Wade wrote songs … Read Full Bio ↴Roger Alan Wade is an American singer-songwriter.
Wade wrote songs for country legends Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. He embarked on a solo career with the promotional assistance of his cousin, actor Johnny Knoxville, who occasionally featured Wade's music on his TV show Jackass. During a 2003 appearance on the Howard Stern radio show, Knoxville promoted his cousin's songs, which were favorably received by Stern and his audience and given frequent airplay thereafter. Wade has released 2 albums, All Likkered Up and Stoned Traveler, on Knoxville's record label.
Wade's lyrics satirically deal with the mystic and the mundane. His songs feature arrangements of little or no accompaniment beyond acoustic guitar. His best known compositions include "BB Gun," "Butt Ugly Slut," "Poontang," and "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough."
Butt Ugly Slut
Roger Alan Wade Lyrics
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I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail. I want one so ugly she'll crack a mirror and so fat she'll knock a needle off a scale. As long as she'll buy me a new Zebeco I don't care if she's built like a blue whale. I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail.
Lord she's ignorant but she's ugly. Yeah she's lazy but she's mean. I've been to two tent revivals and a chicken fight and I ain't never seen nothin' like when my little wildebeast tears into a dozen jelly-filled Krispy Kreams.
I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail. I want one so ugly she'll crack a mirror and so fat she'll knock a train off a rail. Hell, I don't care if she cheats on me as long as she sends me checks in the mail. I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail.
The lyrics to "Butt Ugly Slut" by Roger Alan Wade seem to be satirical and tongue-in-cheek. The opening line, "Eagle, buzzard, sparrow, crow, take me down where the winds don't blow," suggests a desire to escape from the pressures and expectations of society. The singer then goes on to express a desire for a "butt ugly slut" with a "bad drinking problem" and a "jealous ol' man in jail." These qualities may seem undesirable to many, but to the singer, they are desirable because they come with certain benefits - namely, money (to buy a new Zebeco) and freedom (from the jealousy of a partner).
The singer goes on to describe their ideal partner in unflattering terms - "so ugly she'll crack a mirror" and "so fat she'll knock a needle off a scale." These descriptions are not meant to be taken literally; rather, they are exaggerations designed to underscore the absurdity of the singer's desires. The final verse suggests that the singer is not particularly concerned with the moral character of their ideal partner - "Hell, I don't care if she cheats on me as long as she sends me checks in the mail." In short, the song is a humorous commentary on the ways in which people often prioritize external factors (like money and freedom) over deeper values (like love and integrity).
Line by Line Meaning
Eagle, buzzard, sparrow, crow, take me down where the winds don't blow...
I want to escape to a place where I can find my desired partner
I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail.
I want a woman who is unattractive and has personal problems, but is willing to financially support me
I want one so ugly she'll crack a mirror and so fat she'll knock a needle off a scale.
I want someone who is so unattractive and overweight that her appearance is hard to bear
As long as she'll buy me a new Zebeco I don't care if she's built like a blue whale.
I am willing to overlook any physical flaw of hers as long as she provides me with financial support
Lord she's ignorant but she's ugly. Yeah she's lazy but she's mean.
The woman I want may not have the best personality, but I'm willing to tolerate her negative traits
I've been to two tent revivals and a chicken fight and I ain't never seen nothin' like when my little wildebeast tears into a dozen jelly-filled Krispy Kreams.
I have had some wild experiences, but nothing compares to the sight of my partner devouring donuts
I want one so ugly she'll crack a mirror and so fat she'll knock a train off a rail.
I am so desperate for a partner that I am willing to overlook any physical flaw, no matter how extreme
Hell, I don't care if she cheats on me as long as she sends me checks in the mail.
I am willing to overlook any infidelity as long as my partner keeps supporting me financially
I want a butt ugly slut with a bad drinkin' problem and a jealous ol' man in jail.
Reinforces the chorus and highlights how desperate the artist is for this specific type of partner
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.