Founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist/vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal, drummer Matt Ochoa and David Foral on bass. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues.
Executive produced by the Grammy Award-winning Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock, Paramore), the band connected with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray) working long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated expanded album titled, Any Port in a Storm – Special Edition (Executive Music Group (EMG)/Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution) features 22 tracks and a bonus video that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first smash hit single is “Lay Me Down” featuring Rome, of Sublime with Rome.
Any Port in a Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Additional special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. They have been a featured artist on Fuel TV and their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS). Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans, Vestal Watches, Hurley, Skullcandy and more.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
Visit the band at: www.dirtyheads.com and www.myspace.com/dirtyheads
Easy
Dirty Heads Lyrics
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I got time to get high I got time to get by.
It's easy
We got time for mistakes we got time to retry
It's easy
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
It's easy
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
Well it's the only life I know, and boy how we have grown,
Life will make us change in our own ways.
And when we're dead and gone,
The world keeps moving on, so I live my life like it's my final day.
And no I ain't got much to lose,
And no there ain't much left to gain,
So I'm satisfied sometimes just staying sane.
Well I've often lost my mind,
And I've gone crazy sometimes,
But I know some how I'm gonna find my way
It's easy
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
It's easy
I got time for mistakes I got time to retry
It's easy
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
It's easy
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
Well I'm stuck in the middle of a gun fight,
I'm stuck in the middle of a showdown,
I'm standing in the dirt and watching tumble weeds pass by.
I'm stuck in the middle of a high noon,
I'm stuck in the middle of a typhoon,
I got more fucking rhymes than the stars up in the sky.
It's the good it's the bad it's the ugly then there's me,
So I guess I'm a little bit of all three.
It's the heater lyrical bandolero out your speaker always looking for dinero.
So what you really thinking about hmm... something,
I'll tell you what you're thinking about hmm... nothing.
It's easy
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
It's easy
I got time for mistakes I got time to re-try
It's easy
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
It's easy
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
And if I want to smoke me sensimilla don't tell me
That it's wrong and its gonna kill ya,
It calms me down and it helps relieve me
You got no proof so I don't believe ya.
And if I want to smoke me sensimilla don't tell me that it's wrong
And it's gonna kill ya
It calms me down and helps relieve my soul.
It's easy
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
It's easy
I got time for mistakes I got time to retry
It's easy
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
It's easy
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
It's easy
I got time for mistakes I got time to retry
It's easy
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
It's easy
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone
The song "Easy" by Dirty Heads is all about living life to the fullest and not wasting a moment. The chorus repeats the sentiment that life is easy and there is always time to get by and make mistakes. The singer encourages living fast and dying young instead of waiting until old age to make the most out of life. They acknowledge that life is short and that the world continues to spin long after we're gone, so it's important to enjoy every moment.
The verse explores the idea that life changes us in many different ways, and we have to learn to adapt and grow as we go. When we die, the world will move on without us, and so we should live each day as if it were our last. The singer also admits that they don't have much to lose or gain, but they are content just staying sane. They recognize that they've gone crazy at times, but they always find their way back.
The bridge talks about being stuck in the middle of life's challenges, whether it's a gun fight or a typhoon. The singer asserts that they're a little bit of good, bad, and ugly, and they're constantly looking for ways to make money. The final verse addresses the controversy over smoking marijuana and how it helps to calm the singer down and relieve their soul.
Overall, the message of the song is to embrace life and all its ups and downs, to take risks, and to enjoy every moment while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy
Life is easy to live and enjoy
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
I have sufficient amount of time for doing things I love
We got time for mistakes we got time to retry
We have enough time to learn from our mistakes and to try again
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
Live your life to the fullest and seize the moment
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
Life will continue even after we pass away
Well it's the only life I know, and boy how we have grown,
This is the only life we have and we must make the most of it
Life will make us change in our own ways.
Life will cause us to evolve and adapt
And when we're dead and gone,
When we have left this world
The world keeps moving on, so I live my life like it's my final day.
Life doesn't stop when we die, so we must live fully while we can
And no I ain't got much to lose,
I don't have much to risk or sacrifice
And no there ain't much left to gain,
There isn't much more for me to acquire
So I'm satisfied sometimes just staying sane.
I'm content with a simple, stable life
Well I've often lost my mind,
I've experienced moments of insanity and confusion
And I've gone crazy sometimes,
I've had moments of irrationality and eccentricity
But I know some how I'm gonna find my way
I have faith that I will find my path in life
Well I'm stuck in the middle of a gun fight,
I'm caught in a difficult or dangerous situation
I'm stuck in the middle of a showdown,
I'm involved in a conflict or confrontation
I'm standing in the dirt and watching tumble weeds pass by.
I feel disconnected and aimless
I'm stuck in the middle of a high noon,
I'm in the middle of a critical moment or situation
I'm stuck in the middle of a typhoon,
I'm experiencing a chaotic and turbulent phase in life
I got more fucking rhymes than the stars up in the sky.
I have a vast amount of creativity and ideas
It's the good it's the bad it's the ugly then there's me,
Life has all sorts of experiences and I am part of it.
So I guess I'm a little bit of all three.
I have some qualities of the good, the bad and the ugly
It's the heater lyrical bandolero out your speaker always looking for dinero.
I'm a skilled musician who is always looking for financial gain
So what you really thinking about hmm... something,
You are contemplating or pondering something
I'll tell you what you're thinking about hmm... nothing.
I believe you are not thinking about anything significant
And if I want to smoke me sensimilla don't tell me
If I want to consume marijuana, don't judge me
That it's wrong and its gonna kill ya,
It's not necessarily harmful or dangerous
It calms me down and it helps relieve me
It provides a sense of relaxation and relief for me
You got no proof so I don't believe ya.
If you have no evidence, I won't accept your argument
I got time to get high I got time to get by.
I have the freedom to enjoy my time as I see fit.
I got time for mistakes I got time to retry
I have time to learn from my errors and give it another shot
So live fast and die young and don't wait till you're done
We should seize every moment and live life fully
And the world keeps spinning long after you're gone.
Life continues after we pass away, so we must make the most of our time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, STEVEN LAWRENCE FOX, CHARLES STANTON FRAZIER
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