The Presidents of the United States of America
The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as sim… Read Full Bio ↴The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as simply The Presidents or PUSA is a Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece currently comprises vocalist and "basitarist" Chris Ballew, drummer and vocalist Jason Finn and "guitbassist"/vocalist Andrew McKeag. Long time "guitbassist" and vocalist Dave Dederer departed the band in 2004, after 11 years. They have released five studio albums since forming in 1993. Their whimsy electric live performances have maintained loyal fans for some time.

The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.

Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
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Lump
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics


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Lump sat alone in a boggy marsh
Totally emotionless except for her heart
Mud flowed up into lump's pajamas
She totally confused all the passing piranhas

She's lump, she's lump
She's in my head
She's lump, she's lump, she's lump
She might be dead




Lump lingered last in line for brains
And the one she got was sorta rotten and insane
Small things so sad that birds could land
Is lump fast asleep or rockin' out with the band?

She's lump, she's lump
She's in my head
She's lump, she's lump, she's lump
She might be dead

Lump was limp and lonely and needed a shove
Lump slipped on a kiss and tumbled into love
She spent her twenties between the sheets
And life limped along at sub-sonic speeds

She's lump, she's lump
She's in my head
She's lump, she's lump, she's lump
She might be dead

Is this lump outta my head?
I think so
Is this lump outta my head?
I think so
Is this lump outta my head?
I think so
Is this lump outta my head?

Overall Meaning

The song "Lump" by The Presidents of the United States of America tells the story of a strange and emotionless creature named Lump who resides in a boggy marsh. The singer sings of Lump's confusing behavior as she encounters passing piranhas and wonders if she is asleep or "rockin' out with the band." Lump is portrayed as being different and out-of-place, with a rotten and insane brain that leaves her last in line for brains. Despite this, Lump finds love but spends her twenties seemingly wasting away in bed at sub-sonic speeds.


The lyrics suggest a sense of both fascination and unease with Lump, as the singer can't seem to get her out of his head but questions whether or not she might be dead. The final lines of the song show the singer questioning whether or not the lump is still in his head, perhaps suggesting that he's become obsessed with this strange and elusive creature.


Overall, "Lump" is a playful and enigmatic song that creates a vivid imagery of a bizarre world filled with odd characters and unpredictable behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Lump sat alone in a boggy marsh
Lump is sitting by herself in a swamp surrounded by mud and dirt


Totally emotionless except for her heart
Lump does not show any emotions on the outside despite feeling things deeply


Mud flowed up into lump's pajamas
The mud from the swamp is getting into Lump's clothes, making her feel uncomfortable


She totally confused all the passing piranhas
The piranhas in the swamp are confused by Lump's presence and don't know what to make of her


She's lump, she's lump She's in my head She's lump, she's lump, she's lump She might be dead
Lump is constantly on the singer's mind, and he can't stop thinking about her. He wonders if she's even still alive


Lump lingered last in line for brains And the one she got was sorta rotten and insane
Lump was not given a lot of intelligence, and what she has is useless or not functional


Small things so sad that birds could land Is lump fast asleep or rockin' out with the band?
Lump's life and existence are so pitiable that even birds could land near her. The singer wonders if Lump is living her life to the fullest or just sleeping through it


Lump was limp and lonely and needed a shove Lump slipped on a kiss and tumbled into love
Lump's life was boring and she needed a change when she met someone that she fell in love with


She spent her twenties between the sheets And life limped along at sub-sonic speeds
Lump spent a lot of time in bed in her twenties, and her life moved at a very slow pace


Is this lump outta my head? I think so Is this lump outta my head? I think so Is this lump outta my head? I think so Is this lump outta my head?
The singer is trying to get Lump out of his head and move on from his thoughts about her, but he's not entirely sure if he's succeeded




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason S. Finn, Chris Ballew, David Michael Dederer

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