MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988… Read Full Bio ↴MU330 (pronounced "em-you-three-thirty") are a ska/punk band formed in 1988 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The original members met in Saint Louis University High School music class 330 (hence the name of the band).

MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.

The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.

Got Caught
MU330 Lyrics

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Well I got caught
Messing with things I shouldn't have
Well how was I supposed to know
You wouldn't be late

As far as I
Am concerned I pulled my heart
Back when you see nothing about how I fell

When I was down you were the one I wanted
When I was down you were the one I needed

I shoulda been lenient
And .. for your feelings

I shoulda been lenient
And .. for your feelings

Now I'm sorry for the time I spent
... not by your side

Oooh

Well I got cought
Because I thought you'd understand
I would hate to think all this pain was playing

And in the end
Once again you have my heart
Back where you feel nothing how I feel woah

Well let me ... contain my feelings
I could ...
...

Woah Woah-oh

Woah-oh
Woah-oh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MU330's song "Got Caught" tell a story of a person who made a mistake by messing with things they shouldn't have and got caught. The singer is being apologetic and remorseful, which shows in the lines "Well how was I supposed to know/You wouldn't be late" and "Now I'm sorry for the time I spent/...not by your side." They continue to explain that they pulled their heart back when the other person did not show reciprocation towards their feelings. The lines "When I was down you were the one I wanted/When I was down you were the one I needed" suggest that the singer was going through a tough time, and the person they got caught with was a source of comfort.

In the end, the singer admits their mistake and shows regret, wishing that they had been considerate of the other person's feelings. However, they are also hurt that the other person did not understand their mistake and forgive them. The song's lyrics leave the story somewhat unresolved and open to interpretation, leaving the listeners to decide if the relationship between the two characters is salvageable or not.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I got caught
I got caught doing something I wasn't supposed to do.

Messing with things I shouldn't have
I was meddling with things I wasn't supposed to meddle with.

Well how was I supposed to know
It was impossible for me to know.

You wouldn't be late
It won't make you late.

As far as I
From my perspective,

Am concerned I pulled my heart
I emotionally distanced myself.

Back when you see nothing about how I fell
I did that when you were unaware of my true feelings.

When I was down you were the one I wanted
I preferred you when I was sad.

When I was down you were the one I needed
You were the one I needed when I was sad.

I shoulda been lenient
I should have been more understanding.

And .. for your feelings
I should have treated your feelings more gently.