Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.
Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008). This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first single is the optimistic, “Stand Tall.”
Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Other special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
And who can’t dig that?
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Garland
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
Into the darkness we'll find our freedom
Our hearts are one and together they beatin'
Stars they are fallen and that's so appealin'
This feels like love and love feels like healin'
Anticipation slowly is buildin' we'll find our peace
And that's so appealin' this is the moment I hear it callin'
We'll sit together and watch as the stars they are fallen for you
There fallen there fallen
She's callin' and fallen
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
When my levels are stressed reach the peak at they crest
I smell the flowers in her hair feel the lightness of her dress
I lay my head down feel your heart through your chest
Breathin' in together we can blow it out the best
It's the end of my worries troubles and dreams we can
Bury em together always knowing one thing when it grows from
The earth it's the rebirth it sings and if it comes to fall apart
It's a new start it brings yeah
There fallin there falling
Shes calling and falling
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
We walked alone inside our garden
She showed me all the things I knew I do I knew I knew I do
We walked alone inside our garden
Oh ohhew
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
We walked alone inside our garden
She showed me all the things she knew (I knew)
We walked alone inside of our garden
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
The Dirty Heads' song "Garland" is a peaceful and calming track that reflects on finding inner peace and freedom with the help of someone special. The opening verse refers to a bright colored garland in the lights of the singer's garden. The use of the garland symbolizes a sense of celebration and joy, which is then joined by the reassurances given by the singer's significant other to calm down and find inner peace.
The song's chorus repeats the word "You" three times, which may indicate that the significant other is the most important thing in the singer's life. The second verse speaks of the two characters finding freedom together in the darkness. The singer expresses that their hearts are together, beating as one. These feelings of peace and togetherness lead to the singer feeling like they are in love as they watch the stars fall.
The final verse returns to the garden motif, with the lyrics expressing that the two characters are walking alone inside their garden, with the significant other showing the singer all the things they knew. The final lines reiterate the opening verse, "there was a bright-colored garland in the lights of my garden," which shows that the singer has made peace with themselves and feels their inner peace being strengthened.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a bright colored garland
In the midst of my garden, I saw a striking and vibrant garland.
In the lights of my garden
The garland was illuminated by the lights of the garden.
She said calm yourself darlin'
A soothing voice spoke to me, 'My darling, there is no need to worry.'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
She promised to help me find tranquility and mental peace.
Into the darkness we'll find our freedom
Together, we will venture into the unknown and discover liberation.
Our hearts are one and together they beatin'
Our hearts are in unison, beating as one.
Stars they are fallen and that's so appealin'
The falling stars are alluring and attractive.
This feels like love and love feels like healin'
Our connection feels like love, and love is therapeutic.
Anticipation slowly is buildin' we'll find our peace
As we move forward, our sense of hope and expectation grows, and we'll ultimately discover our inner calmness.
And that's so appealin' this is the moment I hear it callin'
The excitement of a new beginning is enthralling, and I'm eager to move forward and see what awaits me.
We'll sit together and watch as the stars they are fallen for you
The two of us will sit in companionship, observing as the falling stars illuminate the sky.
When my levels are stressed reach the peak at they crest
When I feel overwhelmed and anxious, and it seems like it cannot get worse, we will deal with it.
I smell the flowers in her hair feel the lightness of her dress
She is close to me, and I can sense the lightness of her being, the gentleness of her nature through the fragrance of her hair and the lightness of her attire.
I lay my head down feel your heart through your chest
As we embrace each other, I can feel the rapid beating of her heart through her chest as I rest my head on her.
Breathin' in together we can blow it out the best
Together, we can breathe deeply and exhale all our worries and fears, leaving us with a sense of peace.
It's the end of my worries troubles and dreams we can bury em together always knowing one thing when it grows from the earth it's the rebirth it sings and if it comes to fall apart it's a new start it brings yeah
With you by my side, my concerns, obstacles, and aspirations can be put to rest. We can bury them together and be aware that if something new comes from the ashes, it would be the start of a beautiful new chapter of life.
We walked alone inside our garden
In the seclusion of our garden, we walked hand in hand.
She showed me all the things I knew I do I knew I knew I do
She helped me see all the things that I knew in the depths of my heart but had forgotten.
There was a bright colored garland
Once again, I saw the bright colored garland in my garden.
We walked alone inside of our garden
Once again, we walked inside our garden without fear or stress.
You
The repeated 'you' signifies the person that is comforting the artist throughout the song.
You
The 'you' means the same person as mentioned before.
You
The 'you' means the same person as mentioned before.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID FORAL, DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, JON OLAZABAL, LEWIS RICHARDS, MATT OCHOA
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There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darling
I'll find your piece of mind for you
Into the darkness, we'll find our freedom
Our hearts are one and together they're beating
Stars they are falling at night so appealing
This feels like love and love feels like healing
Anticipation slowly is building
We'll find our peace in this night so revealing
This is the moment, I hear it calling
We'll sit together and watch as the stars they are falling for you
They're falling, they're falling
She's calling
They're falling
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darling
I'll find your piece of mind for you
When my levels are stressed
Reach the peak of their crest
I smell the flowers in the hair
I feel the lightness of her dress
I lay my head down and hear your heart through your chest
We can breathe it in together
We can blow one out, the best
You tend my worries
All my trouble and dreams
We can bury 'em together, always knowing one thing
When it grows from the earth, it's a rebirth that sings
And if it comes to fall apart, it's a new start that brings
They're falling, they're falling
She's calling
They're falling
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darling
I'll find your piece of mind for you
We walked alone inside our garden
She showed me all the things I knew I'd do, I knew I'd do
We walked alone inside our garden
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darling
I'll find your piece of mind for you
There was a bright colored garland
(we walked alone inside our garden)
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darling
(she showed me all the things I knew I'd do, I knew I'd do)
I'll find your piece of mind for you
@Glarepink
Amazing Lyrics! Spliffin to this!
Garland
Dirty Heads
Lyrics
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
Into the darkness we'll find our freedom
Our hearts are one and together they beatin'
Stars they are fallen and that's so appealin'
This feels like love and love feels like healin'
Anticipation slowly is buildin' we'll find our peace
And that's so appealin' this is the moment I hear it callin'
We'll sit together and watch as the stars they are fallen for you
There fallen there fallen
She's callin' and fallen
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
When my levels are stressed reach the peak at they crest
I smell the flowers in her hair feel the lightness of her dress
I lay my head down feel your heart through your chest
Breathin' in together we can blow it out the best
It's the end of my worries troubles and dreams we can
Bury em together always knowing one thing when it grows from
The earth it's the rebirth it sings and if it comes to fall apart
It's a new start it brings yeah
There fallin there falling
Shes calling and falling
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
We walked alone inside our garden
She showed me all the things I knew I do I knew I knew I do
We walked alone inside our garden
Oh ohhew
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
We walked alone inside our garden
She showed me all the things she knew (I knew)
We walked alone inside of our garden
There was a bright colored garland
In the lights of my garden
She said calm yourself darlin'
I'll find your peace of mind for you
You
You
You
@joyglassburner9828
Dirty heads have brought me the most amazing times of my life ❤️
@ashleykercher5423
I can’t help but to listen to this every night 🖤💚
@tonygore7508
The Dirty Heads changed my life by making me really happy every time I hear one of your songs, so many really great pieces of amazing music
@leahhill8644
We're fallin
@fabriciovillalobos2721
Pura vida ❣️
@kimberlyc8554
This use to be my favorite song, and when my brother passed away, I found out it was his too..
Couldn't describe that feeling if I tried.
I use to love blasting this walking the streets.
R.i.Paradise Jeffy,
Legends Never Die.
Forever my heart ❤
@glitchingberror1717
Beautiful story thanks for sharing..💝 rest in paradise Jeffy 🙏
@joeygarza4370
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful thing to share even tho he is gone, as if he’s here with u every time you hear this song. U will see him again one day and this song will play. God bless!
@vincentpinelli3626
Yes talking heads rock. Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!
@sterlesisco9280
Dirty Head's. LoL