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
End of the World
Dirty Heads Lyrics
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A place to lay your head
But the siren sings a song
That shakes you from your bed
You are a ritual
You are the seven seas
You're missing Jamaica
Girl you've been everywhere and you've done everything
I feel I can't compare us to the world you've seen, yeah
She asked where I wanna go
I said the end of the world with you
She said I feel like I'm home
At the end of the world with you
With every wake and moan you're calling out to me
There are parts I've never known
You shed your mystery
You're Alexandria, you are the fall of Rome
As long as I'm with you then we can feel at home
Girl we've been everywhere and we've done everything
And now I can compare us to the world you've seen, yeah
She asked where I wanna go
I said the end of the world with you
She said I feel like I'm home
At the end of the world with you
She asked where I wanna go
I said the end of the world with you
She said I feel like I'm home
At the end of the world with you
When years have passed and I have gone
Your memory will sink with me
You showed me all that I can see
So take me away and let me sleep
She asked where I wanna go
I said the end of the world with you
She said I feel like I'm home
At the end of the world with you
She asked where I wanna go
I said the end of the world with you
She said I feel like I'm home
At the end of the world with you
The song "End of the World" by Dirty Heads is a romantic ballad that speaks about finding a home and feeling at home with someone. The lyrics convey the idea that the world can be a big and scary place, but as long as one is with the right person, they can feel at home no matter where they are. The singer recognizes that his lover has experienced a lot in life and has seen many parts of the world. Still, he feels that being with her is a unique experience that can't be compared to anything else.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "She asked where I wanna go; I said the end of the world with you. She said I feel like I'm home at the end of the world with you." It's a beautiful statement of devotion, suggesting that the two main characters share a deep connection and feel comfortable with each other despite everything going on around them.
In summary, the song is a brilliant ballad that speaks of finding love, finding home, and enjoying both. It emphasizes the importance of having someone special to share one's experiences with, no matter where they are in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You're searching for a home
You are seeking for a place where you can belong.
A place to lay your head
A place where you can rest your head and be comfortable.
But the siren sings a song
The world has many distractions that can take you away from your goals.
That shakes you from your bed
These distractions can be so strong that they can even disturb your peace and tranquility.
You are a ritual
You have unique habits and traditions that make you who you are.
You are the seven seas
You are vast and complex, with many layers and mysteries.
You're missing Jamaica
You have fond memories of a place that you long to go back to.
Back where your daddy sings
A place where you have a strong emotional bond and attachment to.
Girl you've been everywhere and you've done everything
You have experienced a lot of things and have been to many places.
I feel I can't compare us to the world you've seen, yeah
I feel inadequate compared to the experiences and knowledge you possess.
She asked where I wanna go
She wants to know where I want to spend time with her.
I said the end of the world with you
I want to explore the unknown and spend time with you, no matter where that may be.
She said I feel like I'm home
Being with me makes her feel comfortable and at ease, as if she is where she belongs.
With every wake and moan you're calling out to me
You seek my comfort and support through every emotional and physical challenge you face.
There are parts I've never known
There are aspects of you and your experiences that I have yet to discover and understand.
You shed your mystery
You are willing to open up and reveal more about yourself to me.
You're Alexandria, you are the fall of Rome
You are full of history, culture, and intrigue. You represent both great achievement and decline.
As long as I'm with you then we can feel at home
Being together with you makes any place feel like home, as long as we are together.
When years have passed and I have gone
When I am no longer around in the future.
Your memory will sink with me
You will always have a special place in my heart and memory.
You showed me all that I can see
You have taught me and exposed me to new experiences and perspectives.
So take me away and let me sleep
Escape with me and let me rest and recharge.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, ROMAN RAMIREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carabenadum5637
We will be dancing to this as our first dance husband and wife this weekend... ♡
@drawyournameshow6400
Chillen with my wife who’s deaf - she loves the vibrations of the bass lines of this song and reading the lyrics. I’ve been all over the place with my wife - lol 100,000 miles in a year. No joke we just chase that horizon line. Love the dirty heads
@Snox454
I wish they were more popular their so talented with multiple genres
@emilyayala9626
Tanner Bischofberger Media they are
@kylestryker9415
I'm glad they aren't that popular and only a few of us know about their talent because once main stream radio gets ahold of them they will surely ruin it like every other good song that's over played on the radio
@BigJordo95
@@kylestryker9415 they've been popular for a decade now. They are not underrated or small. Their vids get millions of views. They have millions of fans
@mattgallo6480
A new beginning with that someone who causes this song to play in the back of my mind all day and night!
@nicolekern99
music that makes the soul dance's .
@evepropst1355
so true I don't know why people are hatin on dirty heads they are the bomb I just hate people who are posers
@haylee7951
This song got me out of bed this morning. Thank you Dirty Heads