The band members are: singer/guitarist Tjeerd Bomhof, bass player Sven Woodside and drummer Joppe Molenaar.
Support from influential Dutch media outlet 3Voor12 and The Dutch Pop Institute led the band to a slot at Lowlands, the huge Dutch festival, and also netted Voicst their first appearance at the New Yorks CMJ Music Conference. For three consecutive years they have played the Noorderslag music conference in Holland and toured Benelux with the likes of Bettie Serveert, Nada Surf, and Tenacious D.
In 2003 the band released their first recording: the six-song EP "Eat The Evidence" - to critical acclaim. While in New York in the summer of 2004 the band hooked up with producer and Girls Against Boys alumni, Eli Janney (The Rapture, Secret Machines) to record their first full-length album; 11-11. The album was mixed by Victor Van Vugt (Athlete, PJ Harvey, Beth Orton, Nick Cave) and released in Europe on the bands own label DuurtLang Records (A Dutch word which aptly translates to takes a long time)
Airplay on MTV Europe, Dutch radio, and at key US radio outlets joins critical accolades for Whatever You Want From Life
3Voor12 recently named 11-11 Album of the Year, and Joppe was voted Drummer of the Year by his peers. Recently Voicst has been touring throughout Europe and North America, playing at festivals including Rock in Idro (Italy), Popkomm (Berlin), Benicassim (Spain), SXSW (Austin, TX) and supporting bands like The Bravery, The Posies and Millionaire.
The follow up of 11-11 is released on the 11th of January 2008 and is called, "A Tale of Two Devils". Some new songs such as, "Mixed Words", "High As An Amsterdam Tourist", "Everyday I Work On The Road" and "A Year And a Bit" have been made available for listening on the bands myspace , hyves and official Website.
Everyday I Work on the Road
Voicst Lyrics
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While listening to, "Lover's spit"
My thoughts go like... doedoeroetoetoe
And every time we, avoid a kiss
We're talking all, but relationship
And when you bring some, common sense
My eyes go like... doedoeroetoetoe
I pave it 'til it turns to gold
And every day that I am away you say you miss me
And every second I am away yeah it hits me
The giggles and the scent and the need make me dizzy
Maybe one day we'll awake and it will fall into place
So finally we, talk common sense
It doesn't work out, we'll act like friends
We smile a little... doedoeroetoetoe
If you still mean it, have a sip
On ending our, relationship
With every second, that goes by
Can you hear it? doedoeroetoetoe
Everyday I work on the road
I pave it 'til it turns to gold
And every day that I am away you say you miss me
Yeah every second I am away yeah it hits me
The giggles and the scent and the need make me dizzy
Maybe one day we'll awake and it will fall into place
Now months have passed, another planet
And instincts rise, just to forget it
Still everyday it hits, doedoeroetoetoe
So many nights, nothing to say
I'm kept awake, by girls with fake names
Everything forward, no looking back
I'll have another sip doedoeroetoetoe
Everyday I work on the road
I pave it 'til it turns to gold
And every day that I am away I know you miss me
Even when I seem to stay I'm not with you
Right now I'm just an inch away you can't get through
Maybe one day we'll awake and it will fall into place
Every second I am away yeah it hits me
The giggles and the scent and the need make me dizzy
Maybe one day we'll awake and it will fall into place
Voicst's song Everyday I Work on the Road is about the complexities of relationships and how individuals struggle to navigate through them. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are in a "relationshit" which they are trying to understand. The opening line "We talk a little, relationshit" sets the tone for the entire song, suggesting that communication is not a problem, but understanding their situation is. The mention of "Lover's Spit" by the Canadian band Broken Social Scene implies that the couple is at a crossroads and needs to figure out whether their relationship is worth pursuing. The repetition of "doedoeroetoetoe" throughout the song reflects the confusion that the singer experiences in the relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about their job on the road and how they try to make it work with their partner despite being away from home for long periods. The chorus "Everyday I work on the road, I pave it 'til it turns to gold" suggests that the singer is working hard to make a future for themselves and their partner, even if it means being away from home for extended periods. The lines "And every day that I am away you say you miss me, and every second I am away yeah it hits me" indicate that despite the difficulties, they still long for each other.
As the song nears its end, the singer talks about their attempt to move on from the failed relationship. They realize that it's time to let go and move on, but are struggling to forget the relationship. The lines "Now months have passed, another planet, and instincts rise, just to forget it" suggest that they have been trying to forget the relationship, but their instincts keep reminding them of what they have lost.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on relationships and how they can be challenging to navigate. The lyrics are open-ended, allowing for multiple interpretations and reflections on the complexities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
We talk a little, relationshit
We have a conversation about our dysfunctional relationship
While listening to, "Lover's spit"
The music we are listening to is romantic, but it doesn't reflect our relationship
My thoughts go like... doedoeroetoetoe
I am lost in thought and feeling uncertain
And every time we, avoid a kiss
We are not physically intimate despite our conversations
We're talking all, but relationship
Our conversations are not leading to progress in our relationship
And when you bring some, common sense
When you offer practical advice
My eyes go like... doedoeroetoetoe
I feel uncertain even after considering your advice
Everyday I work on the road
I am focused on my work and personal growth
I pave it 'til it turns to gold
I am committed to working hard and achieving success
And every day that I am away you say you miss me
You express your longing for me when I am not present
And every second I am away yeah it hits me
I feel the impact of our separation constantly
The giggles and the scent and the need make me dizzy
Memories of our physical intimacy overwhelm me
Maybe one day we'll awake and it will fall into place
Perhaps someday our relationship will naturally resolve itself
So finally we, talk common sense
We have a practical conversation
It doesn't work out, we'll act like friends
If our relationship doesn't work, we'll still maintain our friendship
We smile a little... doedoeroetoetoe
We are trying to remain optimistic, but still feel uncertain
If you still mean it, have a sip
If you still want to end our relationship, take a drink
On ending our, relationship
We are discussing ending our romantic relationship
With every second, that goes by
As time passes
Can you hear it? doedoeroetoetoe
We are still uncertain and trying to figure things out
Now months have passed, another planet
It has been a while since we last talked
And instincts rise, just to forget it
We are tempted to rekindle our relationship, but ultimately decide to move on
Still everyday it hits, doedoeroetoetoe
We are still affected by our past relationship
So many nights, nothing to say
We have spent many nights in silence
I'm kept awake, by girls with fake names
I am restless and distracted by meaningless encounters
Everything forward, no looking back
We are focused on moving forward and not dwelling on the past
I'll have another sip doedoeroetoetoe
I'll have another drink to distract myself from my thoughts
Even when I seem to stay I'm not with you
Even when I am physically present, I feel disconnected
Right now I'm just an inch away you can't get through
We are emotionally distant and cannot connect
Contributed by Noah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Magical7
I've seen them live at Enschede last Wednesday. Love this song!
Joren Molter
super!
killercaos123
I first heard this song on Zeilstein internet-radio, based out of the Netherlands.
Roy Schepers
Dit was de eerste single van A Tale Of Two Devils. -.-