The band released three albums, "America's Least Wanted" (1992), "Menace to Sobriety" (1995) and "Motel California" (1996) before disbanding in 1997.
The band reunited in the summer of 2010, performing at several festivals throughout 2010 and 2011. The band preformed at the 2012 Download Festival.
They have a new record called "Stairway to Hell" released on April 16, 2013. Ugly Kid Joe started a joint co-headlining European tour with Skid Row in October 2013 kicking off the tour in Southampton, UK.
In February 2015, Ugly Kid Joe successfully used pledgemusic.com in a crowdfunding effort to pay for the recording of their next album, to be titled 'Uglier Than They Used ta Be', is the first full-length studio album since they break-up after the album was completed in nearly 19 years,
As of July 2021, Ugly Kid Joe is working on their follow-up to Uglier Than They Used ta Be for a planned 2022 release.
Their official website is http://www.uglykidjoe.net
Clover
Ugly Kid Joe Lyrics
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I'm, protected by the leaves of the four leaf clover
And I, refuse to die for you
And I, was tempted but the apple made me stronger
And I, spit it up on you
And I'm here to free you
And I'm here to free you
Verse 2
And I, I put my trust for you
Time has passed me by, my soul is getting stronger
And I, I never lie for you
And I'm here to free you
And I'm here to free you yeah!
And I'm here to free you
And I'm here to free you
Verse 3
I'm protected by the leaves of a four leaf clover
And I, I never lie for you
And I, expect to die for my life won't live much longer
And I, I never lie for you
And I'm here to free you
And I'm here to free you
To free you
And I'm here to free you
And I'm here to free you
The song "Clover" by Ugly Kid Joe seems to be about the singer's personal growth and the progression of his relationships with others. The first verse talks about being protected by a four-leaf clover and refusing to die for someone. The clover is a symbol of luck and good fortune, which might represent the singer's feelings of having a protective force in his life. The line about refusing to die for someone could show his newfound sense of individuality and agency, that he won't let others control or manipulate him.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that they've been "infected by lies" that made them colder. It's possible that this could be interpreted as the singer being hurt by someone close to them or being let down by a friend. However, he still put his trust in this person before, and time passing has made him stronger. He doesn't lie for them anymore and is here to free them, suggesting that he wants to help them grow as well.
In the third verse, the singer repeats the lines about being protected by the four-leaf clover and never lying for someone. However, the line "expect to die for my life won't live much longer" is interesting as it could portray a sense of urgency or anxiety about their own mortality or future. The end is repetitive, with the singer stating that they are here to free the other person. This could be interpreted as the singer trying to help the other person grow and develop, and perhaps ultimately be free from their own fears and anxieties.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm, protected by the leaves of the four leaf clover
I feel safe and secure because I have found a rare and lucky four-leaf clover.
And I, refuse to die for you
I will not sacrifice my life for you or your cause no matter what.
And I, was tempted but the apple made me stronger
I was offered something tempting but chose not to indulge because it made me stronger in my resolve.
And I, spit it up on you
I rejected the temptation and directed my contempt towards you instead.
And I'm here to free you
I am here to liberate you from your misguided beliefs or actions.
I'm infected by the lies that made me colder
The lies I have been told have made me mistrustful and emotionally distant.
And I, I put my trust for you
Despite my mistrust, I tried to put my faith in you and believe in your words and promises.
Time has passed me by, my soul is getting stronger
As time goes on, I am becoming more resilient and better able to protect my own interests and beliefs.
And I'm here to free you yeah!
I am still committed to helping you see the truth and change your ways.
And I, expect to die for my life won't live much longer
I know that my time is limited and that I may have to sacrifice myself in the pursuit of what I believe to be right.
And I never lie for you
I am always truthful, even if it goes against what you may want or expect from me.
And I'm here to free you / To free you / And I'm here to free you / And I'm here to free you
I am committed to helping you break free from the lies and illusions that you have been living with and to help you find a better path forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE FORTMAN, KLAUS EICHSTADT, WHITFIELD CRANE
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