1) The Wou… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands operating under the name The Wounded:
1) The Wounded is a Dutch wave-rock band, hailing from the province of Drenthe, in the north of The Netherlands. They play intense and melancholy rock.
In 2000 The Wounded released their debut called The Art of Grief. It was followed in March 2002 by their second album titled Monument. Shortly after the release of this album The Wounded changed their line-up. The only two original members, bassplayer Andy Haandrikman and singer-guitarist Marco van der Velde, searched for new musicians. After auditioning several musicians, they found a new drummer, lead-guitarplayer and synth-player : Alwin Schnoing, Sander Wessels and Eduard Dresscher. The Monument album was promoted with a high number of performances with which the band played in most parts of The Netherlands. They also played very successful gigs in other countries as Belgium and Germany. In the beginning of 2003 The Wounded started to work on their new album Atlantic. After working hard for almost a year The Wounded released their third album early 2004 on Coldblood Industries' sub-label Ebony Tears.
On Atlantic the band sounds more mature than ever before, even though the music on the album is more comprehensive. The experimental parts of old Pink Floyd mixed with the atmosphere of Anathema, Marillion, The Cure, Fields of the Nephilim and other influences like Sigur Rós and Placebo. The band succeeds in giving all these influences their own typical sound, which causes Atlantic to sound modern and refreshing, but also very close and familiar. It got great reviews form national and international press and the band supported it by a great number of shows, festivals as well as club gigs, in The Netherlands and abroad.
Members:
Alwin Schnoing, Drums
Andy Haandrikman, Bass Guitar
Marco van der Velde, Vocals / Guitar
Eduard Dresscher, Keyboards
Sander Wessels, Guitar
Discography:
Starpeople (1999) - DEMO
The Art Of Grief (2000)
Monument (2002)
Atlantic (2004)
Sunset (2016)
Website:
http://www.the-wounded.nl/
2) The Wounded is Brandon T's musical nonense.
So far, The Wounded has 5 CD's:
*Misery EP (2003)
*Abattoir EP (2003)
*Rest in Pieces (2004)
*Dinner with the Reaper (2005)
*The Wounded (2006)
The official website is www.thewounded.net, or you can visit www.myspace.com/thewoundedvsyou.
18 Carat Dust
The Wounded Lyrics
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About the way I look, how laughable, I know.
But what I really am you will never ever know,
Who I really am I will never ever show.
What I am my friend that's what I choose to be.
You say I'm stupid, but stupidity is bliss.
That only the things I know are all I'm gonna miss.
You can put your jokes on me, that's all you ever see.
I'm glad that I'm the one for your self-confidence to grow.
Anyway we are heading to the same.
You will end in a grave, like I will to.
You will end in dust my friend, the same dust that I am.
And when you end in time, how laughable I am.
When we end in time how laughable we are.
When we end in time how hilarious we'll be.
The lyrics of The Wounded's song "18 Carat Dust" speak about the idea of disposability and superficiality. The singer of the song acknowledges that they are disposable, someone who is dismissed based on their looks and appearance, and not given the chance to reveal their true selves. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that everyone will eventually end up in the same place, that is, death and dust. The singer of the song mockingly speaks about how laughable they and everyone else will be at the end, irrespective of the judgments and accomplishments made during their lifetime.
The tone of the song is bitter and sarcastic, with the singer adopting a realistic outlook on life. They have fully accepted their position in society and are content with it, even going so far as to say that they choose to be what they are. However, there is also a sense of resignation and acceptance of their fate that pervades throughout the song.
"18 Carat Dust" was released in 2002 by Dutch gothic rock band The Wounded, who are known for their poignant and introspective lyrics. The song was part of the band's third album, "Atlantic Jack," which dealt with themes of loss, betrayal, and redemption. The song has since become one of the band's most popular tracks, with its relatable and thought-provoking lyrics striking a chord with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I am disposable, I know.
I acknowledge that I am expendable and easily replaced.
About the way I look, how laughable, I know.
I am aware that you find my appearance amusing.
But what I really am you will never ever know,
You will never truly understand my true self.
Who I really am I will never ever show.
I will never reveal my true self to others.
What I am my friend that's what I choose to be.
I choose to be who I am, regardless of others' opinions.
You say I'm stupid, but stupidity is bliss.
You may think I am unintelligent, but ignorance can bring happiness.
That only the things I know are all I'm gonna miss.
I will only miss the things that I have learned and experienced.
The ones I for are all I want to know.
I only desire to learn about the things that interest me.
You can put your jokes on me, that's all you ever see.
All you see is my humorous side, and you make fun of it.
I'm glad that I'm the one for your self-confidence to grow.
I am content knowing that my presence positively impacts your self-esteem.
Anyway we are heading to the same.
Regardless of our differences, we are all headed towards the same destination.
You will end in a grave, like I will to.
We will both eventually experience death and be buried.
You will end in dust my friend, the same dust that I am.
We will both eventually turn to dust after our deaths.
And when you end in time, how laughable I am.
When you also pass away, my previous worries and fears will seem trivial.
When we end in time how laughable we are.
When we both pass away, our disagreements and fights will seem insignificant.
When we end in time how hilarious we'll be.
In the grand scheme of things, our lives will be viewed as comedic.
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.