1. Dirty Money are a hardcore band … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands by this name
1. Dirty Money are a hardcore band from London, England whose style of hardcore is similar to that of bands such as Guns Up! and Down To Nothing as well as containing elements of early NYHC. They have quickly become a well-known name in the London hardcore scene.
As well as their 2006 demo, they have released a EP called 'No Escaping This' (2007).
Dirty Money have recently completed a tour of the U.S.A in support of their 2008 Split 7" with Baltimore heavyweights Trapped Under Ice, and are currently writing material for an LP due for release later this year.
2. Dirty Money is the new project lead by Sean "Diddy" Combs, started in 2009. The group features vocals from Diddy, Danity Kane's Dawn Richard, and an unknown female vocalist named Kalenna (she started making covers from Usher's confession's songs). Their first album is slated for a 2010 release.
Mind in Pieces
Dirty Money Lyrics
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My mind in pieces, we're stuck in a rut. We had the world in our grasp but we fucked it up. Now looking back at our better days, can't you see there's only misery that's coming our way?
They're always there looking over our shoulders, now each and every day, my heart grows colder.
They're always watching, keeping their tab's. Who gives a shit about life when there's money to grab. So how the fuck are we meant to get by, when we're always being tracked by their watchful fucking eye.
We're all trapped by commitments to something we didn't choose, so how the fuck are we meant to get by, when this world is built for us to lose
The lyrics of Dirty Money's song Mind in Pieces portray a bleak perspective of life, as the singer reflects upon their past while feeling stuck in a rut. They realize that they had once held the world in their grasp, but their own mistakes and the constant pressure of society to accumulate wealth have led to misery instead. The singer recognizes that they are constantly being surveilled and tracked in order for those in power to benefit monetarily, leading to a sense of cold and detachment.
Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of hopelessness and resignation to the fact that the world is built for us to lose. The lyrics suggest that society is designed to entrap us in systems that we didn't choose, and the only way to navigate through it is to comply and be monitored, which is a soul-crushing path to take. The repetition of the line "they're always there looking over our shoulders" emphasizes the sense of paranoia and lack of privacy that permeates throughout their lives.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the struggles of modern society and the overwhelming pressure to conform to societal expectations, even if it leads to misery and loss of individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back at growing up, I never thought we'd end up this fucked.
Reflecting on the past, we did not anticipate being in such a dire situation.
My mind in pieces, we're stuck in a rut. We had the world in our grasp but we fucked it up. Now looking back at our better days, can't you see there's only misery that's coming our way?
Our minds are shattered, and we're in a hopeless situation. We had success within reach, but we foolishly squandered it. Now it appears bleak, and there's nothing but suffering in our future.
They're always there looking over our shoulders, now each and every day, my heart grows colder.
We're always under surveillance, and it's causing us to become more apathetic.
They're always watching, keeping their tab's. Who gives a shit about life when there's money to grab. So how the fuck are we meant to get by, when we're always being tracked by their watchful fucking eye.
We're always being monitored, and they're only interested in their own gain. It's difficult to survive when we're constantly monitored by those who only care about profiting.
We're all trapped by commitments to something we didn't choose, so how the fuck are we meant to get by, when this world is built for us to lose
We're all bound by obligations we didn't select, making survival challenging. The world seems resigned to our failure, and it isn't favorable to us.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.