(1) A singer-songwr… Read Full Bio ↴There 2 artists going by the name of Washington:
(1) A singer-songwriter from Australia
(2) A indie pop band from Norway
1. Washington
Megan Washington is a popular Australian musician and songwriter who records and performs under the single moniker Washington. She sings and plays piano and guitar.
Before embarking on a solo career, Washington has toured as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for artists including Old Man River and Ben Lee. In late 2008 she launched her current band, Washington, with Lance Ferguson (The Bamboos), John Castle, Des White, Ross Irwin and Ryan Monro (The Cat Empire, Jackson Jackson) on bass. The band released their debut EP, Clementine, in 2008. In November 2008 they were announced as Triple J's Unearthed winners and performed at the Melbourne Big Day Out. This was followed by the release of a second EP, How To Tame Lions in September 2009. Following appearances on popular Australian TV shows 'Spicks and Specks', 'Good News Week' and 'RocKwiz', Washington attracted the attention of a wider audience.
In December 2009 she won the inaugural Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition for her song, "How to Tame Lions". Washington received six 2010 ARIA Music Awards nominations which include "Album of the Year" and "Best Adult Alternative Album" for I Believe You Liar, "Single of the Year" ("How To Tame Lions"), "Best Female Artist" and "Breakthrough Artist".
2. Washington
Washington is the Norwegian indie band now known as Mount Washington, hailing from Tromsø, Norway, but now based in Berlin, Germany.
Founding members of the group are singer/songwriter and guitarist Rune Simonsen, drummer Esko Pedersen and bassplayer Andreas Hoyer. Their music can be referred to as Saybia or Coldplay-like, with melancholic and melodic guitars and piano's, but they're not afraid to experiment on occasions.
They released three albums as Washington: A New Order Rising (2004), Astral Sky (2007) and Rouge / Noir (2008).
In 2011, coinciding with the recording of their fourth album, the band changed their name into Mount Washington. The self-titled 'début album' under the new band name was released in early 2012.
Lover/Soldier
Washington Lyrics
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Yes, I know
Yes, I know that when you hear this
You'll feel strange, I know
Still out of sight
But I've got this mouth
That's full of dynamite, tonight
Tonight
Lover, you're a soldier
You're a long, long way from home
A long way from your mother
And you do it on your own
I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me
I don't think we need to
Cos it's just so easy
So I survive
So I just try to get through
And stay alive
You do the same
Do the same
I see you running
Through the rain
Lover, you're a soldier
You're a long, long way from home
A long way from your mother
And you do it on your own
I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me
I don't think we need to
Cos it's just so easy
I got lucky
When you said sorry
And I couldn't stop now
If I knew how
And if it's true what they say
About love and hard work
Well, alright
Cos maybe people in love
Are all on the same side when they fight
And everyone's raging and railing
And screaming for war
But you haven't got anything
That I would fight you for
To fight you
Lover, you're a soldier
You're a long, long way from home
A long way from your mother
And you do it on your own
I don't belong to you
And you don't belong to me
But I don't think we need to
Cos it's just easy
Lover, you're a soldier
You're a long, long way from home
A long way from your mother
And you do it on your own
We can take our chances
Cos we knew it going in
There'd be lots of dancing
But we'd never, ever play to win
The song "Lover/Soldier" by Washington is a poignant expression of the dynamic of a relationship between two people who are not bound together by any conventional ties. The song speaks of a lover who is a soldier, fighting a battle far away from home. The singer of the song tries to relate with the lover, expressing her empathy for his situation. She acknowledges that despite the physical distance between them, their relationship is not bound by any traditional expectations. The singer believes that their bond is effortless and that they do not have to belong to each other to make it work.
Washington's use of the metaphor by describing the lover as a soldier provides deep meaning to the lyrics - a soldier fighting afar from his motherland. The words express the emotion of a lover who is facing difficulties and the theme of distances that prevail, though these are not in terms of miles or kilometers. The lyrics truly capture the feelings of being away from loved ones and trying to make it work with the love that is there.
Overall, "Lover/Soldier" is a poignant song that speaks of the complexities of love and relationships. It portrays the emotions of a couple who are away from each other, but their love is still strong. It is a song of hope that expresses that love can conquer all, no matter the obstacles in its path.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes
I know what you're thinking
Yes, I know
I know I can make you feel strange
Yes, I know that when you hear this
I know this song might affect you
You'll feel strange, I know
You'll feel like you're in a different world
Still out of sight
Even though we're not together
But I've got this mouth
But I have a lot to say
That's full of dynamite, tonight
That's full of excitement and energy tonight
Lover, you're a soldier
You're a brave person who loves deeply
You're a long, long way from home
You're far away from where you belong
A long way from your mother
You're far away from your source of comfort
And you do it on your own
And yet, you continue to fight on your own
I don't belong to you
I am not yours to possess
And you don't belong to me
And you are not mine to possess
I don't think we need to
I don't think we need to define our relationship
Cos it's just so easy
Because it's easy to be together without labels
So I survive
So I continue living
So I just try to get through
So I just try to make it through my days
And stay alive
And continue to live and thrive
You do the same
As you continue to fight your battles
I see you running
I see how hard you're working
Through the rain
Through the hardships and struggles
I got lucky
I was fortunate to have you in my life
When you said sorry
When you apologized for something
And I couldn't stop now
And now I can't imagine living without you
If I knew how
If I knew how to, I would make you stay
And if it's true what they say
And if what they say is true
About love and hard work
That love takes hard work and effort
Well, alright
I'm up for the challenge
Cos maybe people in love
Because maybe people who love each other
Are all on the same side when they fight
Are all fighting for the same things
And everyone's raging and railing
And everyone is angry and frustrated
And screaming for war
And calling out for a battle
But you haven't got anything
But I have nothing
That I would fight you for
That I would go against you for
We can take our chances
We can take risks and live life fully
Cos we knew it going in
Because we knew what we were getting into
There'd be lots of dancing
We expected there to be lots of happiness
But we'd never, ever play to win
But we never intended to play the game of love to win
Contributed by Ethan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Futurist1972
When I first heard this I was blown away. The melodies and the lyrics are so beautifully crafted and are woven together perfectly. One of those tracks I could have on repeat. Lovely soundscape. Thx for the upload^^
@kashmoney2011
so nostalgic :)
@SirPulga
Thanks, Ministry of Sound!
@caitlinjq1
brings me to tears :(
@caitlinjq1
omg i am fealing the fib to this in love with it <3
@123letham123
timesplitters 2 is awesome
@caitlinjq1
soooooo depressing though :/
@gizmomac1520
This song suits Kate Kane/Batwoman perfectly. 🦇🎵
@abbeymcmillen7569
Is there guitar in this?
@1bangbangtang1
There Is something about this song...