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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
On My Side
Gordi Lyrics
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Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
I'd paint a picture for you here
But I would sooner disappear
Than let you know what's on my mind
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh
How do you give yourself to me?
I send you my words silently
I have been tongue-tied for a while
'Cause I can't go that extra mile
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
I'm expecting something
When my hands are cold
And I can't fight this feeling
Or what I've been told
'Cause everything I'm asking of you
Just too much to hold
'Cause I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my (side)
I need you on my
I need you on my
I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
The lyrics to Gordi's song "On My Side" speak to the challenges of vulnerability and communication in relationships. Gordi grapples with the desire to express her feelings to her partner but also fears the possible outcome of doing so. She begins by describing her hesitancy to be open, stating that she would rather "disappear" than let her partner know what's on her mind. However, she acknowledges that by doing so, she would also be "leaving herself behind." This line emphasizes the importance of self-expression and the potential loss that comes with holding back.
Gordi then transitions to questioning how to communicate, wondering "how do you give yourself to me?" She explains that though she "sends [her partner] words silently," she has been "tongue-tied" for a while and unable to go the "extra mile." This line suggests that Gordi's fear of being vulnerable stems from a fear of rejection or disconnection.
Despite these fears, Gordi declares that she "needs" her partner to be on her side. She admits that she may not know everything and that she may even "stay" or "go," but ultimately she needs her partner's support. The repetition of the chorus and the use of the phrase "I need you on my side" emphasizes the importance and urgency of this need.
Overall, "On My Side" is a poignant exploration of the tensions and struggles that can arise in relationships. It highlights the importance of vulnerability and communication while acknowledging the fear and reluctance that often come with expressing oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Intro
I'd paint a picture for you here
I'd like to express myself to you through art
But I would sooner disappear
But I'm afraid of being vulnerable and exposing myself
Than let you know what's on my mind
So instead of telling you my feelings, I'd rather disappear
But then I'd leave myself behind
But by doing that, I would be losing a part of myself
And I know
Chorus
That I can't, I won't
I'm telling myself that I shouldn't open up to you
I'll tell you that I don't
I'll try to convince you and myself that I don't need you
But I need you on my side
But deep down, I know I need your support and love
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'm unsure of what to do or what I want
I'll tell you I may know
I'll try to act like I have it all figured out
How do you give yourself to me?
I'm wondering how you can be so open and vulnerable with me
I send you my words silently
I'm trying to express myself through my music
I have been tongue-tied for a while
But in person, I struggle to speak my truth
'Cause I can't go that extra mile
I feel like I'm not doing enough to show you how I feel
I'm expecting something
I'm asking a lot from you
When my hands are cold
When I feel alone and vulnerable
And I can't fight this feeling
I can't push aside my need for you
Or what I've been told
Even if people discourage me from being vulnerable
'Cause everything I'm asking of you
Because I'm asking for your love and support
Just too much to hold
And it feels like I'm burdening you
I need you on my (side)
I truly need you to be there for me
I can't, I won't
Chorus
But I need you on my side
But despite my fears, I really need your support and love
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SOPHIE PAYTEN
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Einsteinz Vice
#LYRXLUVR🎛️ #WednesdayMotivation #Gordi #NewFavorite🎶
I'd paint a picture for you here
But I would sooner disappear
Then let you know what's on my mind
But then I'd leave myself behind
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
How do you give yourself to me?
I send you my words silently
I have been tongue-tied for a while
Cause I can't go that extra mile
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
I'm expecting something
When my hands are cold
And I can't fight this feeling
Or what I've been told
Cause everything I'm asking of you
Just too much to hold
Cause I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my
I need you on my
I need you on my
I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Atticus Moore
Shout out to Walgreens and sims 4!
Lyrics:
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
I'd paint a picture for you here
But I would sooner disappear
Than let you know what's on my mind
But then I'd leave myself behind
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh
How do you give yourself to me?
I send you my words silently
I have been tongue-tied for a while
'Cause I can't go that extra mile
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
I'm expecting something
When my hands are cold
And I can't fight this feeling
Or what I've been told
'Cause everything I'm asking of you
Just too much to hold
'Cause I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my (side)
I need you on my
I need you on my
I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
Ooh ooh (ooh ooh ooh)
<3 copy and paste
Jennyfer Wyman
I love that I discovered you because of a Walgreens commercial!! You are amazing and this song is now one of my top 10's!!
I’m 31. 90s Hippie. Nature Woman. Child of Yahweh.
This song is my drug. Heard it once and became addicted. ♥️
Xu Gidayawan
It's so weird hearing this in English when I got used to listening to this in simlish lol. Lovette!!!
León
I found her for a sims tiktok haha.
Love the song!
Ellie Hoekstra
@Brandy Jean same exact thing here!
Brandy Jean
I'm here because I heard it on sims and liked the tune so I Shazamed it 🤣
Taliledamusic
One of my favorite Gordi songs! Incredible uplifting melody and such positive incredible lyrics!
The Soup Nazi
I started work at 5am this morning and accidentally showed up at 4:25am so I had time to kill and I wasn't about to go into my work to start early so I sat at the outside seating of a nearby Starbucks that wasn't open yet but the store was playing music kinda loudly and this was one of the songs. Wrote down some of the lyrics that I caught and found this when I got home, it's a really great song I wish I didn't have to be in that odd spot at an odd time to discover it. But most great music is like that, not being played 30 times in a day on the radio. S/O to my fav underrated artist Witt Lowry! #teamwitt haha sorry gotta support the team though you know.
Anywho long semi-pointless story short, I like this song. Good work, beautiful voice😍 KEEP IT UUUUUP
Einsteinz Vice
#LYRXLUVR🎛️ #WednesdayMotivation #Gordi #NewFavorite🎶
I'd paint a picture for you here
But I would sooner disappear
Then let you know what's on my mind
But then I'd leave myself behind
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
How do you give yourself to me?
I send you my words silently
I have been tongue-tied for a while
Cause I can't go that extra mile
And I know
That I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
I'm expecting something
When my hands are cold
And I can't fight this feeling
Or what I've been told
Cause everything I'm asking of you
Just too much to hold
Cause I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my
I need you on my
I need you on my
I can't, I won't
I'll tell you that I don't
But I need you on my side
And I'll stay, I'll go
I'll tell you I may know
But I need you on my side
Clifton Lef
A new artist to me, just discovered her on NPR Music. Excellent, loving her sound and energy!