Annapolis, MD based Bumpin’ Uglies (also known as the Uglies) are deliberat… Read Full Bio ↴Annapolis, MD based Bumpin’ Uglies (also known as the Uglies) are deliberately carving out their own captivating niche in the rock/reggae scene. The Uglies come with a fresh new approach that smoothly incorporates reggae, ska and rock, coupled with honest, well-written lyrics that weave clever, real-to-life stories throughout their work. The mixture is unique, yet reminiscent of earlier reggae and ska bands with the talent and attitude to forge a DIY path to success, such as Sublime, The Mad Caddies and Reel Big Fish. One listen to their music hooks like an addictive habit, with solid rhythm sections and memorable hooks that draw you to listen again and again. The Uglies are a band that makes music appealing to both hardcore music fans and casual listeners who want an easy listen, both of whom will hear something different in every listen.

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.”

Addictive Personality
Bumpin Uglies Lyrics

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Cursed with an addictive personality
everything i do i have to do excesively
give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between
i'm out of control i've got no accountability
woe is me i'm a victim of my own mentality
straight bent 7 nights out of the week i only put the bottle down when it's time to go to sleep
and i wake and bake twist up the whole eighth
blow it straight to the face with no thought to the waste

i'm a glutenous man when i'm sitting in the black
when i blow it all i'm steady scheming how to get it back
and tell me tell me tell me why no drink can quench this thirst of mine
its insatiable
i eat my fill but i'm never full
and i try lord i try but theres just no escape
every vice that i put down leaves another one in its place
i guess im
cursed with an addictive personality
everything i do i have to do excesively
give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between
put it all on black and hope for the best
its in fates hands no with no time to double guess
the wheel starts spinning for a minute i'm alive
now i'm broke again i have begun to realize
that one day my sins will pick up their pace
and the music that i write i will one day face
tomorrows burden has no place in the light of this day
i'm in denial and i wouldn't have it another way
so tell me tell me tell me when i'll ever feel this free again
the older we get the more we obsess
all the shit that we own begins to own us
so i live for the moment try not to act my age
social norms make such a confining cage
we're on borrowed time
and i've come to find
i am cursed with an addictive personality
everything i do i have to do excesively
give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between, well

cursed with an addictive personality
everything i do i have to do excesively
give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between
cursed with an addictive personality

everything i do i have to do excesively
give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Addictive Personality" by Bumpin Uglies describe the struggles of someone who is cursed with an addictive personality, meaning that they are prone to becoming addicted to various substances and behaviors to the point of excess. They describe themselves as having no control over their actions and being a victim of their own mentality, constantly seeking out these addictive experiences even though they know they are harmful to themselves.

The verses go on to describe the different vices the singer is addicted to, such as alcohol and drugs, and how they constantly feel the need to indulge in these things to satisfy their insatiable desires. The lyrics also touch on the idea that these addictions can become all-consuming, taking over a person's life and leaving them with little room for anything else. The chorus repeats the phrase "cursed with an addictive personality" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that this is something the singer feels they cannot escape from.

Overall, the song sheds light on the struggles of those who are prone to addiction and how it can affect every aspect of their lives. It also touches on themes of self-awareness and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges their flaws but feels powerless to change them.

Line by Line Meaning

Cursed with an addictive personality
I have a personality that is prone to addiction

everything i do i have to do excesively
I tend to go overboard with everything I do

give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between
When I try something, I become addicted and can't control myself, it's either all or nothing

i'm out of control i've got no accountability
I have no self-control or sense of responsibility for my actions

woe is me i'm a victim of my own mentality
I feel sorry for myself because of my own mindset and how it affects me

straight bent 7 nights out of the week i only put the bottle down when it's time to go to sleep
I am drunk every night of the week and only stop drinking when it's time to sleep

and i wake and bake twist up the whole eighth blow it straight to the face with no thought to the waste
I smoke marijuana as soon as I wake up, use a lot of it, and don't care about wasting it

i'm a glutenous man when i'm sitting in the black when i blow it all i'm steady scheming how to get it back
I become greedy when I have money and spend it all, then constantly think about ways to make more

and tell me tell me tell me why no drink can quench this thirst of mine its insatiable
I don't understand why drinking doesn't satisfy me because my thirst for more is insatiable

i eat my fill but i'm never full
I eat a lot, but it never feels like enough

and i try lord i try but theres just no escape every vice that i put down leaves another one in its place
I try to break my habits, but it seems like I just replace one addiction with another

put it all on black and hope for the best its in fates hands no with no time to double guess the wheel starts spinning for a minute i'm alive now i'm broke again i have begun to realize
I gamble everything I have and hope for the best, it's out of my control and I can't second guess it. For a brief moment when I'm winning, I feel alive. But, when I lose and have no money, I realize the situation for what it is.

that one day my sins will pick up their pace and the music that i write i will one day face
Eventually, my bad habits will catch up to me and I'll have to face the consequences of my actions.

tomorrows burden has no place in the light of this day i'm in denial and i wouldn't have it another way
I don't want to think about the future consequences of my actions and choose to live in denial instead

so tell me tell me tell me when i'll ever feel this free again
I question if I'll ever feel as free as I do in the moment again

the older we get the more we obsess all the shit that we own begins to own us so i live for the moment try not to act my age social norms make such a confining cage we're on borrowed time and i've come to find
As we age, we become more preoccupied with our possessions and they start to control us. I choose to live in the moment and not conform to society's expectations, which can be limiting. We all have limited time and I have come to realize this.

cursed with an addictive personality everything i do i have to do excesively give me a taste and i turn into a fiend, its all or nothing man i've got no in between
I am cursed with an addictive personality, I tend to be excessive in everything I do and become addicted easily, there's no in-between for me.

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