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.
Sometimes I Don't Mind
The Suicide Machines Lyrics
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There's something there that lights a spark inside of me
And it makes me want to sing
Makes me forget everything
There's something there inside your eyes
Lets me know you'd never lie
You fill me up and I know what you need
Do you know what you mean to me? Listen | Buy
Well I watch you sleep sometimes and it feels like the first time
And you're always on my mind
Everyday is like the first day
And I talk to you sometimes even though you never talk back
And I buy you things sometimes 'cause I don't mind
There's something strange, I can't get mad
Even when you're being bad - just look at me, and I forget everything
I try but I can't be mean
You sit by me and I scratch your back
You lick my hands then I get a rash, but that's okay
Because we, we are a team
You make a mess and then I clean
Well I watch you sleep sometimes and it feels like the first time
And you're always on my mind
Everyday is like the first day
And I talk to you sometimes even though you never talk back
And I buy you things sometimes 'cause I don't mind
There's something with the way you act
Makes me laugh when you chase the cats
You chase 'em around
And when it's close to feeding time, you stare at me and whine
You won't lay down, you'll hardly sit
I give you a bath when you smell like shit
But you don't mind
And we go out every now and then
And when you're done then we come back in
Well I watch you sleep sometimes and it feels like the first time
And you're always on my mind
Everyday is like the first day
And I talk to you sometimes even though you never talk back
And I buy you things sometimes 'cause I don't mind
Yeah I don't mind
Yeah I don't mind
The song Sometimes I Don't Mind by The Suicide Machines is a tribute to a loyal, loving pet. The lyrics express the strong bond between the pet and the owner, which is full of trust, patience, and joy. The song starts with the owner acknowledging the special spark that the pet ignites inside him/her. He/she forgets everything when the pet is around because of the positive energy that the pet exudes. The owner feels that the pet is truthful and sincere, and he/she appreciates that. The pet fills him/her up with love and understanding, and the owner knows what the pet needs in return. The way the pet walks, the look in its eyes, and its presence make the owner want to sing and express the enormous love that he/she feels.
In the chorus section, the owner recalls the moments when he/she watches the pet sleep and feels like it is the first time seeing the pet. The pet is always on the owner's mind, and every day is as special as the first day of their relationship. The owner admits that he/she talks to the pet even when the pet does not talk back, and he/she buys it things sometimes, just because he/she does not mind. The second verse elaborates on the unique aspects of the pet's behavior that the owner admires. The owner cannot even get angry when the pet is behaving badly because of the way the pet looks at him/her. The pet's playful nature makes the owner laugh, and the owner loves pampering it. The pet returns the owner's love with its faithful companionship, and they are an inseparable team.
Overall, the song Sometimes I Don't Mind is a catchy, upbeat, and feel-good melody that showcases the beauty of the human-animal relationship. The Suicide Machines have made a statement about the joy of being a pet owner by weaving together lyrics that touch the heart and soul.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something with the way you walk
The person being addressed has a distinct way of walking that catches the attention of the singer.
There's something there that lights a spark inside of me
The way the person walks ignites a fire within the singer that makes them feel alive.
And it makes me want to sing
The feeling the person brings out in the singer is so joyful that they are compelled to sing.
Makes me forget everything
The joy that the person brings makes the singer forget all their worries and problems.
There's something there inside your eyes
The person's eyes reveal something genuine and honest that makes the singer trust them completely.
Lets me know you'd never lie
The honesty in the person's eyes gives the singer the assurance that they would never be lied to.
You fill me up and I know what you need
The person brings fulfillment to the singer's life and the singer knows how to care for them in return.
Do you know what you mean to me?
The person means a great deal to the singer and the singer questions if the person truly understands this.
Well I watch you sleep sometimes and it feels like the first time
The singer often watches the person sleep in awe and wonder, feeling a sense of newness and excitement each time.
And you're always on my mind
The person is constantly on the singer's mind, occupying their thoughts and emotions.
Everyday is like the first day
Being with the person feels like starting a new relationship every day, with freshness and excitement each morning.
And I talk to you sometimes even though you never talk back
The singer occasionally communicates with the person, even though they never get a response in return, simply because they want to share their thoughts and feelings.
And I buy you things sometimes 'cause I don't mind
The singer enjoys buying gifts and treats for the person, purely out of love and affection, not expecting anything in return.
There's something strange, I can't get mad
Even when the person does something irritating or wrong, the singer can't bring themselves to be angry with them.
Even when you're being bad - just look at me, and I forget everything
The person's gaze has the power to make the singer forget everything negative, even when they are acting out of line.
I try but I can't be mean
The singer attempts to be harsh or strict with the person, but their love for them overrides any negative emotions.
You lick my hands then I get a rash, but that's okay
The person may cause physical discomfort or problems for the singer, but it doesn't matter because the love between them matters more.
Because we, we are a team
Despite any hardships or issues that may arise, the singer and person are a united team who support each other through thick and thin.
You make a mess and then I clean
The person may cause chaos or clutter, but the singer readily cleans up after them because they love them unconditionally.
There's something with the way you act
The person's behavior has certain quirks or mannerisms that make them endearing to the singer.
Makes me laugh when you chase the cats
The person's antics, such as chasing cats, bring joy and amusement to the singer.
You chase 'em around
The person likes to play and have fun, as evidenced by their behavior towards the cats.
And when it's close to feeding time, you stare at me and whine
The person has certain habits or routines, such as begging for food at certain times, that the singer finds endearing or amusing.
You won't lay down, you'll hardly sit
The person may be restless or energetic, always moving or fidgeting, which is something the singer has come to accept and love about them.
I give you a bath when you smell like shit
The person may get dirty or messy, but the singer takes care of them and keeps them clean out of love and affection.
But you don't mind
Despite any inconveniences or issues that may arise, the person remains loyal and loving towards the singer.
And we go out every now and then
The singer and person enjoy spending time together outside and engaging with the world.
And when you're done then we come back in
After a fun outing or adventure, the singer and person always return home to each other, happy and content in each other's company.
Yeah I don't mind
The singer is happy to go the extra mile or make sacrifices for the person they love, because they know it is worth it in the end.
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