Mike grew up in Fairless Hills, PA and graduated from the University of Del… Read Full Bio ↴Mike grew up in Fairless Hills, PA and graduated from the University of Delaware in May 2004. He's been a singer/songwriter/guitarist for 20 years. A former member of the band Discord, Mike blends reggae, ska, and dub styles, but still enjoys the smooth sounds of an acoustic guitar.

Biggest musical influences: Bradley Nowell, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, A Tribe Called Quest, The Beatles,

Surf Tune
Mike Pinto Lyrics

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I-I been takin' my time, and followin' my... my intuition
And I-I've got no concerns, 'cause every mistake I make is a lesson learned
Fight with fire and you're bound to get burned
Hesitate and someone's takin' your turn

I-I've been takin' a ride, been breaking the ties that once defied me
And now yeah, I start to realize, this life is sacred
But the struggle makes it hard to breath

Come along now, I can put your mind at ease
Feel alone now, I could be your company

And those who speak into your ear, they don't know everything (yeah, yeah)
They criticize to hide their pain and suffering
They save their money for a rainy day
I'll be spending mine as soon as I get paid

And when the rainy day comes
They'll be the ones who pray for the days they wasted when they were young

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Mike Pinto's song "Surf Tune" convey a message of self-discovery and living life to the fullest. The singer emphasizes the importance of listening to his intuition and learning from mistakes. He warns that holding back and hesitating will only result in missed opportunities. In contrast, taking risks and fighting for what you want may lead to being burnt but it is necessary for success. The chorus speaks of the struggles that life can bring and how it can be hard to breathe, yet he offers to provide company to those who are alone.

Line by Line Meaning

I-I been takin' my time, and followin' my... my intuition
I am moving at my own pace and trusting my instincts.

And I-I've got no concerns, 'cause every mistake I make is a lesson learned
I am not afraid of making mistakes, as each one teaches me something valuable.

Fight with fire and you're bound to get burned
If you react aggressively to a situation, you will likely face consequences.

Hesitate and someone's takin' your turn
If you hesitate, someone else will take advantage of the opportunity you missed.

I-I've been takin' a ride, been breaking the ties that once defied me
I am breaking away from the things that used to hold me back and taking control of my life.

And now yeah, I start to realize, this life is sacred
I now understand that life is precious and should be treated as such.

But the struggle makes it hard to breath
Even though life is sacred, it can still be challenging and difficult to navigate.

Come along now, I can put your mind at ease
If you join me, I can help relieve some of your worries and stress.

Feel alone now, I could be your company
If you are feeling lonely, I am willing to be there for you as a companion.

And those who speak into your ear, they don't know everything (yeah, yeah)
People who offer unsolicited advice do not necessarily have all the answers.

They criticize to hide their pain and suffering
Some people criticize others in order to conceal their own pain and struggles.

They save their money for a rainy day
Some people are overly cautious and hoard their resources in case of future difficulties.

I'll be spending mine as soon as I get paid
I prefer to enjoy my life and spend my money as soon as I receive it.

And when the rainy day comes
If difficult times come, as they inevitably will, people with saved resources may fare better.

They'll be the ones who pray for the days they wasted when they were young
Those overly cautious individuals may look back with regret on missed opportunities from their youth.

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