Members:
Jaap van Duijvenbode (Guitar), Ruben Bandstra (Drums), Daniel de Jongh (Vocals), Wiebe van den Ende (Raps/Vocals), Jeroen Bax (Bass), Arno Dreef (Guitar).
Winner of a much-coveted Essent Award and triumphant shows at internationally renowned festivals such as Ozzfest and Lowlands – these are just some of the achievements of Dutch Xplocore band Smogus. In May they will release No Matter What The Outcome, which could very well be the band’s big break.
Smogus was founded in 1995 by Jaap, Ruben, Daniel and Jeroen. During the recording of their debut album Everybody’s Fucked Up Twice the four school friends met with Arno and Wiebe. The six of them hit it off immediately and quickly after the release of the debut album, both Arno and Wiebe decided to complete the band’s line-up. They released two tracks on a split EP (also featuring the band Griffin from Leiden, NL) on vinyl on the WOTNXT label, the SmoguS/Griffin EP. Then, Smogus started to conquer all the major Dutch venues, soon establishing themselves as one of the most popular Dutch live-acts.
Besides performing relentlessly – as headliner, as support act (Ill Nino, Disturbed) and at festivals (Ozzfest, Lowlands) – Smogus continuously worked very hard on writing new songs. In 2002, the band signed a deal with BMG and released a 6-track Smogus EP. The band seemed to have finally found their niche with a sound of their own: Xplocore. A fusion of explosive (nu)metal, hiphop and funk, combined with a large dose of energy and humour. Songs with heavy guitars, groovy rhythms, cool rhymes and catchy choruses that have their roots in bands like Anthrax, Faith No More and Cypress Hill.
Unfortunately, the cooperation with BMG came to an end when the band found themselves competing with Idols, the nation-wide craze that conquered The Netherlands in 2003. Smogus refused to sit at the sidelines and see how other, more commercial artists from the Idols TV-show got priority over them, so they decided to start working on their new album without the help of a record label. In March 2003 the band entered the studio and guitarist Arnd-H was appointed as producer. He is mainly responsible for the heavy sound on the new album, significantly titled No Matter What The Outcome. The band has clearly matured in two years time, both musically and personally. Singer Wiebe emphasizes that the band regards this album as their real debut: “We are very proud of the album’s incredible sound, especially since we have done everything ourselves, from the recording to the final mixing. It is an album to be proud of, particularly for a Dutch production.”
The songs on the album are well-structured and characterized by powerful dynamics, an impressive, well-balanced mix of melodic vocals and heavy rap, and a wide range of styles. Smogus is both in-your-face and melodic, aggressive and happy, heavy and commercial, but always extremely energetic. The opening track Don’t Care immediately sets the tone for what’s to come. Other highlights include the groovy and lyrically uplifting Just For Me, the sensitive semi-ballad The Game, the uncompromising and personal Changing Fate and the complex Good Intentions. The highly contagious hiphop bonus track Flush Your Life again has that typical Smogus humour. However, it is not all laughing matters on the album. The lyrics cover a wide range of emotions, as Wiebe explains: “The lyrics are very much about ourselves, about things we go through in life. We sing about love, but also about the need to be free and strained relationships.”
On May 15, 2004 the album was released in the Melkweg, Amsterdam. It has been distributed by a small Dutch oriented label, The Electric Co. which has ties with Universal Records. Although the single and video of Don't Care were fairly popular on vote-based music channel The Box, it turned out that, mainly because the Nu-Metal hype blew over, the album wasn't the big break they had hoped for. This led to Mojo cancelling the contract with the band for the live acts.
Smogus then decided to take a completely different direction with an acoustic tour. A DVD named Live & Unplugged was released in 2005 covering the tour. It turned out to be the last recorded achievement. In 2006 the band decided to split up and on July 7, 2006 they played their last gig on their home stage of Fascinus in Sassenheim.
Move On
Smogus Lyrics
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My heart opens and I feel so safe
'cause when I'm with you I have to embrace
luck, but we're running 'round each others base
how can I forget the harm,
you did to me and all because of your charm
you hit on him and you didn't warn me
you cheated on me while I kept you warm
You destroyed my fantasy
While I thought you're the best for me
It was wrong loyalty but I came back
I tried but didn't cut the slack
I loved your smile but behind my back
You fucked with him and made me feel a nervous wreck
I denied but I loved you,
you've pinned me down and still I forgave you
'cause every time you said your feelings were so true
I let you go, I'm breaking up say no to you
I'm breaking up say no to you
You destroyed my fantasy
And all because of your lies
While I thought you're the best for me
I've got to start a new life
I'm losing my mind and I can't get out
I'm stuck in a circle while running 'round
I open up my mouth and shout out loud
But no sound is coming out
It hurts like hell but I mask my face
Feeling fucked like a basket-case
Dressing up like a shiny ace
I try to get by this phase
Now listen up, do or don't you
Get the fuck off, will or won't you
Leave me alone, why don't you
I won't end it, fuck I'll haunt you
Now listen up, do or don't you
Get the fuck off, will or won't you
Leave me alone, why don't you
I won't end it, fuck I'll haunt you
Keep on turning
I'm spinning around
can't find my way out
The song "Move On" by Smogus is an emotional journey of a person who is trying to end a toxic relationship. The singer of the song is conflicted with their feelings for their partner. Every time they face their partner, the singer feels safe and loved. But at the same time, they also remember the harm that their partner has done to them by cheating on them. The lyrics express the pain of betrayal and how it destroys one's fantasy.
The singer knows they need to move on but is struggling with the process. They are aware of their partner's lies but find it hard to let go of the relationship completely. The singer is trying their best to move on but is trapped in a vicious cycle of emotions. They are losing their sanity and feel stuck in the relationship, going around in circles but unable to find a way out. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and frustration with the situation.
In conclusion, the song portrays the internal conflict of a person trying to move on from a toxic relationship. It showcases the pain and struggles of dealing with the aftermath of betrayal and trying to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see you face to face
Whenever I encounter you directly
My heart opens and I feel so safe
I feel comfortable as though nothing could go wrong
'cause when I'm with you I have to embrace
Since we're together, I have to welcome the experience
luck, but we're running 'round each others base
Chances arise but we're not making any progress
how can I forget the harm,
How is it possible for me to overlook the hurt
you did to me and all because of your charm
You caused me pain and it was due to your charisma
you hit on him and you didn't warn me
You made advances toward him and didn't inform me
you cheated on me while I kept you warm
You were unfaithful to me, despite my tenderness
You destroyed my fantasy
You ruined my illusion
While I thought you're the best for me
Although I believed you were ideal for me
It was wrong loyalty but I came back
I displayed improper allegiance, but I returned
I tried but didn't cut the slack
I attempted to tighten things up, but I failed
I loved your smile but behind my back
I adored your grin, but unbeknownst to me
You fucked with him and made me feel a nervous wreck
You had relations with him and caused me great anxiety
I denied but I loved you,
I refused to acknowledge it, but I loved you
you've pinned me down and still I forgave you
You've kept me trapped, yet I pardoned you
'cause every time you said your feelings were so true
Because you repeatedly claimed your emotions were genuine
I let you go, I'm breaking up say no to you
I'm ending things, refusing to continue with you
You destroyed my fantasy
You ruined my illusion
And all because of your lies
Simply because you deceived me
I've got to start a new life
I must begin anew
I'm losing my mind and I can't get out
I'm becoming insane and unable to escape
I'm stuck in a circle while running 'round
I'm trapped in a loop while attempting to progress
I open up my mouth and shout out loud
I scream at the top of my lungs
But no sound is coming out
But no noise escapes my lips
It hurts like hell but I mask my face
It's exceedingly painful, but I conceal my expression
Feeling fucked like a basket-case
Feeling similar to a mental patient
Dressing up like a shiny ace
Trying to appear impressive and flawless
I try to get by this phase
I try to make it through this moment
Now listen up, do or don't you
Pay attention, either do it or don't
Get the fuck off, will or won't you
Leave me alone, am I asking too much?
Leave me alone, why don't you
Why won't you just leave me be
I won't end it, fuck I'll haunt you
I won't terminate it; instead, I'll weigh on your mind
Keep on turning
Continue to move around
I'm spinning around
I'm disoriented and bewildered
can't find my way out
Unable to locate an escape route
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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