What's Really Goin' Wrong
Sublime · Second Hand Smoke [1997]
good evening ladies and gentelmen
welcome to tonites presentation
its brought to you by us and its non fiction
everybody saw the last movie we made and
this one is called what's really goin wrong
what is really, what is really goin wrong
what is really, what is really goin wrong
saw back in the place livin up to this creation
in 1996 we'll make your body suffication
this is ok ive been meaning to show to you
its time we made it true but we'll
leave it through and through
what is really, what is really goin wrong
what is really, what is really goin wrong
go go go
what is really, what is really goin wrong
what's really goin wrong
what is really, what is really goin wrong
what is really, what is really,what is really goin wrong
yeah what is really, what is really goin wrong
what is really, what is really goin wrong
What's Really Goin' Wrong
Released on Sublime's 1997 album Second Hand Smoke, "What's Really Goin' Wrong" stands as a defining track of the West Coast hip-hop and ska fusion genre. The song features the band's signature blend of reggae-infused rhythms and spoken-word verses, delivered by Eric Wilson with his characteristic laid-back yet urgent delivery. It captures the group's signature style of mixing surf rock nostalgia with contemporary hip-hop sensibilities, creating a sound that became synonymous with the late 90s alternative landscape. The track explores themes of personal struggle and societal decay, reflecting the band's tendency to address real-world issues through their music. As a staple of Sublime's discography, it remains a powerful example of their ability to merge diverse musical influences into a cohesive and memorable recording that continues to resonate with listeners decades later.