in this state.
Cause it's all in my head
I know that my thoughts are the root of my problems.
What would Ivan say
I am wondering what someone else would think of my situation.
We're going down together
We are all in this together, and we will face the consequences together.
And all in all it's not so bad
Despite everything, it's not as bad as it could be.
It's hard to know
I am finding it difficult to figure out what to do next.
Where to start and where to go
I do not know where to begin to make things better.
I will never say these words again
I promise to never complain about my situation again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Keith Holland
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