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.”
Morning After
Bumpin Uglies Lyrics
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that shes lieing in bed right next to me
with an empty bottle of c and c
oh my god what a night of debauchery
there's a thin line between haste and action
a thin line between obsession and passion
but i walk the line cause aint no time to waste
but nobody ever said you've gotta walk it alone
every man deserves a pretty girl at home
with the love that she supplys you share the highs and the lows
when you look into her eyes she just smiles and it shows
you get weak knees when she comes around
you cant speak free cause of how you think it sounds
butterflies creeping up into your chest
and the whiskey logic has you thinking you should confess
but there's a thin line between haste and action
so just sit back and enjoy the chain reaction
you can't force a moment can't create the devine
but if you wait patiently it's just something you'll find
there was a bottle of wine, a case of beer
90 minutes flat we made it disappear
we had a couple of laughs she had a look in her eye
i had a couple of thoughts as to the reason why
it was summer time and we were living in ease
on an overcast night with an underblown breaze
there aint ever been a sight quite as pretty to me
as a brown eyed flower child drinking straight whiskey
there was liquid courage running through my veins
and we went bar to bar running thought the raine
the kind of love that drives a man insane
an oasis of bliss in a sea of pain
but theres a thing line between haste and action
and now im crossing lines in search of satisfaction
truth of the matter its as simple as this
happiness can't exist unless you take a little risk
last call the destroyer of dreams
we were making a scene they had to ask us to leave
so we took it paste what we once concieved
with a moonlit walk along an empty street
and she looked at me with a close lipped smile
and said shes not going home tonight
my reply, quite simply put:
will you still love me in mornings light?
The song "Morning After" by Bumpin Uglies speaks of a night of wild partying, with the singer waking up to see that the girl he had been with the night before is lying next to him. He discovers an empty bottle of C&C, which adds to the realization of the extent of their excessive behavior. There is a thin line between the things he does hastily and his actions, passion, and obsession. Despite this, the singer believes that every man deserves a home and a pretty girl to share the highs and lows with. The singer is scared of expressing himself as he does not want to ruin the moment. However, at the end of the song, he takes the risk and asks the girl if she would still love him the morning after.
The song's lyrics aren't complicated, but the meaning embedded in them can resonate with many people. Everyone has had a Miller lite night where they wake up the next day questioning what happened the night before. The song encourages individuals to take risks in life and pursue their dreams even if it means crossing thin lines.
Line by Line Meaning
morning after waking up to see
Waking up after the night and realizing what happened
that shes lieing in bed right next to me
Realizing that the person you were with is still lying next to you
with an empty bottle of c and c
Noticing an empty bottle of alcohol on the nightstand
oh my god what a night of debauchery
Reflecting on the wild events of the previous night
there's a thin line between haste and action
There is a fine line between impulsiveness and taking action
a thin line between obsession and passion
There is a fine line between being passionate and being obsessive
but i walk the line cause aint no time to waste
The singer walks the line between impulsive and thoughtful because they don't want to waste time
emotionally drive i've got a dream to chase
The artist is driven by their emotions and is pursuing their dreams
but nobody ever said you've gotta walk it alone
You don't have to go through life alone, even if you're pursuing your dreams
every man deserves a pretty girl at home
Everyone deserves someone special in their life
with the love that she supplys you share the highs and the lows
When you have someone who loves you, you can experience both good times and bad times together
when you look into her eyes she just smiles and it shows
When the artist looks at their partner, they can tell that the partner loves them
you get weak knees when she comes around
The singer feels weak and overwhelmed when their partner is near
you cant speak free cause of how you think it sounds
The singer is nervous to speak their mind because they're worried about how it will sound to their partner
butterflies creeping up into your chest
The feeling of nervousness and excitement in the singer's stomach
and the whiskey logic has you thinking you should confess
The alcohol is making the artist want to confess their feelings
so just sit back and enjoy the chain reaction
The artist is advising to not rush things and to enjoy the natural progression of things
you can't force a moment can't create the devine
You can't force a situation to be perfect or divine, it has to happen naturally
but if you wait patiently it's just something you'll find
If you're patient, the perfect moment will come naturally
there was a bottle of wine, a case of beer
The artist and their partner drank a lot of alcohol the previous night
90 minutes flat we made it disappear
The artist and their partner drank all of the alcohol in only an hour and a half
we had a couple of laughs she had a look in her eye
The artist and their partner had fun and shared a special moment
i had a couple of thoughts as to the reason why
The singer was wondering why they felt such a strong connection with their partner
it was summer time and we were living in ease
The setting was summertime and the artist and their partner were enjoying life
on an overcast night with an underblown breaze
The weather was cloudy and windy, but not too strong
there aint ever been a sight quite as pretty to me
The singer finds their partner to be the most beautiful sight they've ever seen
as a brown eyed flower child drinking straight whiskey
The singer admires their partner's beauty, including their brown eyes and their free-spirited nature
there was liquid courage running through my veins
The alcohol made the artist feel bold and confident
and we went bar to bar running thought the raine
The artist and their partner went to multiple bars, even though it was raining
the kind of love that drives a man insane
The love and passion between the singer and their partner is very intense
an oasis of bliss in a sea of pain
The happiness and love that the singer and their partner share is a welcome relief from the difficulties of life
and now im crossing lines in search of satisfaction
The artist is now taking risky actions to find more happiness and satisfaction
truth of the matter its as simple as this
The truth is that happiness is simple
happiness can't exist unless you take a little risk
You have to take risks in life to find happiness
last call the destroyer of dreams
The singer knows that the last call at a bar usually ends the fun of the night
we were making a scene they had to ask us to leave
The artist and their partner were being loud and disruptive and were asked to leave the bar
so we took it paste what we once concieved
The singer and their partner decided to keep having fun, even if it was outside of their original plans
with a moonlit walk along an empty street
The singer and their partner took a romantic walk outside under the moonlight
and she looked at me with a close lipped smile
The partner looked at the singer and smiled with a mysterious expression
and said shes not going home tonight
The partner is staying with the artist for the night
my reply, quite simply put:
The artist's response was straightforward
will you still love me in mornings light?
The singer is asking if their partner's feelings will still be the same in the morning when they wake up together
Contributed by Mackenzie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DavonGehen
This is stuck in my head all the time and now my whole family sings along because I play it so much @.@
@swagger_sourabh
😍you beauty queen
@jaysid0
Just seen these guys the other night they were amazing
@pinkunicorn9214
Such a great song :)) 😍
@skaburbian
Great song guys!
@checkerboardgrave
reminds me of street pharmacy. loving it!
@Swags456
Absolutely amazing
@theinnersamman
Theres Something about the live version that makes the live version sound better
@Lcincinelli
Last call the destroyer of dreams
@seagullz6317
I went to a sublime concert 3 years to go and they were playing before sublime