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.”
Fuck It
Bumpin Uglies Lyrics
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I've never been in that great of shape
Conversation, I ain't witty
I'm a
highly functional basket case
self-medicating with amphetamines
spent too much time caught in between
total failure
and something great
a well planned riskin un-definitive mistake
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
...
Actin' on my impausies(idk) yes I am
I ain't got no self control
slowly learning what the cost is
trying to monitize the soul
validation found your ticket sales
yo I give my all to know of them
what could be
could be great
unless I lose my will to fight during the wait
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
...
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
end
The lyrics to Bumpin Uglies's song "Fuck It" describe the inner turmoil of the songwriter as he navigates his way through life. He admits that he hasn't been blessed with conventional good looks or intelligence, but that he's a "highly functional basket case" who self-medicates with amphetamines. He's caught between the desire to be something great and the fear of being a total failure, and often finds himself taking well-planned risks that could end in a great or an un-definitive mistake.
At the heart of the song is the idea that life is messy and unpredictable, and that there's no point in trying to control or plan for every eventuality. Instead, the songwriter embraces the unpredictability and chooses to live in the moment, drinking whiskey shots and engaging in passionate pursuits. He encourages others to do the same, arguing that "livin' life safe is just dyin' slower."
The overall message of the song is one of rebellion against societal norms and expectations. The songwriter doesn't care if he swears too much at shows or if his songs never make it to the radio. He's focused on living life to the fullest, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've never been thought as pretty
I don't fit society's standards of beauty
I've never been in that great of shape
I don't have a perfect body
Conversation, I ain't witty
I struggle in social situations
I'm a highly functional basket case
I have my own set of issues but can still function
self-medicating with amphetamines
I use drugs to cope with my problems
spent too much time caught in between total failure and something great
I have a fear of failure but also a desire to succeed
a well planned riskin un-definitive mistake
I take risks even if the outcome is uncertain
fuck it all of this is a smokin' mess
I'm tired of trying to be perfect and conform to society's standards
fuck it there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
I'm ready for whatever life throws at me
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
I've learned that following your passion can be difficult but worth it
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
Playing it safe is not really living at all
so, fuck it pour another whiskey shot
I'm going to keep drinking and enjoying myself
fuck it im drinking 'till the feelings stop
I'm trying to numb my emotions
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
I don't care about fitting into mainstream culture
fuck it
I'm embracing my flaws and living life on my own terms
Contributed by Alice H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryanrice2399
Well I've never been thought as pretty
I've never been in that great of shape
Conversation, I ain't witty
I'm a
highly functional basket case
self-medicating with amphetamines
spent too much time caught in between
total failure
and something great
a well planned riskin un-definitive mistake
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
...
Actin' on my impausies(idk) yes I am
I ain't got no self control
slowly learning what the cost is
trying to monitize the soul
validation found your ticket sales
yo I give my all to know of them
what could be
could be great
unless I lose my will to fight during the wait
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
...
fuck it
all of this is a smokin' mess
fuck it
there ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
passion is a bitch you should get to know her
cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
so, fuck it
pour another whiskey shot
fuck it
im drinking 'till the feelings stop
they say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
but you'll never hear my songs on the radio
so fuck it
end
@bryantbeightol8342
Well I've never been thought as pretty
I've never been in that great of shape
Conversation, I ain't witty
I'm a
Highly functional basket case
Self-medicating with amphetamines
Spent too much time caught in between
Total failure
And something great
A well planned riskin un-definitive mistake
Fuck it
All of this is a smokin' mess
Fuck it
There ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
Passion is a bitch you should get to know her
Cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
So, fuck it
Pour another whiskey shot
Fuck it
Im drinking 'till the feelings stop
They say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
But you'll never hear my songs on the radio
So fuck it
...
Actin' on my impausies(idk) yes I am
I ain't got no self control
Slowly learning what the cost is
Trying to monitize the soul
Validation found your ticket sales
Yo I give my all to know of them
What could be
Could be great
Unless I lose my will to fight during the wait
Fuck it
All of this is a smokin' mess
Fuck it
There ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
Passion is a bitch you should get to know her
Cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
So, fuck it
Pour another whiskey shot
Fuck it
Im drinking 'till the feelings stop
They say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
But you'll never hear my songs on the radio
So fuck it
...
Fuck it
All of this is a smokin' mess
Fuck it
There ain't nothin that I ain't prepared for
Passion is a bitch you should get to know her
Cuz livin' life safe is just dyin' slower
So, fuck it
Pour another whiskey shot
Fuck it
Im drinking 'till the feelings stop
They say I shouldn't swear so much at shows
But you'll never hear my songs on the radio
So fuck it
End
@rudysancho219
The more I listen to this song the more it touches my soul. I can say Bradley would be fucking proud, he was all soul. I appreciate this to the core.
@twistedpistons1048
Heard this through a coworker and now I love this song
@HenosisMusic
Great song! Had a blast sharing the stage with yall back in Portland 2019 in April. Much love #bumpinuglies
@astronautfarmer7435
Who da foook r u
@roseskelton1103
Best song ever
@dougpiscitell4625
You guys killed it in Syracuse NY @ the westcott theater years ago with roots of creation. Incredible show! Please come back when you guys can!
@boostedtrd90
Try seeing em in CT lmao 🤣
@hellashott
They just did!
@Yundsy
2022 and I still love this song. I'm 18 years old and will never let this song die ❤️
@Christopher-xf9wo
Still one of my favs, after so many in-between. This is like my fucking anthem.