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
Vacation
Dirty Heads Lyrics
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Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Everybody sour like a lemon tree
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
Do this shit, I love it on the daily
You say you hate your job, but you'll never leave, never leave
But that ain't gonna be me, that ain't gonna be me
My brother called me up said he saw me on TV
I said, "it wasn't easy, but right now I'm living breezy"
Build this engine from the ground up
Now my hands they ain't so greasy, feel me?
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Illuminate my future bright
So thankful for everything
Rejuvenate my inner light
As I work hard for all I need
Open arms, embracing life
And all of which you gave me
Hard work, it pays off
I'm happy now, it's paying me
Close my eyes sometimes it feels as if I go away
I love the life I live and enjoy the ride along the way
"I make a living out of living," yeah, that's what I say
I've got one life to live, and I wouldn't live it no other way
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Van Gogh in my earlobe
I can't hear, I'm here though
I may be a weirdo, but this is my year, yo
My life may be crazy
My lack of the lazy has let me do shit that I love on the daily
Daily, daily
Get to do this shit I love upon the daily
Daily, daily
Everybody go and live your daydreams up
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
In "Vacation," the Dirty Heads celebrate the freedom and joy that comes with loving one's occupation, and they encourage those who feel stuck in unhappy situations to make a change. From the outset, the song emphasizes that the singer is on vacation every single day because he loves what he does. He is not limited to the typical two-week break from work most people receive. Instead, he is free from the constraints of a traditional job and can enjoy himself every day of the year. The message is clear: we can all enjoy our lives more if we pursue work that we truly love.
The Dirty Heads also take a jab at those who complain about their jobs but never take any action to change their situations. They say that their enemies are sour like a lemon tree while they are smiling, enjoying their lives. They urge others to leave their unsatisfying jobs, promising that it can be done. The singer references his own personal journey to demonstrate that it is possible to live the life one wants. The lyrics depict his triumphs and his efforts to achieve success through hard work and determination.
Overall, "Vacation" is a song about the joys of living a fulfilling life. It encourages the listener to believe that happiness is within reach and to pursue their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
I feel like I'm on vacation every day because I love my job
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
I love my job so much that I feel like I'm on vacation all the time
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
If you're unhappy with your life or job, you should take action to change it
Everybody sour like a lemon tree
Everyone around me is unhappy or negative
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
I am happy and successful despite any people who may not like me
Do this shit, I love it on the daily
I do my job every day and I love it
You say you hate your job, but you'll never leave, never leave
You complain about your job, but you won't do anything to change it
But that ain't gonna be me, that ain't gonna be me
I won't be stuck in a job that I hate
My brother called me up said he saw me on TV
My brother saw me on TV and it made me feel accomplished
"It wasn't easy, but right now I'm living breezy"
My success wasn't easy, but now I am living a carefree life
Build this engine from the ground up
I worked hard to build my career from nothing
Now my hands they ain't so greasy, feel me?
Now my job doesn't require as much manual labor
Illuminate my future bright
I am optimistic and hopeful for my future
So thankful for everything
I am grateful for everything I have
Rejuvenate my inner light
I want to feel renewed and energized every day
As I work hard for all I need
I know I need to work hard to achieve my goals
Open arms, embracing life
I am accepting of everything life has to offer
And all of which you gave me
I am grateful for all the opportunities life has given me
Hard work, it pays off
My hard work has paid off and made me successful
I'm happy now, it's paying me
I am happy with my job and the success it has brought me
Close my eyes sometimes it feels as if I go away
Sometimes I feel like I am in a dream because of how good my life is
I love the life I live and enjoy the ride along the way
I enjoy my life and am grateful for the experiences I have had
"I make a living out of living," yeah, that's what I say
My job is more than just a source of income, it's a way of life
I've got one life to live, and I wouldn't live it no other way
I only have one life to live, and I am living it the best way I can
Van Gogh in my earlobe
I have a painting of Van Gogh in my ear piercing
I can't hear, I'm here though
My hearing is impaired, but I am still present and living my life
I may be a weirdo, but this is my year, yo
I may be different or eccentric, but I am going to have a great year
My life may be crazy
My life may be unpredictable or chaotic
My lack of the lazy has let me do shit that I love on the daily
My hard work has allowed me to do things I enjoy every day
Daily, daily
Every day
Get to do this shit I love upon the daily
I get to do the things I love every day
Everybody go and live your daydreams up
Everyone should chase their dreams and do what they love every day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dustin Bushnell, Jared Watson, Jonas Jeberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Everybody sour like a lemon tree
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
Do this shit, I love it on the daily
You say you hate your job, but you'll never leave, never leave
But that ain't gonna be me, that ain't gonna be me
My brother called me up said he saw me on TV
I said it wasn't easy, but right now I'm living breezy
Built this engine from the ground up
Now my hands they ain't so greasy, feel me?
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Illuminate my future bright
So thankful for everything
Rejuvenate my inner light
As I work hard for all I need
Open arms, embracing life
And all of which you gave me
Hard work, it pays off
I'm happy now, it's paying me
Close my eyes sometimes it feels as if I float away
I love the life, I live and enjoy the ride along the way
"I make a living out of living, " yeah, that's what I say
I've got one life to live, and I wouldn't live it no other way
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Yo, Van Gogh in my earlobe
I can't hear, I'm here though
I may be a weirdo, but this is my year, yo
My life may be crazy
My lack of the lazy has let me do shit that I love on the daily
Daily, daily
Get to do this shit I love upon the daily
Daily, daily
Everybody go and live your daydreams up
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
@anaaliceborges8441
Lyrics
[Dirty J]
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
[Dirty J]
Everybody sour like a lemon tree
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
Do this shit, I love it on the daily
You say you hate your job, but you'll never leave, never leave
But that ain't gonna be me, that ain't gonna be me
My brother called me up said he saw me on TV
I said, "it wasn't easy, but right now I'm living breezy."
Build this engine from the ground up, now my hands they ain't so greasy, feel me?
[Dirty J]
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
[Duddy B]
Illuminate my future bright
So thankful for everything
Rejuvenate my inner light
As I work hard for all I need
Open arms, embracing life
And all of which you gave me
Hard work, it pays off
I'm happy now, it's paying me
Close my eyes sometimes it feels as if I go away
I love the life I live and enjoy the ride along the way
"I make a living out of living," yeah, that's what I say
I've got one life to live, and I wouldn't live it no other way
[Dirty J]
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
[Dirty J]
Van Gogh in my earlobe
I can't hear, I'm here though
I may be a weirdo, but this is my year, yo
My life may be crazy
My lack of the lazy has let me do shit that I love on the daily
Daily, daily
Get to do this shit I love upon the daily
Daily, daily
Everybody go and live your daydreams up
[Dirty J]
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
@zahbreel1042
Lyrics
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Everybody sour like a lemon tree
I'm just smiling down upon my enemies
Do this shit, I love it on the daily
You say you hate your job, but you'll never leave, never leave
But that ain't gonna be me, that ain't gonna be me
My brother called me up said he saw me on TV
I said, "it wasn't easy, but right now I'm living breezy"
Build this engine from the ground up
Now my hands they ain't so greasy, feel me?
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Illuminate my future bright
So thankful for everything
Rejuvenate my inner light
As I work hard for all I need
Open arms, embracing life
And all of which you gave me
Hard work, it pays off
I'm happy now, it's paying me
Close my eyes sometimes it feels as if I go away
I love the life I live and enjoy the ride along the way
"I make a living out of living, " yeah, that's what I say
I've got one life to live, and I wouldn't live it no other way
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
Van Gogh in my earlobe
I can't hear, I'm here though
I may be a weirdo, but this is my year, yo
My life may be crazy
My lack of the lazy has let me do shit that I love on the daily
Daily, daily
Get to do this shit I love upon the daily
Daily, daily
Everybody go and live your daydreams up
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
If you don't like your life, then you should go and change it
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day 'cause I love my occupation
A-a-aye, I'm on vacation
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day
Every single day, every, every single day-ay
@FiveSevenMusic
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