Sublime - Greatest Hits Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the song 'Greatest Hits' by Sublime about?

   'Greatest Hits' by Sublime touches on themes of addiction, struggles with daily life, and finding solace in music. It features references to substance use, personal difficulties, and the band's connections with other artists, particularly The Ziggens.

2. Who are The Ziggens, as mentioned in the song?

   The Ziggens are a Southern California band that Sublime's lead singer, Brad Nowell, enjoyed and frequently mentioned. They were signed to Sublime's independent label, Skunk Records. The song references Bert Susanka, the lead singer of The Ziggens, who is noted for influencing Nowell.

3. What is the significance of the line 'Load the box and then pump that shit'?

   The line 'Load the box and then pump that shit' is a play on words by Brad Nowell that references both drug use (particularly heroin) and the concept of a musical 'hit.' Brad Nowell struggled with heroin addiction, which ultimately led to his tragic death in 1996.

4. Did Sublime collaborate with The Ziggens?

   Yes, Sublime collaborated with The Ziggens. Sublime sampled The Ziggens' song 'Outside' on their track 'Smoke Two Joints.' They also covered 'Big Salty Tears,' which was released on an acoustic album in 1998.

5. What other musicians and bands are mentioned or connected to 'Greatest Hits'?

   The song 'Greatest Hits' includes references to The Ziggens and their lead singer Bert Susanka. Additionally, Bert Susanka later formed the band Volcano with Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh, sound engineer Miguel Happoldt, and Curt Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets.

6. Which song did Sublime sample for the intro guitar riff of 'Greatest Hits'?

   The intro guitar riff and various elements in 'Greatest Hits' are taken from Yellowman's 1982 song 'Zungguzungguguzungguzeng.'