Written, produced and engineered by themselves, their debut album was released in 2007, receiving glowing reviews and earning a spot on Get Out's top 10 local albums. Later that year, they were named Best Rock Band of Phoenix (Phoenix New Times). Their single In The Music reached No. 9 on South Africa's influential TuksFM top 40.
Currently recording their second album, Kongos is releasing a single a month -- the first two have been: It's a Good Life and Come With Me Now.
"It's rare to be in on the ground floor of something that doesn't sound like anything else you might've heard before ..." (Phoenix New Times)
"Kongos sounds like no other band, not just in the Valley, but in the whole of mainstream rock music ..." (Get Out)
"Kongos are bound to make it big. Their songs are radio-ready and they have a frickin' kickin' accordion!" (Music-Critic.com)
Sites: Kongos.com (official)
I Don't Mind
Kongos Lyrics
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Head on my shoulders spinning
Low light, passing through people
From room to room, womb to tomb
Got to reunite and break some bricks like '86
And if I lose my mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
So all the corners getting crowded
People, music getting louder
Place is out of space
Spilling into the streets
Just stomp your feet
And all together close your eyes
And shout out loud
I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
The sun will rise and fall again
Kick my shoes off and count to ten
Get this girl closer 'til we're touching skin
Making some space and if she don't mind
So all the corners getting crowded
People, music getting louder
Place is out of space
Spilling into the streets
Just stomp your feet
And all together close your eyes
And shout out loud
I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
But I don't know what I know when I know it
I don't mind
I don't mind
I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it (I don't mind)
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
But I don't know what I know when I know it (I don't mind)
In "I Don't Mind" by Kongos, the singer describes a chaotic night where he navigates from one space to another, surrounded by people and loud music. He recognizes that his head is spinning, but he welcomes the confusion, saying that he doesn't mind losing his mind. The lyrics evoke a sense of disorientation and excitement, as the singer gets lost in the crowd and embraces the unpredictability of the night.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I don't mind" several times, creating a sense of acceptance and surrender to whatever happens during the night. The singer seems to be letting go of control and enjoying the moment, even if he doesn't fully understand it. The second half of the song introduces a female character that the singer wants to get closer to, adding a romantic layer to the chaotic night.
Overall, "I Don't Mind" captures a feeling of euphoria and wild abandon, where the singer lets himself get swept away by the music, the crowd, and his own impulses. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's okay to lose yourself and not fully understand what's happening, as long as you're enjoying the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the start of the night
The night has just begun.
Head on my shoulders spinning
I am feeling dizzy.
Low light, passing through people
The lighting is dim and I am walking through a crowd of people.
From room to room, womb to tomb
I am moving from one place to another, experiencing different settings and emotions, from birth to death.
Got to reunite and break some bricks like '86
I need to come together with others and overcome obstacles, similar to the way people came together to overcome a major strike in 1986.
And if I lose my mind
If I become overwhelmed or go crazy,
I don't mind, I don't mind
I am okay with it, I don't care.
So all the corners getting crowded
The space is filling up with people.
People, music getting louder
The noise level is increasing with more people and louder music.
Place is out of space
The venue is packed full and there's no more room.
Spilling into the streets
People are overflowing outside of the venue and onto the streets.
Just stomp your feet
Let loose and dance to the music.
And all together close your eyes
Everyone should come together and momentarily shut out the rest of the world.
And shout out loud
Scream and release any stress or emotions you have.
And I know what I know girl
I am confident in my knowledge.
But I don't know what I know when I know it
I may not be aware of what I know at the exact moment that I know it.
And I hear what I hear girl
I understand what I am hearing.
And I see what I see girl
I am aware of my surroundings.
The sun will rise and fall again
The natural cycle of the day will continue.
Kick my shoes off and count to ten
I am taking a moment to relax and decompress.
Get this girl closer 'til we're touching skin
I am pursuing physical intimacy with a partner.
Making some space and if she don't mind
I am trying to create an environment for physical intimacy, if my partner is willing.
But I don't know what I know when I know it
I may not be aware of what I know at the exact moment that I know it.
I don't mind
I am okay with whatever happens.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DYLAN GABRIEL KONGOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"I Don't Mind" ~ Kongos
It's the start of the night
Head on my shoulders spinning
Low light, passing through people
From room to room, womb to tomb
Got to reunite and break some bricks like '86
And if I lose my mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
I don't mind, I don't mind
So all the corners getting crowded
People, music getting louder
Place is out of space
Spilling into the streets
Just stomp your feet
And all together close your eyes
And shout out loud
I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
The sun will rise and fall again
Kick my shoes off and count to ten
Get this girl closer 'til we're touching skin
Making some space and if she don't mind
So all the corners getting crowded
People, music getting louder
Place is out of space
Spilling into the streets
Just stomp your feet
And all together close your eyes
And shout out loud
I don't mind, I don't mind
No I don't mind, I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
But I don't know what I know when I know it
I don't mind
I don't mind
I don't mind
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it (I don't mind)
And I hear what I hear girl
But I don't know what I hear when I hear it (I don't mind)
And I see what I see girl
But I don't know what I see when I see it (I don't mind)
And I know what I know girl
But I don't know what I know when I know it
But I don't know what I know when I know it (I don't mind)
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Dylan Gabriel Kongos
I Don't Mind lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
@_clapped740i6
This band is too good to be underrated
@kristoffcain5485
I swear Kongos is like a lover that I keep coming back to after innumerable mistakes in other music scenes. Nothing but good here. This music makes me feel at home. Thank you.
@patmiras
The sound of accordion is a great addition and the rhythm created by the drums makes the whole picture
@Honkwaddle
Some of the most satisfying drum fills ever to grace the ears of humans. :D
@t1995roger10
Icewindrain I love how it's very heavy and visceral
@tracyd4774
Wow perfect music. So amazing. Dont ever change guys. Please I beg of you. no matter if you become poor. Dont ever change. Your an inspiration and a true love.
@penasfieleen2739
ohmygoshhh there music should deserve so much more recognition! can't believe they're so underrated.
@BrickyIsInLoves
Yeah it looks like this song took a lot of effort to make, I wish it had more admiration because it's soo good!!!
@cynlousmith146
I hope that when this crazy, scary time is over KONGOS will be on tour and I can see them!! They’re music is really helping out during this quarantine. Also love Bus Call!!!!
@julesroy3469
It would have been so cool to have an animated music video for this song, but the footage of these bros just hit it out of the park....