Since the early 90's Ron has released over 200 songs through solo CDs and DVDs, and digital releases. He's had numerous appearances on compilation CDs and as a guest performer for other artists, appeared on magazine covers, and as a soloist toured internationally headlining venues and guitar festivals. In 2008 Ron released the "Abnormal" album, described as "Sex Pistols meets Queen, with innovative guitar and a quirky Zappa-esque twist..." In 2011 he released a song a month that included transcriptions, alternate mixes and recording stems, as an innovative way to release singles.
As a child, Ron would play Bach pieces with his feet. Today, his guitar-work can be heard on Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy album, the theme of VH1's "That Metal Show", the Latin acoustic guitar on Jessica Simpson's "Irresistible" dance mix, and CNN-Turkey station IDs to name a few. Live, he's just as diverse, whether touring the world with GNR or at local fundraisers (notably performing with Nancy Sinatra, Cyndi Lauper, composer Fahir Atakoglu, and jazz legend Allen Toussaint.)
A record producer and songwriter for artists and publishing companies often working out of his own studio in Princeton NJ, Ron has written theme songs and background music for shows that include So You Think You Can Dance, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, Anthony Bourdan, MTV, VH1, MuchMusic, FuseTV, CW, SpikeTV, Oxygen, E!, A&E, ESPN, UFC, WWE, NFL, MLB, NBC, PBS, and SEGA, SSI and Atari videogames.
Ron is a Professor at SUNY Purchase College teaching music production, does guitar clinics around the world, and writes articles for music magazines. He is a volunteer for many charities such as Musicians On Call visiting sick children in hospitals and the MS Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates funds directly to Multiple Sclerosis research.
Drunk
Bumblefoot Lyrics
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You make me wanna die
Or kill or try to forget the remains of my life
I feel so hostile when you're around
Stumbling in the dark, through the trailer park
While the sky's falling down
Reflections rippling in the bowl, the room is spinning
I fall to my knees, oh God, please, I'm losing everything
Retasting nachos, exhaling beer, I love getting drunk
I faked a back injury to stay unemployed
But now the nagging pain is real
And we're both in the void
It's time for dinner, while the dog food's still cold
I'm watching the game, words grow loud and profane
I storm out the door
I see your face in every drop of golden urine
Reflections rippling in the bowl, the room is spinning
I fall to my knees, oh God, please, I'm losing everything
Retasting nachos, exhaling beer, I love getting drunk
I used to love you many years ago
But my blood content changed
Those days so far away, and so many to go
I see your face in every drop of golden urine
Reflections rippling in the bowl, the room is spinning
I fall to my knees, oh God, please, I'm losing everything
Retasting nachos, exhaling beer, I love getting drunk
Defacing my clothes with belly stain
And smelling like a skunk
Replacing myself in public places
I love getting...
The lyrics to Bumblefoot's song Drunk paint a vivid picture of the consequences of alcohol addiction. The singer in the song is clearly suffering both physically and emotionally, as they try to navigate their life while under the influence of alcohol. The lyrics describe the anger and frustration the singer feels towards someone in their life who is causing them stress, and how their drinking habit exacerbates these feelings. The line "I see your face in every drop of golden urine" is particularly striking, as it shows how the singer's addiction has become all-consuming, and has even distorted their perception of reality.
The refrain of the song - "I love getting drunk" - is both a statement of fact and a cry for help. While the singer clearly enjoys the feeling of being drunk, the repeated phrase also demonstrates the hold that alcohol has on them, and how difficult it may be for them to break free from this addiction.
Overall, Drunk is a powerful commentary on the dangers of alcoholism and the toll it takes on both the individual and those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a pain in my ass
You are a constant source of annoyance and frustration to me.
You make me wanna die
Or kill or try to forget the remains of my life
Your presence is so unbearable that I feel as though I would rather die or cause harm to myself than be around you anymore.
I feel so hostile when you're around
Stumbling in the dark, through the trailer park
While the sky's falling down
Your presence causes me to feel angry and on edge, as though the world is in chaos and I am lost in the middle of it all.
I see your face in every drop of golden urine
Reflections rippling in the bowl, the room is spinning
I fall to my knees, oh God, please, I'm losing everything
Retasting nachos, exhaling beer, I love getting drunk
In my drunken state, I hallucinate your face in mundane objects like urine, and I am so consumed by my alcoholism that I am losing my grip on everything else in my life.
I faked a back injury to stay unemployed
But now the nagging pain is real
And we're both in the void
I pretended to be injured to avoid working and being around you, but now I am actually suffering and we are both stuck in this state of emptiness and misery.
It's time for dinner, while the dog food's still cold
I'm watching the game, words grow loud and profane
I storm out the door
I am so consumed by my own selfish desires and distraction that I cannot even be bothered to eat a proper meal with you or control my temper when things don't go my way.
I used to love you many years ago
But my blood content changed
Those days so far away, and so many to go
I once cared for you deeply, but my addiction has taken over and I am a completely different person now. Those days of love feel like a distant memory and I fear that there are many more difficult times ahead.
Defacing my clothes with belly stain
And smelling like a skunk
Replacing myself in public places
I love getting...
I am so careless and delusional in my addiction that I do not even realize or care about how I appear to others, but rather revel in the temporary pleasure of getting drunk.
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.