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.
Garland
The Wounded Lyrics
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I rest with my hands on your hands,
As I am mislead.
Now I dream of dreams everlasting,
Of an uncursed world with dreamland sky.
How I bleed in this social wilderness,
I grow old without the promised beauty.
Hold me tight,
I don't want to leave.
Pull me tight,
I don't want to die
The Wounded's song Garland is a mournful and introspective meditation on loss, confusion and the yearning for a better existence. The very first line, "In this godforsaken bitterness", sets the tone for a song that is heavy with emotion and a sense of utter despair. The singer is grappling with existential questions, and the world around him feels like a wasteland. Yet in the midst of this bleakness, there is a ray of hope in the form of a loved one - "I rest with my hands on your hands". The singer's connection to this person feels like a lifeline, something to hold onto amidst the chaos.
The chorus of the song is both poignant and cathartic, as the singer expresses his desire to be held and never let go - "Hold me tight, I don't want to leave. Pull me tight, I don't want to die". There is a palpable sense of desperation here, underpinned by a desire for safety and security. The singer is reaching out in the darkness, seeking some kind of solace in a world that feels endlessly harsh and unforgiving.
Overall, Garland is a deeply affecting song, anchored by vivid, haunting lyrics that speak to the human condition in all its complexity and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
In this godforsaken bitterness,
In this unbearable grief and misery,
I rest with my hands on your hands,
I seek solace in your touch and presence,
As I am mislead.
As I am deceived or misguided in some way,
Now I dream of dreams everlasting,
Now I yearn for enduring dreams and aspirations,
Of an uncursed world with dreamland sky.
Of a world free from affliction and pain, with an idyllic sky,
How I bleed in this social wilderness,
How I suffer in this lonely and desolate society,
I grow old without the promised beauty.
I age without experiencing the promised splendor and magnificence,
I grow old without the life that I dreamed of.
I grow old without living the life I yearned for,
Hold me tight,
Embrace me tightly,
I don't want to leave.
I don't want to depart or abandon you,
Pull me tight,
Squeeze me firmly,
I don't want to die
I don't want to perish or fade away,
Contributed by Savannah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bram Gerritz
Seen them live three times. They never wanted to be in the spotlights, a pity for us fans but it also creates some kind of mysterical ambience around them. Underrated band! Art of grief is also phenominal!
Spotted Dick
Actually the album is called "Monument", but thank you for uploading. :)
Joe Forson
One of the most sublime and melancholy melodies I will ever hear.
I don't think there's a song from even Anathema or Katatonia that I like more than "Garland."
CeaselessDischarge
those are some bold words lol
BeyondthoughtSs
Excelente discazo
genta pantso
what an album omg!!!!!
yawhatmate
what a band!!!!
Baltic Blades
Fixed, thank you :)
Hervé Richir
Thank you :)
Андрей Марков
Anathema ......?