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.
Wash
Absynthe Minded Lyrics
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When I met you
I was only thinking about
The next gig, favorite dish, reminisce
Something called me when you arrived
And it choked me
What was it that then struck me out
I wasn't really thinking about anything
I thought we're just hanging out
But I'll put it all aside
I won't run for that's all I've ever done
I wasn't really thinking of love
When I met you
I was only thinking about
The next gig, favorite dish, reminisce
You didn't really spoke it out loud
But you said it
What was it we we're talking about
Another thing, a big thing, don't explain
I wasn't really thinking about anything
I thought we're just hanging out
But I'll put it all aside
I won't run for that's all I've ever done
Baby I feel so complete
You fake it so real
A picture beautiful and clean
I wash the dirt of my hands
The guilt of my face
The credits are rolling of the screen
And that's it.
I wasn't really thinking about anything
I thought we're just hanging out
But I'll put it all aside
I won't run for that's all that I have ever done
In Absynthe Minded's song "Wash," the singer begins by reflecting on their mindset when they first met their significant other. They weren't thinking about love, only the next gig, their favorite dish, and reminiscing about past events. However, despite this, something within the singer was drawn to their partner. The singer struggles to identify what it was, but ultimately concludes that it was "another thing, a big thing, don't explain."
The singer then goes on to reflect on their relationship and their tendency to run away from it. However, this time, they vow not to run from their feelings. The singer acknowledges that they weren't originally looking for love, but now they feel complete with their partner. They describe their partner as "faking it so real," creating a beautiful and clean picture. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has let go of their guilt and any negative emotions, and that the relationship has come to a satisfying conclusion.
Overall, "Wash" is a reflection on unexpected love and the fear of truly committing to a relationship. The singer initially didn't plan on falling in love, but something in their partner drew them in. They struggle with their own tendencies to run away from love, but ultimately decide to let go of their fears and embrace their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't really thinking of love
Love was not on my mind at the time
When I met you
When I first saw you
I was only thinking about
My thoughts were occupied with
The next gig, favorite dish, reminisce
Upcoming performance, preferred food, and reflection
Something called me when you arrived
I felt a pull towards you upon your entrance
And it choked me
It overwhelmed me
What was it that then struck me out
What caused me to be so affected
Another thing, a big thing, don't explain
Something significant, but indescribable
You didn't really spoke it out loud
You didn't explicitly say it
But you said it
You made it known
What was it we we're talking about
What was the subject of our conversation
I wasn't really thinking about anything
I was not focused on anything specific
I thought we're just hanging out
I assumed we were just spending time together
But I'll put it all aside
I will forget all other distractions
I won't run for that's all I've ever done
I will not flee as I have done in the past
Baby I feel so complete
You make me feel whole
You fake it so real
Your performance is convincingly genuine
A picture beautiful and clean
An image of perfection and purity
I wash the dirt of my hands
I cleanse myself of my own wrongdoing
The guilt of my face
The shame I feel inside
The credits are rolling of the screen
The end credits are appearing on the movie screen
And that's it.
That is all there is.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAN DUTHOY, RENAUD GHILBERT, JAKOB NACHTERGAELE, BERT OSTYN, SERGEJ VAN BOUWEL
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