"Ugly Americans" - North… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands by this name.
"Ugly Americans" - North Carolina:
A hardcore band from North Carolina who existed between 1983 and 1987. Appearing on V/A - Empty Skulls vol. 2: The Wound Deepens comp, releasing two LP's titled "THE DREAM TURNS SOUR LP" (released on disciple records 1984), "WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED LP" (released on death records, 1986), they also released one 7" titled "PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM" (which was also released by death records in 1986).
"The Ugly Americans" - Austin, Texas
In 1993, cast-offs from several alternative roots outfits (Cracker, Mojo Nixon, Poi Dog Pondering) formed the Ugly Americans in Austin, TX. Bassist Sean McCarthy had organized Atlantic Soul jams at the legendary Antone's club, where he met drummer Dave Robinson, lead guitarist Max Evans, rhythm guitarist Bruce Hughes, and vocalist Bob Schneider. After adding organist David Boyle and earning a spot on 1994's H.O.R.D.E. Tour, the Ugly Americans released a self-titled live album in 1995 and supported the Dave Matthews Band and Big Head Todd & the Monsters. Signed to Capricorn that year, the band worked with producer Don Gehman on their studio debut, Stereophonic Spanish Fly, released in 1996. It was followed two years later by Boom Boom Baby.
City of Sin
Ugly Americans Lyrics
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Too many demons running around my head
Too many nights in this town
Too many memories trying to drag me down
Take down to the city of sin
Cause I can't stand the shape I'm in
The lord above won't save my soul
Take me down to where the rainbows end
Take me down to the city of sin
Too many years wasted my time
Too many tears falling down the line
Too many broken hearts laying in my wake
Too many lonely nights for one man to take
Take down to the city of sin
Cause I can't stand the shape I'm in
The lord above won't save my soul
Mister would you pour one more
Take me down to where the rainbows end
Take me down to the city of sin
Too many reasons why I shouldn't stay
Too many reason why I can't stay away
Too many broken dreams lay out in the cold
Too many tales that have yet to be told
Take down to the city of sin
Cause I can't stand the shape I'm in
The lord above won't save my soul
Mister would you pour one more
This whiskey glass is my only friend
Take me down to the city of sin
Clammy Jammies
Music and lyrics by bob Schneider
I woke up this morning
With my jammies kinda clammy
Saturday's a whammy on a Sunday morn
Oh god I'll do my best
And I hope I pass this test
Because I won't be drinking anymore
There'll be no more drinking in the city
Where the girls look mighty pretty
Especially ‘round three or four
No more waking up with strangers
No more late night drunken dangers
Cause I won't be drinking anymore
I woke up this morning
With my jammies kinda clammy
Saturday's a whammy on a Sunday morn
Oh god I'll do my best
And I hope I pass this test
Because I won't be drinking anymore
No more drinking in the city
Where the cops show you no pity
And they'll beat you till you till you're good and sore
No more puking in the kitchen
No more late night wife a bitchin'
Cause I won't be drinking anymore
I woke up this morning
With my jammies kinda clammy
Saturday's a whammy on a Sunday morn
Oh god I'll do my best
And I doubt I'll drink much less
But I won't be drinking anymore
The lyrics of Ugly Americans' song City of Sin describe the feeling of being lost in a city full of distractions and vices. The singer is experiencing too many regrets, memories, and broken dreams and feels like he needs to escape. He wants to be taken down to the city of sin, where he can forget about his past and drown his sorrows in alcohol. He acknowledges that he can't save himself and that he needs someone else to pour him another drink, as his whiskey glass has become his only friend. The repetition of "too many" emphasizes the overwhelming feeling of being caught up in a world that's difficult to escape.
The "City of Sin" can refer specifically to Las Vegas or any other city that's known for its nightlife, gambling, and adult entertainment. The idea of "rainbows" in the lyrics could be a reference to the colorful neon lights that illuminate the city at night. Overall, the song is a commentary on the consequences of living in a fast-paced environment where one can easily become lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many strangers in my bed
I have slept with too many people and I do not know them.
Too many demons running around my head
I have too many negative thoughts in my head that are driving me crazy.
Too many nights in this town
I have spent too many nights in this place and I am tired of it.
Too many memories trying to drag me down
I have too many bad memories that are affecting me negatively.
Take me down to the city of sin
Take me away from this place of pain and suffering that I am in and take me somewhere where I can forget everything and be happy.
Cause I can't stand the shape I'm in
I am in a bad condition and I cannot tolerate it anymore.
The lord above won't save my soul
Even God cannot help me anymore since I am deep into my problems.
Mister would you pour one more
I want one more drink to numb my pain and forget everything.
Take me down to where the rainbows end
Take me to a place where everything is perfect and I can be happy.
Too many years wasted my time
I have wasted too much time in my life doing things that were not worth it.
Too many tears falling down the line
I have cried too much in my life and I am tired of it.
Too many broken hearts laying in my wake
I have had too many failed relationships and they have left a mark on me.
Too many lonely nights for one man to take
I have been alone for too long and it is getting hard for me to cope.
Too many reasons why I shouldn't stay
There are too many reasons for me to leave this place and never come back.
Too many reason why I can't stay away
Even though I have many reasons to leave, I find myself unable to do so.
Too many broken dreams lay out in the cold
I have had too many unfulfilled dreams that have left me disappointed.
Too many tales that have yet to be told
There are still too many stories to be told and experiences to be had.
There'll be no more drinking in the city
I am quitting drinking and will no longer drink in this place.
Where the girls look mighty pretty
This place has many attractive women.
Especially ‘round three or four
The women are especially attractive around this time of the night.
No more waking up with strangers
I will no longer sleep with random people.
No more late night drunken dangers
I will no longer put myself in dangerous situations while drunk.
Where the cops show you no pity
The police here are not sympathetic and will not go easy on you.
And they'll beat you till you till you're good and sore
The police are known to be violent and will use excessive force.
No more puking in the kitchen
I will no longer throw up in the kitchen.
No more late night wife a bitchin'
I will no longer have disputes with my wife late at night.
This whiskey glass is my only friend
The only thing that makes me feel better is drinking whiskey.
And I doubt I'll drink much less
Even though I am quitting drinking, I do not think I will drink significantly less.
But I won't be drinking anymore
I am committed to quitting drinking and will not drink anymore.
Contributed by Madison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emilio D. Galvan
I think every teenager should watch this episode, they would learn to not change what they are in order to get someone else's affection.
Chiefarino
That experience of heart break is something you can only get from experience, not a TV show. You won't learn anything without going through it yourself. Plus TV educating children is a terrible idea.
The Nana
Except with Randall it was irreversible and changed his life in a major major way.
Michael Huynh
"Never make life decisions with a hard-on and a fifth of tequila"
Well damn, I could of told you that sober!
Nazri Buang
Lies again? Nashville Dallas Black Red
Davon Reeves
Michael Huynh I could actually tell you that for free.
Gavin Romero
Moral of the story: Never let the thing between your legs make life changing decisions for you just because of some girl you recently met!
3DKing200
You can feel his regret
Frederick Sternberger
Now He Knows how Brian Griffin feels
Jacob’s Vlog
Randall: somehow becomes warlock
Girl: sorry, I’m just really into leprechauns now
Note: I made this up