Absynthe Minded originally formed in 1999 as a one man band. Singer/guitarist Bert Ostyn recorded the first demos solo in his bedroom in Ghent. In 2002 Ostyn recruited Renaud Ghilbert (violin, trumpet, percussion), Sergej Van Bouwel (bass, contrabass) and Jan Duthoy (Hammond, piano) to form the Absynthe Minded Quartet, shortly Absynthe Minded. The History Makes Science Fiction EP (2003) was their first release on the independent Keremos label.
One year later the band finished second the infamous Belgian rock contest Humo's Rock Rally, which gathered them a serious amount of media coverage. After the addition of drummer Jakob Nachtergaele to its line-up, Absynthe Minded released their first full length Acquired Taste later that year to much critical acclaim.
Their sophomore album New Day was released only a year later. With the succes of hit-single My Heroics, Part One, Absynthe Minded start touring Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. They also supported dEUS on their European tour.
For the release of their next albums There Is Nothing (2007) and the self-titled Absynthe Minded (2009), the band signed with Universal.
In february 2015 Absynthe Minded announced their split, due to solo ambitions of Ostyn.
Sucker
Absynthe Minded Lyrics
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I thought i'm fly and hip
And i've got stickers sticking on my brain and everywhere
I thought that they could see how i can be as them
If i talk loud and clearly i am me
But i am such a fool that i believed in it
I don't know what i'm gonna do they're all the same
And i don't know who? s picking on me the most of all
I'm gonna get them all back once
And then i'll laugh
And they'll be gone
And i will find a girl and marry
And i am going to really believe in it
I will believe in it
I've got this anthrax on my eye
I've got this anthrax on my eye
Don't let it fool you
I am the one
To hold on
I'm long gone
These lyrics from Absynthe Minded's song Sucker portray a sense of insecurity and vulnerability that the singer is feeling in their current situation. They are surprised to find themselves being laughed at by others and feel foolish for believing that they could blend in with those around them. The singer expresses a desire for revenge against those who have treated them poorly, but also envisions a future where they are happy and in love, believing in themselves once again.
The first verse suggests that the singer has been trying to fit in with others by changing aspects of themselves, such as talking louder and having stickers on their brain, but they eventually realize that they have been foolish for thinking this was necessary. The second verse reveals that the singer has felt alienated and bullied by those around them, but they intend to retaliate and then move on to find happiness. The repetition of "I will believe in it" serves as a mantra for the singer, reminding themselves to believe in their own worth and ability to overcome their struggles.
Overall, the lyrics of Sucker convey a message about the importance of self-acceptance and the dangers of conforming to fit in with others. The singer eventually comes to the realization that they need to be true to themselves in order to find happiness, rather than trying to change who they are to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe it's really me they're laughing at
I am surprised that people are laughing at me
I thought i'm fly and hip
I thought I was cool and trendy
And i've got stickers sticking on my brain and everywhere
I have been influenced by society's expectations
I thought that they could see how i can be as them
I believed that I could fit in with them
If i talk loud and clearly i am me
I thought that by being assertive, I could be myself
But i am such a fool that i believed in it
I now realize that I was naive and gullible
I don't know what i'm gonna do they're all the same
I don't know how to deal with people who are all alike
And want me dead or gone
They want me out of their lives
And i don't know who? s picking on me the most of all
I don't know who the major source of ridicule is
I'm gonna get them all back once
I plan to take revenge on all of them
And then i'll laugh
I will find pleasure in their misfortune
And they'll be gone
I won't have to deal with them anymore
And i will find a girl and marry
I will find love and settle down
And i am going to really believe in it
I will truly believe in my new life
I will believe in it
I will have faith in my future
I've got this anthrax on my eye
I have a negative outlook on life
I've got this anthrax on my eye
I am seeing life through a pessimistic lens
Don't let it fool you
Don't be deceived by my negativity
I am the one
I am responsible for my life
To hold on
To persevere through hard times
I'm long gone
I am moving on from my past mistakes
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dries Duyck
My verses stand gawping a bit
I never get used to this
They lived here long enough
Enough!
I send them out of the house
I don't wanna wait
Until their toes are cold
Enough!
I wanna hear the humming of the sun
Or that of my heart
Hardening
Enough!
They don't screw classically
They babble commonly
And bluster nobly
Enough! Enough!
In winter, their lips leap
In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth
They ruin my summer
And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart
For another 12 lines on this sheet
I'll hold my hand over their head
And then I'll kick them out
Enough!
Go and pester elsewhere, one-cent rhymes
Find somebody who cares
Enough!
Go now on your high feet
This is where the graves laugh
When they see their guests
Enough!
One corpse on top of the other
Go now and stagger to her
Whom I do not know
Enough! Enough!
In winter, their lips leap
In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth
They ruin my summer
And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart
In winter, their lips leap
In spring, they lie flat at the first warmth
They ruin my summer
And in autumn, it's girls and a broken heart
Hyacinth Warren
This lyrics was originally a poem in Dutch by Hugo Claus, one of the most famous Belgian writers.read more »
ENVOI LYRICS
[Verse 1]
My verses stand gawping a bit
I never get used to this
They lived here long enough
(Enough!)
I send them out of the house
I don’t wanna wait
Until their toes are cold
(Enough!)
I wanna hear the humming of the sun
Or that of my heart
Hardening
(Enough!)
They don’t screw classically
They babble commonly
And bluster nobly
(Enough! Enough!)
[Chorus]
In winter their lips leap
In spring they lie flat at the first warmth
They ruin my summer
And in autumn it’s girls and a broken heart
[Verse 2]
For another twelve lines on this sheet
I’ll hold my hand over their head
And then I’ll kick them out
(Enough!)
Go and pester elsewhere, one-cent rhymes
Find somebody who cares
(Enough!)
Go now on your high feet
This is where the graves laugh
When they see their guests
(Enough!)
One corpse on top of the other
Go now and stagger to her
Whom I do not know
(Enough! Enough!)
[Chorus]
In winter their lips leap
In spring they lie flat at the first warmth
They ruin my summer
And in autumn it’s girls and a broken heart
Tomek
I'm back here after 10 years. Amazing and timeless performance.
Hello Alphonse
❤️
sootsprite
Same. These WLTs are classics.
Julien Bader
Agree dude. One of favorite songs ever.
Peter Franken
This is a Homage to the writer, painter, director and more Hugo Claus who died in 2008.
I had the honour to met him once and I read his book `de Paliter`- my first flemish ever.
He ended his life in 2008 - suffering of Alzheimer and Absynthe Minded made this beautiful song for him.
You have to read to understand!
They are all dressed in black because it funeral music for Hugo Claus.
I want to have the same.
Elaine Van Loo
Isn't 'de paliter' a book of Felix Timmermans and not Hugo Claus?
Ashley H
I know at least 200 of those views are mine. Maybe more. These guys are amazing. And I have such a ridiculous crush on the lead singer.
Amélie R
Same
Julia Frase
Awesome piece! Repeat it over and over.. 💫✨🎧🎶
Victorhugo7055 canal
muito bom!