Recently mentioned as one of the most influential groups on modern music in Germany by The Guardian, VIMES have been invited to support Hot Chip and Crystal Castles on parts of their South-America Tour, to international festivals like SXSW (Austin/USA), Canadian Music Week (Toronto/Canada) and Eurosonic Noorderslag (Groningen/Netherlands), followed by further headlining dates in Berlin, London, Paris, as New York City and several metropolises in Mexico.
VIMES are Azhar Syed and Julian Stetter. Born in Nigeria to an Indian couple of humanitarian workers and raised all across Europe, Azhar went on to study visual arts in Germany where he met striking music student Julian whilst writing for respected national music magazine 'Intro'. Their shows are accompanied by drummer Johannes Klingebiel and visual installations by collaborating designer Till Beutling (Klangfiguren).
Following their singles "UpStairs", "House Of Deer" and several official remixes and collaborations for and with artists like COMA (Kompakt Records), MIT (Cooperative/Universal) and TOKiMONSTA (Ultra Records), VIMES will release their new single "Celestial" on September 30th, available from all digital stores via Humming Records.
Hopeful
Vimes Lyrics
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When age reads mind, been there done that, not here
Cause there's no place like home, god i feel late
Cleanse the anguish out, a flickering thought
I was swept away by this stupid notion
That beyond this all, life could be fair
If you see me, shaken
So come on
So come on
When i chose to go, looked left, looked right, the simple way out
Cause i feel so old , but i've never felt young, never heard bees in my bones
There have been stranger days, turned pleads to dust, you want all of this to go away
But when you own, there are only shards to be grown, world without me, world without you
If you see me, shaken
Would love to stay, but i feel no change
So come on
But if this is all that hope can be
Under forgiven sun
Feeling disconnected, from you
The lyrics to Vimes's song "Hopeful" convey a sense of introspection and longing for something more out of life. The opening line, "If I had self-control, there'd be a place and time to be small," suggests a desire to find a balance and a sense of belonging in the world. The mention of age reading the mind and being there, done that reflects a weariness and a sense of having experienced life's ups and downs.
The line "There's no place like home, god, I feel late" expresses a longing for a sense of home and belonging, but also a feeling of being behind schedule in life. The phrase "cleanse the anguish out, a flickering thought" implies a need for catharsis and release from internal struggles. The following line, "I was swept away by this stupid notion that beyond this all, life could be fair," reveals a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with the realities of life.
The second verse continues with a contemplation of choices and the desire to escape from the burdens and responsibilities of adulthood. The mention of feeling old but never having felt young, and not having heard bees in one's bones, captures a sense of missed opportunities and a lack of youthful energy.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that there have been difficult times when pleas and desires have turned to dust. Despite this, there is a recognition that when one owns something, there are only shards to be grown, suggesting that personal growth can come from challenging experiences.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the sense of longing and a desire for change, while also acknowledging a certain disconnection from the world and from others.
Line by Line Meaning
If i had self-control, there'd be a place and time to be small
If I possessed the ability to restrain myself, there would be a specific situation and moment when it is appropriate to be insignificant.
When age reads mind, been there done that, not here
As one grows older, experiences have been gained and lessons learned, but they are not applicable in the current circumstances.
Cause there's no place like home, god i feel late
Because there is no place as comforting as home, I feel a sense of delay or missed opportunity.
Cleanse the anguish out, a flickering thought
To remove the distress, there is a fleeting thought of purging it from within.
I was swept away by this stupid notion
I was taken away by this foolish idea or belief.
That beyond this all, life could be fair
That beyond the current circumstances, life could potentially be just or equitable.
If you see me, shaken
If you observe me, feeling disturbed or insecure.
Would love to stay, but i feel no change
I would like to remain, but I sense no alteration or progress.
So come on
Therefore, I implore you to proceed or advance.
When i chose to go, looked left, looked right, the simple way out
When I made the decision to depart, I examined both sides, seeking the easy escape or solution.
Cause i feel so old , but i've never felt young, never heard bees in my bones
Because I feel incredibly aged, yet I have never experienced youthfulness, or the buzzing vitality within me.
There have been stranger days, turned pleads to dust, you want all of this to go away
There have been more peculiar or bizarre days, transforming pleas into insignificance, as you desire for all of this to vanish or cease.
But when you own, there are only shards to be grown, world without me, world without you
However, when you possess something, there are only fragments to be developed or nurtured, imagining a world without me, a world without you.
But if this is all that hope can be
However, if this is the extent or essence of what hope can offer.
Under forgiven sun
Beneath the forgiving illumination of the sun.
Feeling disconnected, from you
Experiencing a sense of detachment or disassociation from you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Syed Azhar Ahmad, Julian Stetter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bayoudigger
Great Song. Keep listening to it.