Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys is clearly a man who likes to keep busy, han… Read Full Bio ↴Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys is clearly a man who likes to keep busy, handling plenty of production assignments and backing like-minded artists during his downtime from the band, and in 2015, after the Black Keys took some time off after drummer Patrick Carney suffered a shoulder injury, Auerbach decided to make productive use of the hiatus by launching a new side project. The Arcs were formed by Auerbach and Leon Michaels, a multi-instrumentalist who was part of the studio crew on Auerbach's production projects for Dr. John and Lana Del Rey. Telling the press "I just wanted to do my thing and get extra weird," Auerbach headed into the studio with Michaels and a handful of friends and colleagues, including Nick Movshon, Homer Steinweiss, Richard Swift, and Kenny Vaughan. The Arcs made their debut with a 7" vinyl single released to independent music stores to commemorate the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao title fight in May 2015. A-side "Stay in My Corner" and the flip "Tomato Can" were songs inspired by Auerbach's passion for boxing, and "Stay in My Corner" also appeared on the Arcs' debut album, Yours, Dreamily, which was recorded in a handful of freewheeling sessions lasting less than two weeks. Yours, Dreamily appeared on Nonesuch Records in September 2015.

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Outta My Mind
The Arcs Lyrics

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(Good morning, children, welcome to school)

I heard I lost my self-control
But everything I did just went and turned to gold
I love the pictures on the wall
Reminding me of what I lost to get it all

Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it, yeah

I'm old enough to know the game
But pushing buttons now is all that keeps me sane
What about tomorrow night?
Maybe we can take too much and start a fight

Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it, yeah

Somebody help me now
Because I'll come around
If you don't, I'll sit down

Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Outta My Mind" by The Arcs is an anthem for those who have lost control but somehow managed to make it through. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the singer's state of mind, as if he's reminding himself of where he is and how he survived it. The opening line of the song juxtaposes a teacherly greeting with a confession of lost self-control, hinting at the tension between the norms of society and the singer's departure from them. The subsequent lines describe the ambiguity of success, where everything turned to gold despite the loss of something the pictures on the wall represent.

The verses detail the ways the singer tries to cope with his reality, despite knowing how the game is played. He speaks about the present moment and the possibility of finding relief through too much of something, even if it leads to a brawl the next night. The repetition of the chorus helps to establish a sense of consistency within the songs, despite the singer's apparent loss of control. In the end, the singer implores someone to help him, but he's willing to sit down instead of making the situation worse.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard I lost my self-control
I have been told that I no longer have control over my actions

But everything I did just went and turned to gold
Despite my loss of control, all of my decisions have turned out to be successful

I love the pictures on the wall
The images on my wall hold a special place in my heart

Reminding me of what I lost to get it all
These pictures serve to remind me of the things and people who were sacrificed to get me where I am now

Outta my mind
I have lost my sanity

But I made it
Despite my mental instability, I have still managed to succeed

I'm faded
My mind is clouded due to the various substances I've consumed

The ones I love have left my side
Those who are important to me have abandoned me

I'm old enough to know the game
I am experienced enough to understand how things work

But pushing buttons now is all that keeps me sane
Engaging in risky behaviors is the only thing that is keeping me mentally stable

What about tomorrow night?
What are we going to do tomorrow night?

Maybe we can take too much and start a fight
Perhaps we can consume too much of a substance and instigate a confrontation

Somebody help me now
I am in need of assistance at this moment

Because I'll come around
If someone helps me, I will eventually recover

If you don't, I'll sit down
If no one helps me, I will remain in my current state

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dan Auerbach, Homer Steinweiss, Leon Michels, Nick Movshon

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@gracer.s131

6y↑18

I heard I lost my self control
But everything I did just went and turned to gold
I love the pictures on the wall
Reminding me of what I lost to get it all
Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones, I love, have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it
Yeah
I'm old enough to know the game
But pushing buttons now is all that keeps me sane
What about tomorrow night?
Maybe we can take too much and start a fight
Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones, I love, have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it
Yeah
Somebody help me now
Because I don't know how
If you don't I'll sit down
Outta my mind
But I made it
Outta my mind
I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones, I love, have left my side
Outta my mind
But I made it
Yeah

@Rrodfer

Bom dia crianças, bem-vindos à escola

Ouvi dizer que perdi meu autocontrole
Mas tudo que eu fiz virou ouro
Adorei as fotos na parede
Me lembrando do que perdi para conseguir tudo

Fora de si
Mas eu consegui
Fora de si
Estou fadado
Fora de si
Os que eu amo não estão meu lado
Fora da minha mente
Mas eu consegui, sim

Eu tenho idade suficiente para conhecer o jogo
Mas apertar botões agora é tudo o que me mantém são
Mas que tal amanhã à noite?
Talvez possamos exagerar e começar uma briga

Fora de si
Mas eu consegui
Fora de si
estou fadado
Fora de si
Os que eu amo não estão meu lado
Fora de si
Mas eu consegui, sim

Alguém me ajude agora
Porque eu não sei como
Se você não, eu vou ruir

Fora de si
Mas eu consegui
Fora de si
estou fadado
Fora da minha mente
Os que eu amo não estão meu lado
Fora de si
Mas eu consegui, sim

@enid2798

"Outta My Mind"

Good morning children. Welcome to school.

I heard I lost my self control
But everything I did just went and turned to gold
I love the pictures on the wall
Reminding me of what I lost to get it all

Outta my mind, but I made it
Outta my mind, I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind, but I made it, yeah

I'm old enough to know the game
But pushing buttons now is all that keeps me sane
What about tomorrow night?
Maybe we can take too much and start a fight

Outta my mind, but I made it
Outta my mind, I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind, but I made it, yeah

Somebody help me now
Because I'll come around
If you don't I'll sit down

Outta my mind, but I made it
Outta my mind, I'm faded
Outta my mind
The ones I love have left my side
Outta my mind, but I made it, yeah

All comments from YouTube:

@kaseyolinger

9y↑34

Anything with Dan is a hit, the dude knows how to produce music; never stops.

@konagang4234

9y↑1

Love is the coal, that makes his train of wonderful music roll!

@LotteYanson

9y↑46

My local rock station recently added this to their playlist. Ever since they did this song gave me major ear worm and I'm addicted.

@dubu9881

9y↑1

haha same, I found this out from alt nation.

@katanime9000

+Kawaiila Teh Koala lol me too i found it on serious xm alt

@dubu9881

matt the natty rADicAL m8

@crispy7862

Can’t stop listening

@frizzyrascal1493

31w

I love the whole album. Its such a cool rock album.

@berlinsaintclair9100

9y↑1

I NEVER tire of this song. SO great!

@gracer.s131

6y↑18

@rebelcipher

You forgot the most important lyrics

@elizabethcarlson5095

I love this song. I want to get up & move every time I hear this! Dan AuerBACH is extremely Talented! A tinge of BEATLES seasoning perhap?! His voice is the instrument that really melts my ears - in a warm, tingly way!!!!

@autumnb4952

9y↑1

on repeat, love this

@tomkeck5558

every good song starts with a catchy riff.luv it

@sammithomas3011

what a great song! loved it the first time I heard it!

@SexayButt

Loving this song!!!

@AngoleiroMega

9y↑7

it feels like Tarantino's vibe !
Good song!

@mooshufinkle30

love.love.love. Loving the black keys more and more(although i know this is by the arcs). The sound is like no other!

@Rrodfer

@redeyesgreenbud4523

9y↑1

Just heard this, loving it!

@Andrewfreestyle007

sensacional

@melaniej9869

Dan's voice is sooo good

@filipeanjo

9y↑1

This is so good. Thanks @The Arcs

@zyanycto

Love this, so brilliant.

@haleyricketts3067

9y↑111

Am I the only person who listened to this song hundreds of times thinking it was by the Black Keys?

@dvalle2965

8y↑7

Its Dan who sings

@thomarte8108

8y↑2

+Haley Ricketts YOU TOO?! Maybee it's the same singer...

@Wulfen109

8y↑8

+Haley Ricketts Mhmm, It is none other than Dan Auerbach: Lead Singer of the Black Keys

@haleyricketts3067

8y↑3

I found this out recently after commenting, don't I feel silly now lol

@thomarte8108

Haley Ricketts same

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@BrennaMcCartney

9y↑40

Might even kind of be looking forward to the release of this album more than I'm looking forward to the birth of my baby in the fall.

@dabigdawg58

I need this album now!

@MrBGB2012

Great song by THE ARCS...Dan Auerbach's new band! Also,wanted to mention this:
If you look closely at the letters,you'll notice some Z's within them,as in getting some!
Hence the title YOURS,DREAMILY!

@SuperSuperballZ

I woke up with this song in my head. Killer. Gonna be a great day.

@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone

9y↑49

Holy shit this sounds awesome! Way to go, Dan!!

@mattparrott8

9y↑2

+Marisol Arana awesome stuff! I just hope Dan and his drummer can make another Black Keys album.

@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone

+Matt Parrott Hopefully!

@TheZanzaroni

9y↑2

+Matt Parrott Me too but not "his drummer" his name is Patrick Carney and the Black Keys' success is credited to the both of thme.

@saulgoodmanshellokittyphone

9y↑5

+Zanzaroni GR I feel like nobody appreciates Pat :(

@TheZanzaroni

9y↑1

Marisol Arana TBK is not the only band where the drummer or every other member except for the so called "frontman" or singer are not recognised

@Mike_Marco

8y↑1

a true all time song...

@robyguyroby

man this song is great sounds like something I wrote. stay in my corner real good some of my best work.

@awesome346

Jesus loves you!

@1747carolina

9y↑12

ugh i can't wait for the album! september can't come soon enough

@LilianX26

Such a great song to chill to.

@enid2798

@cjtrexler447

9y↑9

I cant be the only one that thinks this sounds like the opening song from the 90s x-men cartoon can I? Regardless, awesome!

@tishamanda36

8y↑1

I cant believe I liked music before them, they are so great!

@JoelGOfficial

Absolutely love this brilliant album!! I covered this song acoustically, if interested check it out!!

@playitoverandover1

9y↑1

Yep, loving it!

@bonnymanson

2021 now, but is my favorite song! 🖤

@kittiecatc758

this is amazing.

@smittdawg1

Holy Black Keys! I love it!

@Cj_Hellectric

i loveeeeeeee i lovveeeeeeeeee your voice.. your guitar style... Dan, you are the best grovverguitarist in the world!

@audrickpowell9575

9y↑4

Dan Auerbach IS ROCK AND ROLL

@lenalefleur7682

8y↑1

dan auerbach listened to his own voice and realized how amazing he is, then went.... outta his mind :p
you have to wonder how it feels to know you have this?

@katiebrown6599

9y↑42

Oh Dan, you sweet beautiful angel. You can do no wrong.

@natural_law

9y↑14

Katie Brown Thirsty.

@lordsalty6106

8y↑5

+Kingsley Davis sterling archer voice and youre not?

@Rommana1994

Amen

@SevenFootPelican

Katie, it's you who's the beautiful one

@wlfwrk

Sounds like this could have been an amazing black keys song.

@TheRobjuk81

8y↑3

this has to be the next bond song . nuff said. just love it, dripping in class.

@soothsayer7700

8y↑3

This is like a funkier, sexier X-men TAS opening, fucking love it man.

@muffycrosswire

this was playing at Sonic and I had to google the lyrics, b/c I didnt know it& it's a great song.

@JoeJently

9y↑5

That riff gives men some old X-men vibes

@baricade47

Sorry, but I have to say, when a radio station was referring to one of your new songs I thought they were announcing a new single from the Arctic Monkeys! I thought they were trying to be cool and say Arcs instead of Arctic Monkeys! But now that I have it all figure out, I must say, this is an amazing song!

@miriamzepeda6445

9y↑2

It's the start of summer and when I heard that intro... Haha still such a great track! Can't wait for Sept 4th

@micahamyx

9y↑2

Friggin' Awesome!!!

@dannygarcia2813

I heard this song this morning and I was like omg that's Dan , then I remembered the arcs ! GREAT JOB DAN ! KICKASS!

@GreenGoblet22

9y↑76

Anyone else getting a James Bond-y vibe from this one?

@jasonflay8818

9y↑1

SH1 nothing to take from the song or the band, (I happen to like both) the first time I heard this I was thinking the same exact thing, and googling it your post was the first I could find that commented on that. I almost half expected to find this song associated with the new bond movie. Regardless, right on!

@goblinhours69

I'm glad the 3 of us aren't crazy.

@DanPusateri

SH1 Ever heard the song Mr. X by Ultravox? Check it out, any similarities?

@mattchapmango

Heard this song on the radio only came here to stay he should to a James Bond song. We should all start a band now and be best friends.

@mattchapmango

9y↑1

Matthew Chapman .And maybe you could all remind me not to type like a ball bag

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@nr4dd

Bring em' back Danny boy

It was so good

@samcee8882

7y↑1

I'll call it now, this song will be the intro song to a new James Bond movie. you heard it here!!!!

@sarabaker5023

Хорошь ! Goooood ! )))))

@avsky837

9y↑1

another one of those 'outta my mind, and broke mah heart girl songs'..
if you want some real kick ass garage rock from bands that are actually killing it right now, listen to stuff like Uncle Acid & the deadbeats, Wo Fat, Dopethrone, etc. A whole universe to discover.

@silvy3047

This is blues rock, not grungy garage band rock ;)

@NatePokyExtra

This song isn't referring to a girl, it's referring to the lead singers career and the music business.

@TheNeonGirl1Productions

FINALLY I FREAKING FOUND THE SONG

@76chrissymac

God damn this is fucking good

@Imawebbelch

Am I the only one that thinks this would be great song to play at the beginning of a new borderlands game?

@acharyavivek51

9y↑3

this is so groovy :D

@Fallingardor

In the movie Serendipity John Corbett plays a hippy new age musician and his band plays a song with the exact same drums and a similar melody.

@carolinamelo9808

my favorite song

@dannygarcia2813

My plan is to meet Dan , and he's like 35 so I have a chance I'm only 13 ! ROCK ON BROTHER !

@MorningView4

These songs are better than any of the last 3 Black Keys albums

@willschaumann3814

Not even brothers?

@micahamyx

9y↑1

Nah, I don't think so. Brothers is the best.

@gruju33

9y↑1

el camino was the shit man...

@micahamyx

El Camino is killer!!!

@silvy3047

9y↑1

Lets get together and say they all rock :)

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@MrTaphick

9y↑4

OMG! This is f*cking AWESOME!!!

@shawnmcgee7099

wicked as usual Hurry up and drop this album then tour then come back to KFC YUM Center in Louisville or anywhere near me!

@BlairBxtch53

9y↑8

I heard this song on the radio and assumed it was The Black Keys. Dan Auerbach is in the song, so in a sense I'm not wrong :P

@breslyn

9y↑1

SAME

@gonzalezfam4434

8y↑1

same then I was like wtf the arcs? but now I see that it's still the same dude

@crankykoala8377

Good song, guitar riff reminds me a lot of White Lies' "Farewell to the fairground" tho..

@rhodrigreen9196

This is the dope shite!!!!!!

@thewafflenator1

9y↑31

Does anyone else think the main guitar riff sounds like the X-Men cartoons theme song?

@damon79

5y↑1

Lol. I just realized.

@jpab2391

5y↑1

I doooo ! it reminds X-Men cartoon

@Lman124

3y↑1

@jpab I think the song has some subtile X-men stuff in it at the start you hear "good morning children welcome to school" Professor X?

@breslyn

Does anyone know if he is still going to work with Patrick in the Black Keys? Or is he leaving and just staying with The Arcs?

@NatePokyExtra

The Keys are still together, no worries

@breslyn

+Nate P Oh good :)

@kevinq8246

👍🏼👍🏼❤️🎸🎸

@anthonyhermenegildo3305

I liked it better when Shuggie did it.

@jpainte

9y↑21

Thank you Colbert

@mizrans

definitely thanks Colbert

@dannygarcia2813

+Sir Lucifer don't worry Dan has two acts

@SPRiTExxSNiPER

+Sir Lucifer You are my wallpaper.

@freezinginjune

+Danny Garcia but when are black keys coming back

@DanielGarcia-li3de

+daniel bass idk brother

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@willkelly9726

When I first heard this song I thought it was a classic black keys song

@Ayveh

8y↑3

Old enough to know the game <3

@kristinrichie3718

Whoa, they sound just like the black keys...

@KirbysMarshmallow

9y↑3

Holy fuck I'm in love <3

@RenanOte

Buenacha!

@fodordavidz

holy shit the refrain is basically "Aht Uh Mi Hed" by Shuggie Otis

@mattcurtis

Everytime I hear this I think of X-men haha, I like the song tho!

@JKOwatch

Anyone else think that so far they sound like a mix of The Black Keys, Tame Impala, and Cage the Elephant?

@tilago

With a bit of grateful dead and Lennon

@JKOwatch

sample text yes exactly I should've put them down too!

@Dinoman217

8y↑8

Am I the only one who thinks that this sounds at times like the theme to the X-men Cartoon?

@Cranberry__man

When I heard this song I had a big deja-vu moment. So weird

@1988natalieb

9y↑7

sounds a lot like the old x-men cartoon theme song

@koolrockradio

Kool!!!

@g.9499

I'm getting "And I Love Her" by The Beatles in the chorus

@rodrigovalladares8621

RIP Richard Swift

@braedon1986

I first heard this when I was being transported home from the mental institution. I shit you not.

@gajuszsadecki1730

9y↑22

When new album of The Black Keys?

@bullenmabior9220

This Dan Auerbach's(BKs lead singer) other side project.

@D4rdar

I seem to recall reading that they will start recording a new Black Keys album after their current tour, which ends August 8th

@bullenmabior9220

Patrick Broke his arm so they canceled part of the tour so it maybe extended

@D4rdar

At least for the European shows they cancelled they said before they are not going to re-book those shows
They cancelled the show at O2 Arena I was going to :(

@Shaakhal

Bullen Mabior Patrick broke his shoulder, not his arms... ;-)

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@Luishal0

sounds like the black keys ,omg...

@MiniSimmonsBand

Super black keys vibe but sickkk nonetheless

@micah8151

sigh* this song... thank you god

@rhuanovin

Holy fuckkk! i just noticed that was the guy from the black keys when the music started

@dosada5596

9y↑12

This sounds like the theme from Saturday morning Xmen theme song...not hating but that's what it reminds me of...

@AeneasMTG

9y↑3

+David Osada Pretty sure that was the idea. Hence Prof X talking at the beging.

@orenco

+joshuaelander Sharp ears my friend.

@glethal85

Finally some good drug music again.

@Yourgirlblue

Dan <3

@blakebuttman7341

8y↑3

sounds a lot like the black keys

@zobrombie3023

Blake Buttman And I love it. I can't get enough matesss!

@bean7910

Joshua Legge but like is the guy now in the two bands? was it only for this song? did he left the black keys? what happened?

@raiderscat

Justin Sot The guy(Dan) has two bands now. The Black Keys and the Arcs

@Jorgerunz

9y↑3

Its the beat to the xmen cartoon in the 90s

@scottysols

sounds like The Black Keys.

@carissagonzalez

Idk y this makes me think of Alice in wonderland

@elchiponr1

wow, it took me like 5 songs on youtube to see the faces instead of the skulls sockets, even though i looked at it

@Jolis_Parsec

Even after seeing the faces, if I look from far enough away, it looks like the skull is stoned out of its mind, presumably by listening to this awesome song. 😆

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