Jacco Gardner [born 9 April 1988 in Hoorn, The Netherlands) is a Dutch neo-… Read Full Bio ↴Jacco Gardner [born 9 April 1988 in Hoorn, The Netherlands) is a Dutch neo-psych / baroque pop songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He creates a unique sound by combining the sounds of harpsichord, strings, flutes and other classical instruments with raw psychedelic effects. His music is influenced by artists like Billy Nicholls, Duncan Browne, The Zombies, The Beach Boys, Curt Boettcher and early Pink Floyd.

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.

Face To Face
Jacco Gardner Lyrics

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I want to have myself split in two
Please tell me how to?
I want to see that side face to face.
And try to erase
I want to see their world trough his eyes
And then decide
Show me his weakness now, and begin
To help me to win

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jacco Gardner's song "Face to Face" are introspective and reflective. The lines "I want to have myself split in two, please tell me how to?" speaks of the yearning to understand oneself completely. The lines further convey the desire to meet and interact with one's own self, to confront one's fears and weaknesses face to face, and to work towards self-improvement. The line "And try to erase" can be inferred as wanting to erase or fix one's own flaws after acknowledging them.

The lyrics "I want to see their world through his eyes and then decide" are an invitation to broaden one's perspective, seek to understand the other person's point of view, and then make an informed decision. The line "Show me his weakness now, and begin to help me to win," conveys the willingness to learn from one's weakness and shortcomings to gain strength and eventually win.

All of these lyrics combined showcase a theme of self-reflection, self-improvement, and growth. It is an invitation to confront oneself, to learn from one's shortcomings, and ultimately grow as a person.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to have myself split in two
I desire to separate my identity into two parts

Please tell me how to?
Can you provide me with instructions on how to achieve this desire?

I want to see that side face to face.
I wish to confront this separated aspect of myself directly.

And try to erase
I hope that by doing so, I can eliminate some negative aspects.

I want to see their world trough his eyes
I wish to experience the world through the perspective of this separated part of myself.

And then decide
I will then make a judgment based on this experience.

Show me his weakness now, and begin
I request that you reveal the flaws of this separated part of myself, so that I can work towards improvement.

To help me to win
This will aid me in achieving success.

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