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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Breathe
Moist Lyrics
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Save me from this
Wandered around the town
All the thousand things
I might miss
And you
Think we'll suffer much
Just to see the light
Pass us by
With tomorrow coming
Hope that I don't
Let you down again
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
Sit
We'll take our time
Watching the flowers grow
All the friends we've known say
Goodbye
And you
Did you suffer much?
Did you close your eyes
Just to see the night
Rush on by?
Gathered all around you
Hope that we don't
Let you down again
I said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
If only I could just believe a thing
The song "Breathe" by Moist is a poignant reflection on the desire for unity and understanding in a world of chaos and uncertainty. The lyrics describe a sense of detachment and alienation from the world around us, with the singer wandering aimlessly through town and feeling a sense of loss for all the potential experiences they might miss. The chorus is a longing plea to be able to share in the experiences of those around us, to breathe in what they breathe and to see what they see.
The song then shifts into a more melancholic tone, with the singer recognizing the fragility of life and the inevitability of loss. They wonder if their loved ones have suffered, if they have closed their eyes to the beauty of the world in order to avoid its pain. There is a sense of gathering around those we love, a desire to hold on to moments and memories before they slip away.
The final chorus is a final plea for faith and understanding, a hope that we can believe in something greater and that there is still hope for connection and unity in the world.
Overall, "Breathe" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to the universal human desire for love, understanding, and a sense of belonging in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Save
Asks for help to escape something
Save me from this
Asks for help to escape from a situation or feeling
Wandered around the town
Moves around aimlessly
All the thousand things
Feels overwhelmed by numerous things
I might miss
Fearful of missing out on something
And you
Talking to someone
Think we'll suffer much
Pondering whether they will experience emotional pain
Think we'll close our eyes
Wondering if they will turn away from reality
Just to see the light
Hoping to find happiness or clarity
Pass us by
The chance for happiness or clarity will go away
With tomorrow coming
The future is approaching
Hope I don't
Worried they will fail again
Let you down again
Disappointing someone repeatedly
Said I'm so glad to be here
Expressing gratitude for being in a certain place
Does it mean a thing?
Wondering if expressing gratitude is meaningful
If only I could breathe
Wanting to experience the same sensations as another person
What you breathe
Wishing to feel the same emotions as someone else
If only I could see what you see
Wishing to perceive the world in the same way as someone else
Sit
Inviting someone to stay with them
We'll take our time
Will spend a leisurely amount of time together
Watching the flowers grow
Enjoying simple, natural pleasures
All the friends we've known say
People who have been important are leaving
Goodbye
Wishing someone farewell
Did you suffer much?
Asking if someone experienced intense emotional pain
Did you close your eyes
Asking if someone ignored reality
Just to see the night
Trying to experience deeper emotions
Rush on by?
Wondering if they missed out on important moments
Gathered all around you
People are supporting and comforting them
Hope that we don't
Worried they will disappoint others
Let you down again
Disappointing someone repeatedly
If only I could just believe a thing
Wishing to have faith in something or someone
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES JAIDEN ROSTON, LEDISI YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Save
Save me from this
Wandered around the town
All the thousand things
I might miss
And you
Think we'll suffer much
Think we'll close our eyes
Just to see the light
Pass us by
With tomorrow coming
Hope that I don't
Let you down again
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
Sit
We'll take our time
Watching the flowers grow
All the friends we've known say
Goodbye
And you
Did you suffer much?
Did you close your eyes
Just to see the night
Rush on by?
Gathered all around you
Hope that we don't
Let you down again
I said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing?
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
Said I'm so glad to be here
Does it mean a thing
If only I could breathe
What you breathe
If only I could see what you see
If only I could just believe a thing
@tanyam8514
I show my children what real music is, THIS!!! Incredibly talented lyricist, singer, musician and artist. They love hearing of how their mom was “ cool “ in the 90s and used to go to Moist concerts .
@adamcummings1862
This era and Canadian music was just world class!! its a shame to see there was less support in Canada and hope to hear more of it again.
@hoochdagooch6091
I got really lucky, seen him live in Thunder Bay, Ontario at scuttlebutts. (Saggy Butts) It was a small show, but amazing.
@bernicekanayok815
It took me years to look for this song, when I found it, I couldn't stop listening to it.
@rhondajohnson7413
David usher is a great artist .... I love this song. ...
@bernicekanayok815
I've been looking for this song for years, finally found it last year, reminds me of being 10 years old in the 5th grade 🥺🥺 I can't get over this song ! ❤
@raymondsandberg6882
How did this song not blow these guys up into international starsom
@jamesharder5643
Plus Push and Silver? Some good sounds! What does it say about the American music industry when Shania Twain and Justin Bieber make it big down there but Moist, The Hip, Big Wreck, and many others didn't get a whole lot of traction?
@patrickgrondines9520
@@jamesharder5643 screw Bieber
@jeffreybarkin3177
@@jamesharder5643
It seems that once it was more of a Concern if certain Artists have similar sounding elements or songs that may impact the already more established Roster Artists; but, with the Independent Label growth and vitality, this impact does not seem as impactful, fortunately!
Seems a bit easier now, but getting FOUND and Encouraged seems to still be a Challenge.
Thanks for considering my thoughts; it's Appreciated.