Although the band received much commercial attention during the ska wave, they decided to continue down the independent road with STOMP Records, which had become and remains a major player in the international independent music scene. Their fourth release, “No Self Control” (2001) was produced by Steven Drake (Tragically Hip, Barenaked Ladies, The Odds etc.) and was also well received by national college radio and spawned hit videos such as the animated “Blind” and the tongue in cheek “Wish I Were American”.
“Mighty”, the Planet Smashers’ fifth full length, was produced/engineered by Rod Shearer (Bran Van 3000, Bionic, Corey Hart) and co-produced by The Planet Smashers (not to mention mixed on the same board as Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”!). Having moved past the dark and critical themes of “No Self Control”, “Mighty” became the band’s most success record internationally after being licensed by labels in Japan, Europe, Russia, Brazil and Australia.
The Planet Smashers released their first and only DVD “10” in 2004, commemorating the last 10 years of the band. Countless tours all over the world, 12 videos, 5 full length releases and a ton of good times. The Planet Smashers celebrated their 10th by joining the Vans Warped 2004 which also entered it’s 10th year. In 2005, the Smashers released “Unstoppable” their sixth and most recent commercial offering. The album was licensed in Japan by Sky/Sony, in the UK by Household Name Records/Plastic Head, in Europe by Leechredda/Cargo and in Russia by AudioFind. In 2006 the band played over 60 shows in Europe including Moscow, London, Vienna, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Dublin and many more.
In terms of touring, not many indie Canadian bands come close. They have headlined countless tours in North America, 8 European tours, been included on 5 Vans Warped Tour as well as a Japanese tour in 2002. They have toured with such acts as AFI, the Toasters, Sick of it All, Billy Talent, Rancid, Mustard Plug, Simple Plan, Samiam, The Aquabats, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and countless others.
Hostile
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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You're all busted up, 'cause you got in a fight,
You can't keep your job, 'cause you can't work straight,
You try to pick fights, when you show up late
You get hostile when you're loaded,
Your ability to tolerate is distorted,
Can't control yourself when you drink,
Try to start fights when you forget to think
You think you're so cool, but you're blowing smoke,
You'll wake up tomarrow all battered and brused,
But when the night comes around, you'll be ready to cruise
The Planet Smashers's song Hostile talks about a person who has a destructive attitude towards everything around them. The person sleeps all day and night, and they are often involved in fights that leave them battered and bruised. As a result, they can't keep a job because they can't work straight. The person tries to start fights with people, especially when they are under the influence of alcohol. They become hostile and lose control of themselves. Their distorted ability to tolerate leads to aggressive behavior that often leaves them in trouble.
The lyrics highlight the effects of alcoholism and lack of self-control. The person in the song is a victim of their inability to control their emotions and behavior. They are constantly getting into fights and being injured, yet they wake up the next day and continue with their destructive behavior. The song highlights the importance of self-control and the negative consequences of alcoholism.
Overall, Hostile is a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive drinking and its effects on one's behavior. The song encourages listeners to be mindful of their actions and avoid destructive behavior that can lead to trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
You sleep all day, and you sleep all night,
Your sleep schedule is erratic and your behavior suggests a lack of motivation or purpose.
You're all busted up, 'cause you got in a fight,
You're physically injured because of your confrontational behavior.
You can't keep your job, 'cause you can't work straight,
Your work performance is impacted by your inability to focus and act responsibly.
You try to pick fights, when you show up late
You attempt to compensate for your shortcomings by behaving aggressively.
You get hostile when you're loaded,
Alcohol consumption exacerbates your already aggressive behavior.
Your ability to tolerate is distorted,
Your perception of what is acceptable behavior is skewed due to substance abuse.
Can't control yourself when you drink,
Your lack of self-control is amplified by alcohol consumption.
Try to start fights when you forget to think
You act impulsively and aggressively, without considering the consequences of your actions.
Your eyes are all red, and your nose is broke,
Your physical appearance is a result of your combative behavior and lack of self-care.
You think you're so cool, but you're blowing smoke,
Your attitude and behavior may seem impressive to you, but they are actually detrimental and unproductive.
You'll wake up tomarrow all battered and brused,
Your behavior will likely result in physical harm to yourself.
But when the night comes around, you'll be ready to cruise
Despite the negative consequences of your behavior, you continue to repeat it and believe it to be enjoyable or beneficial.
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