The comfort and ease The Uglysuit shares in performing together is evident in the direction each song takes. Some start as one thing and end as something completely different, but in a way that fits together perfectly. Nothing is sacrificed and everything makes sense. “Brownblue’s Passing” begins delicately before orchestral elements take a march-like turn, leading to a finale that becomes increasingly hypnotic and epic. “…And We Became Sunshine” opens with a bouncy intro that eventually transforms into a soaring chorus of guitar washes, keyboard flourishes, and lush, layered vocals. “Chicago” brings together a more traditional song structure, a melody painted with piano and delicate guitar lines, and a refrain that can stay embedded in your brain for days.
The Uglysuit’s music is an extended love song to the notion that everything is possible, yet nothing is guaranteed. It’s born of excitement and energy and built on potential and promise. It’s based on the premise that change exists in everything, and where a wide-eyed view of the world doesn’t equal naiveté. It reminds us that we are alive, and that maybe it’s not too late.
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Pen and Self
The Uglysuit Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.