Pen and Self
The Uglysuit Lyrics


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Notice all of the light, everyone look around you
It'll take just a bit off your mind in order to breathe

Always in my mind
Middle of our own by our own
Always in my head
Middle of ourself
Bum bum da dum ...

All atop the mountain peak sings a soft and motherly sound
Everywhere we seem to go, we feel you're close beside us

Everywhere we seem to go

All of this, all of this, is going so nicely
We haven't an entire care in the world
Let's let everything that we know make our path a bit easier

Always in my mind
Middle of our own by our own
Always in my head
Middle of ourself

Bum bum da bum ...

All atop the mountain peak sings a soft and motherly sound
Everywhere we seem to go, we feel you're close beside us

Everywhere we seem to go

Always in my mind




Always in my heart
The middle of ourselves

Overall Meaning

The Uglysuit's song "Pen and Self" is a meditative and introspective piece about finding inner peace and clarity. The opening lines, "Notice all of the light, everyone look around you, It'll take just a bit off your mind in order to breathe," encourage the listener to take a pause and observe their surroundings in order to alleviate stress and anxiety. The lyrics continue with a theme of self-reflection and the search for inner peace, represented by the repetition of the lines "Always in my mind, middle of our own by our own, always in my head, middle of ourself." These lines suggest that one's own thoughts and feelings are central to finding peace within oneself.


The lyrics are augmented by the use of sound: the "Bum bum da dum" refrain, for example, is a soothing, repetitive beat that reinforces the meditative state. The song's overall tone is one of tranquility and calmness, with a focus on finding inner balance and harmony.


Line by Line Meaning

Notice all of the light, everyone look around you
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty and positivity around you


It'll take just a bit off your mind in order to breathe
By noticing the light, you can release some of your stress and breathe easier


Always in my mind
You are always on my mind


Middle of our own by our own
We are in our own world, separate from others


Always in my head
You are always in my thoughts


Middle of ourself
We are focused on ourselves


Bum bum da dum ...
Musical interlude


All atop the mountain peak sings a soft and motherly sound
Nature provides a comforting and nurturing presence, even in high places


Everywhere we seem to go, we feel you're close beside us
We carry the feeling of nature's presence with us wherever we go


All of this, all of this, is going so nicely
Everything is going well


We haven't an entire care in the world
We have no worries


Let's let everything that we know make our path a bit easier
We should use our knowledge to make things easier for ourselves


Always in my mind
You are always on my mind


Always in my heart
You are always in my heart


The middle of ourselves
We are focused on ourselves




Writer(s): Bray Colin Emerson, Bray Crosby, Hindman Israel, Martin Jonathan, Mayfield Kyle, Maynord Dustin Kird

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