The band formed in 1986 as an underground punk rock act. Their popularity grew during the following decade with the 1992 album It's A Shame About Ray, which was produced, engineered, and mixed by The Robb Brothers (Bruce Robb, Dee, and Joe), followed by a cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson", which eventually became one of the band's most successful singles.
Throughout its various incarnations, recording and touring lineups of the band have included co-founders Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz, John Strohm (Blake Babies), Doug Trachten, Corey Loog Brennan, Byron Hoag, Ben Daughtry, Juliana Hatfield (Blake Babies), Nic Dalton (Godstar, Sneeze, The Plunderers), Dave Ryan, Patrick "Murph" Murphy (Dinosaur Jr), Bill Gibson (Eastern Dark), Mark 'Budola' Newman, Kenny Lyon, Vess Ruhtenberg, Devon Ashley, Karl Alvarez and Bill Stevenson (Descendents), P. David Hazel and various others.
Cited as one of the most important alternative rock groups, The Lemonheads were active until 1997 and went on hiatus, but reformed with a new lineup in 2005 and released The Lemonheads in the following year. The band released its latest album, Varshons, in June 2009.
Losing Your Mind
The Lemonheads Lyrics
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When you re-realize that it's not the first time
You burnt the beyond when you learned how to fly
Just to learn later on that there isn't a sky
There aren't any clouds and there aren't any trees
There aren't any birds and there's no cinder caught in my eye
Till I've tied a tired knot and tried to untie it
Till I've tied a tired knot and tried to untie it
Just can't decide if I should lie or tell the truth and try to hide it
The Lemonheads' song "Losing Your Mind" presents a portrayal of self-realization and self-reflection as the singer discovers they are "losing their mind" and comes to terms with it. The lyrics suggest that this realization isn't new but has occurred previously, perhaps even repeatedly throughout the singer's life. The metaphor of burning the beyond when learning how to fly alludes to a recklessness or impulsivity that has characterized the singer's life, only to find out later that there's nothing to reach out to or achieve. There is no sky, no clouds, no trees, no birds, and no cinder. These lines suggest that the singer has come to the realization that much of what they sought after in life isn't real or tangible, and the metaphor of the non-existent sky implies a lack of boundaries or limitations in the singer's life.
The repetition of the lines "till I've tied a tired knot and tried to untie it / just can't decide if I should lie or tell the truth and try to hide it" suggests that the singer is struggling with both a lack of direction and honesty within themselves. They may be questioning what they stand for, what they believe in, and whether their actions align with their beliefs. The use of the knot metaphor implies entanglement and confusion, reinforcing the sense of turmoil and difficulty in making decisions.
Overall, "Losing Your Mind" portrays a poignant sense of coming to terms with oneself's limitations, reflecting on past actions, and trying to navigate a sense of identity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
What a comfort to find out you're losing your mind
It's strangely comforting to discover that you may be going crazy
When you re-realize that it's not the first time
Once you remember that this isn't the first time you've felt like this, it feels less overwhelming
You burnt the beyond when you learned how to fly
You pushed yourself too far and got hurt when you were learning to take risks
Just to learn later on that there isn't a sky
You eventually realized that the thing you thought was limitless was actually finite
There aren't any clouds and there aren't any trees
The world feels empty and lifeless to you
There aren't any birds and there's no cinder caught in my eye
Even the small, mundane things that used to bring you joy have disappeared
Till I've tied a tired knot and tried to untie it
You've exhausted yourself trying to fix your problems
Just can't decide if I should lie or tell the truth and try to hide it
You don't know whether to be honest about your struggles or pretend everything's fine
Till I've tied a tired knot and tried to untie it
You feel like a broken record, constantly trying to solve the same problems
Just can't decide if I should lie or tell the truth and try to hide it
You're torn between keeping up appearances and being authentic about your struggles
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Written by: EVAN GRIFFITH DANDO
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