Hailing from Western Australia, Watson began recording self-produced music as GUM in 2011. The alias is short for his nickname, Gumby. The project's first album, Delorean Highway, arrived on Spinning Top Music in 2014. He followed it a year later with Glamorous Damage, and the synth-hook-heavy Flash in the Pan saw release in 2016. Without relinquishing synths, a more streamlined psych rock defined The Underdog, which arrived on Spinning Top in 2018. Still putting out albums with Pond and on call for the live version of Tame Impala, Watson issued GUM's fifth long-player, Out in the World, in 2020.
There are others artists with the same name:
(2) Gum are a London based, four piece musical pop group. Gum were born on Thursday 15th September 2011 and are not dead yet.
(3) Back in the late '80s, Melbourne's Andrew Curtis and Philip Samartzis collaborated in the aurally volatile project simply called Gum. With little expertise or training, the two gathered up what objects they were familiar with, in particular thrift store turntables and soiled records. Eschewing their original attraction to the giants of Industrial Culture, Gum quickly developed an aesthetic privileging the caustic rupture of skipping records and smoldering surface noise, predating the current avant-turntablist aficionados like Philip Jeck, Janek Schaefer, and Otomo Yoshihide. With the publication of Gum's Vinyl Anthology, 23five, Inc uncovers the bulk of Gum's work, including all of the material from their self-published albums Vinyl and 20 Years in Blue Movies and Yet to Fake an Orgasm as well as several infamous compilation tracks and plenty of unreleased material.
(4) Gum is an indie rock band from CT/NY.
(5) Gum is the doom/sludge metal band from Italy.
Anesthetized Lesson
Gum Lyrics
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theres love in stars
am i dead again?
alone with god?
just step outside
jump midnight stars?
concave your mind?
anesthetized lesson
youre never gonna learn like that x 3
youre never gonna learn like that
its 3 am
and theres love in stars
im dead again
alone with god
anesthetized lesson
youre never gonna learn like that x 3
youre never gonna learn like that
youre never gonna learn.
anesthetized
anesthetized lesson
youre never gonna learn like that x 3
youre never gonna learn like that x 2
anesthetized.
The lyrics of Gum's song "Anesthetized Lesson" depict a sense of isolation and confusion. The singer seems to be experiencing a spiritual crisis, questioning if they are dead and if they are alone with God. The mention of stars evokes a sense of wonder and beauty, but it also serves as a reminder of the vastness of the universe and the singer's small place in it. The repeated line "its never hard" could be interpreted in different ways - it could be a reassurance to themselves that they can handle whatever life throws at them, or it could be a nihilistic view that nothing really matters.
The phrase "anesthetized lesson" implies a disconnect from reality or a numbing of emotions. The singer is warning against learning in this state, implying that true growth and understanding can only come from facing reality and feeling the full range of emotions. The repetition of the line "you're never gonna learn like that" drives this message home.
Line by Line Meaning
its 3 am
It's three in the morning, likely a time of solitude and introspection.
theres love in stars
The stars bring a sense of romance and magic to the moment.
am i dead again?
The singer questions whether they are experiencing emotional death or numbness.
alone with god?
The artist may feel isolated, but they are in the presence of a higher power.
just step outside
The artist suggests physically leaving a negative situation for a breath of fresh air.
jump midnight stars?
The idea of leaping into the starry night sky is tempting.
concave your mind?
The singer may be encouraging the listener to alter their perspective or mindset.
its never hard
The artist believes positive change is easier than it seems.
anesthetized lesson
The artist refers to a lesson that has been dulled or numbed by past hurt or trauma.
youre never gonna learn like that x 3
The artist repeats this line to emphasize the importance of active learning.
its 3 am
The time of solitude and introspection continues.
im dead again
The emotional numbness may persist or worsen.
anesthetized
The singer repeats this word, potentially reinforcing the feeling of being numb or disconnected.
youre never gonna learn like that x 2
The repetition of this line continues, emphasizing the importance of active cognitive and emotional growth.
youre never gonna learn.
The song ends with this incomplete sentence, perhaps suggesting that learning is an ongoing process.
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mixudance
Todo lo que hacen estos chicos es oro... que no paren nunca!
Gqgeorge1453
Australia might not have quantity, but they’ve got unmatched quality
Annika N.
What? Thats absolutely not true. They got both equally
Ryder Schumacher
Kevin can do no wrong. Hail the Kev
Arturo Stacey
Everything Parker does is perfection
Yuri Gabriel
Obrigado Kevin você sabe oque faz !🤘🇧🇷
Bri B
Ughhh me encanta! Amaría escuchar el remix (o la original) en vivo<3
hghlvl
I just can't stop listening to this. Just can't.
Jason isamu
Me as well, jamming out right now! 😸
Charlotte Doyle
Love it😍 not too many differences, just enough.fabulous. Kevin you've worked your magic again