Aesthetically, GE is a project that refuses to land in a particular bin at the record store. A mix of vintage sounds, hip hop beats, noir riffs, dreamy vocals, cinematic arrangements and digital twinkle, ‘Cliquety Kliqk’ embraces all of RV’s musical addictions. Radically new yet strangely familiar, General Elektriks is like a friend that you meet for the first time but feel like you’ve known all your life.
F'acing That Void
General Elektriks Lyrics
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Of a song can be different
Different people
But for Joline
Let me break it down like this
See, it started when she was an only kid
Four or five or six when she noticed it
Has been in her mama's eyes
?
Is it far in you
And the way that it fed all the tiredness
Right after it'd stopped all the wideness
And this crazy shit that jumped off the issues
That jumped off when Joline lied at it
And the way she always resigned in it
To herself and the others denying it
Even after the doctors didn't know when to stop
Cause it robbed her soul and she's diving
But she cursed them all in their holiness
?,?,? practice and ...-ness
So she lay in her bed, smoking in her head
Curled up to a little ball of loneliness
Even tried to pick something new to get
Something that's a little less of distructivish
But when she felt the seed of that need in mind that got greedy, she gamed in and then nourrished it
Told herself that she loved all the flourishes
And the people around her encouraged it
So what the heck, another one through the neck
And got more? in control of it
Face... Face... Facing That Void
(Oh man...)
Face... Face. face that void
(Like this...)
General Elektriks' song "Facing That Void" is a poignant and introspective portrayal of addiction and its effects on an individual's life. The lyrics tell the story of a woman named Joline who has struggled with addiction since childhood. The song describes how addiction can manifest in different ways for different people, but for Joline, it began when she was a young child.
The lyrics suggest that Joline's addiction was fueled by a deep sense of loneliness and sadness, which caused her to turn to drugs and other destructive behaviors to numb the pain. Despite repeated attempts to break free from her addiction, Joline finds herself constantly drawn back into the cycle of self-destruction.
The chorus of the song, "Facing that void," serves as a powerful metaphor for the emptiness and hopelessness that can come with addiction. It is a reminder that, try as we might, we cannot escape the consequences of our choices, and we must confront our demons head-on if we hope to find lasting peace and healing.
Overall, General Elektriks' "Facing That Void" is a deeply human and empathetic portrayal of addiction, one that acknowledges the complexities and challenges of recovery, while also recognizing the importance of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Times of addiction
Addiction can occur at different times in a person's life.
Of a song can be different
Addiction can stem from different triggers.
Different people
Addiction affects different people in different ways.
But for Joline
This song is specifically about Joline's experience.
Let me break it down like this
The following lyrics will provide an explanation of Joline's addiction.
See, it started when she was an only kid
Joline's addiction began when she was a young child.
Four or five or six when she noticed it
Joline recognized her addiction at a very young age.
That look of surprise
Joline's mother was surprised by her addiction.
Has been in her mama's eyes
Her mother has witnessed the impact of Joline's addiction.
?
Unclear meaning.
Is it far in you
Joline's addiction was internalized.
And the way that it fed all the tiredness
Joline's addiction provided temporary relief from exhaustion.
Right after it'd stopped all the wideness
Joline's addiction left her feeling emotionally drained after each use.
And this crazy shit that jumped off the issues
Joline's addiction exacerbated her preexisting issues.
That jumped off when Joline lied at it
Joline experienced a sense of escape when she used her addiction as a distraction.
And the way she always resigned in it
Joline felt trapped in her addiction and had given up trying to quit.
To herself and the others denying it
Joline lied to herself and others about the severity of her addiction.
Even after the doctors didn't know when to stop
Even medical professionals could not help Joline overcome her addiction.
Cause it robbed her soul and she's diving
Joline's addiction left her feeling empty and hopeless.
But she cursed them all in their holiness
Joline was angry at those who could not relieve her addiction.
?,?,? practice and ...-ness
Unclear meaning.
So she lay in her bed, smoking in her head
Joline used her addiction to numb her emotional pain.
Curled up to a little ball of loneliness
Joline felt isolated and alone due to her addiction.
Even tried to pick something new to get
Joline tried to replace her addiction with a new habit.
Something that's a little less of distructivish
Joline searched for a less harmful habit.
But when she felt the seed of that need in mind that got greedy, she gamed in and then nourrished it
Joline was unable to resist her addiction and continued to feed it.
Told herself that she loved all the flourishes
Joline convinced herself that her addiction was enjoyable and beneficial.
And the people around her encouraged it
Joline's loved ones did not realize the severity of her addiction and unintentionally enabled her to continue using.
So what the heck, another one through the neck
Joline gave into her addiction once again.
And got more? in control of it
Unclear meaning.
Face... Face... Facing That Void
Joline must confront the emptiness left by her addiction.
(Oh man...)
Expressing the emotional weight of her situation.
Face... Face. face that void
Joline must confront her addiction and the damage it has caused.
Writer(s): SALTERS HERVE
Contributed by Hunter D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xxhermanadelarbol8019
Problems of addiction, for some can be different, different people
But for Joline, lemme break it down like this
See it started when she was an only kid
4 5 6 when she noticed it
That look of surprise up in her momma's iris
When she smiled wide-eyed as that fire hit
And the way that it fed all the tiredness
Right after it starved all the wiredness
And the crazy s*** that jumped off and issues that jumped up
When Joline lighted it
And the way she always was hiding it
To herself and others, denying it
Even after the doctors had told her to stop
Cuz it was robbing her soul and she'd die from it
But she cursed them all in their holiness
Called 'em frauds, practicing phoniness
So she'd lay in her bed, smoke filling her head
Curled up with her little ball of loneliness
Even tried to pick something new to get
Something that's a little less self-destructivish
When she felt the seed of that need her mind got greedy
She gave in and nourished it
Told herself that she loved all the flourishes
And the people around her encouraged it
So what the heck another one to the neck
And got more depressed losing control of it
[RV]
Facing that void (x2)
[Lateef]
Joline's usage got rampant and out of control
The fix hit was worth all the money and gold
The anesthetic for her problems and a singular dose
And without it she was doubting she would ever be whole
The amount she used to take would just make her feel cold
Wasn't enough now, what she needed was MORE
It had been a long time since she'd gotten some clothes
And the drain on her pocketbook was starting to show
And her eyes in her sockets they were starting to bulge
All the muscle tone gone, just skin and bones
And she'd talk about the same old rigamarole
At any given time break out shaking and jonesin'
Strange stories about her begin to be told
About what she would do if she wanted the dough
Even her friends said she's at an all-time low
Lost her job, her dog, then lost her home
Last time that I seen her she was all alone
So high that I thought she could probably have flown
She recited some weird strange haunting poem
Then laughed at a joke that was solely her own
I had to walk away and leave that girlie alone
Cuz I knew her type that same zombie clone
Hope she finds what she's looking for
And fills that void before her mind is gone
[RV]
Facing that void (x2)
@PauloLuc33
It really baffles my mind how underrated this is. So sad what passes by music today and in the meantime these masterpieces are hidden from the YouTube algorithm.
@yonikeynan
amazing video, super underrated weirdly
@loop.love.of.music2024
I agree
@MaxRainet
Oh my God, I loved the animation and the song too. found song on FIP, Paris France radio. Love the mix of stop motion and marionettes. Fun stuff all the way around.
@prowelderbill
So glad " I faced my void , now I'm living out of that void ! AMEN 2021
@Nick-zn1vj
Mine is only beginning 🤷♂️
@drexle2002
chef d'oeuvre
@FXDUBOIS
Indeed
@SuperLomazzi
This band is fantastic! I love all songs of this band <3
@claudisimo1720
my favorite song of general elektriks... so guuuuudnesss work!!