Song Lyric Sunday – Singled Out

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Here is my response to Jim Adams’ SLS

This prompt was a little difficult for me, because I grew up during the time when we collected 12 inch singles. So, after a bit of research, I was surprised to find one of the songs I enjoy fitting the parameters of the challenge.

The Pixies are an influential American alternative rock band formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts. The band consists of Black Francis (vocals, guitar), Joey Santiago (guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), and David Lovering (drums). It is known for its distinctive blend of punk, surf rock, and indie pop elements. The Pixies’ music is characterized by loud-quiet dynamics, catchy hooks, and surreal lyrics exploring themes of surrealism, mythology, and pop culture.

With iconic albums such as “Surfer Rosa” (1988) and “Doolittle” (1989), the Pixies garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated cult following, influencing a generation of alternative rock bands with their innovative sound. Hits like “Where Is My Mind?” and “Debaser” remain staples of the indie rock canon, while the band’s energetic live performances solidify their reputation as one of the most influential acts of the late 20th century. Despite periods of hiatus and lineup changes, the Pixies continue to create music and tour, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of alternative rock.

Where is my Mind? Lyrics

Ooh
Stop

With your feet on the air
And your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Your head will collapse
If there’s nothing in it
And you’ll ask yourself

Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?

Way out in the water, see it swimmin’

I was swimmin’ in the Caribbean
Animals were hidin’ behind the rocks
Except the little fish, bumped into me
I swear he was trying to talk to me, koi-koi

Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?

Way out in the water, see it swimmin’

With your feet on the air
And your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah
Your head will collapse
If there’s nothing in it
And you’ll ask yourself

Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind?

Way out in the water, see it swimmin’

With your feet on the air
And your head on the ground
Try this trick and spin it, yeah

4 thoughts on “Song Lyric Sunday – Singled Out”

  1. I see that you like music Mangus and welcome to Song Lyric Sunday. I always like this song and Frank Black decided to take a break from college to go snorkeling in the Caribbean off the coast of Puerto Rico, when he was inspired to write this beloved rock song.  While under water, Black was chased by a vicious but very small tropical fish maybe four inches in length, that did not appear to be dangerous, but this disoriented him.  It kept on following him and poking him, which freaked him out and it made him feel like he had to get away from this crazy fish.  Black swam fast enough to get away from this annoyance, but he did feel at the time that this small fish may have been trying to communicate with him.

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