There’s a sense of longing and distance in Greene’s somber, filtered vocals, but it’s what he does compositionally that makes Washed Out stand out. Backed by gently pulsing, Balearic-tinged disco, Greene’s voice takes on a new dimension. Reminiscent of groups like The Glass and Chromatics, Washed Out is the music to end your night with, when the city is quiet and you've got a long walk home ahead of you.
2009
Washed Out track "Feel It Around" is the famous introduction and theme song to IFC's television series "Portlandia". (added 2014)
A Dedication
Washed Out Lyrics
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Between half the time I'm sudden
It's OK it's over
Innocent (in a sense)
I long for the other
I will alone forget older after
Don't be scared it's over now, I swear
Try to keep from guilty now
It's OK it's over, mean so
I will fall in dark
I wont forget older now
Don't be scared
It's oh-it's OK it's over
The lyrics to "A Dedication" by Washed Out seem to follow a theme of letting go of past regrets and moving forward. The singer admits to forgetting about past mistakes and embracing the present, but also acknowledges their longing for something or someone else. The line "Innocent (in a sense)" could be interpreted as the singer reflecting on their mistakes and attempting to rationalize their actions. The repetition of "It's OK it's over" further emphasizes the idea of letting go and moving on. However, the line "Don't be scared it's over now, I swear" suggests that the singer may be asking someone else to also let go of something, possibly a relationship or a past conflict.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, as the singer struggles to come to terms with their past and find closure. The chorus in particular, with its repetition of "It's OK it's over," serves as a mantra to reassure the singer and potentially others that it's time to move on.
Overall, "A Dedication" presents a theme of forgiveness and acceptance, encouraging the listener to let go of past mistakes and forge ahead. The song offers a sense of hope and reassurance that it's never too late to move forward and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I forgot fools run
I have a tendency to forget that people do foolish things
Between half the time I'm sudden
Sometimes I act impulsively, without giving it too much thought
It's OK it's over
The situation has ended, and everything is alright
Innocent (in a sense)
To some degree, I am not at fault for what happened
I long for the other
I deeply desire someone or something that is not currently present
I will alone forget older after
Eventually, I will move on and forget about the past
Don't be scared it's over now, I swear
There is no need to be fearful, the situation has been resolved
Try to move she's back
Whenever I try to move on, the person or situation comes back into my life
Try to keep from guilty now
I am attempting to avoid feeling guilty about the past
It's OK it's over, mean so
Although it's difficult, I recognize that the situation has come to an end
I will fall in dark
I fear that I will experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
I wont forget older now
I am unable to forget about the past
Don't be scared
Don't be afraid or anxious
It's oh-it's OK it's over
While it may not be easy, I understand that the situation has reached its conclusion
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Written by: ERNEST WEATHERLY GREENE
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Rose Harrison
I forgot fools run
Between, half the time I'm so dead
It's okay - this'll help, inside
I won't fall behind
I won't forget all that I've done
Don't be scared it's over now, I swear
Try to push it back
Try to keep from missing love
It's okay - this'll help, inside
I won't fall behind
I won't forget all that I've done
Don't be scared
It's fine
It's okay, it's over now.
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Sebastian De La Tour
I forgot fools run
between half the time I'm sudden
It's okay it's over
Innocent love
I long for the other
I won't forget all I've done
Don't be scared it's over now,
I swear to you
I try to pull the sheets back
I try to keep from closing in now
It's ok it's over
Innocent love
I won't fall behind
I won't forget all I've done
Don't be scared it's over,
It's okay it's over
lora donna
This song is so relaxing, makes me think about everything . Life choices, mistakes I've made. Regrets and accomplishments. Gosh. It's so overwhelming .
Otis
The perfect word to describe the way this song makes me feel is “overwhelmed”
David M
Even though this comment is 9 years old, I thought I'd respond to tell you I understand how you feel about it. It makes me feel a bit mournful.
thingonathinginathing
Till this day
Tom Scan
Wonderfully put, I feel similar.
ShadyRonin
there is so much pain in this song. you can feel that numbness in the back of your head seeping in, and yet you still desire to fight it, to fight for what you used to have, to hold onto that dreamland where you believed in love and passion and you thought you would never let go. and yet deep down you know there's nothing you can do when things are falling apart, no matter how much you love each other. one of those rare songs that expresses a mood that we may all find ourselves in some day...
notsorandumusername
Sometimes you hear a song that totally reflects your feelings and state of mind you have at that moment. And sometimes, that song is accompanied by a video that perfectly captures the feeling of that song. This is one of them, and it's haunting, timeless beauty just reminds you that life is, in fact, beautiful.
simple
Words will never describe how special this is to me
Freddd95
Same here...
Carl D'Angeline
I COULDN'T AGREE MORE KERRY