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.”
One Foot in Front of the Other
Bumpin Uglies Lyrics
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completely dedicated to the act of getting some
I formed a plan in my head,
devious in nature,
shooting fish in a barrel,
using dynamite to make sure.
The plan succeeds, we had a big ass bag of weed
a trip to the liquor store to cure of everything we need.
Empty house is an oportunity you can't ignore.
Yeah
Rookie mistake but it seemed a good idea at the time
___ never even came across my mind
chose to ignore the advice that had been given to me
given the chance and I'sd do it all again, you best believe.
Cause I put one foot infront of the other
as I walk away from mistakes I made.
Theres no point of reminising over all your bad decisions
Because they are the most fun to make.
I put one foot infront of the other
as I walk away from mistakes I made.
theres no point in reminising over all your bad decions
Because they are the most fun to make.
Yeah yeah yeeah
So we told a couple friends
who told a couple more
Pretty soon there was a tidal wave crashing through the door
Natrual disaster that left carnage in its path
Immeasurable damage but lets try to do the math
It was a blender in the toilet,
a couch out in the yard,
a coffee maker missing and a violated car.
Woe was me, please forgive the ignorance of youth.
A bad idea granted, I reqire proof.
Yeah yeeaah
Rookie mistake but it seemed a good idea at the time
___ never even came across my mind
chose to ignore the advice that had been given to me
given the chance and id do it all again, you best believe.
Cause I put one foot infront of the other
as I walk away from mistakes I made.
Theres no point of reminising over all your bad decisions
Because they are the most fun to make.
I put one foot infront of the other
as I walk away from mistakes I made.
theres no point in reminising over all your bad decions
Because they are the most fun to make.
Yeah yeah yeeah
Story ends but we made it out alive.
Seems that hardships turn into good stories with time.
Summer spent cleaning houses in the heat.
Rookie mistake, on that I'd gladly repeat.
The lyrics to Bumpin Uglies's song One Foot in Front of the Other reflect the mindset of a young man who is determined to live life on his own terms, no matter the cost. He describes a plan he had when he was 16 to get high and drunk with his friends, using illegal means to do so. The plan worked, and they had a big bag of weed and a trip to the liquor store to provide everything they needed for a wild night. They decided to take advantage of an empty house, which was an opportunity they couldn't ignore. However, the plan backfired when more and more people found out about it, resulting in chaos and destruction, including a blender in the toilet, a couch on the lawn, a coffee maker missing, and a violated car.
Despite the situation, the singer has no regrets about what happened, and he claims that he would do it all over again if given the chance. He puts one foot in front of the other as he walks away from the mistakes he made, acknowledging them but not dwelling on them. Instead, he sees them as a source of fun and excitement, and he believes that there is no point in reminiscing over past bad decisions. The story ends on a positive note, with the singer and his friends surviving the experience and turning it into a good story to tell. He even admits that he would happily repeat the same rookie mistake again.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was 16, full of dreams and cum
At the age of 16, I was full of ambition and sexual desire.
completely dedicated to the act of getting some
I was solely focused on finding sexual partners.
I formed a plan in my head,
I devised a scheme.
devious in nature,
The plan was sneaky and dishonest.
shooting fish in a barrel,
The plan was easy to execute.
using dynamite to make sure.
I used extreme measures to guarantee its success.
The plan succeeds, we had a big ass bag of weed
The scheme worked, and we ended up with a large quantity of marijuana.
a trip to the liquor store to cure of everything we need.
We went to the liquor store to buy all the necessary party supplies.
A bulletproof plan for the night was in store,
We had the perfect plan for the evening.
Empty house is an oportunity you can't ignore.
An unoccupied house was too good of an opportunity to pass up.
Rookie mistake but it seemed a good idea at the time
Although it was an amateur error, it appeared to be a sound decision back then.
___ never even came across my mind
I never even considered the potential consequences.
chose to ignore the advice that had been given to me
I disregarded the guidance that was given to me.
given the chance and I'd do it all again, you best believe.
If I had the opportunity, I would make the same mistake again without hesitation.
Cause I put one foot infront of the other
I am taking steps forward.
as I walk away from mistakes I made.
I am leaving behind my errors and moving forward.
Theres no point of reminising over all your bad decisions
There is no need to dwell on your poor choices.
Because they are the most fun to make.
Mistakes can be enjoyable in hindsight.
So we told a couple friends
We shared our accomplishment with a few acquaintances.
who told a couple more
Those people told a few others, and the news spread.
Pretty soon there was a tidal wave crashing through the door
The number of people arriving at the house rapidly increased.
Natrual disaster that left carnage in its path
The situation quickly spiraled out of control, causing destruction.
Immeasurable damage but lets try to do the math
The devastation was significant, but we can attempt to quantify it.
It was a blender in the toilet,
The blender was in the toilet.
a couch out in the yard,
The couch was outside in the yard.
a coffee maker missing and a violated car.
A coffee maker was taken, and a car was vandalized.
Woe was me, please forgive the ignorance of youth.
I regret my actions and ask for forgiveness due to my naivety.
Story ends but we made it out alive.
The story concludes, but we survived the ordeal.
Seems that hardships turn into good stories with time.
Over time, challenging experiences become interesting tales to relive and share.
Summer spent cleaning houses in the heat.
The following summer was spent doing manual labor in warm weather.
theres no point in reminising over all your bad decions
There is no purpose in dwelling on one's bad choices from the past.
Because they are the most fun to make.
Mistakes can be enjoyable in retrospect.
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dirtmcgirt8240
Still rocking this in 2022.
@Naughtism
Man where do the years go :( time is precious
@carneyconway8944
This song popped up on my Pandora and I've been hooked since the first listen. I've listened to this for over a year straight and love it. Keep it Irie guys, you have fans that love you and share your struggle.
@codyunderwood9284
pleaseeee pleaseeee put yourselves out there more!!!!!!!!! you will touch so many peoples lives
@timmckinnon3325
This should be mainstream.
@mdegn1121md
carl winslow i hope it doesnt
@lindsaygarcia7237
Whiteboy reggae is dope. Great voice to.
@thatguy8668
That knock in the background 👌👌
@Jerichoswa11
That's just him knocking on the guitar. I've been working on doing percussion as I play. It's super hard.
@lq6562
Best song ever