There are two groups with the name ESTATE.

Estate(1) was formed in… Read Full Bio ↴There are two groups with the name ESTATE.

Estate(1) was formed in the early months of the year 2001 in Linz/Austria and originally consisted of Michael Forstner (Drums), Josef "Zap" Mayer (Vocals), Paul Schausberger (Bass) and Armin Breuer (Guitar). Estate(2) is a synth-hop trio that consists of Dan Kramer, Josh Johnson, and Jessie LesMiester. The trio is based in Minneapolis, MN.

1. Their first album "Unsound" was released in April 2002 on the indie-label "Suspect Records".
Directly after the release of "Unsound" the band went on a big tour, playing more than a hundred shows in Austria, Germany and Italy. On that tour ESTATE supported bands like CIV, Shelter, DRI, Snapcase, The Hope Conspiracy, Such A Surge, Waterdown, The Flaming Sideburns, Harmful, Readymade, Favez, In Extremo, 4LYN, Farmerboy and Ektomorf to only name a few.

In 2003, now having more than 16 songs to choose for a second album, singer Zap decided to leave the band. He was replaced by Leo Pissenberger, at that time bass-player of Lawfoundguilt and Versus(=an Austrian band; don't mix up with the New Yorker band).

In Febuary 2005 they recorded a 6-track EP called "Arson Architecture" that was produced all on their own.

Early in 2006 they signed up with the Berlin-based label "Record of the Year" and started to work on a full-lenght album.
Together with their new label, a second guitar-player joined them: Bernd, though not accepted by all of the fans he is an important part of the band.
In September 2006 the album was released: A 12 track masterpiece called "The Opposite of Indifference".
The release was celebrated with friendly bands like Suneral, Outsmarted, Lawfoundguilt, Ephen Rian and a whole lot of die-hard Estate Fans.

2. Estate is a synth hop duo from the US who's first album "The Vacation" sounds like the duo have been at it for years. Coining the genre Synth Hop, they do exactly that. Thick synths, dance-y hip hop beatz, and vocals that will remind you of when hall 'n' oats was young and lovely. They recently released an EP on the fabulous UK Label "Mullet Records" entitled "Nuclear City". Co-Produced with Gigamesh, the EP shows Estate's love of shimmery dance pop.

Slipstream
Estate Lyrics

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Baby, we can launch a satellite
But maybe its too critical to save this forest
We've got to be good on the side
But maybe I'm too cynical to rest on my laurels

I'm feeling smaller on the inside
Since I met you, girl, it changed my time
We leave originals behind

In case we have to fall, we risk it all

Can't forget what you never, ever had
You can't feel it 'till you feel it so bad
I want you, I think that you should know
That we can do it, 'cause we're turning this whole thing down

I'm going to turn this whole thing down
I'm going to turn this whole thing down
I'm going to turn this whole thing

Down
Down

Baby, we can launch a satellite
But maybe its too critical to save this forest
We've got to be good on the side
But maybe I'm too cynical to rest on my laurels

I'm feeling smaller on the inside
Since I met you, girl, it changed my time
We leave originals behind
In case we have to fall, we risk it all

Can't forget what you never, ever had
You can't feel it 'till you feel it so bad
I want you, I think that you should know
That we can do it, 'cause we're turning this whole thing down

I'm going to turn this whole thing down
I'm going to turn this whole thing down
I'm going to turn this whole thing down

Turning this whole thing down
Down
Turning this whole thing down
Turning this whole thing down

Down...

Overall Meaning

The song Slipstream by Estate touches on the theme of environmental concerns and the human impact on nature. The opening line "Baby, we can launch a satellite" might hint at the limitless possibilities technology offers us, but at the same time, it highlights how little we think of our planet's insignificance in the grand scheme of things. The next line "But maybe it's too critical to save this forest" is an acknowledgment of the fact that we are compromising our ecological balance with industrialization and urbanization. The lines "We've got to be good on the side, but maybe I'm too cynical to rest on my laurels/ Can't forget what you never, ever had" seem to be a reflection of the inner turmoil of the singer. On one hand, he wants to do good and be righteous, but on the other hand, he feels helpless and insignificant.

The recurring lines of "I'm going to turn this whole thing down" might be a call to action for the listeners to take responsibility and make changes before it's too late. The song uses a metaphor of turning things down to reduce the impact of our actions on nature. The final line of "Turning this whole thing down" is a statement of power and determination that suggests that we all have the potential to change things for the better.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, we can launch a satellite
We have the power to dream big and achieve great things.

But maybe its too critical to save this forest
However, we must be cautious and make sure our actions do not harm the environment.

We've got to be good on the side
We have to be morally just in our decisions and actions.

But maybe I'm too cynical to rest on my laurels
However, there is a possibility that I am too skeptical to be satisfied with my current accomplishments.

I'm feeling smaller on the inside
I am becoming more humbled and introspective.

Since I met you, girl, it changed my time
Meeting this girl has had a significant impact on my life trajectory and outlook.

We leave originals behind
We often disregard our original, creative ideas in favor of conformity to societal norms.

In case we have to fall, we risk it all
Sometimes, taking risks is necessary in order to achieve success and overcome failure.

Can't forget what you never, ever had
It is impossible to miss or long for something you never possessed or experienced.

You can't feel it 'till you feel it so bad
Sometimes it takes experiencing pain or loss to truly appreciate what you had or could have had.

I want you, I think that you should know
I desire a romantic relationship with you and believe it is important for me to express my feelings.

That we can do it, 'cause we're turning this whole thing down
We are capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving our goals by taking risks and breaking the rules.

I'm going to turn this whole thing down
I am determined to reject societal norms and pursue my own path.

Turning this whole thing down
I am actively working to dismantle the current social and cultural system.

Down
I am committed to radical change and transformation.

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Raphael Cantanhede

11y↑2

Wow! What a beautiful song. Thanks for the song ESTATE!

Corserine

4y↑3

I've got a weird musical ear. It's like perfect pitch where I can hear the note in something and tell you instantly where it was from. So there I was tapping out a Bb note and this song came into my head instantly. Who knew!