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
Madman
Ugly Kid Joe Lyrics
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C'mon baby, just you and me
Hand in hand, to Disneyland,
We go ! Not slow
Happiest place, in the world until a madman grabs a girl;
Hand in hand, with the madman she goes ! Oh oh !
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
Come here little girl if you want to see, Peter Pan's Magic
Flight on L.S.D.
Up and down, all around, we go ! Whoa oh !
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
Madman is loose, in Disneyland. (in Disneyland)
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he's back here by popular demand
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he'll take no shit but he'll take your head!
Surprise, surprise, I'm comin' at ya' live
I sure as hell ain't Mickey Mouse, I'm a killer in disguise
You can run and you can hide
But you ain't gettin' away 'cause I got you in my sight
Axe wieldin', child stealin'
I'm a mad motherfuckin' man and I'm loose in Disneyland!
Have you heard the news, madman sure is loose
Got you by the noose, have his way with you
Nothin' you can do, headlines in the news
Madman sure is loose, in Disneyland
Disneyland is the place to be, in California, by the sea
Sunny day, well A.O.K., for now, and how
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
Madman is loose, in Disneyland (in Disneyland)
The lyrics to Ugly Kid Joeβs song βMadman in Disneylandβ revolve around the concept of Disneyland being a magical and happy place until a madman appears and causes chaos. The opening lines are optimistic and hopeful, painting the scene of the happiest place on earth with the invitation for the listener to join the singer and experience Disneyland together. However, the mood quickly shifts with the next line revealing the presence of a madman who grabs a girl, indicating the danger that can lurk even in the most seemingly innocent of places. The subsequent lines describe the madmanβs barbaric actions, with the use of a knife and axe and stealing of a child. Despite the dark subject matter, the chorus is incredibly catchy and upbeat.
The second half of βMadman in Disneylandβ continues with the theme of the crazed individual terrorizing the theme park. The chorus is repeated, with slight variations to the lyrics, and is interspersed with the madmanβs threats and boasts. The idea of someone being loose in a place intended for family fun comes across as disturbing and surreal. Still, the boisterous and almost celebratory chorus melody against the dark lyrics creates an unusual yet interesting contrast.
Line by Line Meaning
Disneyland is the place to be,
Disneyland is often considered a magical place and a popular tourist destination.
C'mon baby, just you and me
Let's go on this adventure together.
Hand in hand, to Disneyland,
We go ! Not slow
We're excited to go to Disneyland and we're in a hurry to get there.
Happiest place, in the world until a madman grabs a girl;
Disneyland is known as the happiest place on Earth, but it can become dangerous when someone with evil intentions is present.
Hand in hand, with the madman she goes ! Oh oh !
Unfortunately, the girl was kidnapped by the madman despite being accompanied by someone else.
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
Madman is loose... in Disneyland. (in Disneyland)
The madman is not just any criminal; he's a dangerous one who is armed with a knife and an axe and is known for abducting children.
Come here little girl if you want to see, Peter Pan's Magic
Flight on L.S.D.
Up and down, all around, we go ! Whoa oh !
The madman lured a little girl by promising her to show her a magical experience while secretly drugging her with a dangerous drug called LSD.
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he's back here by popular demand
The madman is well-known and wanted by many people. His evil deeds have gained him a reputation and fame in a sick and twisted way.
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he'll take no shit but he'll take your head!
The madman is aggressive and violent, and will not tolerate anyone confronting or resisting him. He's willing to kill if necessary.
Surprise, surprise, I'm comin' at ya' live
I sure as hell ain't Mickey Mouse, I'm a killer in disguise
The madman introduces himself as a contrasting character to Mickey Mouse, who is beloved by all. He's a dangerous killer hiding in plain sight.
You can run and you can hide
But you ain't gettin' away 'cause I got you in my sight
The madman is confident that he can find anyone who tries to avoid him, and he's always on the lookout for potential victims.
Have you heard the news, madman sure is loose
Got you by the noose, have his way with you
Nothin' you can do, headlines in the news
Madman sure is loose, in Disneyland
The madman's recent activities have caught the attention of everyone, and he's causing panic and fear among visitors. There seems to be no escape from his grasp.
Disneyland is the place to be, in California, by the sea
Sunny day, well A.O.K., for now, and how
Despite the horror stories surrounding Disneyland, it's still a popular place to be on a sunny day in California, by the sea. However, for the time being, all is not well.
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
Madman is loose, in Disneyland (in Disneyland)
The madman continues his reign of terror, armed and dangerous, abducting children and causing chaos in Disneyland.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Klaus Eichstadt
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Juan Carlos Garay
Disneyland is the place to be, c'mon baby, just you and me
Hand in hand, to Disneyland, we goΒ ! Not slow
Happiest place, in the world until a madman grabs a girl;
Hand in hand, with the madman she goesΒ ! Oh ohΒ !
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
madman is loose... in Disneyland. (in Disneyland)
Come here little girl if you wanna see, Peter Pan's Magic
Flight on L.S.D.
Up and down, all around, we goΒ ! Whoa ohΒ !
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
madman is loose... in Disneyland. (in Disneyland)
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he's back here by popular de-
mand
Madman is loose in Disneyland, he'll take no shit but he'll
take your head!
Surprise, Surprise, I'm comin' at ya' live
I sure as hell ain't Mickey Mouse, I'm a killer in disguise
You can run and you can hide
But you ain't gettin' away 'cause I got you in my sight
Axe wieldin', child stealin'
I'm a mad motherf**kin' man and I'm loose!... in disneyland!
have you heard the news, madman sure is loose
Got you by the noose, have his way with you
Nothin' you can do, headlines in the news
Madman sure is loose, in Disneyland
Disneyland is the place to be, in California, by the sea
Sunny day, well A.O.K., for now, and how
Knife gleamin' no feelin's, axe wieldin', child stealin'
madman is loose... in Disneyland. (in Disneyland)
Does it Matter
"Madman (92' Re-Mix)"
Disneyland is the place to be, cmon baby, just you and me;
Hand in hand, to disneyland, we go! not slow;
Happiest place, in the world til the madman grabs a girl;
Hand in hand, with the madman, she goes! oh oh!
Knife gleamin no feelins, axe wieldin, child stealin,
Madman is loose.... in disneyland (in disneyland)
Come here little girl if you wanna see, peter pans magic flight on l.s.d.
Up and down, all around, we go! whoa oh!
Knife gleamin no feelins, axe wieldin, child stealin,
Madman is loose.... in disneyland (in disneyland)
Madman is loose in disneyland; hes back here by popular demand;
Madman is loose in disneyland; hell take no lip but hell take your head!
Surprise, surprise, Im comin at ya live;
I sure as hell aint mickey mouse, Im a killer in disguise
You can run and you can hide;
But you aint gettin away cause I got you in my sight;
Axe wieldn, child stealin;
Im a mad mother and Im loose!... in disneyland!
Have you heard the news, madman sure is loose,
Got you by the noose, have his way with you;
Nothin you can do, headline in the news,
Madman sure is loose in disneyland.
Disneyland is the place to be, in california, by the sea;
Sunny day, were a.o.k., for now, and how;
Knife gleamin no feelins, axe wieldin, child stealin,
Madman is loose.... in disneyland (in disneyland)
Jeff Richards
These guys were way under rated. Loved this band as a kid.
MariaWhiddon
Ditto
the metal slayer
as a kid??? i bought the cd about 30 years ago (about 1 year after the release while i was 13) and today it's still in my car and sometime in the cd player (yes my car doesn't have usb port or bluetooth or stuff like this but i still listen to them...and i'm obviously not a kid because i bought it 30 years ago)
ellfada
In 90s this album was considered as one of the best of the decade. It is just that the singer did not commit suicide so they did not become iconic. I am kidding but this album was regarded as equal to Black Album, or Smell like teen spirit, Under the bridge or Pearl Jam album...
Kip Random
They're going on tour this spring
the metal slayer
@Kip Random good news
Rebecca Langendorf
Loved them since day 1. Classic song and video . They always are so unique. Underrated.
POST-GRUNGE
Pure talent β€π―
jonathan pedros
I wish 90's never end..the best era of rock
Greg Baldwin
It's when good hard rock died for sure. After grunge died it was nu metal or speed metal etc...it's all our own tastes but but after beatles and stones started it in 60s the 70s and 80s rocked, with some sketchy hair metal thrown in there. Some was ok GnR saved rock and grunge kept it going but it's almost a niche genre anymore ππππππππ