Mental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the… Read Full Bio ↴Mental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have produced many innovative music videos. Although they have worked in a much broader musical idiom, Mental As Anything are in many respects comparable to British band Madness, in that their music is typically delivered with a quirky, ironic sense of humour and a strong visual identity. Founding members Martin Plaza and Reg Mombassa met at art school and formed the band in 1976; all of the early members became accomplished painters, with Mombassa's work in particular becoming very well known through his designs for the Mambo clothing company.

The Mentals' music is characterised by poppy, accessible and well-crafted melodies and lyrics, and almost all their work showcases their ironic, satirical and self-deprecating sense of humour. They are arguably one of the most typically 'Australian' of rock groups, with their music and their satirical, good-time image deeply rooted in the milieu of Australian suburbia, despite the fact that two key members (the O'Doherty brothers) were in fact immigrants from New Zealand. The group's art school background and visual design skills also made them pioneers of the music video form in Australia in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and their videos rank as some of the funniest and most imaginative produced in Australia at that time.

The "classic" lineup of the group, which boasted four songwriters and lasted more than twenty years, was:

* Martin Plaza (né Martin Murphy) -- vocals, guitar
* Reg Mombassa (né Chris O'Doherty) -- lead guitar, vocals
* Andrew "Greedy" Smith -- vocals, keyboards, harmonica
* Peter O'Doherty -- bass, vocals
* Wayne "Bird" De Lisle (né David Twohill) -- drums

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Come Around
Mental As Anything Lyrics

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You know where I can be found
I don't see why you don't come around
I have my own life
And now I'm sure you have many things to do

I know I shouldn't make things harder for you
Than they already are
And I wouldn't lose any sleep

If you don't come over in your car

So why don't you come around sometime
You know I'm usually here
Leave all that bitterness behind
I promise I'll try not to leer

Things are moving so quickly
I feel I'm really losing touch
Seeing you reminds me of days
When nothing really mattered very much

So why don't you come around sometime
You know I'm usually here

Leave all that bitterness behind
I promise I'll try not to leer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mental as Anything's song "Come Around" are about a person who is longing for their past relationship to be revived. The singer is addressing their ex-partner, asking why they haven't come around to their place lately. The singer acknowledges that both of them now have their own busy lives, and they understand if the ex-partner doesn't have the time to come over. However, they still express a desire to see their ex again and for them to let go of any hostility or bitterness that might be lingering between them.

The second verse hints at the singer's current struggles and how their ex-partner's presence can provide a sense of familiarity and comfort. The quick pace of life is making them feel like they're losing touch, and seeing their ex is a reminder of a simpler time, where everything felt much less important. The singer promises to try and not stare or leer, revealing a sense of self-awareness that their feelings might be obvious and hoping that their ex-partner won't be uncomfortable while they're together.

Overall, the song captures the raw emotions of someone who still yearns for an old flame, despite knowing that the odds of getting back together are slim. The lyrics are poignant and speak to the relatable experience of wanting to rewind time and relive past memories.

Line by Line Meaning

You know where I can be found
I'm always around, so you can come find me whenever you want.

I don't see why you don't come around
I don't understand why you don't visit me more often.

I have my own life
I'm not waiting around for you all the time, I have my own things going on.

And now I'm sure you have many things to do
I understand that you're busy too and have your own life to attend to.

I know I shouldn't make things harder for you
I'm aware that I shouldn't be causing you any extra stress or difficulty.

Than they already are
Than whatever hardships you're already dealing with.

And I wouldn't lose any sleep
It wouldn't bother me that much.

If you don't come over in your car
I don't care if you don't come to see me via car or any other means of transportation.

So why don't you come around sometime
You should come see me sometime, it would be nice to catch up.

You know I'm usually here
I'm usually available and around the area.

Leave all that bitterness behind
Let's forget about any negative feelings we might have towards each other and just enjoy each other's company.

I promise I'll try not to leer
I'll make an effort not to make you feel uncomfortable or creep you out in any way.

Things are moving so quickly
Life seems to be moving at a fast pace these days.

I feel I'm really losing touch
I feel like I'm losing touch with people and the world around me.

Seeing you reminds me of days
Being around you makes me nostalgic for the past.

When nothing really mattered very much
Back when things were simpler and didn't seem as important or stressful.

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@shanoinoz

3y↑7

For those of us old enough to remember...such a part of Aus music culture these guys are.... looking so young here ( as we all were then).. I love their music and listen to it regularly....