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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Oxygen
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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Don't let go, you know I'm holding you down
People shouldn't change like the weather, man
People shouldn't change if they innocent
People act strange when it's getting out of beat
So let me be your oxygen
Please don't go, I will stay
See them call, hear them say
Trying to bleed but your feeling's stretched
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you go and I'm not there
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
Domino, this well keeps knocking you down
Let them know, no one can push you around
Getting hard to breathe in the everland
Feels like you never see the sun again
Domino, this well keeps knocking you down
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them call, hear them say
Trying to bleed but your feeling's stretched
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you go and I'm not there
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
Laughing with these feelings in your head
They don't mean nothing, they don't mean nothing, no
Feeding off the words that they all said
They don't mean nothing, no
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them call, hear them say
Trying to bleed but your feeling's stretched
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them call, hear them say
Trying to bleed but your feeling's stretched
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you go and I'm not there
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
In the song Oxygen by The Dirty Heads, the lyrics talk about being a source of support and comfort for someone who is going through a difficult time. The first verse is addressed to someone who seems to be going through changes and acting out of character, but the singer is offering to be a constant, dependable presence in their life like oxygen is to the human body. The second verse is directed towards someone who is feeling overwhelmed and knocked down by life's challenges, but the singer is assuring them that they don't have to face it alone - they will be there as a source of strength.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Please don't go, I will stay" multiple times, emphasizing the songwriter's commitment to being there for the person they are singing to. The lyrics use metaphors of weather phenomena such as tornadoes and dominoes to describe the chaos and unpredictability of life, but the singer is offering to be a constant and grounding force in the midst of it.
Overall, the song Oxygen is a moving expression of empathy and compassion for people going through tough times, and a reminder that we all need someone to lean on at some point in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Tornado, I see you coming around
I can see your destruction coming towards me, but I won't let go of you.
Don't let go, you know I'm holding you down
I won't give up on you, because I'm supporting you through tough times
People shouldn't change like the weather, man
People should stay true to themselves and not change their values at their convenience
People shouldn't change if they innocent
Innocent people shouldn't have to change themselves due to prejudices or outside influence
People act strange when it's getting out of beat
People tend to react differently when things are not going as planned or outside their comfort zones
So let me be your oxygen
Let me be the one that supports you and gives you strength to breathe through difficult times
Please don't go, I will stay
I will be there for you even when everyone else is leaving
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
During tough times, people tend to leave and it's easy to feel alone
See them call, hear them say
You may hear people calling out to you during difficult times, but they may not necessarily be helping you
Trying to bleed but your feeling's stretched
When you're going through a lot, it may feel like you're being drained and pulled in different directions
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
Sometimes hardships can make it feel like it's not worth living, but it's important to have someone to hold on to, like oxygen
If you go and I'm not there
If you leave or give up, and I'm not there to support you, it will be much harder for you
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be the one that helps you breathe, and gives you strength to get through tough times
Domino, this well keeps knocking you down
You may feel like you're being knocked down repeatedly, like a domino falling
Let them know, no one can push you around
Let others know that they can't control you or push you around, and you're stronger than they think
Getting hard to breathe in the everland
Life may feel difficult to deal with sometimes, like you're suffocating or can't breathe properly
Feels like you never see the sun again
It may feel like everything is dark and there's no hope or positivity in sight
Laughing with these feelings in your head
You may find yourself laughing or pretending everything is okay, while dealing with a lot of internal pain
They don't mean nothing, they don't mean nothing, no
Words or actions from others may not hold much value or meaning, and may not necessarily help in difficult times
Feeding off the words that they all said
You may be relying on the words of others to support you or give you hope, but they may not always be helpful or true
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JARED WATSON, DUSTIN BUSHNELL, NICK BAILEY, RYAN OGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tornado, I see you coming around
Don't let go, you know I'm holding you down
People shouldn't change like the weather, man
People shouldn't change if they innocent
People act strange when it's getting out of beat
So let me be your oxygen
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them fall, hear them say
Trying to breathe but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're going under then
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
Domino, this world keeps knocking you down
Let them know, no one can push you around
Getting hard to breathe in the everland
Feels like you never see the sun again
Domino, this world keeps knocking you down
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them fall, hear them say
Trying to breathe but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're going under then
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
Laughing with these feelings in your head
They don't mean nothing, they don't mean nothing, no
Feeding off the words that they all said
They don't mean nothing, no
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them fall, hear them say
Trying to breathe but you're feeling strange
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them fall, hear them say
Trying to breathe but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're goin under, then I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
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[Verse 1: Duddy B]
Tornado, I see you coming around
Don't let go, you know I'm holding you down
These people shouldn't change like the weather, man
People shouldn't change if they innocent
People act strange when it's getting hard to breathe
So let me be your oxygen
[Chorus: Dirty J & (Duddy B)]
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them all, hear them say
Trying to breathe, but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're going under, then I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
(When everything is falling)
[Verse 2: Duddy B]
Domino, this world keeps knocking you down
Let them know, no one can push you around
Getting hard to breathe in the avalanche
Feels like you never see the sun again
Domino, this world keeps knocking you down
[Chorus: Dirty J & (Duddy B)]
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them all, hear them say
Trying to breathe, but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're going under, then I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
(When everything is falling)
[Bridge: Dirty J]
Laughing with these demons in your head
But they don't mean nothing, they don't mean nothing, no
Feeding off the words that they all say
They don't mean nothing, no
[Chorus: Dirty J & (Duddy B)]
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them all, hear them say
Trying to breathe, but you're feeling strange
Please don't go, I will stay
When everyone is leaving and you're feeling strange
See them all, hear them say
Trying to breathe, but you're feeling strange
Oh woah, feel like you're living, but you might be better off dead
If you're going under, then I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen
(When everything is falling)
I'll be your oxygen, yeah
(When everything is falling)
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