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.
Im Mad
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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I'm mad, I can't believe that we don't care
I'm mad, how can you say just do it?
We completely and totally blew it
I'm mad, that much is true
I'm mad; I'm mad at me, and I'm mad at you
I'm mad; aw, can't you see?
Our overwhelming stupidity
I'm so mad
I'm so mad
It's black and it's white
I'm mad this problem had me up all night
I'm mad; you could say I'm perplexed
We're overworked and we're undersexed
I'm mad, and we were outta time
I'm mad it's too late to take it back
I'm mad, what more can I say?
It didn't have to end this way
I'm so mad
I'm so mad
In this song, The Presidents of the United States of America express their frustration and anger about a certain situation that has gone wrong. The lyrics suggest that they feel let down and disappointed because they believed that things could have been handled differently. The repeated line "I'm mad" conveys a sense of outrage and fury that is building up inside the singer.
The song seems to criticize the lack of responsibility and accountability that is evident in the situation being described. The band members question how people can simply shrug their shoulders and say "just do it," without taking the time to think through the consequences of their actions. They feel that everyone involved "blew it" and that there is an overwhelming sense of stupidity that has contributed to the problem.
Despite the anger expressed in the lyrics, there is also a sense of resignation and sadness. The band members acknowledge that they themselves are part of the problem, and that they are angry at themselves as well as others. In the end, they are left feeling helpless and frustrated that the situation has ended the way it has.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm mad, pissed off about this whole affair
I am infuriated about the entire situation
I'm mad, I can't believe that we don't care
I'm annoyed that we aren't concerned
I'm mad, how can you say just do it?
Angry that the solution is to just do it without consideration
We completely and totally blew it
We messed up big time
I'm mad, that much is true
I am indeed angry
I'm mad; I'm mad at me, and I'm mad at you
I am pissed at both myself and others
I'm mad; aw, can't you see?
I'm mad, why can't you understand?
Our overwhelming stupidity
Our ignorance and foolishness are to blame
It's black and it's white
It's crystal clear
I'm mad this problem had me up all night
I'm angry that this issue kept me awake all night
I'm mad; you could say I'm perplexed
I'm angry and confused at the same time
We're overworked and we're undersexed
We're overburdened and don't have enough personal time
I'm mad, and we were outta time
I'm angry that we ran out of time
I'm mad it's too late to take it back
I'm furious it's too late to change things
I'm mad, what more can I say?
What else can I express other than anger?
It didn't have to end this way
This situation could have been resolved differently
I'm so mad
I'm extremely angry
I'm so mad
I'm so full of rage
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL DEDERER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mekugi
Can PUSA do nothing wrong?? Live is SO much better than record...simply astounding. Real bands are hard to come by anymore.., you guys are as real as it gets.
francepo
great vocals and great guitar solos Dave! Thumbs up!!
Intiman14
This is wonderful.
Paul Hyde
i was only listening to this three days ago whilst picking blackberry's in the rain.
ratbutcher
I like it!
Butch Griggs
Duff is having way too much fun. Duff for President!
grindcore
i love thisss!
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