A self-titled debut album appeared on their Kjól & Anderson imprint in conjunction with the screening of "Pleasure". The UK label 4AD Records signed the band in 1996, and released "Polydistortion" (97), "This Is Normal" (99) and "Gus Gus vs. T-World" (00).
"24/7" (09) was the first release with German label Kompakt, followed by "Arabian Horse" (11) and "Mexico" (14).
Several lineup changes have occurred, and their current incarnation consists of Stephan Stephensen (President Bongo), Birgir Þórarinsson (Biggi Veira), Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson and Högni Egilsson.
Gus Gus has had a varied lineup, including Magnús Jónsson (a.k.a. Blake), Sigurður Kjartansson (a.k.a. Siggi Kinski), Stefán Árni Þorgeirsson, Hafdís Huld Hákonardóttir, Emilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir, Urður Hákonardóttir (a.k.a. Earth), Magnús Guðmundsson (a.k.a. Herb Legowitz a.k.a. Buckmaster DeLaCruz, The Fox, Fuckmaster, or Herr Legowitz) and Baldur Stefánsson.
After their third album, This Is Normal, the filmmaking arm of Gus Gus (Kjartansson and Árni Þorgeirsson) split off to form the production company Celebrator, now known as Arni & Kinski, which has produced award-winning advertisements and videos. A few former members such as Hafdís Huld, Blake, and Daníel Ágúst have gone solo, most notably though Emilíana Torrini.
Gus Gus's music is eclectic, and although primarily classified with techno, trip-hop and house music, they have experimented with numerous other styles. They have also remixed several famous artists, including Björk, Depeche Mode, Moloko, and Sigur Rós. Added to this they released the song Desire with Ian Brown in January 2004.
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Dominique
GusGus Lyrics
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I am tired
Of being someone that i am not
Tired of showing
Tired of going along with all my lies
I wish that i was so strong
And i could tell you
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
I have kept my face straight
And now it is too late
For bursting out into a song
I have been distant
Why would you listen
To someone who's been so far for so long?
I wish i dared to touch your face
And tell you what is behind my smile
I have been wrong
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
The lyrics to GusGus's song Dominique speak to the struggle of being true to oneself in a world where it's easy to pretend to be someone else. The singer expresses feeling tired and wired, indicating that they are feeling restless and agitated in their current situation. They are tired of pretending to be someone they're not, showing a fake version of themselves to the world. The singer admits to being the "wrongest" girl in the world, likely referencing their shortcomings and mistakes in their own eyes. They regret not being able to be truthful with the person they are addressing in the song, stating that they wish they were stronger so they could tell them the truth.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's regret in not being able to be honest with the person. They have been distant, and it seems like they feel that distance is a stable characteristic of who they are. The singer wishes they could tell the person the truth about themselves, and dare to touch their face, indicating a desire to be closer and more open with them. However, the singer recognizes that it is too late to burst out with the truth and now feels stuck in their dishonesty.
Overall, the lyrics convey feelings of regret and longing for the ability to be honest with oneself and others. The singer wishes they could go back in time and be truthful and open from the beginning, admitting their faults and quirks instead of pretending to be someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I am wired
I am overstimulated and overwhelmed
I am tired
I am fatigued and worn out
Of being someone that I am not
I am exhausted from pretending to be someone I'm not
Tired of showing
Exhausted from putting up a front
Tired of going along with all my lies
Exhausted from continuing to deceive those around me
I wish that I was so strong
I desire to possess the strength needed to confront and confess my mistakes
And I could tell you
And freely admit to you
That all this time I have been wrong
That throughout my life, I have made mistakes
Been the wrongest girl in the world
That I have been the most mistaken, confused person in the world
I have kept my face straight
I have concealed my true feelings
And now it is too late
And it is now far too late for me to confess
For bursting out into a song
For revealing my true self
I have been distant
I have remained emotionally distant
Why would you listen
Why would anyone be inclined to listen to me
To someone who's been so far for so long?
To someone who has been so emotionally distant for so long
I wish I dared to touch your face
I wish I had the courage to touch your face and be vulnerable with you
And tell you what is behind my smile
And reveal what is truly happening behind my false smile
I have been wrong
I have made mistakes
Been the wrongest girl in the world
I have been the most mistaken, confused person in the world
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SOEUR SOURIRE, NOEL REGNEY
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Josef Cross
I am wired
I am tired
Of being someone that i am not
Tired of showing
Tired of going along with all my lies
I wish that i was so strong
And i could tell you
That all this time i have been wrong
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
I have kept my face straight
And now it is too late
For bursting out into a song
I have been distant
Why would you listen
To someone who's been so far for so long?
I wish i dared to touch your face
And tell you what is behind my smile
I have been wrong
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Holger Schink
Perfect Track. Dominique is one of the best songs ever made.
Natalija Stosic
the most divine song in the world telling about true remorse.
Josef Cross
I am wired
I am tired
Of being someone that i am not
Tired of showing
Tired of going along with all my lies
I wish that i was so strong
And i could tell you
That all this time i have been wrong
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
I have kept my face straight
And now it is too late
For bursting out into a song
I have been distant
Why would you listen
To someone who's been so far for so long?
I wish i dared to touch your face
And tell you what is behind my smile
I have been wrong
Been the wrongest girl in the world
Been the wrongest girl in the world
3lullabies
Gus Gus...we love your sounds forever.You convey real feeling and meaning,your music has heart and is very moving.all thru the years consistently great music.Thank you.
dookie duke
wonderful soundscape...voice gives ya chills
Jason Lackey
Thanks Bryan Jacobs for posting this. You seem to have found a visual that embodies the essence of the piece so much that it brings me to tears every time - admittedly, the piece itself would do that to me more than a decade ago when it was first released here in the U.S. Viva Icelandia!
Curtis Yorke
Monumental! Quel chef d'oeuvre!!!
headsprunggg
absolutely fantastic.it`s slow, it`s sad and usualy I don`t buy these. but this band is extraordinary. song`s magnificent. cheeers me upp
tod4y
Really emotive. My favourite one.
Daniel Herrera-Mata
love gus gus ,,,,,,,,,,anything anytime ,,,,been a fan since 1998 at 19 when i first heard them