NOFX - Eat the Meek Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who sings 'Eat the Meek' during NOFX concerts?

   While Fat Mike sings the lead vocal on the studio version of 'Eat the Meek,' El Hefe typically sings it during live performances at NOFX concerts.

2. What is the musical style of 'Eat the Meek'?

   'Eat the Meek' features a reggae/ska style, which marks a departure from NOFX's usual frantic punk sound. This crossover style was popular at the time of its release and often blended reggae with punk influences.

3. What is significant about the chord progression in 'Eat the Meek'?

   According to Fat Mike, 'Eat the Meek' has a complex structure with a 16-chord progression in the first verse, followed by different 16-chord progressions in the second and third verses. This complexity is often unnoticed by the casual listener.

4. On which NOFX album can 'Eat the Meek' be found?

   'Eat the Meek' is featured on NOFX's seventh studio album 'So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes,' released in 1997 through Epitaph Records. The album title is a play on the Douglas Adams book 'So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish.'

5. What inspired the title of the NOFX album including 'Eat the Meek'?

   The album 'So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes' takes inspiration from Douglas Adams's book 'So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish.' The 'shoes' in the title refer to fans frequently throwing footwear at the band during live shows.

6. Who were some influences or peers of NOFX during the time 'Eat the Meek' was released?

   During the time 'Eat the Meek' was released, NOFX was signed to Epitaph Records alongside bands like Rancid, who also explored ska-punk crossover. Other bands in a similar genre style included Goldfinger and Less Than Jake.