Where Is My Mind?
Pixies
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Ooh, stop With your feet in the air and your head on the ground Try this trick and spin it, yeah Your head will collapse But there's nothing in it And you'll ask yourself Where is my mind Where is my mind Where is my mind Way out in the water See it swimmin' I was swimmin' in the Caribbean Animals were hiding behind the rock Except the little fish But they told me, he swears Tryin' to talk to me koi koy Where is my mind Where is my mind Where is my mind Way out in the water See it swimmin' With your feet in the air and your head on the ground Try this trick and spin it, yeah Your head will collapse If there's nothing in it And you'll ask yourself Where is my mind Where is my mind Where is my mind Way out in the water See it swimmin' Ooh With your feet in the air and your head on the ground Ooh Try this trick and spin it, yeah Ooh Ooh
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Written by: Charles Thompson
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Where Is My Mind?" was released on April 1988 as part of the Pixies' debut album, "Surfer Rosa."
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Pixies' frontman, Black Francis.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics were inspired by Francis's scuba diving experiences in the Caribbean. The song explores a state of disconnection and loss of control, which has led to various interpretations about its meaning.
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Musical Composition"Where Is My Mind?" features a distinctive guitar riff and one of the band's memorable quiet and loud dynamics with elements of punk rock and surf rock.
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Special Appearances & CoversThe song is most notably featured in the final sequence of the 1999 film "Fight Club," solidifying its status as a cultural icon. It has also been covered by various artists including Placebo, Storm Large, and Kingswood.
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Reception & ImpactRolling Stone magazine ranked "Where Is My Mind?" as number 13 on its list of the "100 greatest Pixies songs". It is recognized as one of the band's most popular songs, and it continues to receive critical acclaim aiming not just alternative music fans, but mainstream audiences as well.
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Live PerformanceThe Pixies often close their concerts with "Where Is My Mind?", leading fans in a massive sing-along to the haunting anthem.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the label 4AD, which is known for alternative rock and indie music.
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In Pop CultureBesides "Fight Club," "Where Is My Mind?" has also been featured in various movies, TV shows, and commercials, including "Mr. Robot," "Sucker Punch," and a billboard and commercial for the film "Birdman."
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Controversial ImageryThe album "Surfer Rosa," which features "Where Is My Mind?" was known for its controversial cover photo featuring a topless woman, contributing to the band's reputation for edgy, provocative artistry.
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