There is more than one artist with this name:

1) A 3-piece band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) A 3-piece band which changed their name to Gossip in 2003, originally from Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Their most recent release is Music For Men. They formed in 2000 in Olympia, WA and are now based in Portland, OR. They have opened for bands such as Sleater-Kinney, Le Tigre and Sonic Youth. The members are Beth Ditto (vocals), Brace Paine (guitar) & Hannah Blilie (drums, replaced Kathy Mendonca - left the band to become a midwife).

2) gossip (ｇｏｓｓｉｐ) is a Japanese indies visual band with a dark and sinister edge that was formed in Tokyo in early 2005 by vocalist Hiro. Their first live took place at Takadanobaba AREA on May 11th. Currently they have released one mini-album, "obscene", and one maxi-single, "Newborn" with two new singles entitled "smell of skin" and "butterfly" planned for release late April and May, respectively.

Member lineup is as follows--

Vocals: 緋絽 / Hiro (ex-Ｖｉｓａｇｅ)
Guitar: kaname (ex-Dystopia)
Guitar: 公佑 / Kousuke (ex-Deuse)
Bass: 卓也 / Takuya (ex-Pawn)
Drums: 雅美 / Masami (ex-Faust)

2012
The Gossip Lyrics

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You think you are invincible
When in fact you're powerless
You're missing the principal
You'll fear the loneliness
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

It's just like time has stopped
It's always someone's fault
Turn back the hands of the clock
I'll turn into a pillar of salt

A tragedy brings misery
Misery loves company
Company is misleading
I've made it this far
Without you
Without you
Without you

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

So quick to seal our fate
Give it a second chance
We'll hurry up and wait
Victims of circumstance

A tragedy brings misery
Misery loves company
Company is misleading
I've made it this far
Without you
Without you
(Without you)

My heart may never beat again baby
Or have you got the best of me
My heart may never beat again baby
Or have you got the best of me
My heart may never beat again baby
Or have you got the best of me
My heart may never beat again baby
Or have you got the best of me

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

You think you are invincible
You're missing the principal
You think you are invincible
You're missing the principal

A tragedy brings misery
Misery loves company
Company is misleading
I've made it this far
Without you
Without you
Without you

I've made it this far
Without you

Overall Meaning

The Gossip's "2012" is a song about the struggles of self-empowerment and individuality in a society where conformity and following the crowd is the norm. The opening lines “You think you are invincible, when in fact you're powerless, you're missing the principal, you'll fear the loneliness” alludes to the idea that people tend to put on a façade of strength and fearlessness when, in reality, they are lost and fearful of standing alone. The chorus emphasizes the importance of finding strength within oneself, and the line “I've made it this far, without you” reinforces the idea that true empowerment comes from oneself, not from outside forces.

The second verse touches on the theme of missed opportunities and regret, with the line “So quick to seal our fate, give it a second chance”. The song suggests that we often rush to make decisions and settle for less than what we truly want, falling victim to circumstance rather than taking control of our own lives. The bridge of the song introduces the idea of heartbreak, with the repetition of the line “My heart may never beat again baby / Or have you got the best of me”, leading into the final chorus where the message of self-empowerment and individuality is reinforced once again.

Overall, "2012" is a song about finding strength and independence within oneself, and not allowing societal expectations or outside forces to define us. The Gossip delivers an uplifting message of self-acceptance and self-love that resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure of their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Vocals of the song

You think you are invincible
Overconfidence that blinds you from reality

When in fact you're powerless
Feeling of inferiority and lack of control

You're missing the principal
Lack of understanding of the main idea

You'll fear the loneliness
Fear of being alone and isolated

It's just like time has stopped
Feeling of stagnation and lack of progress

It's always someone's fault
Tendency to blame others instead of taking responsibility

Turn back the hands of the clock
Wish to undo a regrettable event

I'll turn into a pillar of salt
Feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward

A tragedy brings misery
Sad events cause negative emotions

Misery loves company
People tend to bond over hardships