1. Self, an alternative roc… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name
1. Self, an alternative rock band from Tennessee
2. Self, a melodic, pop punk band from South Carolina.
3. SELF, a dark ambient project from Brooklyn
4. Self, a black metal band from Belgium
5. Self, a lo-fi acoustic project from Adelaide, Australia.
1. Self, sometimes stylized as sElf, is a rock band that is mostly the brainchild of one Matt Mahaffey from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Mahaffey began his musical career as a drummer, forming his first band at the precocious age of nine or ten with band members twice his age. Having gigged with punk, reggae, and pop bands, and even bluegrass square-dancing bands, Mahaffey went on to produce beats for rap artists out of his college dorm room. His diverse musical tastes would contribute to Self's unique sound. He later founded the indie label Spongebath with his bandmate at the time, Seth Timbs, and manager Rick Williams.
While Mahaffey has received nearly all the attention for the music, he is not the only member of the band, and not the sole songwriter either. Current members of the band include Chris James (keyboards, piano, samplers, guitar, backing vocals), Mac Burrus (bass guitar, keyboards, horns, backing vocals), and Jason Rawlings (drums). Past members include Matt's brother, Mike Mahaffey (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Timm Nobles (bass guitar). Because Matt is proficient in almost all of the instruments that Self uses, he plays most of the instruments on the albums, but the other members do contribute occasional parts on albums, and shine when the band plays live. Seth Timbs has also played a small role in the band's songwriting and contributes vocals to a cover of the song Dizzy, but is not an official member of the band.
Mahaffey's debut Self album, Subliminal Plastic Motives, was released in 1995 on the Spongebath label. It was followed by The Half-Baked Serenade in 1996 and an album released for free via the internet in 1997 called Feels Like Breakin' Shit. An EP titled Brunch (1998) and the album Breakfast with Girls (1999) were co-released by the Spongebath and Dreamworks labels. Back at Spongebath, Self released Gizmodgery in 2000, an album notable for being created entirely with children's toy instruments. That same year, Self released two more free internet-only albums, Self Goes Shopping and Selfafornia.
In 2005, Self again released an album for free on the internet. Porno, Mint, and Grime consists of demos recorded during the 2001-2004 sessions for the unreleased album Ornament and Crime.
Their album Ornament and Crime is fully complete; however, Dreamworks (their record label) has declined to release the album for unknown reasons.
A DVD has also been completed, but due to legal reasons, may or may not be released. The performance includes a cover of AC/DC's hit song Back in Black, which has not yet been approved.
Self also did a cover of Ana Ng, originally done by They Might Be Giants, which is on the album Hello Radio, released July 2006. A new album tentatively entitled Super Fake Nice was announced in 2010 and released in 2014. A single, Could You Love me Now? was released in May 2010 and was later put on the B side for Record Store Day single Monogamy. Later in 2017 their previously never released albumOrnament and Crime was released on CD and vinyl but for legal reasons never put on streaming.
2. Self was a 3 piece melodic pop punk band from Columbia, South Carolina, active in the late 1990s. They released a single album named Codename: Spivey in 1996, which was re-released by Offtime Records in 1998.
3. SELF is the side-project of Brooklyn based True Crime Electronics project SLOGUN, in a dark ambient vein. Released one LP to date, titled The Mind and the Matter in 2004.
4. Self started as a solo project around 1999. Hennix (Demonizer) joined forces for the recordings of Searing Winds but left afterwards (2001-2003). Searing Winds was recorded at the home studio, except for the drums, recorded at Shumcot (http://www.shumcot.be/). Everything mixed and mastered at the home studio. The album never got officially released.
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5. Self is an acoustic lo-fi project by Adelaide singer/songwriter Olly Byrne. He released his first album, The Bitter Cold recorded in his bedroom in early 2018.
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Grow Up
Self Lyrics
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I know I'm glued to the TV set
And I plan on working out a bunch
And taking painting up
I cannot for the life of me
Figure out what you want me to be
So I've counterfeited destiny
Are you an ordinary girl?
Are you lost in the woods?
Is your ordinary life
Turning out like it should?
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
Are you home right now?
Come on, hello, pick up
Gonna feel it when I hit the ground
We'll paint this town
As soon as I grow up
All I get are recorded tones
When I call you on the telephone
It says "I'll call the police if you don't leave me alone"
I don't know what I've done
And I cannot for the life of me
I've studied Sex And The City
I can't figure out what you want me to be
Besides smart, tough, and handsome
Are you even of this world?
Are you lost in the woods?
Is your ordinary life
Turning out like it should?
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
Are you home right now?
Come on, hello, pick up
Gonna feel it when I hit the ground
We'll paint this town
As soon as I grow up
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
Are you home right now?
Come on, hello, pick up
Gonna feel it when I hit the ground
We'll paint this town
As soon as I grow up
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
Are you home right now?
Come on, hello, pick up
Gonna feel it when I hit the ground
We'll paint this town
As soon as I grow up
Come on, hello, pick up
As soon as I grow up
The lyrics to Self's song "Grow Up" speak to the confusion and uncertainty of youth, with the singer feeling unsure about their future and how they fit into the world. The opening lines convey a desire for self-improvement through exercise and art, while also highlighting the singer's fixation on television. The following lines express a sense of being lost and not measuring up to someone's expectations. The line "So I've counterfeited destiny" suggests that the singer has fabricated a plan for their future, perhaps in an attempt to satisfy someone else's wishes.
The chorus poses a series of questions, asking if the listener is "an ordinary girl" or "lost in the woods," and wonders if their life is turning out the way it should. These questions convey a sense of uncertainty and doubt, as if the singer is questioning their own place in the world and whether they're on the right path.
The second verse delves deeper into a failed relationship, with the singer getting only voicemail when trying to contact their partner. The line "I've studied Sex and the City" suggests that the singer has attempted to learn what their partner wants from them but still feels unable to meet those expectations.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the sense of longing and uncertainty, but also providing a glimmer of hope for the future. The final line "As soon as I grow up" suggests that the singer believes they will eventually figure things out and find their place in the world.
Overall, "Grow Up" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the confusion and uncertainty that often comes with youth, as well as the difficulties of navigating relationships and figuring out one's own sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm not a doctor yet
I am aware of the fact that I am not yet qualified as a doctor
I know I'm glued to the TV set
I am addicted to watching television
And I plan on working out a bunch
I intend to exercise frequently
And taking painting up
I am interested in pursuing painting as a hobby
I cannot for the life of me
I am completely unable to
Figure out what you want me to be
I cannot comprehend what you desire me to become
So I've counterfeited destiny
I have faked a predetermined future
For the two of us to end up
So our outcome will be the same
Are you an ordinary girl?
Are you a typical, average girl?
Are you lost in the woods?
Are you confused or misguided in your life?
Is your ordinary life
Is your routine life
Turning out like it should?
Is it progressing as it should?
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
I will experience the consequence of my actions
Are you home right now?
Are you currently present at your residence?
Come on, hello, pick up
Please answer the phone
Gonna feel it when I hit the ground
I will experience the impact of my downfall
We'll paint this town
We will enjoy activities in this city
As soon as I grow up
Once I mature into an adult
All I get are recorded tones
I only receive pre-recorded messages
When I call you on the telephone
When I attempt to contact you via phone
It says "I'll call the police if you don't leave me alone"
The message conveys a threat to involve law enforcement
I don't know what I've done
I am unsure what wrongdoing I have committed
And I cannot for the life of me
I am completely unable to
I've studied Sex And The City
I have watched the television show Sex And The City
I can't figure out what you want me to be
I am unable to understand what you wish for me to become
Besides smart, tough, and handsome
Aside from being intelligent, resilient, and attractive
Are you even of this world?
Are you real or a figment of my imagination?
Gonna feel it when it all goes down
I will experience the consequence of my actions
Come on, hello, pick up
Please answer the phone
We'll paint this town
We will enjoy activities in this city
As soon as I grow up
Once I mature into an adult
Contributed by James C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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underrated