Following the break-up of their former band Pela, front-man and guitarist B… Read Full Bio ↴Following the break-up of their former band Pela, front-man and guitarist Billy McCarthy and multi-instrumentalist Eric Sanderson decided to continue producing the songs that were originally supposed to comprise Pela's second studio album. Sanderson and McCarthy teamed up with former Pela bandmates Tomislav Zovich and Nate Martinez to record 'Rise Ye Sunken Ships' digitally under the name We Are Augustines on June 6th, 2011, and later physically on August 23rd, 2011. Rob Allen was added to the lineup after the recording of the album.

They later changed their name before the release of their eponymous second album, Augustines, which was released on February 3rd, 2014.

Their third album, This Is Your Life, was released on June 10th, 2016.

They announced they were splitting up in September 2016 and played their last show at the Liverpool Academy in England on the 31st of October 2016. The show was broadcast by Facebook Live.

Their story has been documented in Todd Howe's movie ''RISE'', set to be released in 2017.

Mama You Been On My Mind
Augustines Lyrics

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Perhaps it's the color of the sun cut flat and coverin'
The crossroads I'm standin' at.
Or maybe it's the weather or somethin' like that.
But, mama, you been on my mind.

I don't mean trouble please don't put me down or get upset.
I am not pleading or saying I can't forget you.
I do not pace the floor bowed down and bent but yet,

Mama you been on my mind.

Even though my eyes are hazy and my thoughts they might be narrow
Where you been don't bother me or bring me down with sorrow.
I don't even mind who'll you be waking with tomorrow.
Mama, you're just on my mind.

I'm not askin' you to say words like yes or no.
Please, understand me.
I have no place I'm callin' you to go.
I'm just whispering to myself so I can't pretend that I don't know.
Mama, you been on my mind.

When you wake up in the mornin' baby look inside your mirror.
You know I won't be next to you. You know I won't be near.

I'd just be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear
As someone who has had you on his mind.

Overall Meaning

The song Mama You Been On My Mind by Augustine is about a man who is struggling to stop thinking about his mother. He tries to rationalize his feelings by attributing them to external factors such as the color of the sun, the weather or his state of mind. However, he acknowledges that none of these things would be the reason for his emotional state. He doesn't want to trouble his mother or upset her, but he can't help thinking about her - even though he has no expectations or desires from her. He assures her that he is not looking for any commitment, just allowing himself to feel what he does.

This song can be interpreted in a variety of ways, depending on the listener's perspective. The man's thoughts could be seen as an ode to the person who brought him into this world and nurtured him when he was younger, prompting him to appreciate and acknowledge the value of that relationship. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a young man struggling to break free from the attachment to his mother and finding his own identity. In any case, the lyrics are emotive and thought-provoking.

Line by Line Meaning

Perhaps it's the color of the sun cut flat and coverin' The crossroads I'm standin' at.
The color of the sun and the circumstances of my current location may be why I'm feeling this way.

Or maybe it's the weather or somethin' like that. But, mama, you been on my mind.
It could be the weather or something else insignificant, but regardless, I can't help but think of you, mama.

I don't mean trouble please don't put me down or get upset. I am not pleading or saying I can't forget you. I do not pace the floor bowed down and bent but yet, Mama you been on my mind.
I hope you don't misunderstand my intentions. I'm not causing any problems, nor am I saying I can't go on without you. I'm not even frantically pacing around upset, yet you're still on my mind, mama.

Even though my eyes are hazy and my thoughts they might be narrow Where you been don't bother me or bring me down with sorrow. I don't even mind who'll you be waking with tomorrow. Mama, you're just on my mind.
Despite feeling a bit lost and confused, where you are and who you're with doesn't trouble me or bring me sadness. I'm not concerned about who you'll be waking up next to tomorrow. All I know is that you're on my mind, mama.

I'm not askin' you to say words like yes or no. Please, understand me. I have no place I'm callin' you to go. I'm just whispering to myself so I can't pretend that I don't know. Mama, you been on my mind.
I'm not asking for any specific response or action from you, mama. I just want you to understand how I feel. I have no intention of telling you where to go or what to do. I'm simply acknowledging aloud that you've been on my mind.

When you wake up in the mornin' baby look inside your mirror. You know I won't be next to you. You know I won't be near. I'd just be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear As someone who has had you on his mind.
When you wake up in the morning, take a look in your mirror, mama. I won't be there beside you, you already know that. I'm just wondering if you can see yourself clearly, the way someone who's been thinking about you can.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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