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.
Never Going to Drink Again
The Planet Smashers Lyrics
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Friends and happy hour
Somehow it went to far
Tomorrow's gonna blow
Oh it's really gonna blow, yeah
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Work is finally done
To the pub we go for fun
Rounds for everyone
Now my head might implode, kill me now
Kill me now
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Stumbling around with you
There's nothing I'd rather do
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Friday night, Friday night
Mix the drinks, mix the drinks
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again, never gonna
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
Never going to drink again without you
The Planet Smashers's song Never Going to Drink Again is a fun and upbeat track that speaks to the universal experience of enjoying some drinks with friends on a Friday night and then regretting it the next morning. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they effectively capture the sense of both the joy and the pain that can come with drinking too much.
The song opens with the scene of a Friday night at the bar, where everyone is having a good time and enjoying happy hour. But quickly it becomes clear that things have gone too far, and that everyone will regret it come morning. The repetition of the line "Never gonna drink again" drives home the sense of remorse and the determination to avoid such excess in the future.
The chorus of the song reinforces this determination, with increasingly emphatic repetitions of the phrase "Never gonna drink again". But despite this, there is a sense of fun and camaraderie that runs throughout the song, particularly in the playful refrain of "Mix the drinks, mix the drinks".
Overall, the song captures the universal experience of having a bit too much to drink with friends and then feeling regretful the next day. But it does so in a way that is energizing and fun, reminding us that even when we make mistakes, we can still have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday at the bar
The day of the week when the singer goes to a drinking establishment
Friends and happy hour
The singer has companions and is enjoying a time of discounted drinks
Somehow it went too far
The singer drank too much unsuspectingly
Tomorrow's gonna blow
The artist anticipates a negative effect to come
Oh it's really gonna blow, yeah
The artist has a strong belief that the next day won't be good
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
The singer expresses their desire to abstain from drinking in the future
Work is finally done
The singer is finished for the day at their job
To the pub we go for fun
The artist and friends are headed to a bar for entertainment
Rounds for everyone
Drinks being bought for all in the group
Now my head might implode, kill me now
The artist begins to feel the negative effects of their drinking and wishes for relief
Stumbling around with you
The singer is still with their companions while under the influence
There's nothing I'd rather do
The artist values their time spent with their friends while drinking
Friday night, Friday night
The singer emphasizes the day of the week and the activity being done
Mix the drinks, mix the drinks
The singer is enjoying creating new concoctions of drinks
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
The singer reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never going to drink again, never gonna
The artist reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
The artist reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never going to drink again, never gonna
The singer reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
The singer reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never going to drink again, never gonna
The artist reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never gonna drink again, never gonna
The artist reiterates their desire to stop drinking
Never going to drink again without you
The artist implies that drinking alone isn't as fun as with their friends
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