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2) Birth Control are also a newer band from Philadelphia, featuring Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans. They play a strange form of punk that embodies anything that defies normality and embraces the unknown. Their music, if capable of being compared to anything/anyone at all, is similar to having your questions constantly going unanswered. Further information and mp3s can be found at: http://www.freelegalhighs.org/ and www.birth-control.de
3) Birth Control was a new wave/minimal synth band from Sweden. They released a cassette entitled Lobotomi on the Swedish label Neuköln (NK-008) in 1986.
My Mind
Birth Control Lyrics
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And couldn't make a rhyme
When the sun came out at midnight
Searched the song of joy
But only found the blues
Within my fears, within my tears
Within my tears of eyes
I've seen so many mates
Who tried to keep in line
In spite their hearts were almost weeping
They saw the pagans cry
And turned their heads away
Into the night, but not to fight
But not to fight their fears
They cannot dry my tears
Sadness is my daily bread, while I'm with me
Comfort cannot reach my mind, I've lost my tune
So I start to shout at you:
"Why don't you show what you feel
Where you go with a smile to your isle?"
You say it's fine, oh drinking your wine
Looking at you, I'm getting out of tune
I'm getting out of tune
Got to get my mind, cannot be a blind man so
Searched a song of joy, found a broken boy
Got to keep in line had too much of bad wine an'
Feeling not so bright, got to get the light
Got to get my mind, cannot be a blind man so
Searched a song of joy, found a broken boy
Got to keep in line had too much of bad wine an'
Feeling not so bright, got to get the light
The first stanza of Birth Control's song "My Mind" sets the tone for a questioning and, perhaps, disillusioned speaker. The winds of time, with all their changes and uncertainties, cannot guide him towards inspiration. Instead, he finds only darkness and sadness within himself. The idea of the sun coming out at midnight also highlights this sense of confusion and contradiction. The singer is searching for joy, but keeps finding the blues. He is entrenched in his own fears and tears, unable to escape them.
The second stanza seems to address the singer's frustration with others who try to act cheerful despite their own struggles. He has seen many "mates," or companions, who don't express their true emotions and instead turn away from difficult situations. The reference to "pagans cry" could be a commentary on the hypocrisy of religious expression. Even though these people are turning away, they cannot help the singer handle his own sadness. The line "They cannot dry my tears" emphasizes the singer's isolation and the need for genuine connection.
The third stanza suggests a turning point in the singer's mindset. He realizes that he cannot simply wallow in his sadness but must take action to change his perspective. He urges others to be authentic and express their true feelings, rather than hiding behind a false sense of contentment. The line "Looking at you, I'm getting out of tune" implies that the singer has been influenced by the fake cheerfulness of those around him. He knows that he needs to "get the light" and find a way out of this darkness, even if it requires effort and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Heard the winds of time
I've experienced the passage of time and its effects.
And couldn't make a rhyme
But I can't seem to make sense of it all.
When the sun came out at midnight
When things seem to contradict what we expect.
Searched the song of joy
I've looked for happiness in life.
But only found the blues
But only found sadness.
Within my fears, within my tears
My sadness and fear are ever-present.
Within my tears of eyes
I cry so much my tears have tears.
Within my fears of lies
I'm haunted by lies and deception.
I've seen so many mates
I've observed so many others.
Who tried to keep in line
Who tried to conform to society's expectations.
In spite their hearts were almost weeping
Despite their true feelings being painful.
They saw the pagans cry
They saw the others around them suffering.
And turned their heads away
But did nothing to help or comfort them.
Into the night, but not to fight
They ran away from their problems.
But not to fight their fears
But didn't try to overcome their own fears.
They cannot dry my tears
They can't do anything to make me feel better.
Sadness is my daily bread, while I'm with me
I'm constantly consumed by sadness when I'm alone.
Comfort cannot reach my mind, I've lost my tune
I'm incapable of being comforted or finding happiness.
So I start to shout at you:
So I become angry and frustrated at others.
"Why don't you show what you feel
"Why can't you be more honest about your emotions?
Where you go with a smile to your isle?"
Why do you pretend to be happy when you're clearly not?
You say it's fine, oh drinking your wine
Others dismiss my concerns and just try to enjoy life.
Looking at you, I'm getting out of tune
Their disregard for my feelings further upsets me.
Got to get my mind, cannot be a blind man so
I need to take control of my thoughts and emotions.
Searched a song of joy, found a broken boy
I've tried to find happiness, but instead found someone else who's struggling.
Got to keep in line had too much of bad wine an'
I need to stay focused and not let distractions get in the way of my goals.
Feeling not so bright, got to get the light
I'm not feeling optimistic, but I need to find a way to change that.
Got to get my mind, cannot be a blind man so
I need to keep working on myself.
Searched a song of joy, found a broken boy
I may not find happiness, but I can still help others in similar situations.
Got to keep in line had too much of bad wine an'
I need to stay focused and not let life's challenges keep me down.
Feeling not so bright, got to get the light
I may feel down now, but I need to find hope for the future.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.