1) a Canadi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts that have used the name Moist:
1) a Canadian alternative rock band,
2) a Swedish electronic pop project,
3) an Indonesian shoegaze band, and
4) an Australian industrial duo.
1) Moist is a five-piece Canadian alternative rock band that was popular in the mid-to-late-1990s. The band is led by singer David Usher. Other members of the band are Mark Makoway (guitars), Francis Fillion (drums), Louis Lalancette (bass), Jonathan Gallivan (guitars) and Kevin Young (keyboards). Former members include Jeff Pearce (bass) and Paul Wilcox (drums).
Moist formed in the early 1990s and eventually released an independent cassette in 1993. The cassette caught the attention of EMI, who released their first full-length studio CD, Silver, in 1994. Producer Terry Brown (Rush, Blue Rodeo) was brought in to work on a few of the band's songs, and the album went on to sell 400,000 copies in Canada on the strength of hard-hitting singles like Push, Silver and Believe Me. The follow up, Creature, was released in 1996 to even greater success, with the band's sound maturing and fostering its softer side. A final studio album titled Mercedes 5 and Dime was released in 1999 which was softer and more melancholic than previous releases.
Moist have called off their indefinite hiatus as of September 2013, and released their new single "Mechanical" on May 23rd, 2014.
2) After a life-long love affair with music, songwriter and producer, David Elfström Lilja, began releasing his own music under the name Moist in 2008. In Moist, he began his dream project, in which he writes, produces and play most instruments. His sound can be found on numerous remixes and in collaborations with different vocal artists such as Maria Marcus, Sophie Rimheden and Kana Otsubo. His most recent work with hits like "On And On" and "Release Me" by Agnes, are enjoying heavy rotation on European radio stations. He just finished the single, “Far Beyond The Endless,” with Maria Marcus and writing and producing a track with the Japanese singer and keyboardist, Kana Otsubo, of Spangle Call Lilli Line, which will appear on Moist’s album due at the end 2009, early 2010.
3) Moist is an Indie Rock/Shoegaze band from Semarang, Indonesia. you can check them at http://soundcloud.com/moistband. They continues as Moiss
4) Moist were a Sydney trio in the mid 1980's playing original love songs & industrial music. They were Peter Read (Thug, Chimp Inc.) on Vocals & backing tracks, Ralph Philips on trombone, vocals & drums, and Patrick Kavanagh (Box the Jesuit) on trumpet & guitar.
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Alive
Moist Lyrics
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what a glorious gloom
to be making my way through
curiousity's the consequence she brings
what a slippery fish
that's the way that she swings
i could argue but we've gone too far
you could listen but the sickly scent of asthma never comes
i feel the sun
rip me open but the sickly scent of asthma's just begun
and did you ever feel the sun
came together just to pass the time
well she goaded me on
then she blew my peace of mind
a bit confused 'cause it's a hundred and three
it's the blurriest world
it's the one that i see
i could argue but it breaks my back
i feel the sun
you could listen but the sickly scent of asthma never comes
i feel the sun
rip me open but the sickly scent of asthma's just begun
did you ever feel the sun
did you ever feel the sun
did you ever feel the sun
i could argue but it's going too fast
i feel the sun
you could listen but the sickly scent of asthma never comes
i feel the sun
rip me open but the sickly scent of asthma's just begun
i feel the sun
i feel the sun
i feel the sun
i feel the sun
and did you ever feel the sun
The song "Alive" by Moist has a somewhat enigmatic subject matter, but overall can be interpreted as a song about feeling alive and experiencing life to its fullest, even in the face of obstacles like asthma. The lyrics "feel the asthma fill the afternoon, what a glorious gloom" suggest that the singer is both aware of his physical limitations (having asthma) but also finds beauty in the struggle of living with it. The line "curiosity's the consequence she brings, what a slippery fish that's the way that she swings" could be interpreted as the singer being drawn to living life fully despite the risks and uncertainty that come with it.
The second verse suggests that the singer is interacting with someone else who is goading him on to experience life more fully. The lyrics "a bit confused 'cause it's a hundred and three, it's the blurriest world, it's the one that I see" suggest that the singer is unsure of what's going on around him, but still chooses to take part in the chaos. The rest of the song repeats the idea of feeling the sun and being alive, despite the struggles that come with it.
Overall, "Alive" is a powerful reminder to live in the present and experience everything life has to offer, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
feel the asthma fill the afternoon
I sense the weight of my own struggles and anxieties weighing down on me on this afternoon.
what a glorious gloom
Despite the shadows that I feel creeping in, there's still something oddly beautiful about the situation.
to be making my way through
I'm determined to push through these emotions and keep moving forward.
curiousity's the consequence she brings
The more I explore and uncover, the more it stirs up turmoil within me.
what a slippery fish
This feeling of unrest is hard to pin down and even harder to shake off.
that's the way that she swings
This sense of unease has a rhythm, a pattern that I can't control.
i could argue but we've gone too far
I know I should fight against this struggle, but it feels like it's already taken root too deep.
i feel the sun
Even in the midst of all this darkness, there's a glimmer of hope and warmth that I can sense.
you could listen but the sickly scent of asthma never comes
Others might notice my anxiety and struggles, but they can't truly understand the pain and discomfort that it brings me.
rip me open but the sickly scent of asthma's just begun
I'm willing to open up and expose myself, but the vulnerability only leads to more anxiety and pain.
and did you ever feel the sun
Have you ever experienced the joy and warmth of peace and contentment after enduring a dark and difficult time?
came together just to pass the time
I may have entered into this situation without much thought, seeking only temporary distraction and entertainment.
well she goaded me on
But this other force pushed me further than I intended, and now I'm in too deep.
then she blew my peace of mind
This situation shattered my sense of calm and left me even more destabilized than before.
a bit confused 'cause it's a hundred and three
Everything feels muddled and disorienting, and I can't quite make sense of it all.
it's the blurriest world
The lines between reality and anxiety are blurred, and it's hard to distinguish which is which.
i could argue but it breaks my back
I may want to resist the turmoil, but it just feels like too much effort and strain to fight against it.
i feel the sun (repeated chorus)
Amidst all the turmoil and chaos, there's still a glimmer of hope and warmth that keeps me going.
did you ever feel the sun (repeated chorus)
Have you experienced this same sense of peace and contentment after enduring a dark and difficult time?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WATSKY MUSIC LLC
Written by: PETER ANDERS SVENSSON, VICCI MARTINEZ
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