Evan spent his early life growing up in Chicago, where he met Ben in preschool, prior to moving to New York in search of a career. Eventually he found himself in an "intense" role as a management consultant; it was during this time that he wrote his first single as Gilligan Moss, "Choreograph." The blogosphere picked up on his initial creative endeavors, and the resulting hype persuaded him to give up his day job, choosing to produce music full-time instead. The early buzz paved the way for some impressive remixes for artists including Glass Animals ("Gooey") and Sia ("Big Girls Cry"). After a prolonged stretch in his home studio, Evan produced the first Gilligan Moss EP, Ceremonial, alongside Van Rivers (Fever Ray, Glasser, Matthew Dear), who advised on creative decisions and assisted in the final stages of mixing. Ceremonial was released in August 2015 via AMF Records.
Following the EP's release, Glass Animals invited Gilligan Moss to accompany them on their U.S. tour. When it came to performing live, Evan enlisted Ben to handle the bassline synths. The two began writing songs together after the tour wrapped up, and Gilligan Moss officially became a duo. They completed remixes for Sebastien Tellier ("La Ritournelle") and Tegan and Sara ("Boyfriend") in 2016, and worked on their own material somewhere in the woods of upstate New York. Second EP What Happened? appeared in 2018. ~ Liam Martin & Paul Simpson
Ceremonial
Gilligan Moss Lyrics
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So why are you letting him hang around?
Girl, you gotta know when to clean house
And throw his shit out in the yard
If it was the first time, I'd understand
But it's the third time - you got a second chance
There's a fine line between an accident
It's bullshit, you know it
Yeah, I see it in your eyes
Every time that you tell me
Deep down he's a really good guy
That's like saying
Drunk girls don't cry
Girl, you must be outta your
Damn mind
You say he saw the light, the slate is clean
He swears up and down that it's gonna be
Different this time
That's like saying drunk girls don't cry
Another weekend, another box of wine
I heard it so much I got it memorized
If you think he's the one you must be blind
Or C-R-A-Z-Y
C'mon, it's bullshit, you know it
I wish I had a dime for
Every time that you tell me
Deep down he's a really good guy
That's like saying
Drunk girls don't cry
Girl, you must be outta your
Damn mind
You say he saw the light, the slate is clean
He swears up and down that it's gonna be
Different this time
That's like saying drunk girls don't cry
The song "Ceremonial" by Gilligan Moss is a cautionary tale for anyone who continues to give second chances to an abusive or toxic partner. The lyrics, "What you do with trash? You take it out, So why are you letting him hang around? Girl, you gotta know when to clean house, And throw his shit out in the yard" are a powerful call to action for women to recognize when their partners are not treating them with the respect and love they deserve, and to take charge of their lives by removing the toxic partner.
The rest of the lyrics in the song continue this theme, urging the woman to recognize when her partner is lying to her and not treating her with the love and respect she deserves. The repeated line, "That's like saying drunk girls don't cry, Girl, you must be outta your Damn mind" is a powerful statement on the impact of abuse on the psyche of a woman, and the need for her to recognize when she is being manipulated.
Line by Line Meaning
What you do with trash? You take it out
If something is no longer useful, you get rid of it.
So why are you letting him hang around?
Why are you letting someone who is harmful stay in your life?
Girl, you gotta know when to clean house
You need to recognize when it's time to make positive changes in your life.
And throw his shit out in the yard
Get rid of everything that reminds you of him and start anew.
If it was the first time, I'd understand
Mistakes happen, but repeated negative behavior is not acceptable.
But it's the third time - you got a second chance
You gave him another chance, but he has not learned from his past mistakes.
There's a fine line between an accident
Mistakes happen, but repeated negative behavior is not acceptable.
And an L-O-S-E-R
Someone who repeatedly makes negative choices is a loser.
It's bullshit, you know it
You know the situation is not right and you're lying to yourself.
Yeah, I see it in your eyes
Your actions say one thing, but your expressions show another.
Every time that you tell me
You keep defending someone who is not worth defending.
Deep down he's a really good guy
You're just making excuses for someone who is not a good person.
That's like saying
Comparing one thing to something else that isn't true.
Drunk girls don't cry
Making a false statement that contradicts reality.
Girl, you must be outta your
You're not thinking logically.
Damn mind
You're being foolish.
You say he saw the light, the slate is clean
You believe his promises of change, even though there's no proof.
He swears up and down that it's gonna be
He's making big promises, but talk is cheap.
Different this time
He says he's changed, but there's no evidence of it.
Another weekend, another box of wine
You keep numbing yourself to the truth with alcohol.
I heard it so much I got it memorized
You keep repeating the same excuses over and over again.
If you think he's the one you must be blind
You're not seeing the situation for what it really is.
Or C-R-A-Z-Y
You're acting in a way that doesn't make sense.
C'mon, it's bullshit, you know it
Stop pretending and acknowledge the reality of the situation.
I wish I had a dime for
You've been repeating the same excuses for so long, I could make a fortune from it.
Writer(s): Charlotte Loseth, Evan Gil Dorfman
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Homer0722
Gilly Moss is a genius.
@ZalomeZtudios
Another wonderful one. I can’t get enough of your content! Time to make some music myself.
@marias254
this is some genius weird shit. love it.
@tehranrizz1707
music is great , video is great everything is just perfect . genius
@Ksu_
amazing tunes! im already a fan, keep this up!
@riddledrhythms8821
Another knockout upload. You are doing some amazing work! I hope one day to get to where your at. 💫
@ole1234567
Brilliant
@magiccarvettrides
Sofi Tukker House Tuesday brought me here in 2021!
@catcrazy5376
Amazing, great Electro tune, this and Choreograph are sure winners, but only 2 vids? Plse post more :)
@federic48
Perfect.!