Deciding to bring in longtime friend/collaborator Eric Parker to thicken the low end on the mostly acoustic tracks snowballed into winter collaborations, and eventually tracking of their debut full-length in Lafayette, Indiana at Sound Logic Studios. Before the album could be finished Keeps found themselves on a Midwest tour with folk-singer Adam Faucett.
Upon returning from tour Nelson and Ramon moved into a motel in Bloomington, IN to continue tracking on their own pro tools rigs. Spending the summer of 2011 recording in the motel and Parker's place in Indianapolis came to fruition with vocal sessions engineered by Shiraz Dada of Maps & Atlases in Chicago, IL.
Keeps continues to write and demo new material while showcasing No Bridges to audiences around the midwest. Currently planning to properly tour abroad in 2012, including festival dates this summer.
I Don't Mind
Keeps Lyrics
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This colorized Stream
Though the glow never lasts
A present soon past
Ever repeating
We all crave for the comfort
Keeping time but never asking why
I Don’t Mind
I Don’t Mind
Quiet is easy
But it’s the Cyclical Sunrise
Seeing tomorrow become today again
Rising in the day
To Fade
Just the Same
Ever Repeating
So I’ll keep droning on
The Glow’s now gone
But I don’t Mind
I don’t Mind
I don’t Mind
Quietly bleeding
In "I Don't Mind" by Keeps, the lyrics explore the cyclical nature of life and our tendency to seek comfort in repetitive patterns. The opening lines, "Eyes wide I'm dreaming, This colorized stream, Though the glow never lasts, A present soon past, Ever repeating," suggest a dream-like state where everything seems vibrant and alive, but ultimately fades away. The lyrics reflect the fleeting nature of happiness and fulfillment, as well as the constant repetition of life's experiences.
The chorus, "We all crave for the comfort, Keeping time but never asking why, But I don't mind, I don't mind, I don't mind, Quiet is easy," highlights our inclination to stick to familiar routines and avoid questioning them. The singer acknowledges that silence and familiarity are easier to endure, even if they may lead to monotony or stagnation.
The second verse, "But it's the cyclical sunrise, Seeing tomorrow become today again, Rising in the day, To fade, Just the same, Ever repeating," reinforces the theme of repetition and the passage of time. The sunrise symbolizes the start of a new day, but it ultimately leads back to the same routine. The lyrics suggest a resignation to this cycle, echoing the sentiments expressed in the chorus.
Overall, "I Don't Mind" explores the human desire for comfort and familiarity, even if it means accepting repetition and monotony. The lyrics delve into the transient nature of happiness and the cyclical patterns that shape our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes wide I’m Dreaming,
I am experiencing vivid dreams with my eyes wide open.
This colorized Stream
I am perceiving a vibrant and ever-changing reality.
Though the glow never lasts
Despite the temporary nature of happiness or satisfaction.
A present soon past
Moments of joy quickly becoming memories.
Ever repeating
The cycle of seeking temporary happiness continues endlessly.
We all crave for the comfort
Every individual longs for a sense of solace and security.
Keeping time but never asking why
We conform to societal norms without questioning their purpose.
But I don’t Mind
Personally, I am unaffected by this conformity.
I Don’t Mind
I am unconcerned about the expectations imposed on me.
Quiet is easy
Remaining silent and accepting the status quo is simple.
But it’s the Cyclical Sunrise
However, it is the repetitive nature of each new day with its opportunities and challenges.
Seeing tomorrow become today again
Witnessing the transition from future aspirations to present reality.
Rising in the day
Awakening to embrace each new day's possibilities.
To Fade
Eventually diminishing or disappearing.
Just the Same
Resuming the same routine and cyclical patterns.
So I’ll keep droning on
I will continue living a monotonous existence.
The Glow’s now gone
The fleeting happiness has now vanished.
But I don’t Mind
Nevertheless, I remain unaffected by its absence.
I don’t Mind
I am indifferent to the loss of temporary joy.
I don’t Mind
I am unperturbed by the lack of fleeting satisfaction.
Quietly bleeding
Enduring internal pain and struggle without external expression.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AGUSTIN ESCALANTE, ROBERT JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dreamnwaves
This band needs more recognition. Theres a specific time of my life i came across this song and I'll always love this song very much.
Kevin Brach
This is a fabulous pop song and I want to hear more from these guys!
Eli Stonemets
Great sound! Really loving these guys.
Tami Jacquot
The baaaand ! Loving them. Not too crazy about the vocals. Sorry! No disrespect!