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)
Amor Fati
Washed Out Lyrics
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Was not your fault
The goal, reach out
The choice is yours to find
Design, you've got
The life to guide
Your faith decides
Relax, slow down
They'll hope, design
Even though he's hard to forgive
When you can't just fall in love
Just to know your thoughts you know that
You'll be all right in time
Design, you've got
Your life to guide
Your faith decides
The world's your goal to find
Design, you've got
The life to guide
Your faith decides
The world's your goal to find
The lyrics of Washed Out's song Amor Fati are a message of hope and encouragement, telling the listener to not give up and keep pushing towards their goals. The opening lines, "Don't try, you'll find / Was not your fault" may seem contradictory at first, but they are actually reassuring the listener that if they fail, it's not their fault and they should take it as a learning experience rather than giving up. The next lines, "The goal, reach out / The choice is yours to find" encourage the listener to set their own goals and reach out for them, reminding them that the power is in their hands.
The next verse talks about having the design and life to guide themselves, with their faith being the deciding factor in achieving their goals. The line "The world's your goal to find" is a reminder that there are endless possibilities out there and it's up to the listener to explore and find their own path. The chorus repeats this message with an added emphasis on designing their own life, having faith in themselves and their ability to achieve their goals.
The bridge of the song suggests slowing down, taking time to relax and forgive yourself and others when necessary. It acknowledges that falling in love (whether with someone or something) can be difficult but reminds the listener that they will be okay in the end. The lyrics of Amor Fati are a reminder that life is full of opportunities and possibilities, and even though it may be hard at times, it's important to keep going and designing your own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try, you'll find
No need to struggle, things will unfold as they are meant to
Was not your fault
Don't blame yourself for circumstances beyond your control
The goal, reach out
Don't wait for opportunities, take action to achieve your goals
The choice is yours to find
You have the power to determine your own path
Design, you've got
You have the ability to craft your own life
The life to guide
You are the captain of your own ship
Your faith decides
Your belief system will shape your reality
The world's your goal to find
The possibilities are endless, you can discover your own meaning
Relax, slow down
Take a breath, don't rush or stress about the journey
They'll hope, design
Others may wish for you, but it's up to you to create the life you want
Even though he's hard to forgive
It may be difficult to let go of past grudges or mistakes
When you can't just fall in love
You may not be able to control every aspect of life, including emotions
Just to know your thoughts you know that
Self-awareness is important to gain clarity and direction
You'll be all right in time
Things may seem uncertain now, but eventually they will work out
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERNEST WEATHERLY GREENE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kobron1559
Don't try, to find
What's not your fault
Let go, reach out
The choice is yours to find
Inside, you've got
The light to guide
Your faith decides
The world's your goal to find
Relax, slow down
Let hope, decide
Even though it's hard to forgive
When you can't just fall in love
Just to know your thoughts you know that
You'll be all right in time
Inside, you've got
The light to guide
Your faith decides
The world you’re going to find
@That_Handle
( Lyrics as sourced by Musixmatch : )
Don't try to fight
What's not your fault
Let go, reach out
The choice is yours to find
Inside you've got
The light to guide
Your fate decides
The roads you're going to find.
Relax, slow down
Let hope decide.
Even though it's hard to forget
When you can't afford love
Chasing all your thoughts you know that
You'll be all right in time.
Inside you've got
The light to guide
Your fate decides
The roads you're going to find.
Inside you've got
The light to guide
Your fate decides
The roads you're going to find.
@yespls4184
This song came into my life 4 years ago when I was extremely depressed and heartbroken one winter. Finally when I was picking up the pieces of myself again, trying to get active and going to the gym and making myself happy, I started to see the light and this song rang constantly in my ears-- convincing me that my life had meaning and all of this pain could build me into a stronger person. Whenever I hear this song, I smile because it always makes me remember that we were made to grow and change-- and that life is a beautiful gift regardless of the pain. It ALWAYS gives me this sense of beautiful neverending hope. Thank you, Washed Out. ♥️
@jennyrudoff2829
This is why musicians have the gift of healing the soul.
@emiletodd8253
Was going through my divorce and semi-homeless when this one called to me. Just amazing.
@pablovidal8439
A big hug
@amykozlowski4198
Couldn’t have read this at a better time.❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️
@wheniunbox
Mate ur my man....... I was in depression too this close to kill myself........ Eventually knew that my family needed me and i recovered and this music has brought me back..... Peace
@mrjazzpotato
Amor fati is a Latin phrase loosely translating to "love of fate" or "love of one's fate". It is used to describe an attitude in which one sees everything that happens in one's life, including suffering and loss, as good.
@apatheticexistence
dude i needed this today. i just landed in Iceland and someone stole my 200 dollar glasses within 2 hours of arriving. no worries though man. amor fati
@NateMaris
Wow.. That's wild. I love it. Thanks for that
@demarjay2942
Neitzsche believed amor fati to be the best way to live and wrote extensively on it