Quasi is an indie rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993, consisting … Read Full Bio ↴Quasi is an indie rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1993, consisting of the ex-husband and wife team of Sam Coomes (vocals, guitar, roxichord, various keyboards) and Janet Weiss (vocals and drums). In 2007, bassist Joanna Bolme, of Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, who had toured with Quasi in 2006, became an official member of the band; she left the band in 2011.

In 1990, Coomes, Weiss, and Brad Pedinov formed the band Motorgoat. The band released two self-released cassettes and one 7" single before dissolving in 1993. Quasi started recording as a duo in 1993. They played with various additional musicians in early live appearances, but eventually settled on playing live as a duo as well. They self-recorded and self-released a cassette and a CD in 1993. They recorded R&B Transmogrification in the Portland band Pond's basement recording studio and released it on Up Records in 1997. They released two more albums with Up: Featuring "Birds" in 1998 and Field Studies in 1999; both albums were recorded at Jackpot Studios in Portland, Oregon.

In 1998 and 1999 they toured the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan opening for and serving as the backup band for Elliott Smith (who Coomes had played with in Heatmiser) as well as touring on their own in the U.S. and Europe. In 2001 They home-recorded The Sword of God and released it on Touch & Go. Quasi had been somewhat political since its inception, but their opposition to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq showed through in a straight-forward way with the release of Hot Shit! in 2003, particularly in the songs "White Devil's Dream" and "Master and Dog." When the Going Gets Dark followed in 2006, released on Touch & Go in the U.S. and Domino Records in Europe, as with Hot Shit!.

In Spring 2009, the band announced that they had signed to the Kill Rock Stars label, and were due to release their already recorded next album in the latter half of the year. That album, entitled American Gong, was released February 23, 2010 to generally favorable reviews. It was their first and only album to feature third member Joanna Bolme. Following a tour of Japan, Europe, and the United States in support of the full length, Bolme left the band. A duo again, Sam and Janet are recording material for a new album.

Me & My Head
Quasi Lyrics

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I never thought I'd say the things I said
I never thought I'd let them out of my head
I dream of you but don't know what to do
Time is standing still again

How can I sleep on a frozen lake?
Trying to decide upon the small or big mistake
I don't know what's real except what I feel

Time is standing still again

How many hours can a minute hold?

It's no wonder I'm a thousand years old
Oh me and my head alone in my bed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Quasi's "Me & My Head" express a sense of melancholy and confusion. The opening lines, "I never thought I'd say the things I said / I never thought I'd let them out of my head," suggest that the singer has been keeping thoughts hidden away, and is surprised to find themselves revealing them. The next line, "I dream of you but don't know what to do," adds to this sense of confusion, as the singer seems to be unsure about their emotions and how to act on them.

The chorus, "Time is standing still again," reinforces this feeling of being stuck and unable to progress. The second verse adds another layer to this sense of being trapped, as the singer describes trying to make a decision while feeling paralyzed: "Trying to decide upon the small or big mistake / I don't know what's real except what I feel." The line "How can I sleep on a frozen lake?" further emphasizes the idea of being stuck in one place, unable to move forward or make progress.

The final line of the chorus, "Oh me and my head alone in my bed," sums up the overall mood of the song. The singer is isolated, stuck in their own thoughts and unable to connect with others or find a way out of their confusion.

Overall, "Me & My Head" expresses a sense of being stuck and trapped in one's own thoughts and emotions, unable to move forward or make meaningful connections.

Line by Line Meaning

I never thought I'd say the things I said
Expressing surprise at the thoughts that were said aloud.

I never thought I'd let them out of my head
Feeling hesitant about expressing one's thoughts and emotions.

I dream of you but don't know what to do
Having unresolved feelings for someone and being unsure of how to proceed.

Time is standing still again
Feeling stuck in a moment or situation with no progress or change occurring.

How can I sleep on a frozen lake?
Questioning the safety and stability of a situation or relationship.

Trying to decide upon the small or big mistake
Weighing the consequences of choices, both big and small.

I don't know what's real except what I feel
Feeling unsure about reality and relying on personal emotions for guidance.

How many hours can a minute hold?
Reflecting on the subjective nature of time.

It's no wonder I'm a thousand years old
Feeling burdened and aged by the weight of experiences and emotions.

Oh me and my head alone in my bed
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed by personal thoughts and emotions.

Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.