Located in Southern California's Southbay, birthplace of such bands as Black Flag, Decendents, and Pennywise, Too Rude's founding members Dogboy and Lazy Dread rank legendary status in the Southbay as Hermosa Beaches first Punk Rockers to play Reggae music and the first to mix the two with The Mighty Rhythm Trak. They were to the Southbay much like Sublime was to Long Beach on an underground level. Missing Punk Rock to balance themselves musically, Dogboy and Lazy Dread started War Called Peace, a legendary Southbay Punk band as a side project to The Mighty Rhythm Trak. Dogboy also worked with the Kottonmouth Kings on their first three albums as a featured artists writing such hits as "Dog's Life" and "On the Run" to name a few. During that time Dogboy recorded the first Too Rude CD (self titled) for Suburban Noize Records (Kottonmouth Kings label). Starting out as a solo project, the record reflected his roots in Rhythm Trak. The band consisted of a traditional Reggae line up, featuring a horn section and keyboards as well as guitar, bass and drums.
Currently Too Rude has recorded its second full length CD, "Reinvention". Reinventing the line up Dogboy and Lazy Dread added Flan on guitar, a highly respected LA studio musician and Dub mad scientist. Fatal on guitar and vocals, founding member of the Southbays first Ska-Core band, Out of Order. And Kike on drums, imported from Venezuela. Replacing the horns with distorted guitars and Dub, the line up is the perfect team to keep the Reggae vibes intact while allowing the band to flex their Punk roots as well. Comparisons to The Clash and Bad Brains have been made but the most common compliment has been, "The band is real, down to Earth, no B.S., no games, they come to play. They've got their own thing going and it's totally original."
421
Too Rude Lyrics
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It Seems A Lot Of People
Have Met On Common Ground
I Know What You Are Doing
When 420 Rolls Around
It's Time To Take This Concept
To The Next Level
At 421
And I Know
You Are All Out There
And I Know
That We All Could Care…
At 421
People Are You Listening
At 421
People Stop Your Stressing
At 421
People Are You Listening
Lifes Too Short To Stress
Take A Picture Of Your Life
What Is Wrong, What Is Right
You Need Some Change
Re-Arrange Your Vibe You Say
Yes You Know Your Guilty Of The Negativity
With That Mentality…
What The Hell You Lookin At
Don't Mad Dog Me
So I Take A Little Time Just To
Ease Up Your Mind.
421... Meditation... Remembering
What's Important
People Are You Listening
At 421
People Stop Your Stressing
At 421
People Are You Listening
Lifes Too Short To Stress
And I Know
You Are All Out There
And I Know
That We All Could Care
Because A Minute Goes
A Mile Long
A Minute Goes A Mile
Long
The World Could Take
A Minute A Day
Remember The Love And Unity
Because A Minute Goes
A Mile Long
A Minute Goes A Mile Long
The World Could Take
A Minute A Day…Remembering
At 421
People Are You Listening
At 421
People Stop Your Stressing
At 421
People Are You Listening
Lifes To Short To Stress
Lifes To Short To Stress
Lifes To Short To Stress
So When A Lot Of People
Meet On This Common Ground
They'll Know What To Do
At 422
The song "421" by Too Rude is a call to action for people to take advantage of the concept of 420 (a popular term for marijuana use) to promote a higher purpose. The singer suggests that at 421 (the day after 420), it's time to take this concept to the next level and forward their mission. He urges people to listen and to stop stressing, reminding them that life is too short for negativity. He encourages people to take a moment to remember what's important, meditate, and focus on love and unity. He believes that if a lot of people can come together on this common ground, they'll know what to do at 422.
The lyrics are a reflection of the culture around 420 and the larger themes of unity, peace, and positivity that have become associated with it. The song encourages listeners not to get lost in the surface-level enjoyment of marijuana but to use it as a tool for relaxation and reflection. The repetition of the numbers 421 and the phrase "people are you listening" create a powerful and memorable hook that reinforces the central message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
If I Knew You Would Even Try
If I thought you would put effort
It Seems A Lot Of People
Have Met On Common Ground
Many individuals have congregated together
I Know What You Are Doing
When 420 Rolls Around
I understand your behavior during 4:20
It's Time To Take This Concept
To The Next Level
Now is the moment to intensify these beliefs
Forward Our Mission
At 421
Promote our principles at 4:21
And I Know
You Are All Out There
And I Know
That We All Could Care…
At 421
I am aware you all exist and that we all are concerned at 4:21
People Are You Listening
At 421
Individuals, are you paying attention during 4:21?
People Stop Your Stressing
At 421
People, avoid worrying at 4:21
People Are You Listening
Lifes Too Short To Stress
Humans, are you hearkening? Life is too brief to worry.
Take A Picture Of Your Life
What Is Wrong, What Is Right
You Need Some Change
Re-Arrange Your Vibe You Say
Yes You Know Your Guilty Of The Negativity
With That Mentality…
What The Hell You Lookin At
Don't Mad Dog Me
Capture your existence, distinguish the good and bad aspects, modify your demeanor for your good. You're aware you've harbored negativity and hostility, so don't stare balefully.
So I Take A Little Time Just To
Ease Up Your Mind.
421... Meditation... Remembering
What's Important
I need a short time to tranquilize your mind. Consider 4:21, think, remember what's essential.
And I Know
You Are All Out There
And I Know
That We All Could Care
Because A Minute Goes
A Mile Long
A Minute Goes A Mile
Long
The World Could Take
A Minute A Day
Remember The Love And Unity
Because A Minute Goes
A Mile Long
A Minute Goes A Mile Long
The World Could Take
A Minute A Day…Remembering
At 421
I know you all exist, I know we all care. One minute seems long, so contemplate love and unity. One minute lasts, so recollect at 4:21.
Lifes To Short To Stress
Lifes To Short To Stress
Lifes To Short To Stress
Life is brief, do not worry.
So When A Lot Of People
Meet On This Common Ground
They'll Know What To Do
At 422
When many individuals gather on this spot, they'll know what to action can be taken at 4:22.
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.