They were on the BBC's Sound Of new music list for 2016 where they finished in fourth place. It was commented by the band and several other people that they were one of only two guitar bands on the list, alongside Rat Boy. Blossoms' self-titled debut album was one of the twelve albums nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2017.
2. Blossoms are a Finnish pop/funk band. They have to date released a self-titled EP in 2004, and two albums: 2006's self-titled debut and 2015's El Ritmo Que Obsesiona IV.
3. Blossoms is the alias of Melbourne electronic artist, Justin Cantrell.
He has just self-released his debut EP, meeting places.
Featuring 4 tracks, including re-takes on previously released singles, ‘Eyes On You’ and ‘Come Together’, the EP encompasses the progression and maturing nature of Cantrell as an artist as well as an ever evolving soundscape that lends itself to elements of chillwave, beats, ambient, dreampop, lo-fi and plenty more.
With an emphasis on live instrumentation, as well as distorted vocals, we feel that Blossoms definitely provides something special within a booming scene, whilst also maintaining an air of accessibility for punters from all circles. meeting places takes all these elements and brings them together to create a world of woozy layered synths and textured samples – before wrapping them up with an overall air of honesty in each recording.
Smoke
Blossoms Lyrics
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I do
Wishin' up tricks I get my fix from you
I do
Smoke with you, smoke with you
Hit from a gun, I watched the pistol run loose
Swallow me whole inhale my soul with you
I do
Hold it through, shadows in room
Need your?
Smoke it through smoke with you
I think of you?
I wanna smoke with you
I been alone longing for my moments with you
When I do
Wishing up tricks I get my fix from you
I do
Smoke it through
Hold it through??
Smoke it through smoke with you
I think of you?
I wanna smoke with you
Oh no
Instrumental
Hold it through shadows that move?
Smoke it through smoke with you
I've been alone longing for moments
I've been alone longing for moments
I've been alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone
The lyrics of Blossoms' song "Smoke" are intriguing and mysterious, as they hint at an intense longing and addiction to someone that is unavailable. The song starts off with the singer expressing their desire to be with this person, while also acknowledging that this longing is like an addiction that they can't seem to shake. They "wish up tricks" and "get (their) fix" from this person, indicating that this relationship is unhealthy and possibly even dangerous.
As the song progresses, the singer describes their experience of smoking with this person, which seems to be a bonding experience that they crave. They are willing to let this person "swallow (them) whole" and "inhale (their) soul", suggesting that this connection is all-consuming and overwhelming.
The repetition of the phrase "smoke with you" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this is the singer's deepest desire, and they can't seem to get enough of this person. The final repetition of the phrase "I've been alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone" drives home the loneliness and desperation that the singer feels without this person in their life.
Overall, Blossoms' "Smoke" is a haunting and beautiful song that captures the intensity of longing and addiction with raw honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been alone longing for moments with you
Despite being alone, I am always yearning for moments to be with you
Wishin' up tricks I get my fix from you
I indulge in illusions to feel your presence since you are my source of addiction
Smoke with you, smoke with you
I crave to smoke with you, be with you.
Hit from a gun, I watched the pistol run loose
Intense pain pierces through me, as I see the gun shooting harmlessly
Swallow me whole inhale my soul with you
Let me be subsumed, take in all of me, let me exist inside you
Smoke it through smoke with you
I smoke to be with you, and that smoke lets me feel you more clearly
Hold it through, shadows in room
Amidst the dark shadows of the room, I hold onto the smoke, wishing it were you
Need your?
I need your presence, your aura around me
I think of you?
My mind always wanders onto thoughts of you
I wanna smoke with you
All I want is to smoke with you, and be together
Oh no
Oh no, I am still alone
Instrumental
No lyrics- instrumental section
Hold it through shadows that move?
I hold onto the smoke which clouds the shadows, wishing they were you instead
I've been alone longing for moments
The constant longing for being with you, that's been with me even if I'm alone
I've been alone longing for moments
Reiterating the idea of how I'm longing to be with you, it's been lingering for a while.
I've been alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone alone
I've been all alone, feeling lonely and helpless, searching for a way to be with you
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.