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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
Long Way
Gordi Lyrics
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Tear up what they hoped was alwaus in their heads
'Cause I am watching you, you are looking at me
And I am waiting for you
To say, "just take a breath
I know you'll get there"
We have such a long, long way to go
I have such a long, long way to go
Open up with somebody who let you in
Can it possibly be enough if you tell them where to begin?
I know I'll owe nothing, but neither can survive
So won't you keep me alive?
And say, "just take a breath
I know you'll get there"
We have such a long, long way to go
You know you can be all that you want now
I have such a long, long way to go
Does it feel to you like it felt before
Like a trigger's gone you don't know what for
Like you lost control when you needed more
Can you hear my voice in your bones again
Can you be with me like you were back then
I can handle all this talk again
Oh say, "just take a breath
I know you'll get there"
We have such a long, long way to go
You know you can be all that you want now
I have such a long, long way to go
Long, long way to go
Long, long way to go
Just take a breath
I know you'll get there
We have such a long, long way to go
Gordi's song "Long Way" appears to be a sincere and introspective reflection on past experiences and the journey towards self-discovery. The opening lyrics suggest a desire to reclaim the youthful exuberance that often accompanies human creativity, and a willingness to lay waste to the expectations of others in order to achieve that end. The singer then notes that she is watching and waiting for something from the person she is addressing, possibly indicating that she is looking for validation or support from someone else in her quest to find her own truth.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift from contemplative to decidedly more urgent, with the repetition of the phrase "such a long, long way to go" emphasizing the enormity of the task at hand. The singer seems to be encouraging this other person to open up to her and collaborate on the journey towards self-discovery, acknowledging that neither of them can survive alone. The final lines suggest a growing mutual understanding and a willingness to engage in the difficult work of self-improvement and acceptance.
Overall, "Long Way" is a poignant ode to the complexity and difficulty of self-discovery, and the importance of human connection and support in the process. The dynamics between the two individuals in the song are left somewhat ambiguous, but it seems clear that they are both struggling to understand their place in the world and seeking comfort and guidance in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Drag it from the inside like we're young again
Let's bring out the energy and enthusiasm we had when we were young
Tear up what they hoped was always in their heads
Let's break free from the expectations of others and explore our own ideas
'Cause I am watching you, you are looking at me
Let's focus on each other and understand ourselves better
And I am waiting for you
Let's connect with each other and share our thoughts and feelings
To say, "just take a breath
Let's pause and relax before moving forward
I know you'll get there"
Let's trust that we will eventually find our way
We have such a long, long way to go
We still have a lot of growing and exploring to do
You know you can be all that you want now
Let's believe in ourselves and pursue our dreams
I have such a long, long way to go
I am also on a journey of self-discovery and growth
Open up with somebody who let you in
Let's be vulnerable with someone who accepts us for who we are
Can it possibly be enough if you tell them where to begin?
Is it sufficient to simply tell someone our problems or do we need more support?
I know I'll owe nothing, but neither can survive
We can't survive alone, and we need someone to rely on
So won't you keep me alive?
Let's support and uplift each other
Does it feel to you like it felt before
Do you feel the same way you did in the past?
Like a trigger's gone you don't know what for
Do you feel like something is missing or lost?
Like you lost control when you needed more
Do you feel overwhelmed and helpless?
Can you hear my voice in your bones again
Can you feel a deep connection with me?
Can you be with me like you were back then
Can we experience the same deep bond we had before?
I can handle all this talk again
Let's have open and honest conversations, even if they're difficult
Oh say, "just take a breath
Let's remember to pause and relax when things get overwhelming
I know you'll get there"
Let's trust ourselves to overcome obstacles and reach our goals
We have such a long, long way to go
We still have a lot of growth and learning ahead of us
You know you can be all that you want now
Let's believe in ourselves and our potential for success
I have such a long, long way to go
We all have areas where we need to improve and grow
Just take a breath
Remember to pause and relax before moving forward
I know you'll get there
Let's trust ourselves to eventually reach our goals
We have such a long, long way to go
We must continue to work to achieve our goals
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: SOPHIE LOUISE PAYTEN
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