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.
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The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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she held it all way up inside
she held her breath and turned her face all red
that's how they found her in her bed all dead and this is what I said
She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah
She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah
air ball punch line delivered with a twist and
you'd think she had me in a cage
like a bird on fire she flew into a rage
her eyes are permanently crossed
once you won her you could swear she made you feel like you already lost
because,
She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah
She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah
air ball punch line delivered with a twist and
she's a mixed up son of a bitch
go now go!
desperate living so divine
a sugar cube empire could be all mine
she's stuck in gear it’s just too bad it's reverse
you say I've seen bad well I've seen worse
see the TV glowin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
hear the music flowin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
see the lovin tree growin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
an empty boat starts rowin’, that’s when you're knowin’
life is walking you by
life is walking you by
i could never tell you truth about her ‘cause she’s so mixed up
i could never tell you truth about her ‘cause she’s so mixed up
i could never tell you truth about her ‘cause she’s so mixed up
She's a mixed up son of a bitch
she's a mixed up son of a bitch
The song "Mixed Up S.O.B." by The Presidents of the United States of America is a cleverly written and playful song about a woman who seems to have a volatile and unstable personality. The lyrics describe her as being like a bird on fire, flying into a rage and making those around her feel like they have lost when they have won her over. The singer acknowledges that he can never tell the truth about her because she is so mixed up. The song seems to be a commentary on the idea that we all have certain people in our lives who are difficult to understand and who we cannot fully explain.
The verses are quite playful and incorporate a lot of puns and wordplay. The chorus is quite catchy and straightforward, with the repeated line "She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah" and a catchy melody. The song also features a bridge that is somewhat more introspective, with lyrics about "desperate living so divine" and "an empty boat starts rowing." The bridge seems to suggest that while life may seem chaotic and difficult to understand, there is still beauty and wonder to be found in it.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd think she took me for a ride
It seemed like she deceived me
she held it all way up inside
She kept it hidden from everyone
she held her breath and turned her face all red
She was anxious and embarrassed
that's how they found her in her bed all dead and this is what I said
She died from holding in her emotions and I commented on her confusing behavior
She's a mixed up son of a bitch yeah yeah
She has deep emotional issues
air ball punch line delivered with a twist and
I am making a sarcastic joke
you'd think she had me in a cage
It felt like she was controlling me
like a bird on fire she flew into a rage
She became angry in a destructive way
her eyes are permanently crossed
She is confused and disoriented
once you won her you could swear she made you feel like you already lost
Even if you successfully dealt with her, it still didn't feel like a victory
desperate living so divine
The unstable, chaotic lifestyle is strangely exciting
a sugar cube empire could be all mine
I could gain control, power, and wealth
she's stuck in gear it’s just too bad it's reverse
She is stuck in a negative pattern
you say I've seen bad well I've seen worse
I have experienced even worse situations
see the TV glowin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
The world is moving on around us, while we are distracted by entertainment
hear the music flowin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
The excitement and rhythm of life go on, despite personal struggles
see the lovin tree growin’, ah-ah life is walkin’ by
Love can continue to grow, even in dark times
an empty boat starts rowin’, that’s when you're knowin’ life is walking you by
When you feel lost and directionless, life is passing you by
i could never tell you truth about her ‘cause she’s so mixed up
I cannot honestly describe her actions because they are so unpredictable
She's a mixed up son of a bitch
She is a complicated and troubled individual
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DrIdaho
Under-rated song. Deserves more attention.
Burfurd9000
It got more attention than you know considering it was originally "Where Eagles Dare" buy the Misfits©.
megadev
You could say that about almost any PUSA song really.
No more Comply
@Burfurd9000 that’s not as good as this master piece
Austin Lucas
There was another upload of it that was advertised on Weird Al's channel (as Weird Al directed this video.) That upload had somewhere north of 300k views, but the last time I saw it, it had something like 360k or 500k views.
Johan Dalén
The hand puppets singing in the bridge is a must at every live show, it always throws the band off ;) Lets hope we get to use it again soon...
Steve
I'm a huge PUSA fan, especially of their older albums. But yet, this song which came later and isnt the original lineup is my favorite song by them. Isn't life funny sometimes
Captainsmooth
These guys are awesome!!
Janluke95
I fucking LOVE this song!!!!
SuperPhil64
Tsa shame not more people know pusa got back together... almost 10 years ago. They rock just as hard as they did in the 90's if not more now!