Who Is The Offspring??? - Gone Away REACTION

[@thefilthycasual3068]

Turning 49 this year and I have to say my generation was blessed with the music we had come out while we were growing up.

[@albingranqvist7349]

Hey, im 16(2007) and I love The Offspring, they really are a big part of me

[@vindicator05]

DAMN RIGHT, buddy!

[@Tdub0911]

These guys were massive when this first came out. I still can't believe a rock/punk band could have members that are almost certified geniuses. Dexter's background is crazy. One of those bands where even 30 years later I know all the lyrics to all their songs.

[@princeofcupspoc9073]

If a PhD is "certified genius" then there's no "almost." And Noodles. 🙂

[@Tdub0911]

@@princeofcupspoc9073 I know. Just didn't know their exactly degrees, etc so I said it that way.

[@meganclick6002]

This song was a haven when I lost my father almost 15 years ago. It has sadness, anger, and a sliver of hope rolled into one. He was 54 years old, so I definitely felt like he was taken before his time.

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

Glad you found comfort in this. Sorry brother

[@Crazy-wr3bo]

My Dad was 59. Nearly 5 years now. Hurts every day but music brings some peace.

[@CarrotHawk]

You wouldn’t tell from some of their music, but these guys are academics. The lead singer actually has a PhD in Molecular Biology. They started in college, played for their school’s radio, and landed mainstream success.

[@clbdyc]

Yup. Dexter is his nickname. Like Poindexter. Keep em separated was inspired by his Berkeley professor when he had cross contamination with his bacteria samples.

[@markuschs08]

@@clbdyc I thought it was USC?

[@jthedarkwolfxtreem]

​@@clbdycI thought it was a chemical reaction from two chemicals mixing.

[@garymaidman625]

​@@markuschs08according to wiki, take that for what you will, it was SoCal.

[@__RYN__]

also a pilot as well

[@forderoc11]

So many good songs in The Offspring's catalog.

[@nuketoto3868]

the offspring : the kid's aren't allrigh

[@TVsBen]

amazing song

[@timothyhester3652]

The Offspring were EXTREMELY influencial to my teen years. I was a shy outcast angsty teen and really channeled a lot of frustration listening to their music. I delt with anxiety, depression, etc. I was introduced through the album Smash (Gotta Get Away is still prob my #1 favorite song of theirs!). But I quickly discovered Ignition and their self titled album. All classics (to me at least). I've appreciated their later stuff as I've grown older. All their albums are good imo. Please react to Gotta Get Away! (I happen to like the official video that goes with it as well.)

[@markcastellanet9672]

Gotta get away is really good. I also like all I want.

[@faust82]

Smash was the one that did it for me. The first album I bought with my own money, age 12. The title track gave me everything I needed. To hell with fitting in, I'm gonna be me.

[@blarggomatic]

Dude, same. Gotta Get Away is definitely one of my top-3 as well, but Gone Away is #1.

[@ninja_tony]

This has been one of my favorite Offspring songs since I was a kid, but it hits me like a truck now that i lost my mom a couple months ago. It’s already a tragic, beautiful song about mourning someone you love and can’t imagine life without, and relating it to my mom, who was like my best friend makes it almost too painful to listen to now. But it is very cathartic in a way as well, so i am thankful that the song exists in the first place.

[@AlmightyTod]

This song hits in a way that most never do. Once I found out what it was about it made it have a much more lasting impact. Years have past and its still like a kick in the gut.

[@Canadianfreedomfighter]

This song came out around the time my mom died, I played this song everywhere I went!

[@gravija666]

Love The Offspring! One of my fav concert moments was this song. At Red Rocks, while it was raining, Dexter played this solo on a grand piano. Absolutely fantastic!

[@scottnofriends756]

Seen Offspring last October, he played this on piano.

[@chiefgl1161]

Grew up with Offspring. Class band. Good going getting some exposure to them.

[@DanielKling]

If I could like the video twice, I would. Best reaction I've found to one of the absolute best Offspring songs.

[@Turvok]

Off spring was basically a Grunge / punk rock band in the 90's that became more mainstream late 90's and early 2000's. They've always been one of my favourites since i blasted their first few albums in my first Truck and still get in the mood to listen to their stuff today.

[@viewer9997]

not wrong actually they are a rock band

[@weirdmediaman2340]

This song never ceases to make me cry. 2 years ago, my best friend got killed, he was pushed off of a cliff, and I watched him fall to his death. I still haven't come to terms with it, but there are 2 songs that remind me of that moment. Gone Away helped immensely ease the pain, especially with why Dexter wrote it, if you go into that story. But the other song was Hysteria by Def Leppard, as that was the song that was on the radio as I drove as fast as I could to the police station searching for help.

[@nickscott478]

This brings me back to Highschool. I’ve always enjoyed this band

[@Paulmaudib]

Love The Offspring. Fond memories from another time.

[@shirazzza]

This song takes me back every time, one of my mates took his life & this was out at the time & it made sense.

[@michaelapel4658]

Offspring Smash one of the best albums ever recorded. Love it to this day.

[@tareskisloki8579]

I played this song ad nauseam when I got the album back in the day, what a throwback!

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

Solid rock band from 90s

[@shmick6079]

One of the biggest bands of the 90s and 2000s. Better than Green Day imo.

[@MrJholshouser41]

Thank you for doing the original. Everyone else uses the garage ffdp

[@notchNdrop2]

Im 31. I heard this song for the first time that i can consciously remember at 9. The evolution of the lyrics on top of the vibrational frequency has truley changed my life.... it has taken on so many different meanings for me! Now as a grown man when i hear this song it brings tears to my eyes..

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction Rosalie! The Offspring, when I got into them in the 90's, with their third album Smash, would bebwhat I'd call 'surf grunge', but their origins were in hardcore punk. This album had fun tracks like: Come Out and Play, Gotta Get Away, Bad Habit, but they already showed some songs with meaning (lyrically) with Self Esteem. They always seemed to keep the grunge/punk vibe. This track certainly showed a more serious side to their songwriting. Now for a track that's completely opposite to serious, you should check Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)!!

[@wendyweedwhacker]

Oh jeez, all favourites when I was a teen. 👌

[@stratusmind]

Sloan, I would gladly trade places. I miss you and love you wherever you are.

[@johnwoolard4599]

When I was 21 my best friend was killed in a motor cycle crash. We played this song at the funeral. His mom was not sure she should let me pick because she had never liked our music. After playing it she said she understood and was glad I talked her into playing it. I still cry every time it plays and I am in my 50s.

[@AlaskaErik]

The song was released in 1997, which was 26 years ago. If you were 21 at the time the oldest you could possibly be is 47. I'm an accountant and something is not adding up.

[@johnwoolard4599]

@@AlaskaErik Thanks for catching my typo, I need to slow down and read my comments. My freind died in 2001, we were both 31.

[@General_Zod99]

gotta check out the piano version. its beautiful

[@larrychervenka9669]

From what I understand, Dexter wrote this song about his girlfriend at the time getting killed in a car accident.

[@L3onOfKings]

I just did a quick search, dunno if it's correct of course.... What is the story behind the song Gone Away by the Offspring? The track was reportedly inspired by a real life incident in which singer Dexter Holland and his wife were shaken up after having to seek cover when an ice cream shop they were patronizing was riddled with gunfire by gang members.

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

correct. I heard the same in an interview after I did the reaction. see link in the description

[@rosalieelliottofficial]

i believe it was rather a "near death" event that led him to want to write about death and loss. (see link to an interview in the description) :)

[@willeymiller4760]

Another great reaction I like this song by either them or Five Finger Death Punch each has its own appeal I remember when this came out the kind of music in my wheel house although a little more punk side still a good rock song and enjoyable to the ears as always your ride or die Forever thanks for the fun ride Eyyyy Oooo

[@JohnD3000]

Offspring is amazing band. All albums is good🤘

[@victoranguiano7401]

Love The Offspring. I see them every time they come to OC or near

[@norcalandrew]

In an interview, Dexter said he wrote this song almost immediately after nearly being killed in a drive by shooting while shopping at a store with his wife.

[@flamedealership]

To me another perfect example where initially the music seems to contradict the message of the song. If you don't pay attention to the lyrics this might as well be your ordinary typical rock song with some punk elements and a very catchy hook. But that's also why I love music so much. It has the power to accentuate your feelings. If you're hurt or full of joy there's always the right song to channel or express your mood and emotions!

[@ashleybingham3822]

One of my childhood favorite bands, an oldie but a real goodie 😁🤘

[@markchapman4466]

"Can't Repeat" released as a single for their greatest hits album is definitely worth a listen 🖤

[@ellesnyder942]

Noodles is an original member.

[@pulfen]

i've lost both my biologigal parent, 20 and 45 years ago... i play this song on regular basis, and its so fitting!

[@zacharyalvernaz7916]

You need to react to the 2021 version of this song. Dexter stripped it back to a grand piano and his vocals, and it was perfectly timed for the pandemic.

[@rafasheva8003]

still one of my favourite Offspring songs, sound of my youth

[@lafayettecatron156]

One of my all time favorite bands. Lost my wife 4/27/2020 & dad 4/19/2022 this song is tough to listen to nowadays

[@DamianRobb]

My favorite band, I have a few offspring tattoos! Gone Away is the most beautiful song of all time ❤️ they have another song called end of the line which is my favorite by them.

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

For a long time they didn't disclose the source of the song. Finally they said where it came from. Apparently the singer and his wife were in a store and there was a drive by shooting, with people shooting into the store. I think he said that it made him think, 'what if my wife was killed in this event?' and that led to the song. It's a great song. Touches a lot of people.

[@squaretread9715]

You should check out Five Finger Death Punch's cover of this song, for me personally it hits harder

[@jasoncouture2672]

FFDP's version is a straight up kick in the guts!

[@N_K12695]

Ich erinnere mich an einen Hit aus meiner Jugend: "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)"

[@imagbaby5]

I’d have to recommend youth of the nation by POD unless you already done that one.

[@luish777]

This song kills most of the crap coming out now!! Dam I was 26 when this came out now I'm 52 ,keep rocking👍

[@stevebrien1041]

I Would... Its hard to lose those you love and define depending on circumstances i would take your place. To save my pain and yours Such a powerful song and sung at an all out wail. The band's newer slower version is like when maybe you have come to terms

[@paulashanks3129]

The Kids Aren't Alr ight and Pretty Fly For a White Guy are also awesome by The Offspring ❤

[@Tenekai]

I can't right now.

[@justinc411]

This song is for grandma And grandpa And my dog All lost within the same year. The song came out shortly after.

[@thurin84]

i cant deal, its so unfair. the mic slipping out of his hand i think represents the bond with your lost loved one as time pulls you farther and farther away. at least that how it feels to me.

[@BrunoAlmeida-wj4ch]

From the album "Ixnay on the Hombre"!

[@bartonbagnes4605]

Rocking performance. Sad lyrics. Though a different genre, it reminds me of "Visiting Hours" by Ed Sheeran.

[@tobiassabot5851]

You said something in your review that actually is one of the things that I've had the hardest time getting past in my Grief. I lost my wife to cancer nine years ago. She was 36. Since then I've bounced through all the stages of grief several times. But as you said I am not alone in this and that is what bothers me most of all. Several friends of mine have more recently lost their partners way too soon. You try to help as best you can because you've been there but at the same time, sometimes I just get furious at the whole cruelty of the universe. I mean if have to go through this loss, why should they have to do it too? What's the point of suffering this pain just to see it repeated again and again in others? "It's so unfair!" is such an apt quote in that song. As bad as it's been for me I would suffer without complaining if it meant nobody else had to do the same. It seems so unfair that anyone else should, as ridiculous as that sounds.

[@Titus1nine]

Pease please could you try this experiment in a video: Listen to the Staind song "Break" off Tormented. Its a heavy metal song from their early days. Hang in there and pay attention to the lyrics. Then listen to "So Far Away" by Staind. Wow what a transformation!!!

[@kellymarklong]

Hey, Rosalie! Check out the video of the cover of this song by Five Finger Death Punch. It’s powerful.

[@markcastellanet9672]

Why would she want to watch an inferior version of this song?

[@garymaidman625]

Everyone talks about Smash and Americana as their best albums, Ixnay is underrated though. I actually think Ixnay is better than Americana.

[@clauvasconcelos910]

Amo essa banda,ouvia qando era crianças e ate hoje ouço sinto a mesma emoção desde que conheci essa banda,o Dexter continua gato ,sonhava em casar com ele kkk quando era crianças ele é perfeito em beleza. amo muito,sei que ele nunca verá essa mensagem mais mesmo assim quero espressar meu amor pela banda

[@wow_horac4663]

I bought "Ixnay on the Hombre" which is the album this song is on. I actually bought the album for the last track which is titled "Change the World" because it was the end credits song for an anime I watched and I really liked the song. The whole album is great and has many great tracks on it. From "Disclaimer" to "Change the World" I love listening to it.

[@MrDellasc]

Just another great OC band. So many great bands have come out of the Fullerton/Garden Grove/HB area. Too many to name.

[@unwokeatheist]

Song is more the anger/desperation of begging for them to come back

[@sexpistol7712]

Punk / rock

[@leroyd3480]

This song just hits you

[@paulashanks3129]

FFDP has a really good cover of this song that is impacful because it's about losing those in the military. ❤😊

[@m.t.v.7934]

I like this sooooo much better then the Five Finger remake. (Cover) The story behind the meaning of this song is a pretty messed up story. It is out there on YT if anyone wants to hear if from the man himself.

[@craigmcnamee]

Really awesome song. Five Finger Death Punch and their version add a whole different tilt to it, though.

[@craigdombrowski4801]

i will forever hate ffdp for such a terrible cover, such a travesty

[@RomesThe59]

This is more of an alt rock song but they are actually a pioneering punk rock band from the 90s revival. They have sold a ton of records

[@TheGuyWithNoSubsForAReason]

Hi Rosalie, got the perfect reaction for you. Sara Beth, the American Idol contestant that recently dropped out to be back home with her kids. She dropped her first original and it doesn't seem to be getting the traction it should. Its great. Its called Last October. I'd greatly appreciate a reaction. Check out the backstory!! Thanks!

[@kjvail]

I always figured someone who writes songs for Offspring was a therapist or went to a therapist for a while, it's just the language he uses particularly in songs like Self-Esteem. It's that "therapyeese ", I'm sure you'll know what I mean.

[@doomkiller282]

Five Finger Death Punch did an awesome cover of this song

[@garyregan7298]

This song has eased a few deaths for me!

[@peterworth9403]

They actually did a remake of this song very recently. A toned down piano version. You should check that version out. It's really great.

[@paddymccarthy6212]

For years I thought this was for Kobain, but found out that Dexter’s girlfriend died in a car wreck. This was for her. Death Punch version is, I hate to say, better! So good that offspring now play their version live. Cheers

[@slongf15]

The hurt & the healer by MercyMe is a great song about the grieving process

[@paymansharifi2445]

You're gonna go far kid is a fun one too

[@moondog8829]

Shout out to the quantum wave function and trying out a long time favorite band.

[@chrishoopengarner2940]

To me when it comes death , I go through guilt ! Survivors Guilt to be more exact ! Here in 7 days it marks the 9 year mark since I underwent Neurosurgery. A craniotomy with dissection and resection of meningioma , a benign brain tumor. I was subjected to 32 hours of neurosurgery start to finish. I died and laid unresponsive on the operating table during extubation , they believe from a layrngospasm .

[@py_a_thon]

Survivor's guilt often quickly translates into a renewed sense of responsibility. You carry forth the losses of others. You speak for the dead. That is the first best path I can offer you.

[@chrishoopengarner2940]

@@py_a_thon I have my moments where I sit back and think on it way to much . I’ve slowly become more able to control my thoughts of guilt . I’m not sure if you are a believer in god. The night before surgery I spoke to god , asked not for forgiveness. That I wanted to apologize for the wrong doings I had done in my life and I hope that all the good things I’ve done for my community out weight the wrongs I have done . If my lungs fail to draw breath so be it. I was open and accepting to the chance that I may have passed away. The one thing I remember is speaking with my friends who are dead . They passed away a couple years before my diagnosis and surgery date. It felt real to me by smell , sight , and even physical touch . My mind , body , and spirit were whole not separated apart. I spoke to them letting them I would be joining them soon . Next thing I do remember from that moment are my eyes opening and hearing everyone in the operating room yelling , oh my god we got him back . Thank his we got Chris back . Over and over and over again , it still plays over in my head !

[@py_a_thon]

@@chrishoopengarner2940 Whether or not I believe in god is a bit irrelavant. I am glad you are still with us in the land of the living.

[@alanbaker5685]

I always wanted to cover the song but it’s so hard because the vocals are so hard to copy

[@raineramelung7380]

Hi greedings from overseas.. Try some very strange stuff for Americans.. 🤔🎸German Rock... So... :"Jennifer Rostock - Kaleidoskop" /or/.. :"Die toten Hosen - mehr davon, live, Hals und Beinbruch" (long title, but watch what Th, singer, s did at this gig😮☠️) Enjoy another language

[@Nickel138]

I could’ve swore this was an AFI cover. 😂 The Offspring has a lot of different sounds.

[@jthedarkwolfxtreem]

They did an afi cover though wasn't this one and they had Davy in the back of the cover but afi covered the offspring too. It's so cool

[@Lenny-tj7eb]

Reminds me of a old girlfriend Karla I miss you honey r.i.p. sweetie see you next time around Lenny

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Sounds good if I were back in time 25 years.

[@philgonzalez5953]

Other orange county bands worthy of noting, Save ferris , stone temple pilots, 311 , avenged sevenfold , sublime , no doubt , dirty heads

[@robquince3076]

This dude believe it or not is something like a nuclear scientist 👍incredible back log👏👏

[@Lrs12359]

Molecular biologists 😮

[@robquince3076]

@@Lrs12359 ye that's the one👍👍

[@ydoucare55]

"Who is The Offspring" that's hilarious.

[@alfsteinhoff6681]

Nice Video! You should check out Peter Fox from Germany...think you could like it!!

[@matthewhanrahan9085]

The sound of my childhood. Not sure what I think about the Five Finger Death Punch cover, though I will say the musicianship and arrangement are more to my liking. But I have mixed feelings, being a veteran. Still, the original is what I grew up with, and you rocked the reaction. As a side note, considering your journey, if no one has mentioned them, you should definitely take a look at Heilung. Anoana is probably the smoothest intro. In Maidjan is a bit longer.

[@chantal793]

They have also redone this song. It's more somber, slower, better

[@munkeeBraynStoo]

PLZ react to Away, and Tattoo Rings by Cam Cole. His while 1st album is AWESOME!!! He does a cover of California Dreaming that's awesome (video called Sounds From the Van #7)

[@RossIsFine]

Wait til you hear "Five Finger Death Punch's" version.

[@PHILCHUDS]

Could you post a link to that one pal ? Havent heard that one. Cheers.

[@RJH1611]

the greatest debate - which album is better, Ixnay or Smash.

[@vesaroivainen]

WHY NOT Tom Mac Donald System ??? please...I know it's just me but... cherry on top... ? I've been solber after you told me I could 😂🤣😂god it's been good even my wife likes it !!!!

[@MarcAaronburnerAcct]

I like you, so pretty

[@markcastellanet9672]

They are from garden Grove California. Dexter and Kevin k went to Pacifica high school where the lead guitarist noodles was working as a janitor. They have the number one selling record album from an Indy record company. Definitely check out more of them. They are great.

[@DownUnderDigitals]

I believe this song written after his girlfriend was killed in a car crash?

[@weirdoloser5177]

I know this isn't a REN reaction but I wanted to comment on the most recent video of yours. You should react to Insomnia. You're so deep in your reactions and always allow yourself to feel the songs emotion. I would love watching you react to that one

[@ManoBakalo]

Το...Ψ...στον τοίχο, τι ακριβώς είναι αλήθεια ;;;; Ψ...on the wall, what does it for ????

[@markcastellanet9672]

Weird you haven't reacted to another offspring song. It seems to pull in the views. The views on their music videos are not indicative of their popularity.