Where Is My Mind?

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About Where Is My Mind?

"Where Is My Mind?" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies, and is the seventh track on the band's album Surfer Rosa. Although the song was never released as a single, it is one of the band's signature songs. It received a Silver certification from the BPI for UK singles.


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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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Pixies

Pixies is an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986. The group consists of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), and David Lovering (drums). The Pixies achieved relatively modest commercial success in their home country, but were significantly more successful in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The group disbanded in 1993 under acrimonious circumstances, but reunited in 2004. more »

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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."
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Pixies' frontman, Black Francis.
Song Meaning
The 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.
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.
Special Appearances & Covers
The 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.
Reception & Impact
Rolling 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.
Live Performance
The Pixies often close their concerts with "Where Is My Mind?", leading fans in a massive sing-along to the haunting anthem.
Record Label
The song was released under the label 4AD, which is known for alternative rock and indie music.
In Pop Culture
Besides "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."
Controversial Imagery
The 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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