"Another State of Mind" is a song by the American punk rock band

Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing voca ...

. It is the second track on their 1983 debut album '' Mommy's Little Monster''. The song was also released as the band's second single. Both the album and the single were released by the band's own label, 13th Floor Records. The single was rereleased in 1989 on

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to coincide with the reissue of ''Mommy's Little Monster''. The song also appeared on their 1998 live album '' Live at the Roxy'' and 2004 live DVD ''

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'', as it had become one of the band's live staples. It also appeared as the opening track on their 2007 ''

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'' compilation.

Meaning and Composition

The song was written about Social Distortion's first North American tour, in which they travelled with Youth Brigade in 1982. The song covers the hardships of touring, including daily travel from city to city, confrontation with the public, the uncertainty of the each day, as well as front man Mike Ness' longing for his girlfriend who remained at home.

Cover versions

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recorded a cover "Another State of Mind" as a bonus track on their 2009 album, ''

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References

{{authority control 1983 singles Social Distortion songs Songs written by Mike Ness