April 29, 1992 (Miami)

Sublime

About April 29, 1992 (Miami)

"April 29, 1992 (Miami)" is a song written by American ska punk band Sublime in 1996 from their eponymous album Sublime. The song title refers to the date of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, of which news spread throughout the United States following the acquittal of four police officers accused in the videotaped beating of Rodney King.


Year:
1996
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(I don't know if you can, but can you get an order for Ons, that's O-N-S,
Junior Market, the address is 1934 East Anaheim, all the windows are busted out
And it's like a free-for-all in here
And uh the owner should at least come down here, see if he can secure his business, if he wants to)

April 26th, 1992
There was a riot on the streets
Tell me where were you?
You were sittin' home watchin' your TV
While I was participating in some anarchy
First spot we hit it was my liquor store
I finally got all that alcohol I can't afford
With red lights flashin', time to retire
And then we turned that liquor store into a structure fire
Next stop we hit, it was the music shop,
It only took one brick to make that window drop
Finally we got our own P.A.
Where do you think I got this guitar that you're hearing today?

(Call fire, respond Mobil station
Alamitos & Anahiem
It's uhh flamin' up good
10-4 Alamitos & Anaheim)

Homicide, never doin' no time

When we returned to the pad to unload everything
It dawned on me that I need new home furnishings
So once again we filled the van until it was full
Since that day my livin' room's been much more comfortable
'Cause everybody in the hood has had it up to here
It's getting harder, and harder, and harder each and every year
Some kids went in a store with their mother
I saw her when she came out she was gettin' some Pampers
They said it was for the black man
They said it was for the Mexican, and not for the white man
But if you look at the streets, it wasn't about Rodney King
It's this fucked-up situation and these fucked-up police
It's about comin' up and stayin' on top
And screamin' 1-8-7 on a motherfuckin' cop
It's ain't in the paper, it's on the wall
National guard
Smoke from all around

(Units, units be advised there is an attempt 211 to arrest now at 938 Temple
938 temple, 30 subjects with bags, trying to get inside the CB's house)

(As long as I'm alive, I'mma live illegal)

Let it burn, wanna let it burn
Wanna let it burn, wanna wanna let it burn

(I'm feelin' sad and blue)

Riots on the streets of Miami
Oh, riots on the streets of Chicago
Oh, on the streets of Long Beach
Mmm, and San Francisco (Boise, Idaho)
Riots on the streets of Kansas City (Salt Lake, Hunnington Beach, CA)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Arcada, Clarkston, Michigan)
Cleveland, Ohio
Fountain Valley (Texas, Barstow)
Bear Mountain, Victorville 
Eugene, Oregon, Eureka, California (Let it burn, let it burn)
Hesperia (Oh, ya let it burn, won't'cha won't'cha let it burn)
Santa Barbara, Cuyamca, Nevada, (Let it burn)
Phoenix, Arizona
San Diego, Lakeland Florida (Let it burn)
Fuckin, Dreadnaught punks! (Won't'cha let it burn)

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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, MICHAEL HAPPOLDT

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, MR COOK SONGS

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10 facts about this song

Title and Concept
"April 29, 1992 (Miami)" is an enigmatic title as there were no notable events in Miami on that date. The song actually refers to the Los Angeles riots which started on April 29, 1992.
Alternative Title
Alternatively, the song is also known as "April 26, 1992," which is perhaps an error made during production. The mixes and demos of the song used the title "April 26th," leading to confusion.
Album Appearance
The song is a part of Sublime's self-titled 1996 album, which was their third and final release. This is because the lead singer, Brad Nowell, tragically died from a drug overdose two months before the album’s release.
Controversy
The song covers themes of rioting, looting, and arson following the acquittal of the police officers involved in the brutal assault of Rodney King. These themes made the song controversial, capturing the racial tension and social unrest of the time.
Message
Unlike what it might seem at first glance, the song does not endorse rioting and vandalism. It merely narrates events from the perspective of someone involved in the riots.
Music Style
The song exemplifies Sublime's unique blend of punk rock, reggae, and ska. This mix characterized their music and gave them a distinct sound in the 1990s.
Popularity
Despite its controversial theme, "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" is considered a fan favorite and one of Sublime's most popular songs. This could be attributed to its raw narrative and catchy Reggae-infused beats.
Misinterpretation
Some first-time listeners often mistake the lyrical content as glorifying criminal behavior due to the mention of looting and arson. However, the band has clarified that they merely wished to express their disillusionment with the American justice system.
Studio Errors
The confusion over the date in the song's title is said to have resulted from a mistake in the studio. The demo version had the correct date, but a studio error resulted in the official release bearing the incorrect date.
Tribute
Current Sublime band members along with new vocalist Rome, performed the song on April 29, 2012, marking the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots. This live rendition was seen as a remembrance and tribute to that historical time.

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