The Amsterdams do a little of everything - like lazy melodies ("Where To Go… Read Full Bio ↴The Amsterdams do a little of everything - like lazy melodies ("Where To Go") to indie pop ("Fireworks") to sounding like your favourite indie rockers. The band's lyrics cover the whole range from disaster to nostalgia. "Taking Care Of Anna", for example, is a story-in-a-song about the bombing of a cafe; something you'd never guess from its bouncy riffs.

If indie rock ever makes it in Romania, it’ll be because of The Amsterdams and their relentless pursuit. And because bands like The Dandy Warhols dig them and regard them as the best band in the land. As they make it pretty clear on the MySpace page, they’re here to do more than just rock out; they’re here to “take the cars out of every garage band”. Whatever that means, it sounds good enough to get behind.

Their second studio album, "Electromagnetica", was released on 31 March 2011 and on 1 April as a digital download. The album was partly recorded in Next Dog Studio, and was mastered by Harris Newman, who is also known for his work with Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire. Electromagnetica is produced and mixed by Electric Brother and features Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs), who plays guitar on "This Burial Ground's For Two".

“Sneakers and striped T-Shirts: there¹s some hard strumming going on in the garages of Bucharest. These kids from Romania are highly strung. Thick guitar riffs, each song bringing a darker atmosphere. The Amsterdams are worthy symbols of a spirited, tortured rock scene.”
EuropaVox 2008

DISCOGRAPHY
"Automatic" (EP; 2008)
"Adolessons" (2009)
"Electromagnetica" (2011)
"Winds Apart" (2014)
"Eternity for Dummies" (2016)

This Burial Ground's For Two
The Amsterdams Lyrics

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Going down, what a silly thing to do
Growing up with all this dirt inside of me and you
This burial ground's for two

Fading out like a town without a name
Might as well make some money and then disappear
His kingdom is oh so real

Samuel will you take cover from our sins
And Samuel will you take cover from us all?

Pretty boy, what a twisted mind you have
You're such a noise from all the silence and the shouts we hear
Now how does it make you feel?

Look at us, they've tried to put us in a grave
Growing up, now the death is between me and you
This burial ground's for two

Samuel will you take cover from our sins
And Samuel will you take cover from us all?

Let your body walk out as the skies close in
Let your body walk out
Let your body walk out as the skies close in

Let your body walk out, walk out
Walk out, walk out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "This Burial Ground's for Two" by The Amsterdams seem to be about two people who have grown up with a lot of emotional baggage and are now stuck in a toxic relationship that ultimately ends in death. The opening lines, "Going down, what a silly thing to do / Growing up with all this dirt inside of me and you / This burial ground's for two," suggest that the two of them are digging their own grave by continuing to hold onto their past issues and not dealing with them. The metaphor of a burial ground implies that their relationship is dead and no longer sustainable.

The chorus, which mentions the name Samuel, seems to be a plea for forgiveness and redemption. The lines "Samuel will you take cover from our sins / And Samuel will you take cover from us all?" suggest that Samuel is perhaps a religious figure or symbol for a higher power. The singer is asking for Samuel to absolve them of their mistakes and protect them from the consequences of their actions.

The second verse is directed at someone called "pretty boy" who is described as having a "twisted mind." It is unclear who this person is, but they seem to represent the chaos and noise of the outside world that the two protagonists are trying to escape. The lines "Look at us, they've tried to put us in a grave / Growing up, now the death is between me and you / This burial ground's for two" suggest that the two of them are united in their struggle against external forces but are also responsible for their own demise.

Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of a doomed relationship and the difficult journey towards self-forgiveness and healing. The use of religious imagery and the metaphor of a burial ground add layers of meaning to the lyrics, emphasizing the weight of the characters' emotional baggage and their struggle to find redemption.

Line by Line Meaning

Going down, what a silly thing to do
It's foolish to give up on life when we can try to overcome our troubles together

Growing up with all this dirt inside of me and you
As we grow older, we accumulate emotional baggage that we need to work on releasing

This burial ground's for two
This is a place where two people who shared a deep connection can find rest together

Fading out like a town without a name
Sometimes we can feel like we're slowly disappearing, like an anonymous village that nobody remembers

Might as well make some money and then disappear
Perhaps money can provide some temporary relief, but it won't solve the deeper problems we're facing

His kingdom is oh so real
We can feel controlled by external forces and expectations that make us feel trapped and powerless

Samuel will you take cover from our sins
We hope that someone can offer us forgiveness and protection from the mistakes we've made

And Samuel will you take cover from us all?
We also hope that we can find a way to forgive ourselves and move past our mistakes

Pretty boy, what a twisted mind you have
We can be judgmental of others and fail to understand the complexities of their thoughts and feelings

You're such a noise from all the silence and the shouts we hear
Sometimes people who are different from us can be overwhelming and disruptive, but they may also bring new perspectives and ideas

Now how does it make you feel?
We should try to empathize with others and ask them how they're feeling to better understand their perspective

Look at us, they've tried to put us in a grave
Society can try to limit us and force us into predefined roles and expectations that feel like a death sentence

Growing up, now the death is between me and you
As we mature, we can become increasingly aware of our own mortality and the fragility of the people we care about

Let your body walk out as the skies close in
We should find ways to break free from the constraints that prevent us from living fulfilling lives before it's too late

Let your body walk out
Sometimes we need to physically remove ourselves from toxic environments and relationships to find peace

Walk out, walk out
It takes courage and determination to make significant changes in our lives, but it's worth it to pursue happiness and freedom

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