Garden Grove
Sublime · Bradley Nowell & Friends [1999]
it smelt like Lou-dog inside the van, oh yeah
this ain't no funky reggae party five dollars at the door
it gets so real sometimes
who wrote my rhyme?
I've got the microwave, got the VCR.
I got the deuce-deuce
in the trunk of my car, oh yeah
if you only knew all the love that I found
It's hard to keep my soul on the ground
you're a fool, don't fuck around with my dog
all that I can see I steal I fill up my garage
'cuz in my mind music from Jamaica all the love that I found
pull over there's a reason why my soul's unsound
it's you, it's that shit stuck under my shoe
it's that smell inside the van
it's my bed sheet covered with sand
sitting through a shitty band
gettin' dog shit on my hand
gettin' hassled by the man
wakin' up to an alarm
stickin' needles in your arm
pickin' up trash on the freeway
feelin' depressed every day
leavin' without makin' a sound
pickin' my dog up at the pound
livin' in a tweaker pad
gettin' yelled at by my dad
sayin' I'm happy when I'm not
findin' roaches in the pot
oh, all these things I do
there waiting for you
Madness
Garden Grove
Recorded by Sublime on their final album, Bradley Nowell & Friends, 'Garden Grove' stands as a poignant tribute to the band's frontman. Released posthumously in 1999, the track captures the essence of their signature blend of reggae, punk, and surf rock while honoring Bradley Nowell's legacy. The song reflects the group's deep connection to Southern California culture and their commitment to social commentary, delivered through Nowell's distinctive vocal style. As a key component of their discography, it serves as a musical eulogy that resonates with fans who witnessed the band's rise and eventual dissolution. The recording maintains the high energy and melodic sensibilities that defined Sublime's catalog, offering a fitting conclusion to their artistic journey.