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)
Olivia
Washed Out Lyrics
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No chance to be there now
I swear I'm done
You'll want to leave your path
It's yours to find
It's all you've ever done
You're falling down
The lyrics to Washed Out's song Olivia convey a sense of resignation and acceptance amidst the pain of letting go of someone. The first two lines express regret at not being able to be with the person anymore, acknowledging that it was their choice to move on. The singer then swears that they are finally done trying to hold on to something that cannot be salvaged, knowing that the person will eventually find their own way.
The lines "It's yours to find, It's all you've ever done" can be seen as the perspective of the person who has left, reminding the singer that they have always been a self-sufficient and independent individual. The final line "You'll falling down to us" could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could mean that the singer and their support network will be there to catch the person when they fall, or it could be read as a reminder that the person is not alone in struggling with letting go.
Overall, the lyrics to Olivia showcase a bittersweet mix of emotions, as both parties come to terms with the end of their relationship and the search for closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Your choice was right
You made the correct decision
No chance to be there now
There is no opportunity to be present at this moment
I swear I'm done
I promise I'm finished
You'll want to leave your path
You will desire to deviate from your current course
It's yours to find
It is your responsibility to discover
It's all you've ever done
It is the sole thing you have ever accomplished
You're falling down
You're slipping away
You'll falling down to us
You're descending into our realm
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brett Kriz
The lyrics here are actually for "New Theory" not Olivia
Uriel Correa
“So in love
It seems good to know
It’s alright
Falling on out
You can forget yourself
Be sure you’re fine
You feel it’s wrath inside
You’ve overcome and....
You know you won’t
Need every stepping stone
You find”
Uriel Correa
“So in love
It seems good to know
It’s alright
Falling on out
You can forget yourself
Be sure you’re fine
You feel it’s wrath inside
You’ve overcome and....
You know you won’t
Need every stepping stone
You find”
Uriel Correa
rumple4skin I just listened to what he was saying lol
rumple4skin
Thank you, I've been looking for the actual lyrics forever. How'd you find em?
moonwhale
I love this song so much almost 9 years💜😮 it seems it never anoys me
moonwhale
@Евгений Рязанов vot i pogovorili 🙃
Евгений Рязанов
I understand you very well
José Díaz
Remember when I watched them perform this one last summer. I found Ernest riding a bike thought the city that day. I got my Life Of Leasure Vinyl just in case I get to meet him after the concert. Such a memorable day. He's a such a humble guy. Such a surreal moment in my life.
$lowking
My boy doesn’t get enough credit for this. I think he recorded this in late 08 or sometime in 09.
Monitor Down
Love this track. I play it at any party where the music is streamed from Alexa 😁