1. ROD is the newborn … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists/groups called Rod.
1. ROD is the newborn alter-ego of Rotterdam based Benny Rodrigues, currently one of the most popular and inspiring electronic music artists of the Netherlands. Known for his ver-satility, Benny has chosen this additional artist name to clearly define the more Techno oriented side of his musical identity. ROD's critically acclaimed debut-release "Malmok" was released on Ben Klock's Klock-works label and formed the start of a fruitful discog that reads very positively received re-leases on various renowned labels such as Chris Liebing's CLR Recordings and Richie Hawtin's M_nus Records.
2. An annual danish folk ensemble called ROD, consisting of young musicians playing traditional, contemporary, and experimental folk tunes. The project has existed since 1995, and takes place every Easter.
3. Rod is a bona fide musician, electronic or otherwise and has been playing synths as long as he’s been able to walk. His deep affair with music stemmed from an early love of electronic landscapes and the machines that created them.
In his teens Rod began writing and producing hard breakbeat, a style that was to eventually mellow as his own taste in music broadened. His focus shifting to the subtle melodics and nuances of hip-hop and psychedelic rock.
He has been making music quietly in his home studio for over 10 years, while also playing hammond organ with various bands; his own music only recently appearing on various compilations from record labels such as Neo Ouija, Underscan & Front End Synthetics. He is currently working on his first full length solo debut.
Rod is currently getting huge responses from all over the place for the title track of his new EP "All My Love" which appeared some time ago on the Neo Ouija compilation titled "Vestibule and Separate". In conjunction with German electronic lable Underscan, we are now making the track available on both 12" & CD for the first time.
4. The French artist called Rod:
Well, he was born in Orleans (the old one) in 1971, learned guitar at 15 but never was a hard worker, smoked at 17 and re-discovered the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix with his first psychedelic group: Wired. After they split, he made his own album where he could do whatever he wants. This was Noises In My Head, recorded more than ten years ago. After two more bands were set up and split, he turned to the technical side of the music but he strongly think about making a second one.
Window
Rod Lyrics
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Every night it's all the same
. I close my eyes, my thoughts collide,
I dream you're here with me.
Although I don't know everything,
I know that I'll stay true
In all the things we've said and done.
I did it all for you.
Broken hearts, broken ties,
Lost and healed inside your eyes.
Holding on there is no other place
I'd rather be tonight.
All these things rearranged,
But nothing's ever gonna change my mind.
We'll always have next summer.
Looking out my window,
Another night and you're away.
Find a warm place in your heart,
Winter's on its way.
Everyone is afraid to see
The truth that lies inside of me.
Everyone's afraid to think, afraid to fall.
Walk across the shallow streams
And try to cast the line to save your sinking story
Because your story's full of holes and lies.
You'll drowned tonight.
All the dreams we left behind
And all the things we never tried
And all that's trapped inside of me
Where hearts converge and hearts collide.
"Life is but an endless dream"
Of childhood and make believe.
I awake in cold sweat and scream
In fear you would ever cross me.
In Rod's song Window, he expresses his feelings of loneliness and longing for his lover. The song begins with Rod staring out of his window, contemplating his thoughts as he dreams of being with his lover. He mentions that he will always remain true to them and that everything he has done so far has been for them.
The chorus speaks about broken hearts, broken ties, lost and healed emotions, and how he would rather be with his lover than anywhere else at that moment. In the second verse, he talks about how his lover is away and how he hopes they find a warm place in their heart because winter is on its way. He expresses that many people are afraid to see the truth inside him and are afraid to think or fall.
Moving onto the third verse, Rod talks about casting a line to save his sinking story, but it's full of holes and lies. He mentions all the dreams they left behind, all the things they never tried, and all that's trapped inside of him. He concludes with the mention of childhood dreams and how life is but an endless dream. He ends the song with a loud scream of fear of being crossed by his lover.
Overall, Window reflects solitude and the desire for companionship. The lyrics reveal how love can create a sense of longing and hope in a heartbroken soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out my window,
Starting to reflect on my thoughts while staring out from my window
Every night it's all the same.
The repetitiveness of my daily routine.
I close my eyes, my thoughts collide,
While trying to sleep, my mind is preoccupied with thoughts that keep me awake.
I dream you're here with me.
I imagine your presence beside me, that fills the void of loneliness.
Although I don't know everything,
I am aware that there are things beyond my control and understanding.
I know that I'll stay true In all the things we've said and done.
I remain committed and loyal to our shared values and experiences.
I did it all for you.
All of my efforts are geared towards your welfare and happiness.
Broken hearts, broken ties, Lost and healed inside your eyes.
I have suffered and endured the pain of a broken heart and severed relationships that are visible in your presence.
Holding on there is no other place I'd rather be tonight.
Despite the hardships, I still hold on to you, and being with you is the only place I'd like to be right now.
All these things rearranged,
The changes that have occurred are noticeable.
But nothing's ever gonna change my mind.
Despite everything, my convictions and loyalty towards you remain intact.
We'll always have next summer.
We have opportunities for our future to make new memories together.
Another night and you're away.
You're not around to be here with me, and I feel your absence.
Find a warm place in your heart, Winter's on its way.
Prepare to face the coldness and hardships that come during our time apart.
Everyone is afraid to see The truth that lies inside of me.
People tend to avoid knowing the real me and what goes on inside my head.
Everyone's afraid to think, afraid to fall.
Most people avoid thinking and taking risks for fear of failure or uncertainty.
Walk across the shallow streams And try to cast the line to save your sinking story
Struggling to find a solution to my problems by taking risky actions to save what's left.
Because your story's full of holes and lies.
My life is flawed, incomplete, dishonest, and painful.
You'll drowned tonight.
My emotions and problems might soon overcome me tonight, leading me to sink and despair.
All the dreams we left behind And all the things we never tried And all that's trapped inside of me Where hearts converge and hearts collide.
There are many wishes and opportunities that we missed, and it's all bottled up inside me, causing emotional turmoil and struggles when our conflicting emotions clash.
"Life is but an endless dream" Of childhood and make-believe.
Life is a never-ending cycle of expectations and imaginations since our childhood.
I awake in cold sweat and scream In fear you would ever cross me.
Waking up from a nightmare where I am afraid of you betraying me or turning against me.
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Jessica Justrabo
Thanks for taking the time to put this on YouTube. I don’t have a dad or husband to help so I needed to come and find this how to guide. Much appreciated :-)
Asha Imani
Same sis !
Unburdening My Soul
Me and you same 😢
Jessica Justrabo
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HoneyWheat
Me tooooo!
Robert Newman
I've been procrastinating. Finally getting this little project done. Thank you!
Ally Hope
Same here!
Jimmy D
@Ally Hope @Robert Newman Got the house 2 months ago. Been procrastinating all the drilling work. Maybe coz I don't have the drill lol. But I got paintings and shower curtains waiting to hang up.
Jason N Panora
Same here. Feeling good now to start it.