In 1996 they released the Devin Townsend produced Pigwalk alongside new bassist Corey Lowery and drummer Bud Fontseré. Their fame was minimal until the release of their 3rd album, Rising. The album sold over 50,000 copies and remained Century Media's highest selling album until 2004, when Lacuna Coil's 5th album Comalies broke that record. The band's love for professional wrestling was especially exhibited through this album, as World Championship Wrestling's U.S. Heavyweight Championship belt was prominently featured on the cover. Also, the video for the song "Rising" featured then-WCW stars Diamond Dallas Page and Raven.
Despite critical praise and good sales of their follow-up albums, Stuck Mojo broke up in 2001 but continued to perform New Year's Eve reunion shows every year at the Masquerade Club in Atlanta. Bonz later joined the bands 420 Monks and Dead Gospel. Ward, Fontseré, and former bassist Dan Dryden joined WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's band Fozzy and another band called Sick speed, and Corey Lowery joined Life Of Agony, Stereomud, and Dark New Day. Rich Ward released a solo album under the name "The Duke" on May 3, 2005. Stuck Mojo are considered pioneers of the nu-metal subgenre, and are considered an influence by many popular nu-metal groups. In 2005, Stuck Mojo reunited, with Bonz, Ward, and Fontseré back in the lineup, with new bassist Sean Delson replacing Dan Dryden. Current plans include a new album, titled "Southern Born Killers", as well as a full-scale tour. Fontsere has since left and been replaced by Eric Sanders along with frontman Bonz being replaced by Lord Nelson.
Their latest album, "Southern Born Killers", has been released for free legal download from their official site.
Rising
Stuck Mojo Lyrics
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Rising--we're so bright we are blinding.
Rising--somehow we keep reminding.
Rising--grafted from a hybrid breed.
I'm not going to let you let me die.
So damn easy when you're living a lie.
Haven't you heard cream rises to the top.
I hope you know we ain't never gonna stop.
Some cock blocking, others coping much love.
To the fans 'cause we're still rocking.
Haven't you heard cream rises to the top.
I hope you know we ain't never gonna stop.
Some cock blocking, others coping much love.
To the fans 'cause we're still rocking!
Rising! (4x)
Rising--all I see are Kinko's bands.
Rising--nothing new just recycling the fans.
Rising--skip to the loop in cement shoes.
Breaking free up out of this cesspool.
I'm not going to let you let me die.
So damn easy when you're living a lie.
Haven't you heard cream rises to the top.
I hope you know we ain't never gonna stop.
Some cock blocking, others coping much love.
To the fans 'cause we're still rocking.
Haven't you heard cream rises to the top.
I hope you know we ain't never gonna stop.
Some cock blocking, others coping much love.
To the fans 'cause we're still rocking!
Rising! (4x)
It doesn't matter to me anymore who you think I am.
I am all I can be.
It doesn't matter to me anymore who you think I am.
I am all I can be.
And I'm rising.
And I'm rising.
And I'm rising.
And I'm rising.
The song "Rising" by Stuck Mojo is an anthem for the band's perseverance and rebellious spirit. It starts off with an intense repetition of the word "Rising" four times, setting the tone for the rest of the song. In the first verse, the band describes themselves as blindingly bright, reminding listeners of their unique style and sound. They also mention being grafted from a hybrid breed, suggesting that they are a mix of different genres and influences. The chorus is a powerful statement about never giving up, with the line "I'm not going to let you let me die" implying that they are determined to succeed no matter what obstacles come their way. The band also takes a jab at other bands in the scene, suggesting that they are just recycling old ideas and not doing anything new.
In the second verse, the band calls out bands that they see as subpar, referring to them as "Kinko's bands". They also use the metaphor of breaking free from cement shoes to describe their own rise in the music industry. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the message that cream rises to the top and they will never stop. The bridge is a statement of empowerment, declaring that it doesn't matter what others think of them, they are rising and will continue to do so.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rising" are an expression of Stuck Mojo's defiance and belief in their own ability to succeed. They are proud of their unique sound and not afraid to call out other bands who they feel are not up to par. The chorus is a mantra for perseverance and never giving up, sending a message of hope and strength to their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Rising!
We are advancing and growing stronger!
Rising--we're so bright we are blinding.
We have so much potential and talent that we are surpassing our competition.
Rising--somehow we keep reminding.
We are always making an impact and standing out, even when it seems like people might forget us.
Rising--grafted from a hybrid breed.
We come from a unique and diverse background that sets us apart.
Survivalist unique and hard as concrete
We have a strong will to survive and are as tough and durable as concrete.
I'm not going to let you let me die.
I refuse to let someone else bring me down or hold me back.
So damn easy when you're living a lie.
It's easy to be complacent and pretend everything is okay when you're not being true to yourself.
Haven't you heard cream rises to the top.
The most successful and talented will always come out on top.
I hope you know we ain't never gonna stop.
We are determined to keep going and will never give up.
Some cock blocking, others coping much love.
Some people may try to stop us or bring us down, but we still have love for our fans and supporters.
To the fans 'cause we're still rocking.
Our fans and supporters are the reason we keep going and pushing forward.
Rising--all I see are Kinko's bands.
We are surrounded by bands that all sound the same and lack originality.
Rising--nothing new just recycling the fans.
Bands are not bringing anything new to the table, just relying on their old fans for support.
Rising--skip to the loop in cement shoes.
We are breaking free from the conformity and monotony of the music industry.
Breaking free up out of this cesspool.
We are finally breaking free from the mundane and stagnant music scene.
It doesn't matter to me anymore who you think I am.
I am at a point where I am confident in myself and don't care about others' opinions of me.
I am all I can be.
I am doing the best I can and am proud of who I am.
And I'm rising.
I am constantly moving forward and growing.
And I'm rising.
I am constantly moving forward and growing.
And I'm rising.
I am constantly moving forward and growing.
And I'm rising.
I am constantly moving forward and growing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGELO BADALAMENTI, TIMOTHY BOOTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BM
I was so lucky to see Pantera + Stuck Mojo play together in Valencia (Spain)
Elektra Euskadi - Minimalist and survivalist
Wow that must have been awesome <3
Djeango2
Awesome!
Mark Francis
Sick!!
M DE
When?
Daniele Dentico
@M DE maybe 1998
Edmasterix
Actually, I'm glad that Stuck Mojo still is an underground act. Sure it would be cool to see them making money and getting recognized but it has more value for not being mainstream. It's really hard to explain but maybe you'll get what I'm trying to say here.
TheBoomBoxGuru
I agree. If they had of signed to a major label, they probably would've made them sound like Limp Bizkit or RATM.
𝕿𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖇𝖑𝖊™
@TheBoomBoxGuru implying they don't sound like limp biscuit lol
TheBoomBoxGuru
@𝕿𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖇𝖑𝖊™ Yep 😄