As of 2015, Caputo has released four full length albums, namely Died Laughing (2000), Hearts Blood On Your Dawn (2006), A Fondness For Hometown Scars (2008) and As Much Truth As One Can Bear (2013). Other releases include Died Laughing Pure (2001), Perfect Little Monsters (2002) and Live Monsters (2004).
She describes her solo music as 'edgy romance in the medium of rock ‘n’ roll'. In contrast to the heavy sound of Life of Agony, the majority of Caputo's solo efforts are more in the range of acoustic to soft rock. Her lyrics are known to be very personal with a wide variety of themes.
Next to being the lead vocalist for the band Life of Agony, she is known to write the majority of the band's lyrics (together with bass player Alan Robert), and has been known to write some of their music.
Caputo has lent her vocals for the song 'Tired N' Lonely' off Roadrunner United's The AllStar Sessions and has sung for the band Freax. More recently, she has provided vocals for Within Temptation's single 'What Have You Done'.
In 2011, after performing for more than twenty years as Keith Caputo, she announced her transition from male to female.
Selfish
Mina Caputo Lyrics
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A wilderness of despair
I see a true heart in clumsiness
So are you fit to be scared?
I need to touch, I'm the whore out of luck,
And i don't know what to say to you,
And I'm selfish with myself
Do you suffer, do you suffer,
And I'm selfish with myself
I'm selfish with myself
I'm selfish with myself
What comes around goes back round
I was rejected today
I came from nowhere, smell it in the air?
So can you live with youself?
I ned to touch, I'm the whore out of luck,
And i don't know what to say to you,
And I'm selfish with myself
Hope passes, hope looks, can you cope,
Do you suffer, do you suffer,
And I'm selfish with myself
I'm selfish with myself
I'm selfish with myself
Lights are out now
Shout it loud now
Memories they fade
I'm selfish with myself
Mina Caputo's song "Selfish" delves into themes of self-preservation, desperation, and fear. The first stanza talks about being destined for greatness but being weighed down by a sense of hopelessness. Despite this, the singer sees a true heart in clumsiness which suggests that they still have hope for a better future. The line "So are you fit to be scared?" implies that fear is the main limiting factor for their success.
The chorus repeats the line "I'm selfish with myself" which suggests that the singer is focused on securing their own needs first. They are trying to touch something or someone, but they are out of luck, which adds a sense of desperation to their desires.
The second stanza starts off with the line "What comes around goes back round" which implies that the rejection they experienced earlier in the song may come back to haunt the person who rejected them. The line "I came from nowhere, smell it in the air?" is somewhat ambiguous but suggests that the singer has a strong presence and that their rejection should not be taken lightly.
The song concludes with the lines "Lights are out now, shout it loud now, memories they fade" which suggests that the singer is reckoning with their past and trying to make changes for their future. Overall, "Selfish" is a song that captures the sense of desperation and fear that arises from trying to make your way in the world and prioritize your own needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Destined to be everything
I am meant to accomplish great things in life
A wilderness of despair
I feel lost and hopeless in the face of life's challenges
I see a true heart in clumsiness
I believe true beauty resides in imperfections
So are you fit to be scared?
Do you have the courage to face your fears?
I need to touch, I'm the whore out of luck,
I have a strong desire for physical and emotional connection despite feeling unlucky in love
And I don't know what to say to you,
I struggle to communicate my feelings to others
And I'm selfish with myself
I tend to prioritize my own needs and desires over others'
Hope passes, hope looks, can you cope,
Despite experiencing loss and disappointment, can you handle the ups and downs of life?
Do you suffer, do you suffer,
Are you in pain or struggling?
And I'm selfish with myself
I'm still more focused on my own well-being than on the troubles of others
I'm selfish with myself
I'm still more focused on my own well-being than on the troubles of others
What comes around goes back round
Karma will eventually catch up with us
I was rejected today
I recently experienced rejection or disappointment
I came from nowhere, smell it in the air?
I feel like an outsider or underdog in society, can you sense it?
So can you live with yourself?
Can you accept the person you have become and your place in the world?
Lights are out now
The darkness of despair has set in
Shout it loud now
I need to express my emotions and opinions more clearly and boldly
Memories they fade
Over time, the pain of the past dulls and fades away
I'm selfish with myself
I'm still more focused on my own well-being than on the troubles of others
Contributed by Hudson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ni ha
it doesn't care if "woman or man" Caputos voice is amazing...salute from austria
Sludge Fiend
Such a beautiful, beautiful song, Mina's voice is immensely powerful goosebumps
Luis Gonzalez
This is one of my favourite songs of the last 20 years
Smiley Bean
i can't get enough of this song for some reason.
james robinson
This song restores my sanity, life is up and down, bewildering, infuriating, elation, love..this is a wonderful song.
Samuel Jones
Omg, what an amazing time to be alive in the late 90s/early 2000s. Wish I could do it over.
Samuel Jones
Omg, I've got a heart from Mina! As a.parent of an LQBTQ child, I can say this song has helped my daughter develop more of an appreciation of my taste in music. Thank you Mina. You're an 😇
ang6248
10 out of 10 on this! very well done, keith! i loved this song for a very long time and it's great to have this visual to piece it with. thank you for sharing/writing this
MrStephen182
Awesome tune. Died laughing was an fantastic album.
Blackball 8
Yes it is.It is one of the most underrated Albums ever.