Doin' Time (Uptown Dub)
Sublime · Second Hand Smoke [1997]
and bradley's on the microphone w/ ras m.g.
all the people in the dance will agree
that we're well qualified
to represent the lbc,
me and louie,
run to the party dance to the riddim it gets harder.
me and my girl,
we got this relationship.
i love her so bad but she treats me like...
on lock down like a penetentury.
she spreads her lovin' all
over and when she get home there's none left for me
(chorus)
oh take this veil from off my eyes,
my burning sun will some day rise
so what am i gonna be doin' for a while
say i'm gonna play with myself,
show them how we come off the shelf,
so what
(chorus)
evil,
i've come to tell you that she's evil,
most definately,
evil, ornery scandalous and evil,
most definately.
the tension,
is getting hotter,
i'd like to hold her,
head underwater, oh
me and my girl,
we got a relationship,
me and my girl,
we got a relationship,
my girl,
we got a relationship,
oh and my girl
take a tip,
take a tip,
take a tip from me.
bradley's on the microphone w/ ras m.g.
all the people in the dance will agree
that we're well qualified to represent the lbc,
me, la la louie,
everybody,
run to the riddim it gets harder
Doin' Time (Uptown Dub)
Sublime's "Doin' Time (Uptown Dub)" stands as a pivotal track on their 1997 album *Second Hand Smoke*, exemplifying the band's signature blend of ska, punk, and reggae influences. Featuring the iconic vocal delivery of Bud and the rhythmic guitar work of Eric, the song captures the laid-back yet energetic atmosphere of 1990s California surf culture. As one of the group's most recognizable recordings, it reinforced their status as pioneers of the new wave of American ska, bridging the gap between their earlier punk roots and the more polished sound that would define their final studio project. The track remains a staple in their discography, celebrated for its infectious groove and the seamless fusion of genres that made them a defining act of the era.