Ugly Kid Joe is a rock band which formed in Isla Vista, California, United … Read Full Bio ↴Ugly Kid Joe is a rock band which formed in Isla Vista, California, United States in 1989. The band's name is a parody of the band Pretty Boy Floyd. The band made a name for themselves in the early 1990s with their mix of satire and hard rock/metal sound. The band achieved two worldwide top ten hits with 1992's "Everything About You" and a 1993 cover of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle".

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

Oompa
Ugly Kid Joe Lyrics

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In the beginning
Had to pay for all man sins
Oompa doompa doopady doo
I've got another riddle for you

When you lie in your bed
We'll come in, kill you dead
Oompa doompa doopady dee

I've got another coming for me

If you lie, if you cheat

You'll lie dead, watch your fate
The power of metal, never forget

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ugly Kid Joe's song Oompa are full of dark and ominous imagery, depicting a world where sins must be paid for and where lying and cheating will lead to death. The first stanza mentions paying for all of man's sins, which may be a reference to the idea of original sin in Christianity, where humans are born with the stain of Adam and Eve's sin. The repeated refrain of "Oompa doompa doopady doo" creates a haunting, carnival-like atmosphere that adds to the sense of doom and impending punishment.

The second stanza is particularly chilling, with the line "when you lie in your bed, we'll come in, kill you dead." This hints at the idea of some supernatural force that seeks to punish those who have committed sins. The final line of the stanza, "I've got another coming for me," suggests that even the singer is not immune to this punishment and that he too will eventually face his fate.

The final line of the song, "the power of metal, never forget" can be seen as a nod to the heavy metal genre that Ugly Kid Joe belonged to. Metal music often deals with dark and controversial themes and the genre's emphasis on power and aggression is reflected in the lyrics of Oompa.

Line by Line Meaning

In the beginning
From the start of mankind's existence

Had to pay for all man sins
Humanity had to face consequences for their wrongdoings

Oompa doompa doopady doo
A phrase used to introduce a new statement or idea

I've got another riddle for you
I have more to say which may pose a challenge to comprehend

When you lie in your bed
When you are vulnerable and unable to defend yourself

We'll come in, kill you dead
The danger of someone taking advantage of your vulnerability

Oompa doompa doopady dee
Continuation of the challenging statement or idea introduced earlier

I've got another coming for me
I too am vulnerable and may face consequences for my actions

If you lie, if you cheat
If you act dishonestly

You'll lie dead, watch your fate
You will face the repercussions of your actions

The power of metal, never forget
The reference to metal music as a reminder to not underestimate the consequences of one's actions