The band members are: singer/guitarist Tjeerd Bomhof, bass player Sven Woodside and drummer Joppe Molenaar.
Support from influential Dutch media outlet 3Voor12 and The Dutch Pop Institute led the band to a slot at Lowlands, the huge Dutch festival, and also netted Voicst their first appearance at the New Yorks CMJ Music Conference. For three consecutive years they have played the Noorderslag music conference in Holland and toured Benelux with the likes of Bettie Serveert, Nada Surf, and Tenacious D.
In 2003 the band released their first recording: the six-song EP "Eat The Evidence" - to critical acclaim. While in New York in the summer of 2004 the band hooked up with producer and Girls Against Boys alumni, Eli Janney (The Rapture, Secret Machines) to record their first full-length album; 11-11. The album was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (Athlete, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Nick Cave) and released in Europe on the bands own label DuurtLang Records (A Dutch word which aptly translates to takes a long time)
Airplay on MTV Europe, Dutch radio, and at key US radio outlets joins critical accolades for Whatever You Want From Life
3Voor12 recently named 11-11 Album of the Year, and Joppe was voted Drummer of the Year by his peers. Recently Voicst has been touring throughout Europe and North America, playing at festivals including Rock in Idro (Italy), Popkomm (Berlin), Benicassim (Spain), SXSW (Austin, TX) and supporting bands like The Bravery, The Posies and Millionaire.
The follow up of 11-11 is released on the 11th of January 2008 and is called, "A Tale of Two Devils". Some new songs such as, "Mixed Words", "High As An Amsterdam Tourist", "Everyday I Work On The Road" and "A Year And a Bit" have been made available for listening on the bands myspace , hyves and official Website.
A Year And A Bit
Voicst Lyrics
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Every morning I wake up
Keep myself at ease
Sometimes next to someone
People calling me
Though not as much as they used to
It takes about a week
To get back to not them
Every day I am in this mess
I can't help it and I think of you-ooooh-ooh
Just the top layer of the feeling
Enough to make me dig in all that I'm dooo-ing
Even when it's foooolish
Sometimes I succeed
In losing the reason
But it always comes back
And when it doesn't it's
I read al these books
And with all of that knowledge
I know what happens when you love
But can not attack
Every day I am in this mess
I can't help it and I think of you-ooooh-ooh
Just the top layer of the feeling
Enough to make me dig in all that I'm dooo-ing
Even when it's foooolish
Every day I am in this mess
I can't help it and I think of you-ooooh-ooh
Just the top layer of the feeling
Enough to make me dig in all that I'm dooo-ing
Even when it's foooolish
A million things to do
Every morning I wake up
Keep myself at ease
Sometimes next to someone
People calling me
Though not as much as they used to
It takes about a week
To get back to not them
Every day I am in this mess
I can't help it and I think of you-ooooh-ooh
Just the top layer of the feeling
Enough to make me dig in all that I'm dooo-ing
Even when it's foooolish
The lyrics to Voicst's song "A Year And A Bit" touch on the present-day struggles of staying focused and motivated amidst distractions and feelings of longing for someone or something in the past. The opening lines suggest trying to keep busy with a seemingly never-ending list of tasks, but inevitably the mind wanders, and the singer reflects on the pain of unrequited love. This pain is described as a "mess" that they are unable to escape and often find themselves thinking of the one they cannot have.
The third verse introduces the idea of seeking knowledge or wisdom through reading books, but even that does not ease the ache of unfulfilled desires. The repetition of the opening verse and chorus underscores the cyclical nature of life, the routines and people that come and go, but the singer remains in the same emotional state, unable to shake off the persistent feeling of longing.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the human experience of being pulled in multiple directions at once, trying to stay focused on what we need to do but finding ourselves distracted by memories and emotions that we can't easily let go of.
Line by Line Meaning
A million things to do
I have a lot of responsibilities and tasks to complete
Every morning I wake up
The start of each day brings new challenges and opportunities
Keep myself at ease
I try to remain calm and level-headed throughout the day
Sometimes next to someone
Occasionally I share my life with another person
People calling me
Others frequently try to contact me
Though not as much as they used to
I am less in demand than I used to be
It takes about a week
I need some time to recover after interacting with others
To get back to not them
To regain my independence and sense of self
Every day I am in this mess
My life is messy and complicated
I can't help it and I think of you-ooooh-ooh
I am constantly reminded of someone special to me
Just the top layer of the feeling
My emotions only scratch the surface of how I feel
Enough to make me dig in all that I'm dooo-ing
Even though it may be foolish, I am motivated by my emotions
Even when it's foooolish
My actions may not always be rational or logical
Sometimes I succeed
Occasionally I am able to overcome my emotions
In losing the reason
By ignoring my feelings, I can become more productive
But it always comes back
My emotions inevitably come to the surface once again
And when it doesn't it's
If my emotions do not return, it is a cause for concern
I read all these books
I have tried to gain knowledge and insight into love
And with all of that knowledge
Despite my reading, I still struggle with love
I know what happens when you love
I am aware of the risks involved in loving someone
But cannot attack
I am unable to act on my emotions
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.