1. Pothead was founded in the 1990's in Seattle. The first members were Bra… Read Full Bio ↴1. Pothead was founded in the 1990's in Seattle. The first members were Brad Dope (git, voc) and Jeff Dope (bass, voc). After they've moved to Berlin, they found a drummer, Sebastian Meyer. Their music is a mixture of Grunge, Stoner-Rock and Hard-Rock.

2. Pothead is Prague weed-core/goregrind band (*2007-present)

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3. Pothead - Drum and Bass / Dubstep producer and dj from Minsk (Belarus)

The Ugly Duckling
Pothead Lyrics

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Bury Your Eyes When You Need The
Freedom And You Know Everything's
A Rut
You Save Every Dime To Make It
You Want Everybody To Say It- Say It
Oh That's So Damn Tough

Burnin' The Skys With The Ultra-mega

Diesel Fuel And The Poor Man's Nuke
You Say That It's All For Freedom, You
Want Any Trouble You'll Pay-you'll
Pay Yeah
Oh That's So Damn Tough

All That Is Down With It Waiting
Before Everybody Will See
Something Burn The Souls- Survive

Open Your Eyes And I'll Feel The
Freedom, Cancel The Skys And You'll
Know You're Dust
Diesel Fuel And The Poor Man's Nuke
Bomb Say, Any Trouble You'll Pay-
You'll Pay
Oh That's So Damn Tough

That's So Damn Tough
That's So Damn Tough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pothead's song "The Ugly Duckling" seem to convey a sense of frustration with the limitations and constraints of daily life. The suggestion to "bury your eyes" when you feel stuck or trapped implies that sometimes it's easier to just ignore the problems and go through the motions, even if you know you're in a rut. The repetition of the phrase "that's so damn tough" throughout the song reinforces this feeling of exasperation and a sense of being defeated.

The mention of "burnin' the skys" with fuel and bombs suggests a desire for power and control over one's environment, but at what cost? The mention of "the poor man's nuke" implies that the desire for freedom and independence may be a futile struggle. The line "something burn the souls- survive" suggests that even when things seem dark and difficult, there is hope for survival and renewal.

The last verse seems to bring some resolution, with the suggestion to "open your eyes" and "feel the freedom." Cancelling out the "skys" suggests that limiting one's options and expectations can lead to a clearer perspective on what really matters. Overall, the song seems to speak to the struggle of finding meaning and agency in a world that often seems overwhelming and out of our control.

Line by Line Meaning

Bury Your Eyes When You Need The Freedom And You Know Everything's A Rut
When you are feeling stuck and restricted, sometimes it's better to close your eyes and visualize freedom. Sometimes everything can feel like it's in a rut.

You Save Every Dime To Make It You Want Everybody To Say It- Say It Oh That's So Damn Tough
You work hard and save diligently to achieve your goals, trying to prove to others that you can do it. It's tough, but you keep pushing forward.

Burnin' The Skys With The Ultra-mega Diesel Fuel And The Poor Man's Nuke You Say That It's All For Freedom, You Want Any Trouble You'll Pay-you'll Pay Yeah Oh That's So Damn Tough
You're willing to go to great lengths and take risks to pursue your idea of freedom. You may face consequences for your actions, but you're willing to take that risk. It's tough, but you're committed to your beliefs.

All That Is Down With It Waiting Before Everybody Will See Something Burn The Souls- Survive
Despite facing challenges, you stay true to your vision and keep pushing forward. You know that success takes time and patience, and you're willing to endure any hardships to achieve it.

Open Your Eyes And I'll Feel The Freedom, Cancel The Skys And You'll Know You're Dust Diesel Fuel And The Poor Man's Nuke Bomb Say, Any Trouble You'll Pay- You'll Pay Oh That's So Damn Tough That's So Damn Tough That's So Damn Tough
If you open your mind to new possibilities and let go of old ideas, you can experience true freedom. But you must also be aware of the potential consequences of your actions. Pursuing freedom is tough, but the rewards are worth it.

Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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