The Uglies have earned residencies at several venues in the Mid Atlantic region, and have been spreading their sound at live shows around the country since 2009. Their music and popularity has organically spread throughout the East Coast, and 2011 and beyond will see Bumpin’ Uglies touring new cities around the nation, spreading their trademark laid back yet precise live performances. The Uglies have the mettle to carry the torch of the reggae/ska/rock genre into the future; to be the band that builds its own success simply by delivering memorable music from their souls; music which listeners can relate to and fully embrace.
Bumpin’ Uglies released their debut LP, Free Candy, in June of 2011. Not since Sublime was selling 40 oz. to Freedom out of the back of their van has an independent LP surprised the listening public with such well-crafted and prolific sounds. Free Candy dares to feel accessible and raw in a rootsy sense, with real, sparkling talent and versatility giving the entire album excellent shape and allure throughout. Lead singer and song writer, Brandon Hardesty proudly claims that, “Free Candy is music for people with real lives and real problems. Most of the songs are based on experiences I’ve had throughout my twenties, so I think there are themes in the songs that most people can relate to.”
Nostalgia
Bumpin Uglies Lyrics
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I just can't rearrange
Sometimes I fail to range
Fuck it, we're all insane
No sunshine, there is rain
No happiness in pain
Sometimes we stay the same
It took all night but that beast we tame
Yeahhhhh ohhhh yeahhhhhh
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Gold years have long passed
Took it for granted but it went too fast
Now, simplicity is never unsurpassed
And it never pays living in the past
Miss the joys of innocence
Fuck playing safe and common sense
We always use to pull for the fence
But it all got traded for dollars and cents now
Yeahhhhh ohhhh yeahhhhhh
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Days keep passing and we all get older
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
The song "Nostalgia" by Bumpin Uglies deals with the theme of the passing of time and growing older. The lyrics describe the struggle to adapt to change and the sense of loss that comes with it. The opening lines "Sometimes there's so much change, I just can't rearrange, sometimes I fail to range, fuck it, we're all insane" illustrate the feeling of being overwhelmed by the changes happening in life, and the frustration at not being able to control them. The chorus repeats the idea that time keeps passing, and things keep getting more difficult as we grow older. The lyrics "I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning, and the world keeps turning, world keeps turning" show the singer's growing resentment towards the lessons life has taught them, and a sense of powerlessness in the face of the world's constant movement.
As the song continues, the lyrics reflect on the idea of nostalgia and the longing for a simpler time. The lines "Gold years have long passed, took it for granted but it went too fast, now simplicity is never unsurpassed, and it never pays living in the past" describe the realization that the past is gone and cannot be retrieved, and the need to move forward and embrace the present. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that time keeps moving forward, and the struggle to come to terms with it.
Overall, "Nostalgia" is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the frustrations that come with growing older. The lyrics reflect a sense of loss and longing for the past, but also a recognition that life moves forward and that the present must be embraced.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes there's so much change
Occasionally life changes so significantly
I just can't rearrange
That I struggle to adapt
Sometimes I fail to range
I'm unable to expand my horizons
Fuck it, we're all insane
But in some ways, that's typical human behavior
No sunshine, there is rain
There are times when things aren't going well
No happiness in pain
That make us unhappy and uncomfortable
Sometimes we stay the same
Sometimes we remain stagnant
It took all night but that beast we tame
But eventually we overcome challenges
Days keep passing and we all get older
As time moves on and we age
Times getting harder, youth is getting colder
As society evolves, it becomes more difficult for younger generations
I'm learning to resent the lessons I'm learning
I'm beginning to dislike what I'm being taught
And the world keeps turning, world keeps turning
Despite all the changes, the world keeps spinning
Gold years have long passed
The best years of our lives are already gone
Took it for granted but it went too fast
We didn't appreciate it at the time, and it went by quickly
Now, simplicity is never unsurpassed
But now, it's impossible to find that same simplicity
And it never pays living in the past
It's not beneficial to dwell on the past
Miss the joys of innocence
We long for the carefree joy of childhood
Fuck playing safe and common sense
We resent being told to act safely and logically
We always use to pull for the fence
We used to take risks and pursue our passions
But it all got traded for dollars and cents now
But now, money has become the primary motivator for many of us
Writer(s): Bowen Stephen William
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