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.
To The Boredom Dying Slowly
Absynthe Minded Lyrics
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I wanna talk about the self controlling things
We gotta make a contribution
To the boredom dying slowly
Give me everything you got
What goes on up there
Give me everything you got
What goes on down here
Honey I ain't got no obsession
But I'm obsessed with life before death
Ain't gonna slow down 'cause I'll regret it
I gotta give this one more shot
Give me everything you got
What goes on up there
Give me everything you got
What goes on down here
Some time hit some time miss
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Some time hit some time miss
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Some time hit some time miss
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Some time hit some time miss
Ain't nothing wrong with it
The song 'To The Boredom Dying Slowly' by Absynthe Minded is a contemplative and reflective piece on the concept of evolution and the importance of self-control. The opening lines, "I wanna talk about evolution, I wanna talk about the self-controlling things" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The songwriter is calling for a discussion on the growth, development, and change we must all undergo as human beings to improve our lives and our society.
The chorus, "Give me everything you got, what goes on up there, give me everything you got, what goes on down here" is calling for transparency and honesty from the listener. The songwriter is trying to understand what motivates and drives people to become better individuals. It's an invitation to examine the hidden desires, fears, and ambitions that can either propel us or hold us back from achieving our goals.
The line "Honey I ain't got no obsession, but I'm obsessed with life before death" reflects the artist's desire to make the most of every moment and not waste time obsessing over trivial things. He acknowledges that life is short and that we must live it to the fullest, without regrets.
In the final verses, the songwriter reminds us that life is not always perfect and that we must learn to accept our successes and failures. "Some time hit some time miss, ain't nothing wrong with it" emphasizes the idea that life is a journey and that we learn and grow from both our successes and failures.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna talk about evolution
I want to discuss the changes and development of ideas or concepts over time.
I wanna talk about the self controlling things
I want to discuss the things that control ourselves.
We gotta make a contribution
We have to make a positive impact towards something.
To the boredom dying slowly
To the gradual end of dullness or tedium.
Give me everything you got
Provide me with all of your effort and ability.
What goes on up there
What is happening in your mind or thoughts.
What goes on down here
What is happening in your physical surroundings or reality.
Honey I ain't got no obsession
My dear, I do not have any unhealthy fixation.
But I'm obsessed with life before death
However, I am focused on how to live life to the fullest before it ends.
Ain't gonna slow down 'cause I'll regret it
I will not decrease my pace because I will feel remorseful in the future.
I gotta give this one more shot
I have to make one more attempt.
Some time hit some time miss
Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail.
Ain't nothing wrong with it
There is nothing incorrect about it.
Some time hit some time miss
Sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail.
Ain't nothing wrong with it
There is nothing incorrect about it.
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.