Anja Plaschg grew up in a small village called Gnas in south east Styria, where her parents have a farm. She has played piano since she was six. At the age of 14 she began violin studies and developed an interest in electronic music. She attended the Graz Polytechnic for Graphic Design, but dropped out at 16 and moved to Vienna shortly afterwards. There she studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in the master class of Daniel Richter, but at 18 dropped out again.
Musicians like Xiu Xiu, Cat Power, Björk, Nico, Aphex Twin and composers like Sergei Rachmaninoff or Arvo Pärt have had a great impact on her music.
After only playing a handful of concerts she was already being dubbed a "Wunderkind". In 2008 she played German singer Nico in the play "Nico - Sphinx aus Eis" by Werner Fritsch in Berlin and Vienna, performing several songs in it, including "Janitor Of Lunacy", from her first EP.
Her first album, called "Lovetune for Vacuum", was released in March 2009. It received excellent reviews and placed in the Austrian Top 10. The album also achieved chart positions in Germany, Belgium and France. Music journalists have already claimed to see in her a new star of Austrian pop.
In 2010 her song "Mr Gaunt Pt 1000" was used in the television commercial for Ford's Mondeo. In the 2010 French film "Mes chères études" (also known as "Student Services"), the song titled "The Sun" plays during the credits. Her tracks 'Brother of Sleep' and 'Marche Funèbre' were used in the soundtrack for Universal Pictures thriller 'War Games: At the End of the Day' in 2010.
The death of her father in 2009 was a key element on her mini-album Narrow, which was released in February 2012.
Cynthia
Soap&Skin Lyrics
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Hi, I'm loosing myself in you, high
I'm loosing
I've dived in it
In wide,
You say all
You will
The lyrics to Soap&Skin's song "Cynthia" largely revolve around a sense of uncertainty and instability. The opening line, "I'm waiting for this test to end," implies a state of anxiety or anticipation, as if the singer is awaiting judgment or evaluation. This is followed by the admission that they are "losing" themselves in someone or something else, which could suggest a lack of control or autonomy. The repetition of "high" adds to this sense of intoxication, whether it be literal or metaphorical.
The next section of the lyrics is somewhat unclear, as the words "Bayou rolling insane" and "I've dived in it" are crossed out, suggesting the artist changed their mind about what they wanted to include. However, the line "in wide, in you" remains, which might imply a sense of being overwhelmed or all-encompassed by this other person or thing. The final two lines, "You say all / Heartmill / You will," are cryptic but could be interpreted as someone promising to reveal all of themselves to the singer, or perhaps indicating that they will "mill" the singer's heart (grind it up or shape it in some way).
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting for this test to end
I am eagerly anticipating an end to this challenging and difficult situation.
Hi, I'm loosing myself in you, high
Hello, I am surrendering myself completely to you and experiencing a state of euphoria.
I'm loosing
I am losing control and giving in to my desires.
Bayou rolling insane
The turbulent waters of the bayou are chaotic and overwhelming.
I've dived in it
I have fully immersed myself in this intense experience or emotion.
In wide, in you
I am fully encompassed by you and the emotions you stir within me.
You say all
You express everything that is important and significant to me.
Heartmill
Your words and actions create a powerful effect on my emotions and heart.
You will
You have the ability to shape and control my emotions and actions.
Contributed by Gabriella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben - Moderator
on Safe With Me
Lyrics updated
Aaron
on Safe With Me
Where in the world did these random lyrics come from?