Brian Fallon (born January 28, 1980) is an American musician. Fallon is one… Read Full Bio ↴Brian Fallon (born January 28, 1980) is an American musician. Fallon is one of the founding members of the band The Gaslight Anthem. He plays guitar, provides lead vocals and is the main songwriter for the band. He has also worked on a side project called The Horrible Crowes with The Gaslight Anthem guitar technician, Ian Perkins.

I Don't Mind
Brian Fallon Lyrics

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When I was younger, I had a bad dream.
The one where you run, and you run, and keep falling.
Thank God for the dream you've been to me,
Like a light in the long dark hall.

They set me on fire and I did a lot of burning.
Told me I didn't know things I thought I knew for certain.
But I, I don't mind

And now the wind's getting colder and the night's getting cruel.
But I don't mind, I don't mind if I'm with you.
I paid for my sins til the blood filled the room.
I don't feel any better now.
I don't mind if I'm with you.

Lend me your ear and throw me your rope.
I was tangled up like spiderwebs when I was young.
Never had a good friend, no one like you.
But I spent a lotta time on my own.

They set me on fire and I did a lot of burning.
Told me I didn't know things I thought I knew for certain.
But I, I don't mind

And now the wind's getting colder and the night's getting cruel.
But I don't mind, I don't mind if I'm with you.
I paid for my sins til the blood filled the room.
I don't feel any better now.
I don't mind if I'm with you.

You've been a light in the hallway in the dark of my room.
Yes, you're a light in the hallway in the dark of my room.
Do you feel any better now?

They set me on fire and I did a lot of burning.
Told me I didn't know things I thought I knew for certain.
But I, I don't mind

And now the wind's getting colder and the night's getting cruel.
But I don't mind, I don't mind if I'm with you.
I paid for my sins til the blood filled the room.
I don't feel any better now.
I don't mind if I'm with you.
I don't mind if I'm with you.

I don't mind if I'm with you.
Do you feel any better now?

Overall Meaning

"I Don't Mind" by Brian Fallon is a song about hope in times of darkness and how having someone to share it with can make all the difference. The song opens with the singer talking about a bad dream they had when they were younger where they kept running and falling. However, in the dream, they see a light that gives them hope. Here, the dream is a powerful metaphor for the singer's life, where they have been through tough times, including being set on fire and feeling like they've paid for their sins. But they don't mind as long as they have someone to be with who gives them hope and light in the dark.

In the second verse, the singer opens up about being alone and having no good friends when they were growing up. They felt lost and tangled up like spiderwebs. However, with this person by their side, they feel like they have someone who can listen and help them through the hard times. The singer compares this person to a light in a hallway, something to guide them through the darkness.

The chorus repeats the sentiment that even though things are getting worse, the singer doesn't mind as long as they have this person with them. The last line, "Do you feel any better now?" is a question directed at this person, asking if they feel like being together has helped them out of their darkness.

Overall, "I Don't Mind" is a poignant song about finding hope in difficult times and the power of human connection in getting through the toughest moments in life.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger, I had a bad dream.
In the past, I had a nightmare where I kept running, falling, and felt hopeless.

Thank God for the dream you've been to me, Like a light in the long dark hall.
Fortunately, meeting you brought hope for me just like a light in a long, dark hallway.

They set me on fire and I did a lot of burning. Told me I didn't know things I thought I knew for certain. But I, I don't mind
I have been mistreated and accused of ignorance despite my certainty, but I don't let it affect me.

And now the wind's getting colder and the night's getting cruel. But I don't mind, I don't mind if I'm with you.
The environment around me is turning harsher, but as long as I am with you, I don't mind.

I paid for my sins til the blood filled the room. I don't feel any better now. I don't mind if I'm with you.
I have suffered a lot because of my mistakes, but I don't feel better even after paying for them. I don't mind as long as I have you with me.

Lend me your ear and throw me your rope. I was tangled up like spiderwebs when I was young. Never had a good friend, no one like you. But I spent a lotta time on my own.
I was lost and had nobody to rely on until I met you. I was as helpless as a spider caught in its own web. You are the first person who became a good friend to me.

You've been a light in the hallway in the dark of my room. Yes, you're a light in the hallway in the dark of my room. Do you feel any better now?
You have been my light in the darkness of my life. Do you feel better now that you know how much you mean to me?

I don't mind if I'm with you. I don't mind if I'm with you. Do you feel any better now?
As long as I am with you, I don't mind any hardships. Do you feel better now that I have expressed my feelings?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN FALLON

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