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Dirty Grindy

by Of Conscious Mind

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A single off of our upcoming (fall 2023) 5-song EP, "Dirty Grindy" chronicles a spat between two lovers (wonder who...) and serves as a one-sided, blowing-off-steam ballad. It recognizes the desire to extricate powerful emotions with destructive (yet oh-so-poetic) action in order to process a heated disagreement; while also - behind dramatic emotional outbursts - remaining deeply cognizant of the fact that anger itself is blurring one's own ability to see a situation clearly. The lyrics are inspired by Beth's own journey with understanding neurodiversity in her relationship with Mathe, acknowledging the usefulness of music and songwriting as a healthy outlet for big feelings :)

To sum it up: "I'm really angry right now and I want to smash things - but I know this too shall pass. So, I'll do my best to remember I'm not perfect either, while I continue to smash lots of things (figuratively...) for just a little while longer. Love you."

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Lyrics:

Something was off when he left in a huff and took me by the hand
He said it's been tough and he told me I'm rough as he ripped it out with his right hand
Part of me was to blame I might have gone insane but that wasn't blatantly clear
Perhaps the end is near

Gone insane
Mind my brain
Feels so strange
What's my name?

In the middle was a riddle making piddle of a diddle underneath the loveliest sheets
For the most part it was like playing darts in the dark with a knife but he cheats
Never would have thought so little wasn't really my acquittal think we might be under some heat
But wait a minute for an answer not expecting ever-after in between the quarter note beats

Gone insane
Mind my brain
Feels so strange
What's my name?

Cracking eggshells popping bubbles in the air
Seems like there ain't no one whose accountable
Taking over raging over underwear
It's not long till anything is possible
Pass the blame to anyone who sits and stares
We both know that this is inevitable
Rip the photo throw the guitar down the stairs
I don't care my glass is full

Mind a big change it's a lot to gain but I never really thought I'd give
Wake up in time if I am still blind to the real appeal
The real appeal
The real appeal

Eggshells popping bubbles in the air
Seems like there ain't no one whose accountable
Taking over raging over underwear
It's not long till anything is possible
Pass the blame to anyone who sits and stares
We both know that this is inevitable
Rip the photo throw the guitar down the stairs
I don't care my glass is full

What's my name?

credits

released June 21, 2023
Vocals/lyrics: Beth Svahn-Monroe
Rhythm guitar/music: Mathe Svahn
Bass: Kenny Bailey
Drums/percussion: Titien Tolbert

Cover art photo: Matt Gustafson @GustoPhotos
Cover art layout: OMM Creation Productions LLC

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Vincent Freeman at The Underground Recording Studio in Randolph, VT
www.theunderground.studio

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Of Conscious Mind Randolph, Vermont

The indie groove rock band Of Conscious Mind was born out of the rising Upper Valley NH/VT local music scene and has been several years in the making. Featuring groove-tinged rhythms with powerful vocals, OCM sees the process of writing and performing music as a way of evolving and growing individually and together. ... more

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