1996-2001: Hollywood Records years
In 1995 the band signed to Hollywood Records, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. 1996 saw the release of their first album, Destruction by Definition. Its blend of punk rock and ska brought the national attention in the midst of the mid-1990s punk rock mainstream revival. The single "No Face" became a minor hit on modern rock radio stations and the album was supported through extensive touring across the United States. They released a follow-up in 1998 entitled Battle Hymns, which continued their ska punk style while incorporating more aggressive elements of hardcore punk, with nearly all of its songs lasting under two minutes in length.
Following the release of Battle Hymns Grant left the band. He went on to play with numerous groups including Thoughts of Ionesco, The Vandals, face to face, and Telegraph before finding a permanent position in the Alkaline Trio. He was replaced by Erin Pitman for some touring before new permanent drummer Ryan Vandeberghe joined. In 2000 this lineup released The Suicide Machines, a more pop rock oriented effort that moved away from the ska influences of their earlier releases. They received some radio and video play for the single "Sometimes I Don't Mind" and performed on the Warped Tour that Summer. In 2001 they released Steal This Record, which continued their exploration of pop punk style while mixing in elements of their earlier ska punk and hardcore albums.
2002-2005: Side One Dummy years
Following touring in support of Steal This Record bassist Nunley left The Suicide Machines to start his own band, Blueprint 76, and was replaced by Rich Tschirhart. The band also ended their contract with Hollywood Records, fulfilling their contractual obligations by releasing the compilation album The Least Worst of the Suicide Machines. They then moved to the independent label Side One Dummy Records. Their next album A Match and Some Gasoline, released in 2003, found the band abandoning the pop experimentations of their previous two albums and returning more to the ska punk and hardcore styles of their earlier years. They also began to explore sociopolitical themes in songs such as "Did You Ever Get a Feeling of Dread?" and "Your Silence," which were critical of President George W. Bush's administration, its response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. They toured internationally in support of the album and again performed on the Warped Tour.
In 2005 the band released the album War Profiteering is Killing Us All, which continued their political themes by openly attacking the Bush White House, the continuation of the Iraq War, and conservative Republicanism. Navarro also launched his own record label, Noise Riot Records, and released On the Eve of Destruction: 1991-1995, a compilation of the band's early EPs, singles, and demos.
2006: Breakup and post-Suicide Machines activity
In 2006, while touring in support of War Profiteering is Killing Us All, the band abruptly broke up. Explanations given by the band members for this included Vandeberghe's desire to take a break from touring, which he did while friend Steve McCrumb filled for a performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on May 11. A tour of Mexico had been planned to follow this, and Navarro had suggested that the band perform its final shows that Christmas. However, interpersonal tensions came to a head after the Troubadour show when Lukacinsky refused to finish the tour. Lukacinsky himself further elaborated that the band had been planning to break up for some time.
Following the band's breakup, Navarro and Vandeberghe continued working with Left in Ruin, a band they had started as a Suicide Machines side project and had worked on and off with for almost 6 years. Vandeberghe also joined the new band Hifi Handgrenades. Lukacinsky, meanwhile, started his own band Bayonetting the Wounded. Navarro is currently fronting Hellmouth. Tschirhart is in The A-Gang.
Inside
The Suicide Machines Lyrics
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Doesn't matter what you say or do
Doesn't matter what you think is true
Don't look for peace on the outside man
Just look for peace on the inside
Doesn't matter what the others say cause all those mouths get in the way
You're just too hip, you're just too cool
And you'll carry that "cool" until the day you die
Cause you're still full of shit and you're turning 25
If you want to know the answers, then you've gotta ask the questions
"Who am I?" and "who is she?"
And "does it matter anyway?"
You've got to look for love on the inside man
Don't look for love on the outside
Doesn't matter what the others say, cause all that shit gets in the way
You can't love me, and you can't love you
Where'd it all go wrong? cause I wish I really knew
That color's all the same through color blind eyes,
And if you think you're so different then you're wasting your time
The Suicide Machines’ song Inside is a meditation on the importance of self-reflection and introspection. The lyrics posit that the state of a person’s internal world will invariably spill over into their external life, regardless of how much they pretend to have it together. The song is essentially a warning against superficiality, encouraging listeners to peel back the layers of their own psyche to find true inner peace and love.
The opening line, “If you're fucked up on the inside, then you're fucked up on the outside” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that if one is not emotionally stable and grounded, they will struggle to maintain healthy relationships with others. The following line, “Doesn't matter what you say or do, doesn't matter what you think is true”, drives home the idea that no amount of denial or illusion will erase the internal turmoil that a person may be experiencing.
The chorus of Inside juxtaposes the idea of external appearances with the importance of internal truth. The lines “Don't look for peace on the outside man, just look for peace on the inside” emphasize that true peace cannot be found through external validation or material possessions. The lyrics “You're just too hip, you're just too cool, but everybody knows that you're just a fucking fool” assert that placing too much emphasis on appearing cool or trendy can lead to one missing out on deeper connections and experiences. The song’s refrain “Don't look for love on the outside, you've got to look for love on the inside man” reiterates that true love can only be found by being honest and authentic with oneself.
Overall, Inside is a compelling reminder that we must examine our own hearts and minds if we wish to live fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're fucked up on the inside, then you're fucked up on the outside
Your inner troubles will reflect on the outside regardless of what you do or say
Doesn't matter what you say or do
Your actions and words don't matter if your inner self is disturbed
Doesn't matter what you think is true
Your perception of truth isn't relevant when you're struggling internally
Don't look for peace on the outside man
Finding inner peace is the key, external peace is rather futile
Just look for peace on the inside
Focus on personal peace instead of finding it outside to see positive changes
Doesn't matter what the others say cause all those mouths get in the way
Opinions of others hinder personal growth and finding solutions
You're just too hip, you're just too cool
Being overly cool is a facade that hides foolishness
But everybody knows that you're just a fucking fool
Others can see through your pretense and realize that you're a fool
And you'll carry that "cool" until the day you die
Being fake cool will go with you for your entire life span if you don't change
Cause you're still full of shit and you're turning 25
Even when you're 25, you can still be fake and not be true to yourself
If you want to know the answers, then you've gotta ask the questions
Understanding yourself requires asking questions
"Who am I?" and "who is she?"
Asking questions like "who am I?" and "who is she?" is necessary to understand yourself
And "does it matter anyway?"
Asking "does it matter?" may reveal that some things are not that significant
You've got to look for love on the inside man
You should search for love within yourself instead of looking for it externally
Don't look for love on the outside
Love from the external world is insignificant if you're not content internally
Doesn't matter what the others say, cause all that shit gets in the way
Other people's view about love might hinder you from finding it inside
You can't love me, and you can't love you
It is impossible to love others when you don't love yourself
Where'd it all go wrong? cause I wish I really knew
It's hard to pinpoint specific instances that led to a certain outcome
That color's all the same through color blind eyes,
Everyone is equal, irrespective of race, according to colorblind people
And if you think you're so different then you're wasting your time
Thinking that you're different and better than others is simply a waste of time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOSTON, LOWEN, NAVARRO
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a Miata named Michelle
This song never fails to hype me up
a Miata named Michelle
This entire album fucking slaps
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Here we go!
Well, if you're fucked up on the inside
Then you're fucked up on the outside
And doesn't matter what you say or do
It doesn't matter what you think is true
Don't look for peace on the outside, man
Just look for peace on the inside, yeah
It doesn't matter what the others say
'Cause all those mouths get in the way
You're just too hip, you're just too cool
But everybody knows that you're just a fucking fool
Enjoy the cool 'til the day you die
'Cause you're still full of shit and you're turning 25, go
25, 25, 25
Well, if you wanna know the answers
Then you've gotta ask the questions,
And: "Who am I?", "Who is she?"
Does it matter anyway?
Don't look for love on the outside, man
Just look for love on the inside, yeah
It doesn't matter what the others say
Cause all that shit gets in the way
You can't love me, you can't love you
Where'd it all go wrong? I really wish I knew
Color's all the same through color blind eyes
And if you think you're so different
Then you're wasting your time, go
Your time, your time, your time
And I'm blind
Blind, blind, blind
Yeah, we are all blind
Oh yeah
Brandon Sergeon
If you're fucked up on the inside, then you're fucked up on the outside
Doesn't matter what you say or do
Doesn't matter what you think is true
Don't look for peace on the outside man
Just look for peace on the inside
Doesn't matter what the others say cause all those mouths get in the way
You're just too hip, you're just too cool
But everybody knows that you're just a fucking fool
And you'll carry that "cool" until the day you die
Cause you're still full of shit and you're turning 25
If you want to know the answers, then you've gotta ask the questions
"Who am I?" and "who is she?"
And "does it matter anyway?"
You've got to look for love on the inside man
Don't look for love on the outside
Doesn't matter what the others say, cause all that shit gets in the way
You can't love me, and you can't love you
Where'd it all go wrong? cause I wish I really knew
That color's all the same through color blind eyes,
And if you think you're so different then you're wasting your time
nico000pu
Fucking bass!
J Hensel
@nico000pu YEP!