The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
Bath of Fire
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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And they come home with lies about women
And in the evening toe up to the stars
Sun is comin' up and somethings feelin' funky
Old moldy korn club stuck in the mud it makes me
Wish for a million dollar view
Spend my last lone quarter on the Korn Klub's Kool aid
There's nothin' like a bath of fire
To get this deep down dirt outta me
There's nothin' like a bath of fire
To get this deep down dirt outta me
Yeah
Razor fanged rattlesnake only tryin' to protect itself
I had to haul off and blow it's little head away
Sucked out the venom, kept the little skin and
Meat found it's way onto my plate
There go my boots complainin', tellin me it's time to go stompin'
I'd better listen or they'll kick my ass
Hell is down there yawnin', hopin I fall head first in it
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt out of me
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt out of me
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt outta me
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt outta me
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt
[Repeat]
The song "Bath Of Fire" by The Presidents of the United States of America is a reflection of one man's journey through a vigorous and adventurous life. The opening lyrics paint the picture of the singer, thirsty for exploration and eager to experience new things as he travels. As he encounters new people and situations, he discovers that the stories his boots bring back are often full of lies about women. However, he remains determined to continue his journey, staring up at the stars as the morning sun breaks on the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
I let my thirsty boots wander all over
My boots took me on a journey and they came back with stories of women
And they come home with lies about women
The stories my boots brought back were exaggerated or untrue
And in the evening toe up to the stars
I spend my evenings gazing up at the stars
Sun is comin' up and somethings feelin' funky
I feel a sense of excitement as the sun rises
Old moldy korn club stuck in the mud it makes me
The old, decaying corn club evokes a feeling in me
Wish for a million dollar view
I wish I could have a beautiful view instead
Spend my last lone quarter on the Korn Klub's Kool aid
I spent my last bit of money on the club's drinks
And there's nothin else I'd rather do
Despite the decay, I still enjoy going to the club
There's nothin' like a bath of fire
Taking a hot bath is incredibly refreshing
To get this deep down dirt outta me
It's especially effective at cleaning my body of dirt and grime
Yeah
Agreement or acknowledgement
Razor fanged rattlesnake only tryin' to protect itself
The rattlesnake was only acting in self-defense
I had to haul off and blow it's little head away
I had to kill the snake to protect myself
Sucked out the venom, kept the little skin and
I removed the venom from the snake and kept its skin
Meat found it's way onto my plate
I ate the snake as food
There go my boots complainin', tellin me it's time to go stompin'
My boots are signaling that it's time to leave
I'd better listen or they'll kick my ass
I know I should follow my instinct or I'll regret it
Hell is down there yawnin', hopin I fall head first in it
I see danger lurking and it seems like it's waiting for me to mess up
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt out of me
Taking a hot bath is the most effective way of cleaning myself
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt out of me
Nothing else works as well as a hot bath to cleanse me
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt outta me
A hot bath is essential to wash away the dirt and grime
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt outta me
There's nothing as effective as a hot bath at keeping me clean
Nothing like a bath of fire to get this deep down dirt
A hot bath is unique in its effectiveness at cleansing
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WELDON BALLEW, DAVID MICHAEL DEDERER
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