… Read Full Bio ↴Will Wiesenfeld AKA Baths was born in 1989, in Los Angeles, California.
Wiesenfield is a classically trained musician, and began learning the piano at the age of four “to compete with his brother”. By twelve he had “completely abandoned it,” but continual musical experimenting lead him to record his first piece of music at age fourteen. Under a previous moniker, [Post-foetus], he wrote four albums and three EPs. He also ventured into a more ambient style with side-project Geotic, a project which Irish magazine State.ie called “gorgeous”.
After adopting the name Baths, he released debut album Cerulean on independent record label Anticon. He recorded the entire album in two months from his bedroom. The BBC’s Mike Diver claims Baths’ nearest musical sound-a-like is chillwave musician Toro Y Moi. Pitchfork noted Baths’ influences, acts such as Björk and Flying Lotus, were “obvious” in his work.
Drowned in Sound noted Baths’ use of “unorthodox” sounds layered in and around the electronics, in particular “clicking pens, vocal samples, rustling blankets and scissor snaps”. British newspaper The Guardian’s Paul Lester commented he was reminded of “J Dilla playing around with the Pavement and Prince catalogues” while listening to the album. While a lot of his music is instrumental, it can occasionally incorporate vocals, most of them falsetto.
Cerulean was listed by the AV Club as the 21st best album of 2010. It made Pitchfork’s Album of the Year: Honorable Mention list.
Sex
Baths Lyrics
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Welcome to Burger Cult
Can I take your order please
There's retribution in the chili
There's salvation in the cheese
Come and work for us
Pulling 80 hour weeks
There's no such thing as overtime
Welcome to burger cult
Welcome to burger cult
Time to confess your sins
Tell us how many dogs you'll fuck
For precious heroin
Pastor, he demands to know
Of all your personal smut
To enslave you like the rest of us
As a worthless cheeseburger slut
Welcome to burger cult
Praise the burger god
Would you like fries with that
Welcome to burger cult
Can I take your order please
There's retribution in the chili
There's something funny in the meat
And you too can be saved
As long as you'll stay
We've got more religious nut jobs than a
Fucking chick fila
The lyrics of Baths's song "Sex" depict a dark and satirical view of the fast food industry, specifically focusing on the dehumanizing and exploitative nature of working in a burger joint. The first verse introduces the theme by welcoming the listener to "Burger Cult," a symbolic representation of the fast food industry. The lyrics playfully incorporate religious language and imagery to emphasize the cult-like atmosphere that the workers are subjected to.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Welcome to burger cult," emphasizing the notion that the workers are trapped within this oppressive system. The second verse delves deeper into the idea of submission and control, as the workers are required to confess their sins and divulge personal information to their superiors. The mention of "dogs you'll fuck for precious heroin" is a shocking metaphor, highlighting the extreme lengths some might go to while being under the influence of addiction.
The lyrics continue to explore the tyranny and exploitation within "Burger Cult," suggesting that the employees are treated as disposable objects rather than people. The line "To enslave you like the rest of us as a worthless cheeseburger slut" underscores the dehumanizing nature of their work and the lack of value placed on their individuality.
The ironic religious tone is further emphasized in the line "Praise the burger god," which mocks the worship-like devotion demanded by the industry. The mention of fries as an additional offering plays on the notion of religious rituals, where additional indulgences or sacrifices are often required.
Finally, the last verse highlights the absurdity and unhealthy practices within the fast food world. The reference to "retribution in the chili" and "something funny in the meat" suggests that there are hidden dangers or unethical practices involved in the food preparation. The comparison with Chick-fil-A, known for its conservative religious stance, adds a final layer of commentary on the pervasiveness of religious extremism in various institutions, even fast food chains.
Overall, these lyrics serve as a scathing critique of the fast food industry, exposing the dehumanizing effects it has on both workers and consumers. The use of dark humor and religious symbolism underscores the absurdity and societal implications of such a system.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to Burger Cult
Greetings to the establishment known as Burger Cult, a place where unusual practices and beliefs thrive.
Can I take your order please
May I inquire about your desires and preferences in terms of our offerings?
There's retribution in the chili
Within our chili, there lies a sense of punishment or revenge that awaits those who cross our path.
There's salvation in the cheese
The cheese we provide possesses the ability to grant redemption or deliverance to those who consume it.
Come and work for us
Join our team and become an employee, dedicating an excessive amount of time and effort.
Pulling 80 hour weeks
Engage in the demanding act of working for 80 hours per week, sacrificing personal time and well-being.
There's no such thing as overtime
We do not acknowledge the concept of additional compensation for working beyond regular hours.
And we never let you sleep
Sleep deprivation is imposed upon individuals, depriving them of rest and rejuvenation.
Time to confess your sins
It is now the appropriate moment to disclose and admit to any wrongdoings or transgressions committed.
Tell us how many dogs you'll fuck
Express the number of canines you are willing to engage in sexual acts with, a disturbing measure of loyalty.
For precious heroin
In exchange for the valuable substance known as heroin, a highly addictive and destructive drug.
Pastor, he demands to know
The religious leader insists on being informed about intimate details of your personal debauchery.
Of all your personal smut
The pastor seeks revelations concerning your racy and morally objectionable behaviors.
To enslave you like the rest of us
By exploiting your vulnerabilities, the intention is to subject you to a life of submission and servitude, similar to us.
As a worthless cheeseburger slut
You are cast aside and belittled, labeled as someone of negligible worth, easily manipulated and used.
Praise the burger god
Exalt and worship the divine entity associated with burgers, displaying devotion and reverence.
Would you like fries with that
In addition to your main order, may we inquire if you desire a serving of fries?
There's something funny in the meat
The meat we serve contains a mysterious aspect or characteristic, potentially questionable or suspicious.
And you too can be saved
It is also possible for you to attain salvation and deliverance from your current state.
As long as you'll stay
Continued presence and commitment to Burger Cult are necessary requirements for the promised salvation.
We've got more religious nut jobs than a fucking Chick-fil-A
Our establishment boasts an abundance of fervently zealous individuals, surpassing even the notable Chick-fil-A in terms of religious fanaticism.
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