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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Silence
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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Written on bamboo
Get another tattoo
As I light up a Camel
Just might have a fight at night
While I write by the light of the candle
When the vibe gets low and the mind will show
And the voice begin to ramble
Raise a cup put up on the mantel
Lifes color's vibrant
Wonder where the time went
I am living priceless while your life is on consignment
Sniper with alliance
Rifle breaks the silence
I'm shooting off my mouth to show
The essence of defiance
Time to shred rage is on
If the feeling ain't right then I'd rather be wrong
And if this night's just right hangovers long
Molotov night
Mobbin' on
Smile on my face in the middle of a riot
Looking from the top
Even if you wanna try it
You meet me at the highest
Leave with the lighter
It's dark in the shadows when you're hanging out with giants
Cast away to an island
Nothing's harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You're resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
Captive I hold in my words like hostages
Push me too far I unload my battle ship
I'm on the edge my short fuse it has been lit
'Cause you create madness
I crave the opposite
Like smoke and mirrors
Hurricane
Numb as hell
Novocaine
Close the window, pouring rain
Man, too much booze and Vicodin
It's time to go and I'm gone
You can't touch the high that I'm on
You don't know my state of mind yeah
I've gone too far and beyond
I'm light years away and I'm fine
My course is set to incline
No one can break my silence
They so violently keep trying
I'm just holding on to what's real
I'm searching out for what's true
You can take all that you want
But I'm not stopping till I'm through
Cast away to an island
Nothing's harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You're resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
Cast away to an island
Nothing's harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You're resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
The Dirty Heads's song "Silence" is a powerful expression of the frustration of being silenced by others. The lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped and alone, held captive by one's own thoughts and unable to express oneself. The song's opening lines, "Check my haiku, Written on bamboo, Get another tattoo, As I light up a Camel," set the mood for the rest of the song, which is reflective and introspective.
The phrase "But the silence deafening" is repeated throughout the song and emphasizes the desperation of the situation. The song's protagonist feels as though their voice is being stifled, and they feel powerless against those who would silence them. The lyrics also touch on themes of personal growth and self-discovery, as the singer finds strength in their own resilience and determination.
Overall, "Silence" is a deeply personal and emotional song that reflects on the struggles that many people face when trying to express themselves and be heard.
Line by Line Meaning
Check my haiku
I'm assessing and critiquing my own creative work
Written on bamboo
my work is a product of natural materials and flows with ease
Get another tattoo
I'm comfortable expressing myself outwardly through my body art
As I light up a Camel
I'm indulging in a vice, cigarette smoking
Just might have a fight at night
There's a possibility of conflict later on
While I write by the light of the candle
I'm using natural light to create and work on my art
When the vibe gets low and the mind will show
My mood influences my thoughts and creative output
And the voice begin to ramble
My thoughts and words become scattered and nonsensical
Leave me for dead and take my head
Others may dismiss or ignore me and take advantage of me
Raise a cup put up on the mantel
I'm celebrating and displaying my accomplishments
Lifes color's vibrant
Life is full of richness and variety
Wonder where the time went
I'm reflecting on the fleeting nature of time
I am living priceless while your life is on consignment
I value and prioritize my own experiences and choices over conforming to societal expectations
Sniper with alliance
I have an ally in my shooting skills
Rifle breaks the silence
My actions are loud and distinct in their impact
I'm shooting off my mouth to show
I'm speaking up to demonstrate my strength and defiance
The essence of defiance
My core motivation is to challenge and resist authority or expectations
Time to shred rage is on
It's time to let out my frustration and anger
If the feeling ain't right then I'd rather be wrong
I'd rather go against expectations than betray my instincts and feelings
And if this night's just right hangovers long
If I indulge in self-destructive behavior tonight, the consequences will linger
Molotov night
The atmosphere is explosive and chaotic
Mobbin' on
I'm moving and acting with a group
Smile on my face in the middle of a riot
I'm finding joy and positivity in a tumultuous and dangerous situation
Looking from the top
I have a vantage point and perspective above others
Even if you wanna try it
Others may attempt to challenge me or bring me down
You meet me at the highest
I'm reaching the pinnacle of success or achievement
Leave with the lighter
Others may take something valuable or useful from me
It's dark in the shadows when you're hanging out with giants
There are risks and consequences to befriending or allying with powerful, influential people
Captive I hold in my words like hostages
I'm keeping my thoughts and feelings locked up inside, feeling trapped
Push me too far I unload my battle ship
If others try to control or oppress me, I will react with aggression
I'm on the edge my short fuse it has been lit
I'm feeling very close to losing my temper and reacting impulsively
'Cause you create madness
Someone else's actions or behavior is driving me crazy
I crave the opposite
I desire a contrast or relief from the current situation
Like smoke and mirrors
Something appears deceiving or unclear
Hurricane
A powerful and destructive force is approaching
Numb as hell
I'm feeling numb and emotionless
Novocaine
I'm seeking temporary relief or escape from pain and stress
Close the window, pouring rain
I'm trying to shut out external factors that are aggravating my stress or sadness
Man, too much booze and Vicodin
I'm engaging in unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors to cope
It's time to go and I'm gone
I'm making a quick exit from a difficult or uncomfortable situation
You can't touch the high that I'm on
I'm feeling a sense of euphoria or pride that no one can diminish
You don't know my state of mind yeah
Others may not understand or empathize with my mental and emotional state
I've gone too far and beyond
I've pushed myself to the limit and beyond my previous boundaries
I'm light years away and I'm fine
I'm feeling distant and disconnected, but it's not affecting my contentment
My course is set to incline
I'm moving toward greater success or achievement
No one can break my silence
I'm choosing to remain independent and self-assured
They so violently keep trying
Others may push back against my resistance and defiance
I'm just holding on to what's real
I'm prioritizing authenticity and sincerity in my actions and beliefs
I'm searching out for what's true
I'm seeking deeper knowledge and understanding of the world around me
You can take all that you want
Others may try to take advantage of me or my resources
But I'm not stopping till I'm through
I'm determined to persevere and reach my goals despite obstacles or opposition
Cast away to an island
I'm feeling isolated and alone
Nothing's harder than hiding
It's difficult to conceal or suppress my true feelings and thoughts
Being all by myself
I'm experiencing loneliness and seclusion
You're resorting to violence
Someone is responding aggressively or forcefully to my defiance or resistance
You turned into a tyrant
Someone is becoming controlling and oppressive in their behavior
Telling me stop being silent
Someone is pressuring me to speak up or conform to their expectations
But the silence deafening
The absence of communication or connection is overwhelming and distressing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ALAGY SANNEY, DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, ROMAN RAMIREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexis Arevalo
Lyrics:
Check my haiku
Written on bamboo
Get another tattoo
As I light up a Camel
Just might have a fight at night
While I write by the light of the candle
When the vibe gets low and the mind will show
And the voice begin to ramble
Leave me for dead and take my head
Raise a cup put up on the mantel
Lifes color’s vibrant
Wonder where the time went
I am living priceless while your life is on consignment
Sniper with alliance
Rifle breaks the silence
I’m shooting off my mouth to show
The essence of defiance
Time to shred rage is on
If the feeling ain't right then I’d rather be wrong
And if this night’s just right hangovers long
Molotov night
Mobbin’ on
Smile on my face in the middle of a riot
Looking from the top
Even if you wanna try it
You meet me at the highest
Leave with the lighter
It’s dark in the shadows when you’re hanging out with giants
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
Captive I hold in my words like hostages
Push me too far I unload my battle ship
I’m on the edge my short fuse it has been lit
'Cause you create madness
I crave the opposite
Like smoke and mirrors
Hurricane
Numb as hell
Novocaine
Close the window, pouring rain
Man, too much booze and Vicodin
It’s time to go and I’m gone
You can’t touch the high that I’m on
You don’t know my state of mind yeah
I've gone too far and beyond
I’m light years away and I’m fine
My course is set to incline
No one can break my silence
They so violently keep trying
I’m just holding on to what’s real
I’m searching out for what’s true
You can take all that you want
But I’m not stopping till I’m through
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
haddon bertoni-hoag
Silence
Dirty Heads
LYRICS
Check my haiku
Written on bamboo
Get another tattoo
As I light up a Camel
Just might have a fight at night
While I write by the light of the candle
When the vibe gets low and the mind will show
And the voice begin to ramble
Leave me for dead and take my head
Raise a cup put up on the mantel
Lifes color’s vibrant
Wonder where the time went
I am living priceless while your life is on consignment
Sniper with alliance
Rifle breaks the silence
I’m shooting off my mouth to show
The essence of defiance
Time to shred rage is on
If the feeling ain't right then I’d rather be wrong
And if this night’s just right hangovers long
Molotov night
Mobbin’ on
Smile on my face in the middle of a riot
Looking from the top
Even if you wanna try it
You meet me at the highest
Leave with the lighter
It’s dark in the shadows when you’re hanging out with giants
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
Captive I hold in my words like hostages
Push me too far I unload my battle ship
I’m on the edge my short fuse it has been lit
'Cause you create madness
I crave the opposite
Like smoke and mirrors
Hurricane
Numb as hell
Novocaine
Close the window, pouring rain
Man, too much booze and Vicodin
It’s time to go and I’m gone
You can’t touch the high that I’m on
You don’t know my state of mind yeah
I've gone too far and beyond
I’m light years away and I’m fine
My course is set to incline
No one can break my silence
They so violently keep trying
I’m just holding on to what’s real
I’m searching out for what’s true
You can take all that you want
But I’m not stopping till I’m through
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
haddon bertoni-hoag
Silence
Dirty Heads
LYRICS
Check my haiku
Written on bamboo
Get another tattoo
As I light up a Camel
Just might have a fight at night
While I write by the light of the candle
When the vibe gets low and the mind will show
And the voice begin to ramble
Leave me for dead and take my head
Raise a cup put up on the mantel
Lifes color’s vibrant
Wonder where the time went
I am living priceless while your life is on consignment
Sniper with alliance
Rifle breaks the silence
I’m shooting off my mouth to show
The essence of defiance
Time to shred rage is on
If the feeling ain't right then I’d rather be wrong
And if this night’s just right hangovers long
Molotov night
Mobbin’ on
Smile on my face in the middle of a riot
Looking from the top
Even if you wanna try it
You meet me at the highest
Leave with the lighter
It’s dark in the shadows when you’re hanging out with giants
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
Captive I hold in my words like hostages
Push me too far I unload my battle ship
I’m on the edge my short fuse it has been lit
'Cause you create madness
I crave the opposite
Like smoke and mirrors
Hurricane
Numb as hell
Novocaine
Close the window, pouring rain
Man, too much booze and Vicodin
It’s time to go and I’m gone
You can’t touch the high that I’m on
You don’t know my state of mind yeah
I've gone too far and beyond
I’m light years away and I’m fine
My course is set to incline
No one can break my silence
They so violently keep trying
I’m just holding on to what’s real
I’m searching out for what’s true
You can take all that you want
But I’m not stopping till I’m through
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
Cast away to an island
Nothing’s harder than hiding
Being all by myself
You’re resorting to violence
You turned into a tyrant
Telling me stop being silent
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
But the silence deafening
Anthony Badagliacca
Absolutely Incredible! Totally underrated band, everything they put out is Gold! From their mellower acoustic stuff to this…what can you say but, Thanks! Also they sound just as ass kicking good live!! Not many bands pull off good studio tracks and back it up live.
when.in.time
Anthony Badagliacca THIS TRACK KILLS LIVE...take me back! Riot fest
Tamra da Silva
I've been listening to these guys a lot lately. They're definitely becoming one of my favorite bands. One love
Matthew Sowell
This band has one of the most loyal and loving fans in the world. WICKED AND WYLEEEEEEE 4 LIFE!
Ashley Brodbeck
🐙🐙🐙🐙
Brittney Phillips
goonies never say die!
Andrew Brunelle
This is one of their best songs. Underrated song to be sure. These guys just keep getting better and better. Check out their self-titled and Swim Team that came out after this song's album. Just great music and they just keep making it every year. True workhorses. I can respect that in a music group.
Mr. Drown_73
Andrew Brunelle fuck yeah
Andrew Brunelle
This was one of my favorite songs of these guys on their new album. Really innovative song, awesome video. I know some people are complaining about their new direction, but I think it's not that much different from their older stuff. Cabin by the Sea and Phantoms of Summer was more softer stuff, this is the harder rap-based stuff that reminds me of their Dirty Demos and Any Port in a Storm. But this song in particular is extremely creative and is just awesome. Keep it up, fellas...
Shrimp Nachos
The Dirty Heads just stepped it up a new level holy moley.