For over 7 years he was the singer, bassist and songwriter of a band who rocked North Germany with a dark melodic grunge-rock sound. After moving to Berlin and being inspired by his influences Jan found his passion in electronic music. Making a tough decision to quit the band, he traded his guitar for an apc40 and 5x8Spur-Matrix and began producing and performing solo.
Today his sound can be described as a mixture of Radiohead, Muse, Bodi Bill, Stephan Bodzin and James Holden - a beautiful balancing act between melancholic, melodic electro-pop and euphoric minimal techno making Jan one of the most interesting and promising young artist in Berlin at the moment."
Our Broken Mind Embassy
Jan Blomqvist Lyrics
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By cutting our tongue
We fed our own soul a gun
To kill the nights, crawling numb
Lost in between lines
In incoherent sound
If we were all blind in mind
We′d hear it so loud
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
(Glow, glow, glow, glow, glow)
Turn the lights out
We will all see
All the things glow in our
Placebo IV
Pretend you can see
Directly through me
Our broken mind embassy
This is not real
Turn the lights out
We said it so wrong
By cutting our tongue
We fed our own soul a gun
To kill the lights, one by one
Lost in between lines
In incoherent sound
If we were all blind in mind
We'd hear it so loud
All the things glow
All around me
Another fake role is gone
How does it feel?
Our sheltered black hole
Forgot to be real
Our picture on hold you run
You cannot unsee
The lyrics of Jan Blomqvist's song "Our Broken Mind Embassy" is a powerful commentary on the destruction of communication and the resultant isolation that came with it. The first verse is particularly powerful as it talks about the consequences of not communicating properly. When people do not express themselves fully, they end up hurting themselves and those around them. The metaphor of "cutting our tongue" is particularly poignant. It represents the silencing of one's own voice, the weaponization of their soul, and ultimately, the killing of the nights.
The chorus "All the things glow" is a reminder that even when things seem dark and hopeless, there is always a glimmer of hope. It is a metaphor for how people can find their way out of the darkness if they just focus on the light that is always there. The second verse is a continuation of the theme of communication and the importance of expressing oneself. The line "This is not real/Turn the lights out" is a call to reject the false reality we create for ourselves when we don't speak our minds. Only then, when the lights are turned off, will we be able to see things as they are.
Overall, "Our Broken Mind Embassy" is a song that encourages communication, self-expression, and honesty as the keys to mental and emotional wellbeing. It is a call to reject the isolation that comes with not expressing oneself and to embrace the glow of hope that is always present.
Line by Line Meaning
We said so wrong
We made a mistake in the past
By cutting our tongue
We silenced ourselves
We fed our own soul a gun
We gave ourselves the means to self-destruct
To kill the nights, crawling numb
To numb ourselves to the point of destroying our own creativity and inspiration
Lost in between lines
Confused by the complexity of language
In incoherent sound
Producing meaningless noise
If we were all blind in mind
If we were ignorant and oblivious
We'd hear it so loud
We would become aware of our own self-deception
All the things glow
Everything has a hidden, beautiful quality
Turn the lights out
Silence the distractions of the outside world
We will all see
We will gain clarity and insight
Placebo IV
A false sense of security
Pretend you can see
Deceiving oneself to maintain the illusion of control
Directly through me
Seeing the truth of our own nature
Our broken mind embassy
Our own internal world, damaged and fragmented
This is not real
Our current perspective is distorted
All around me
The true beauty and complexity of the world is ever-present
Another fake role is gone
We have shed another false persona or identity
How does it feel?
Confronting and grappling with the reality of the world can be intense
Our sheltered black hole
Our self-imposed isolation and lack of meaningful connection
Forgot to be real
In our pursuit of comfort and security, we have lost touch with our true selves
Our picture on hold you run
We have put our own growth and development on pause and must take responsibility for our own journey
You cannot unsee
Once we become aware of certain truths or realities, we cannot go back to our previous state of ignorance
Writer(s): Ryan Mathiesen, Jan Freter, Felix Lehmann
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Evilmajinboo
Lyrics:
We said so wrong
By cutting our tongue
We fed our own soul a gun
To kill the nights, crawling numb
Lost in between lines
In incoherent sound
If we were all blind in mind
We'd hear it so loud
And all the things glow
Turn the lights out
We will all see
All the things glow in our
Placebo IV
Pretend you can see
Directly through me
Our broken mind embassy
This is not real
Turn the lights out
We said it so wrong
By cutting our tongue
We fed our own soul a gun
To kill the lights, one by one
Lost in between lines
In incoherent sound
If we were all blind in mind
We'd hear it so loud
All the things glow
All around me
Another fake role is gone
How does it feel?
Our sheltered black hole
Forgot to be real
Our picture on hold you run
You cannot unsee
@paupe1988
Oh my god! This thing takes my mind into different world! Jan Blomqvist you're the top dj in my life.. Your music is something unintelligible.. Amazing
@nirmalherath2168
Exactly how I feel!!
@dBudZ
it's kind of an insult to call him "dj", but i totally feel you <3
@aycanocal6506
You've always been special for me. Your music gives me pure happiness. Thank you Jan! I've finally had a chance to watch you live, it was amazing. Love you so much!
@tanburicemilbey7813
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@PashaBoB
This guy is a genius.....
@shivazmanchanda4911
Genius is a small word bro . Legend we can say
@elisavieira737
Yes he is I just bought a ticket to see him live this year but Im not sure if I will go... 😉
@flynncash8208
i know I am pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream new movies online?
@emerybryant2698
@Flynn Cash lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it on google :)