First band:
Laundry … Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands with the name Laundry.
First band:
Laundry first formed in 1993, while Primusโ drummer, Tim Alexander, was taking a break from the road. What initially began as a side project, however, quickly evolved into something much more. From their first show in San Francisco, Laundry turned heads with their unique, heavy sound and exotic rhythms. In response to the positive attention they received, the band continued expanding and tightening their material with hopes of soon making their first recording. When Timโs duties with Primus once again called, Laundry guitarist, Tom Butler, and stick player, Ian Varriale continued crafting new songs, ultimately completing the melodic basis for what would become Laundryโs first recording, Blacktoungue. Timโs schedule was increasingly busy, and time, unfortunately, was not a luxury Laundry could afford. Upon his return and following a brief period of rehearsals, the entire Blacktoungue was recorded and mixed at Timโs home studio start to finish in just a few days. This recording included fourth member singer/lyricist Tobias Hawkins. Time constraints aside, Mammoth Records deemed the finished product well worthy of release.
Laundry embarked on a tour opening for Tool in order to support Blacktoungue. Playing to thousands of people completely unfamiliar with their music, they consistently won over their listeners night after night. The audience response was strong and enthusiastic toward Laundryโs thunderous drums, nasty bass, and searing electric guitar. Press reviews of Blacktoungue were equally favorable, but after just a few short weeks on the road with Laundry, it was time once again for Tim to rejoin Primus.
Ian and Tom continued working together writing new material while Tim was on the road. Although they started several other projects, nothing ever materialized into a full-time band. Then, in `97, Tim and Primus finally parted ways. "I just wasnโt happy playing that kind of music anymore," said Tim, "It wasnโt moving me. I was a little less interested in songs about made-up characters and the โWynonaโs Big Brown Beaverโ kind of stuff. The comic thing was getting a little old. Donโt get me wrong, I love comedy, but in music, I donโt know, youโve got to feel it, and I just wasnโt feeling it." Tim once again hooked up with Laundry. He decided to try singing because the original singer, Tobias Hawkins, was no longer in the band. After much soul searching and a lengthy rehearsal/trial period, Laundry realized that not only could Tim handle the vocal duties exceptionally well, but the group seemed to work creatively as a trio far better than they were able to in the past. Laundry hit the road in order to reestablish their name. Along the way, they found that audiences gave a lot of support for the new formation of the band, and being on the road helped them to tighten up their songs.
In-between shows, Laundry started tracking their new material, working at Timโs home studio, "The Log Cabin," when time would allow, and by mid `98, they finally started recording in earnest. Working with engineer Jaquire King (Tom Waits, Citizen King) at Toast studios in San Francisco, the drums were tracked in a day. The rest of the music was recorded at The Log Cabin. Final mixes were done at Toast over the following six days, and two and a half years after Laundry regrouped Motivator was completed. Frustrated with all the chaos and bureaucracy in the music business and one corporate merger after another, Laundry started their own label, "Rinse-n-Repent Records." Self-produced and self-released, Motivator has been steadily gaining attention throughout the world with fans and radio alike.
Second band:
This Laundry was based in Seattle and produced two albums: The Well (1994) and Momentous (1996). Lead singer was Jerret Cortese who also played the double bass. Reminiscent of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. "In Tonight" from their second album is one of their better songs.
Third band:
Laundry is a four-piece indie rock band from Eugene, Oregon. They have released two albums so far. They are active as of 2019.
Day
Laundry Lyrics
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through the crowd with their heads down
The sun sets again
Empty and frozen,
vacancy gets in the way
of understanding each other
And I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself
Everyone knows that you can't trust a stranger anymore
The city is lonely
They're all out to get us now
No one deserves the respect they expect to receive
It isn't worth it - our time is precious now
We keep dark clouds deep inside our bones
We're holding on and we can't let it go
And I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself
Isn't it sad to look back and realize we've wasted our whole lives
doing what we didn't wanna do?
And I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself
For a change
And I lie to myself
The song "Day" by Laundry paints a bleak picture of modern life, specifically in the context of a busy city. The opening lines describe the way people hurry through crowds, head down, seemingly unaware of those around them. The sun setting yet again is a melancholic reminder of the passage of time and the emptiness that can creep in when we fail to connect with others. The use of the word "frozen" suggests a sense of stagnation or being stuck, unable to break free from our isolated lives.
The chorus repeats the line "and I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself" which can be interpreted in a few different ways. Perhaps the singer is waiting for something to change, or waiting for someone to come along and save them, but they know deep down that they are in fact deceiving themselves. The following lines touch on a sense of mistrust and loneliness, as the singer suggests that strangers cannot be trusted and that everyone is out to get us. The final lines of the chorus suggest that our time is precious and should not be wasted on those who don't deserve our respect.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional baggage we carry around, likening it to dark clouds deep inside our bones that we can't let go of. The melancholic tone persists as the song laments the fact that we often waste our entire lives doing things we don't want to do. The repetition of the line "and I'll lie to myself" at the end of each verse highlights the self-deception and internal struggle the singer is wrestling with.
Overall, "Day" is a haunting reflection on the isolating and alienating effects of city life, and the human tendency to deceive ourselves even when faced with harsh truths.
Line by Line Meaning
People are always hurrying off
People are always in a rush to get somewhere
through the crowd with their heads down
They don't pay attention to the world around them but rather stay buried in their own thoughts
The sun sets again
Another day comes to an end
Empty and frozen,
People feel empty and emotionally disconnected
vacancy gets in the way
This emptiness prevents them from understanding each other
of understanding each other
People are unable to empathize with others
And I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself
The singer is waiting for a change but deceiving himself that everything is okay
Everyone knows that you can't trust a stranger anymore
Society has made people wary of strangers
The city is lonely
Despite being in a crowd, people feel alone
They're all out to get us now
People feel as if they are in a constant battle against everyone else
No one deserves the respect they expect to receive
People don't act in ways that deserve respect from others
It isn't worth it - our time is precious now
People need to prioritize their time for things that truly matter
We keep dark clouds deep inside our bones
People carry emotional baggage that affects them internally
We're holding on and we can't let it go
People are trying to hold onto the past and their emotional pain
Isn't it sad to look back and realize we've wasted our whole lives
People regret their past actions and the time they've lost
doing what we didn't wanna do?
People have spent their lives doing things that they never truly wanted to do
And I'll wait, and I'll lie to myself
The singer is still waiting for change but deceiving himself about his current situation
For a change
The singer still hopes for a positive change in his life
And I lie to myself
The singer admits to deceiving himself about his emotions and situation
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MarieLove Asbury
๐ฅ Cheers to a new week! Let's make it a good one. When obstacles fall in our path, keep smiling and thriving and push along. Thanks for being here! I'll have another video up Wednesday this week full of mom life, cleaning, home updates, dinner and more with the whole family! ๐
Square K
I try to do this and just be content no matter what is happening. I saw a shirt at Walmart that says be content no matter the circumstances and that stuck with me! Also thank you for being here! I enjoy your videos so much โค๏ธ
Lisa Rathbun
How awesome of a mom you are. Way to train your kids for adulthood by teaching them young on how to do their laundry!๐๐
marigoldsky
Youโre so smart to do a load or 2 every day instead of letting it all pile up and try to get it done, folded, put away in one day (especially when you have kids at home). And good job having them learn to do things for themselves, and learn responsibility. Independence is a good thing!! See you Wednesday!! โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
JI810
Oh my gosh Bella doing her own laundry was the cutest thing! What a sweetheart! Good job mama! ๐
Skye
That was so helpful, Marie! I love the method of stacking ahirts & inserting hangers one by one--simple & frictionless! Your kids are precious. They enjoy helping as they learn valuable life skills. Brilliantly done!
southernchic
I have a very similar schedule and it works well! I call Monday โchore dayโ , because itโs kind of pit catch up from the weekend and to get the house back in order . That way I donโt have to worry about too much for the rest of the week except for basic stuff and laundry. Enjoyed your video!
prasnlrd/sheila Walker
You are one well organized and coordinated Mama! I really admire you, Marie.
Also...Arabella is a laundry genius! What a good little girl. She has your dedication and organization!!!
Lindsey Rhynes
Love that you include your kids in helping with the chores, Marie! I do the same with my 10 year old and my 4 year old. My 4 year old actually LOVES helping with anything and everything. It's good for them!
This Blessed Mess
This is a great schedule! Iโm sure it definitely helps keep your family up! I love how your kids are involved too!