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1. Gordi is a indie-pop singer/songwriter based in Sydney, Australia.
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Raised in the small, farming community of Canowindra in Australia’s New South Wales, amongst a minuscule population of 2381, Payten learned to play piano and guitar in her house — with Billy Joel on near-constant rotation. She left the rural life in her late-teens to pursue a medical education in Sydney alongside her musical career. The dichotomy of those environments — the pastoral and the modern — is surely a guiding influence in Gordi’s music. Earthy, wistful folk songs are cloaked in delicate-but- bold electronic production. And what an effortlessly flooring voice to carry it all, at once fractured and brimming with richness. These are songs you could hear bouncing through the alleyways of the city as much as you could hear them rolling across the fields. Fans in Payten’s native Australia have already been treated to a number of these magical musical moments courtesy of consistent rotation on triple j and FBi Radio, including nominations for a triple J J Award and 2 FBi SMAC Awards in 2015, on top of being named triple j Unearthed’s most played artist during 2015.
The single, "Can We Work It Out" has the big, worldly drums of those aforementioned Peter Gabriel classics and a towering, multi-layered vocal chorus that will instantaneously sear itself into your musical memory. The soft gallop and airy melody of EP opener “Nothing’s As It Seems” feels like the bittersweet sunset of a four-day weekend on the water. “So Here We Are”, a heartbreaking lo-fi piano and vocoder-led ballad. While the instrumentally lush “Wanting” submerges you in a joyous sonic landscape, a bold aesthetic for a tale of longing and reconciliation.
Moments in the EP may recall the early albums of Beth Orton, but more storming and redesigned for the stadiums, festivals and amphitheatres of the 21st Century. Staking that claim, Gordi is already sharing stages with contemporaries like Of Monsters And Men, Highasakite, Little May, Dustin Tebbutt and more. Clever Disguise was created with Melbourne producer Ben McCarthy with additional production by Alex Somers (Sigur Ros) and Francois Tetaz (Gotye). And if it’s merely an aperitif for what Gordi has coming up, we’re in for a magnificent show.
“An absolute work of splendour that will almost certainly make her a star"
- Stereogum (Artist to Watch; top songs of 2015)
“A song to score a daydream”
- Pigeons & Planes
“Breezy, wintry melancholy at its finest”
- The Guardian
“Our standards for indie-folk music this year have been set very high by artists like Vance Joy and Xavier Dunn, but here, we find that Gordi is still capable of surpassing our expectations with her lovely first offering, Nothing’s As It Seems”
- Hilly Dilly (Top 25 Australian songs 2014)
“What’s not to like about this”
- Stuart Murdoch, Belle & Sebastian
“Brand new label mate that is REALLY crushing music – G-O-R-D-I”
- Justin Vernon (Bon Iver)
"Gordi's most lushly atmospheric and spaciously produced work to date"
- The Line of Best Fit
"As abrasive as it is gorgeous"
- All Song Considered, NPR Music
"The smooth, low timbre of her voice feels like that still time of the morning before anyone else is awake, watching blooms of ice to melt into the window"
- Yen Magazine
“What a beauty! Smart production, sublime songwriting”
- Dom Alessio, triple j
“It is without a doubt that Gordi is charismatic individual, easily able to hold a crowd in the palm of her hand”
- Semplesize
“A musical mystic pulled from the pages of some pastoral romance.”
- Music Feeds
Bitter End
Gordi Lyrics
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Like the world's end has arrived
Now the heartbreaks
Build a story for those who have survived
So go on, keep on turning
Or keep burning to the ground
You'll still find that you're fighting
For the chance of one more round
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
(Give is hindsight)
(Give us something just to hold)
We don't care if what we're asking is something we've been told
Get those words stuck in your mouth to spit out something new
'Cause we're all sick of talking about what everyone's been through
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
Oh, I can't tell you a story
There's nothing more to say
We'll just move on like the others
Who smell of yesterday
And so lead us off somewhere
Not where we fought and died
'Cause we'll be catching the wind before nobody is alive
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Oh, take a step back again
We will grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
In Gordi's song Bitter End, the lyrics talk about the struggles of life and the search for meaning while facing heartbreak and adversity. The opening lines suggest that everyone is bending backwards as if the world has reached its end. This sets a tone of catastrophe and a shared struggle among individuals. The lyrics indicate that heartbreak builds a story for those who have survived, suggesting that overcoming struggles and surviving through tough times could lead to a better understanding of oneself. The song then shifts to a plea for honesty and freshness in communication. Gordi urges us to spit out something new and not to repeat what everyone has been through. This emphasizes the need for innovation and progress, as well as the desire for something that hasn't been said before.
Moving on to the chorus, the lyrics become more intense as they suggest that individuals will grind themselves down to a bitter end but still fight for the chance of one more round. This can be interpreted as a reference to how people often keep going despite their hardships, in the hope of achieving success or finding meaning. The emotional plea and desperation of the chorus are expressed through the repetition of "Don't deny me my bitter end."
Finally, the song comes to a close with a verse that speaks about moving on and not dwelling on the past. The lyrics talk about catching the wind before nobody is alive, indicating that time is fleeting, and we must make the most of our lives before it's too late. Overall, Bitter End is a song about persevering, overcoming obstacles, and cherishing the journey even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we're we all just bending backwards
We are all compromising and changing ourselves to avoid the inevitable.
Like the world's end has arrived
It feels like the world is ending with all the heartbreak and struggles we are facing.
Now the heartbreaks
Every heartbreak is building a story for those who survive it.
Build a story for those who have survived
Heartbreaks teach us lessons, and we can learn from them to be stronger.
So go on, keep on turning
Even when everything seems bleak, keep moving forward and don't give up.
Or keep burning to the ground
If we can't keep going, we risk our lives and sense of self-destruction.
You'll still find that you're fighting
Despite everything, a fighting spirit remains within us, urging us to push ahead.
For the chance of one more round
Even after defeat, we still hope for another chance to win.
So take a step back again
Let's reevaluate what we've done and where we're headed.
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
We keep stressing ourselves until we reach the end of the rope or burn-out.
Don't deny me
Don't take away what we believe. Let us go down our path, no matter the outcome.
Give us hindsight
Reflect on the past and learn from our mistakes to gain clarity.
Give us something just to hold
Offer hope for the future and something tangible to grasp onto.
We don't care if what we're asking is something we've been told
We want answers, even if they are already common knowledge.
Get those words stuck in your mouth to spit out something new
We need to stop regurgitating the same old responses and offer new solutions.
'Cause we're all sick of talking about what everyone's been through
We're tired of commiserating and dwelling on the same troubles.
Oh, I can't tell you a story
There's nothing new or exceptional to say anymore.
There's nothing more to say
There's no point in repeating the same old things.
We'll just move on like the others
We'll progress the same way everyone else before us did.
Who smell of yesterday
We'll carry the weight and consequences of our past struggles with us.
And so lead us off somewhere
Lead us towards a new horizon or future goal.
Not where we fought and died
Avoid the places and circumstances where we suffered or lost.
'Cause we'll be catching the wind before nobody is alive
We need to seize the moment and make progress before it's too late and we're gone.
Don't deny me my bitter end
Let us accept our failures and defeats, for they are part of the journey.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: SOPHIE PAYTEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Utkarsha dabral
Well, we're we all just bending backwards
Like the world's end has arrived
Now the heartbreaks
Build a story for those who have survived
So go on, keep on turning
Or keep burning to the ground
You'll still find that you're fighting
For the chance of one more round
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
We don't care if what we're asking is something we've been told
Get those words stuck in your mouth to spit out something new
'Cause we're all sick of talking about what everyone's been through
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
Oh, I can't tell you a story
There's nothing more to say
We'll just move on like the others
Who smell of yesterday
And so lead us off somewhere
Not where we fought and died
'Cause we'll be catching the wind before nobody is alive
So take a step back again
We'll grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Oh, take a step back again
We will grind ourselves down to a bitter end
Don't deny me
Don't deny me
Don't deny me my bitter end
S. E. Martins
"the bold type" series brought me here and i couldn't be more amazed about how ethereal and reassuring this feels to hear ☔ what a voice, instrumental & general concept! so so talented, 10/10! good job, really...
Steve Dustin
Me tooo..... everytime I watch an episode of that series...I rush to youtube to find out the background song that's playing.....everysong is just phenomenal 😭 and I really love that series....I dunno why am telling this ....okay never mind
Allison The Old Woman
Such a beautiful song! I can’t wait for this album to be released, I think I will have to buy the vinyl
nadergt1
Me too. it should be heard on vinyl.
Joe Esposito
In a word, WOW. This would be the best Pink Floyd song I ever heard, except it's not by Pink Floyd. Full of insight and emotion. Great job!
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I'm getting tears in my eyes.....loved it....I see myself as that string puppet.....I realized that I'm in bitter end....loved this🙈💎💔😢
Victor Marcelo
OMG this is a beautiful song for sad or inspiring days. You're fantastic, Gordi !! I love your work ♡ I'm so looking forward to post card ♡♡
Kelfren Souza
I don't know how this music isn't a hit. Amazing work and lyrics!
nadergt1
Love Her Voice & Singing Style.
The Soup Nazi
Definitely going to be one of the songs I'll be playing at my funeral.