Having released his début 7-inch single in February 2012 ('Clear The Air' b/w 'A House on the Moon' on Action Weekend Records), Gardner's first full-length album, Cabinet of Curiosities, was released to worldwide acclaim in February 2013, thru Trouble In Mind Records (world) and indie label Excelsior Recordings (Netherlands). It made Gardner a bit of a neo-psych / neo-baroque darling overnight.
Gardner's live band featured two members of the 1980s inspired synth band Lola Kite: Keez Groenteman (guitar) and Jasper Verhulst (bass guitar). Gardner himself is also a member of Lola Kite's live roster and he produced their second album.
Gardner's sophomore album, Hypnophobia (2015), was released, this time thru Excelsior (Netherlands), Polyvinyl (North America) and Full Time Hobby (Rest of World), whereas Burger Records released it on cassette.
Gardner's third album marked a dramatic shift in musical style: the spacey and fully instrumental Somnium (2018), an album full of analogue synths and 'cosmic exploration'. Since 2018 Jacco Gardner has been focused two of his side projects: Bruxas and Metius.
Another You
Jacco Gardner Lyrics
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His eyes are glowing, make him see
The things were floating, the things we found
Are buried deep, within the ground
The fading colours of the past
Will remain when memories die
Every child must die alone
While I take this tiny throne
Our time will end
Under the view
Under the new
No it's buried in the sand
I will always feel this hell
Pushing forward, next in line
To be sacrificed in his pride
Farewell, my friend
Our time will end
Under the view
Under the new
The lyrics of Jacco Gardner's song "Another You" convey a sense of loss and resignation. The lines "I was here man, he was me" suggest a sense of identity confusion or blurring of the boundaries between two people. The reference to "fading colours of the past" and "buried deep within the ground" suggest a sense of nostalgia and the idea that memories are something we can never fully hold onto. The line "every child must die alone" is a haunting reminder of the inevitability of mortality, and the final lines about being "next in line/to be sacrificed in his pride" suggest a sense of futility and resignation, as if the singer is caught in a cycle of inevitable loss and pain.
Overall, the lyrics of "Another You" convey a mood of melancholy and introspection, exploring themes of identity, memory, mortality, and the impermanence of things. The music reinforces this mood, with its dreamy, ethereal quality that combines elements of psych-rock, folk, and baroque pop. The result is a haunting and affecting piece of music that draws the listener into its world of loss, beauty, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I was here man, he was me
I have been here before with a different identity.
His eyes are glowing, make him see
He has an intuitive ability to see things clearly.
The things were floating, the things we found
We discovered things that felt fleeting and ethereal.
Are buried deep within the ground
Despite their elusive nature, these discoveries are significant and impactful.
The fading colours of the past
The memories of the past are gradually losing their vividness.
Will remain when memories die
Although memories may fade, certain events will never be forgotten.
Every child must die alone
Regardless of one's support system, everyone must face death alone.
While I take this tiny throne
In the midst of chaos, I am taking control over my own life.
Farewell my friend
Goodbye to my friend.
Our time will end
Our time together is over.
Under the view
Under the scrutiny of others.
Under the new
In a new and uncertain situation.
No it's buried in the sand
It's a secret that's been kept hidden away.
I will always feel this hell
The pain of this experience will never leave me.
Pushing forward, next in line
Continuing ahead, one step at a time.
To be sacrificed in his pride
In the act of putting on a proud facade, we may lose sight of what's truly important.
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I was here man, he was me
His eyes are glowing, make him see
The things were floating, the things we found
Are buried deep, within the ground
The fading colours of the past
Will remain when memories die
Every child must die alone
While I take this tiny throne
Farewell my friend
Our time will end
Under the view
Under the new
No it's buried in the sand
I will always feel this hell
Pushing forward, next in line
To be sacrificed in his pride
Farewell, my friend
Our time will end
Under the view
Under the new
Giorgio Neumann
nice one👍❤
JAVIER IGNACIO GALINDO MANRÍQUEZ
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