There is also a german Minimal musician called Heroin. He has released one self titled 12'' recording in january 2007.
Wander
Heroin Lyrics
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I am in a sheltered life. What do I know? I ask, but who?
I got to get out of this shelter. Try finding out.
It's late, dark and cold. I just wander around.
Insecure middle class white kids searching sounds like a joke,
But I guess everything has its purpose.
What's anything worth on this scale of things anyway,
Just trying seems like it could be worth just as much because,
Out to where? It doesn't even matter.
The song "Wander" by Heroin starts with the lyrics "Movement. What do I know of this? I am in a sheltered life. What do I know? I ask, but who?" Here, the singer seems to be contemplating the idea of movement and what it means to them. They admit to being sheltered and not knowing much about it, but still asking questions about it. The overall theme of the song seems to be about wanting to break out of a sheltered life and find something more meaningful or exciting.
Later on in the song, the lyrics "Insecure middle class white kids searching sounds like a joke, But I guess everything has its purpose" suggest that the singer may view themselves as privileged and maybe even a bit naïve in their search for something more. However, they also acknowledge that everyone has their own struggles and purposes. The line "Just trying seems like it could be worth just as much because, For as much talk is bought and sold, maybe a few of us will make it out" shows that even though the singer may not know exactly what they're doing or where they're going, they feel that taking action and trying is important.
Overall, the song seems to be a contemplative piece that touches on themes of privilege, searching, and taking action. The idea of movement is used as a metaphor for breaking out of a sheltered life and finding something more meaningful. It's interesting to note the way the singer's tone shifts throughout the song, first being contemplative and unsure, then becoming more confident in the idea that trying is worth something.
Line by Line Meaning
Movement. What do I know of this?
I have not experienced much change or challenge in my life.
I am in a sheltered life. What do I know? I ask, but who?
I am sheltered and isolated from the world, and I am unsure of how to break out of this.
I got to get out of this shelter. Try finding out.
I recognize that I need to break out of my isolated life and find my place in the world.
It's late, dark and cold. I just wander around.
I am lost and aimlessly wandering through life, unsure of where to go or what to do.
Insecure middle class white kids searching sounds like a joke,
My struggles may seem trivial in the grand scheme of things, but they are still very real to me.
But I guess everything has its purpose.
I try to find meaning in my struggles and believe that everything happens for a reason.
What's anything worth on this scale of things anyway,
I question the value of my existence and whether anything I do will make a difference in the world.
Just trying seems like it could be worth just as much because,
Despite questioning the value of my actions, I believe that trying is still important and can have value in and of itself.
For as much talk is bought and sold, maybe a few of us will make it out.
Despite the odds against us, some of us may be able to escape our struggles and find our way in the world.
Out to where? It doesn't even matter.
The destination is not as important as the journey and the effort put forth to find our place in the world.
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