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“Badfish” is one of Sublime’s most beloved and well known songs

It is the 7th track of their 1992 debut album “40oz. to Freedom”

The song is most commonly interpreted as a metaphor for singer/songwriter/guitar player/legend Bradley Nowell’s heroin addiction. A badfish is generally a person that gets someone hooked on heroin, but here it seems to refer to all users.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

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