Date Rape

Sublime

About Date Rape

"Date Rape" is a song by the band Sublime originally recorded for their 1992 debut album, 40 Oz. to Freedom. It was first released as a single in 1991, but did not become a hit until four years later, when the Los Angeles radio station KROQ began adding it into their playlists and it quickly became one of their most requested songs.


Year:
1999
3:35
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Let me tell you about a girl I know  
Had a drink about an hour ago. 
Sitting in a corner by herself  in a bar in downtown Hell. 
She heard a noise and she looked through the door. 
And saw a man she'd never seen before. 
Light skin  light blue eyes  a double chin and a plastic smile. 
Well  her eyebrow raised as he walked through the door 
And took an empty seat next to her at the bar. 
"My brand new car is parked right outside. How'd ya like to go for a ride?" 
And she said."Wait a minute I have to think." 
He said, "That's fine. May I please buy you a drink" 
One drink turned into 3 or 4 and they left and got into his car 
And they drove away someplace real far. 

Now babe the time has come. 
How'd ya like to have a little fun? 
And she said." If we could only please be on our way, I will not run." 

That's when things got out of control. 
She didn't want to, he had his way. 
She said, "Let's Go" 
He said, "No Way!" 
Come on babe it's your lucky day. 
Shut your mouth, were gonna do it my way. 
Come on baby don't be afraid, 
If it wasn't for date rape I'd never get laid. 

He finished up and he started the car 
He turned around and drove back to the bar. 
He said."Now baby don't be sad, in my opinion you weren't half-bad." 
She picked up a rock.,threw it at the car, hit him in the head, now his got a big scar. 
Come on party people won't you listen to me. 
Date Rape Stylie. 

The next day she went to her drawer, looked up her local attorney at law, 
Went to the phone and filed the police report and then she took the guy's ass to court. 
Well, the day he stood in front of the judge he screamed, " She lies that little slut!" 
The judge knew that he was full of shit and he gave him 25 years 
And now his heart is filled with tears. 

That night in jail it was getting late. 
He was butt-raped by a large inmate, and he screamed. 
But the guards paid no attention to his cries. 

That's when things got out of control. 
The moral of the date rape story, it does not pay to be drunk and horny. 
But that's the way it had to be. 
They locked him up and threw away the key. 
Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind, 
Even though he now takes it in the behind. 

That's the way it had to be. 
They locked him up and threw away the key. 
Well, I can't take pity on men of his kind, 
Even though he now takes it in the behind. 

DATE RAPE 

She didn't want to TAKE IT!

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Sublime

Sublime was an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California, formed in 1986. The band's line-up, unchanged until their breakup, consisted of Bradley Nowell (vocals and guitar), Eric Wilson (bass guitar) and Bud Gaugh (drums and percussion). Michael 'Miguel' Happoldt also contributed on a few Sublime songs, such as "New Thrash". Lou Dog, Nowell's dalmatian, was the mascot of the band. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996 and Sublime immediately split up. more »

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Written by: MARSHALL GOODMAN, BRADLEY NOWELL

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Date Rape" is categorized under the genres of reggae fusion, ska punk, and alternative rock.
Release Information
The song was originally included in Sublime's debut album "40oz. to Freedom" which was released in 1992.
Composition
"Date Rape" is known for its upbeat tempo that contradicts its serious lyrical content.
Music Video
The music video for "Date Rape" stars porn star Ron Jeremy as both the judge and the date rapist. The video got high rotation on MTV's program 120 Minutes.
Popularity
Despite its controversial name and theme, the song didn't hamper the band's commercial success and even increased their exposure, becoming one of Sublime's most popular songs.
Chart Performance
"Date Rape" was Sublime's first song to chart in the USA. It reached number one on the Modern Rock Tracks in 1995.
Inspiration
Lead singer of Sublime, Bradley Nowell, explained that the track was written about an actual incident that occurred to one of their friends.
Social Commentary
The song, despite having a lighthearted musicality, deals with a serious issue - sexual assault. Bradley Nowell's way of contrasting melody with message actually underlines his intention to raise awareness about date rape.
Impact on Album Sales
Due to the popularity of "Date Rape", the parent album "40oz. to Freedom" that initially had slow sales, started to sell rapidly and eventually achieved a platinum certification.
Legacy
: After Bradley Nowell's untimely death just as Sublime was gaining massive popularity, "Date Rape" remained as one of the band's memorable songs and an example of Sublime's combination of various music genres.
Reception
: "Date Rape" has been praised for its musicianship as well as its strong storytelling, despite having a controversial and sensitive subject matter.
Live Performances
: "Date Rape" became a staple in Sublime's live performances and was often saved for the end of the set. After Nowell’s death, the remaining band members continued to perform the song with guest vocalists.

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