UV-TV was formed in 2015 by Gainsville, Florida musicians Rose Vastola and Ian Bernacett. The two songwriters were eventually joined by drummer Ryan Hopewell, and with Vastola on lead vocals and bass and Bernacett handling guitar duties and some vocals, they began working on material that incorporated the drive of hazy, C-86 punk, lo-fi recording techniques, and occasional moments when gears would shift from fervent bashing into shoegaze ambience. The band released a five-song demo tape shortly after forming, and later in 2015 released a split 7” single with Los Angeles band Shark Toys. In 2017 their first album Glass was released, as well as a 7” EP that featured two original tracks and covers of songs by Screaming Sneakers and the Primitives. The lo-fi snap of Glass was put to tape quickly in a disused train station in Gainesville, adding natural reverb to the band’s already booming sound. In 2018, UV-TV migrated from Florida to New York, and in 2019, second album Happy arrived with a much fuller sound than their debut.
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I Don't Mind
UV-TV Lyrics
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Headed out on your own.
Been away for so long.
And I don't want to see it.
In another time we,
would belong.
Oh why? I don't mind.
Why?
Heading out on your own,
been away for so long.
It's what you make it.
In another time, we would belong.
Oh why? I don't mind.
It'll never come.
Why?
The lyrics of "I Don't Mind" by UV-TV seems to convey a feeling of uncertainty regarding the singer's acceptance of their current situation. The beginning lines suggest that someone is going on a journey, leaving the singer behind. The lines "been away for so long" and "headed out on your own" imply that this separation has lasted for quite some time. There is a sense of sadness and reluctance as the singer states, "And I don't want to see it". They seem to be avoiding the prospect of acknowledging and accepting that their loved one is leaving.
The next lines speak of a different time when they would have belonged together. The use of the word "would" suggests a longing for the past, a sense of nostalgia perhaps. The chorus repeating the line "Oh why? I don't mind. It'll never come. Why?" seems to indicate that the singer is conflicted about their feelings. They are unsure if they should be accepting of the current circumstances or if they should hold out hope for a change that may never come. The repetition of the lines also brings out the weight of their emotions, the turmoil and confusion that they are feeling.
As the song progresses, the lines "it's what you make it" suggest that the singer believes that the journey the other person is going on can be either negative or positive depending on their perspective. The song does not provide conclusive answers, but it seems to hint at the idea that the singer is slowly coming to terms with their separation. They may be learning to accept that things may not always work out the way they want them to but that they can still find a way to be okay with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Headed out on your own.
Leaving alone and pursuing your journey independently.
Been away for so long.
Spending a considerable time away from someone or something.
And I don't want to see it.
I do not want to witness or be part of the outcome of your actions.
In another time we, would belong.
If circumstances were different, we would have a place or connection with each other.
Oh why? I don't mind.
I have accepted the situation and its consequences without resistance or objection.
It'll never come.
The desired outcome or change is unlikely or impossible to happen.
Why?
Asking for an explanation or reason behind a situation or behavior.
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Written by: Ian Bernacett, Rose Vastola
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