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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My Sweet Summer
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Oh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Warm was the weather outside the day we met
Blue was the color of skies the day she left
Short was the time we had, it was the best
'Cause long were the nights we spent with no rest
I met her on a Friday, she left on a Monday
Wrote me a letter said she hoped to see me someday
We had a good time, I can't deny that
You can be my sunshine every time you fly back
Cause there's another one you're loving, and
I hate to see you go
My Sweet Summer is gone
She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Ooh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Yeah she left in the morning, gone without warning
Fun while it lasted, lost in the moment
She played me real good, took me for a ride
Now she's off on an airplane, back to real life
Yeah she dipped out
Smoked all my weed then she flipped out
Left in my slumber, waited 'til I passed out
And on my dresser was a paper and her number
I filled up with grass and I burned it, for summer
Cause there's another one you're loving, and
I hate to see you go
My Sweet Summer is gone
She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Ooh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Left like a midnight thief
You ain't no friend to me
How could you lead me on?
Now my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Now my Sweet Summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Now my Sweet Summer is gone
"My Sweet Summer" is a song by American band The Dirty Heads. At first listen, the song appears to be about a summer fling that is now over. The singer talks about how his "Sweet Summer" has left him with sand in his bed and played him all night long, but he would do it all over again. He reminisces about the good times they had together, and even though it was short-lived, it was worth it. The song presents a bittersweet feeling, where the singer is sad that his summer romance is over but glad that they had a good time while it lasted.
However, upon closer examination, the song may have a deeper meaning. The way the singer talks about his sweet summer seems to suggest that she may have been using him for her own enjoyment. She was just a fun distraction for the summer and has moved on to someone else. The singer says, "cause there's another one you're loving, and I hate to see you go," indicating that his sweet summer has found someone else. She led him on and then left him, and the singer is left feeling hurt and betrayed.
Overall, "My Sweet Summer" is a catchy song with a relatable message about a summer fling that ends too soon. However, it also has a darker underlying message about the pain of being used by someone you care about.
Line by Line Meaning
My Sweet Summer is gone
The summer fling is over, and the singer misses the girl he was with.
She left me here
The girl left him behind and moved on without him.
With sand in my bed
He still has physical reminders of his time with her, like sand in his bed.
She played me all night long
She kept him up all night, maybe for love, maybe not.
But I'd do it all over again, Oh
Despite the heartache, he would do it all over again because he cherishes the memories.
And on my mirror, she made it clear
She left a message on his mirror to remind him of her.
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
Her message is permanent, but it also seems insincere, maybe because it was written in lipstick.
Warm was the weather outside the day we met
The weather was nice on the day they met, which makes him remember their good times.
Blue was the color of skies the day she left
The weather was depressing when she left him, which makes him more emotional.
Short was the time we had, it was the best
Their relationship was brief but intense.
'Cause long were the nights we spent with no rest
They stayed up late together, possibly just enjoying each other's company.
I met her on a Friday, she left on a Monday
They didn't have very much time together before she left.
Wrote me a letter said she hoped to see me someday
She left him a letter to let him know that there might be a chance for them to reconnect.
We had a good time, I can't deny that
He acknowledges that they had fun together, but it still wasn't enough.
You can be my sunshine every time you fly back
He still looks forward to seeing her again, even though he knows she'll just leave again.
'Cause there's another one you're loving, and
He knows that she's seeing someone else and is upset by that fact.
I hate to see you go
He's sad that she left and wishes she would come back.
Yeah she left in the morning, gone without warning
She left him behind with no explanation.
Fun while it lasted, lost in the moment
Despite the heartache, he still thinks that their time together was worth it.
She played me real good, took me for a ride
He feels like she might have manipulated him, but he still likes her.
Now she's off on an airplane, back to real life
She's moving on with her life, while he is still stuck in the past.
Yeah she dipped out
She left him behind without a second thought.
Smoked all my weed then she flipped out
She used his resources and then acted out.
Left in my slumber, waited 'til I passed out
She took advantage of him while he was asleep.
And on my dresser was a paper and her number
She left her number behind, possibly as a chance for them to reconnect.
I filled up with grass and I burned it, for summer
He's trying to move on by destroying the things that remind him of her.
Left like a midnight thief
She snuck away like a criminal in the night.
You ain't no friend to me
He's upset with her for leaving him behind, and he doesn't want to be friends with her.
How could you lead me on?
He feels like she gave him false hope or misled him about their future together.
Now my sweet summer is gone
The summer is over, and it's time for him to move on.
My Sweet Summer is gone
Overall, the song is a nostalgic look back at a time where he was truly happy, but also a way for him to come to terms with the fact that she's gone.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, NILES HOLLOWELL-DHAR, ROMAN RAMIREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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My Sweet Summer is gone
She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Oh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Warm was the weather outside the day we met
Blue was the color of skies the day she left
Short was the time we had, it was the best
'Cause long were the nights we spent with no rest
I met her on a Friday, she left on a Monday
Wrote me a letter said she hoped to see me someday
We had a good time, I can't deny that
You can be my sunshine every time you fly back
Cause there's another one you're loving, and
I hate to see you go
My Sweet Summer is gone
She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Ooh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Yeah she left in the morning, gone without warning
Fun while it lasted, lost in the moment
She played me real good, took me for a ride
Now she's off on an airplane, back to real life
Yeah she dipped out
Smoked all my weed then she flipped out
Left in my slumber, waited 'til I passed out
And on my dresser was a paper and her number
I filled up with grass and I burned it, for summer
Cause there's another one you're loving, and
I hate to see you go
My Sweet Summer is gone
She left me here
With sand in my bed
She played me all night long
But I'd do it all over again, Ooh
My Sweet Summer is gone
And on my mirror, she made it clear
Her Lipstick can't be wrong
My summer, summer, my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Left like a midnight thief
You ain't no friend to me
How could you lead me on?
Now my sweet summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Now my Sweet Summer is gone
My Sweet Summer is gone
Now my Sweet Summer is gone
@brittanymartin6892
Still a good song after 9 years.
@kspicaa11
I love old dirty heads but I also love that they're so versatile. A fan till the end!
@emilymackay1229
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG FOR 6 YEARS OMFG I CANT BELEIVE I JUST FOUND IT
@MOE13576
Congrats
@emilymackay1229
@Koohyar 688 HHAHAHA IKR
@nathankasprzyk2179
Right!
@katiepascavage331
Yeah same
@katiepascavage331
@Geronimo Doe I know
@ranelgallardo7031
I have a feeling everyone’s gonna listen to this again cause everyone’s summer is gone
@funpuncentralholdup9887
Ranel Gallardo you’re not wrong