Formed in 2009, the act was originally a means to expand the solo project of Dustin Payseur. That same year bassist John Peña and guitarist Christopher Burke were recruited as the lineup for their initial tour. Their debut single, Daydream / Desert Sand was released in February 2010 on Captured Tracks. In May 2010, their debut album Beach Fossilswas released and met with favorable reviews.
The following years saw a number of changes to their lineup, including when John Peña left the band in 2011 to form Heavenly Beat, and guitarist Cole Smith, who left for his solo project, DIIV. In 2012, Tommy Gardner stepped in as the drummer to form their current lineup.
Clash the Truth was released in early 2013, peaking at number 40 on the Independent Albums chart. Paysuer described it as being an album about what happens after you've solved the immediate problems that come with moving away from home - "something that just doesn't feel like it makes sense yet".
In 2017, after a long break, the third album Somersault was released
Careless
Beach Fossils Lyrics
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I live so much inside my head
And all this feelings, all my fears
So what it's happening to me,
And the time is so, the time is so,
The time is so much that I can see.
And I hear your shines in the street,
So if it's carelessness we need
Whatever doesn't mean so, doesn't mean so
Doesn't mean so much when it’s just clean.
Sometimes I'm hanging by the flight
I'll follow these memories I share
I let my heart feel no regrets
I feel so careless in my head.
The song "Careless" by Beach Fossils is a vulnerable and introspective portrayal of the singer's innermost thoughts and emotions. The first verse addresses the feeling of being trapped inside one's head, overwhelmed by emotions and fears. The concept of time is also mentioned, alluding to how it seems to move slowly and tediously when one is burdened by their thoughts. The second verse talks about how despite hearing the sounds of life happening around them, the singer cannot break free from their dreams and pursuits. They reflect on how carelessness might be the solution, letting go of the worry and fear of how things may turn out. The line "whatever doesn't mean so much when it's just clean" refers to how sometimes things may appear daunting and heavy, but in reality, they might not hold as much weight as we might think.
The chorus brings forth a sense of nostalgia, where the singer talks about how they are constantly in a state of reminiscing about their memories, and how this makes them feel weightless and unconcerned. They claim to be careless in their head, which can be interpreted in two ways; either free of worry and anxiety, or oblivious and indifferent to their surroundings.
The songwriting in "Careless" is poignant and bittersweet, acknowledging the internal battles that we all struggle with while maintaining a sense of hope and longing for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I live so much inside my head
I spend a lot of time lost in thought
And all this feelings, all my fears
I am overwhelmed by my emotions and anxieties
So what it's happening to me,
I am unsure of what is going on with myself
And the time is so, the time is so,
Time feels like it is dragging on
The time is so much that I can see.
It feels like time is passing slowly and I am constantly aware of it
And I hear your shines in the street,
I am aware of the sounds of the outside world
But I couldn't go against my dreams
I cannot abandon my hopes and aspirations
So if it's carelessness we need
If what we need is a lack of concern
Whatever doesn't mean so, doesn't mean so
Things that do not matter, do not matter
Doesn't mean so much when it’s just clean.
The importance of cleanliness and purity in this context is unclear
Sometimes I'm hanging by the flight
At times I feel like I am barely holding on
I'll follow these memories I share
I will pursue the memories that are meaningful to me
I let my heart feel no regrets
I do not want to regret the things I have done or the paths I have taken
I feel so careless in my head.
Mentally, I feel free and not weighed down by worry or concern
Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zyonalejandro8462
I've been so lost inside my head
And are these really all my things
So what is happening to me
And does it gotta be so
Gotta be so
Gotta be so
Much that I can't see
And I hear you shouting down the street
But I couldn't go against my dreams
So if its carelessness we need
Well then it doesn't mean so
Doesn't mean so
Doesn't mean so
Much when it's just greed
Sometimes I'm hanging by the thread
Of all those memories I shed
I live my life with no regrets
I feel so careless in my head
@bmktaylor
I believe this is a perfect song.
@velouriafiction5000
i was so into beach fossils when i was 15 years old and haven't listen to them for a few years! now i'm sitting here again in front of my computer, i listen to them again, and so many memories and feelings come up again! beach fossils were definitely part of the soundtrack for these times <3 (only six years have passed but it feels like an eternity right now)
@xPostpunk
Same!
@zyonalejandro8462
I've been so lost inside my head
And are these really all my things
So what is happening to me
And does it gotta be so
Gotta be so
Gotta be so
Much that I can't see
And I hear you shouting down the street
But I couldn't go against my dreams
So if its carelessness we need
Well then it doesn't mean so
Doesn't mean so
Doesn't mean so
Much when it's just greed
Sometimes I'm hanging by the thread
Of all those memories I shed
I live my life with no regrets
I feel so careless in my head
@jmjm2011
This makes me go back to a place I've never been to, look back to memories I've never had.
@Infiniequinoxe
"Clash the Truth" would be everybody's birthday gift.
@izyanrosli246
So excited for February! And the album being released just days after my birthday. Man, what a treat.
@laishines2200
Beach fossils songs makes me feel nostalgic
@Goadiroth
has a great feel to it; also really digging the artwork!
@saulnunez9059
Pueden pasar los años y esta canción me sigue transmitiendo esa buena vibra , incluso en malos momentos.