There 2 artists going by the name of Washington:

(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, 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
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
Cause it's just so easy

So I survive
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
But I don't think we need to
Cause it's just so easy

I got lucky when you said sorry
I couldn't stop now, if I knew how
And if it's true what they say about love and hard work, well alright
Because maybe people in love are all on the same side when they fight
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
Cause it's just so 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 cause we knew it going in
There'd be lots of dancing but we'd never, ever play to win

Overall Meaning

Washington's song "Lover / Soldier" is a beautiful exploration of the duality of love and war. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are in love but separated by distance, with one being a soldier who is fighting a long way from home. The opening lines acknowledge the potential impact that the lyrics will have on the listener, confessing that they understand the song may provoke a strange feeling. The phrase "out of sight, but I've got this mouth that's full of dynamite" suggests that the singer has a powerful voice that can evoke strong emotions and spark change.

The chorus captures the essence of the song, with the words "Lover, you're a soldier, you're a long, long way from home" establishing the distance that separates the couple. The lines "I don't belong to you and you don't belong to me, but I don't think we need to cause it's just so easy" imply that the relationship is not bound by rules or restrictions; instead, it is a natural, effortless connection that transcends boundaries.

The final verse of the song is its most poignant. The singer expresses her willingness to fight for love and suggests that people in love are all on the same side when they fight. She acknowledges that there is a lot of anger and aggression in the world ("Everyone's raging and railing and screaming for war") but insists that there is nothing worth fighting her lover for. The song ends with a sense of hopefulness and acceptance, as the couple "take their chances" and enjoy the moments they have together.

Overall, "Lover / Soldier" is a poignant, tender ode to the complexities of love and war. It captures the pain of separation, the joy of connection, and the hopefulness of two people who are determined to make their relationship work.

Line by Line Meaning

Yes, yes I know that when you hear this You'll feel strange, I know
I am aware that my words might produce a weird reaction from you when you listen to them

Still out of sight, but I've got this mouth That's full of dynamite, tonight
Even though we are not in each other's presence, I have a powerful voice and I am ready to express myself 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
My beloved, you are brave like a soldier, currently far away from your family, and you are managing everything by yourself

I don't belong to you and you don't belong to me But I don't think we need to Cause it's just so easy
We are not each other's possessions, but we do not need to worry because being with each other comes effortlessly

So I survive I just try to get through and stay alive You do the same, do the same I see you running through the rain
I am just trying to survive my own struggles while you are doing the same. I observe you facing challenges, but still persevering, even when it is tough like running through the rain

I got lucky when you said sorry I couldn't stop now, if I knew how And if it's true what they say about love and hard work, well alright
When you apologized, I felt lucky to have you, and I could not let you go even if I wanted to, because it would be too difficult. And if love is really a combination of emotions and dedication, then that is fine with me

Because maybe people in love are all on the same side when they fight Everyone's raging and railing and screaming for war But you haven't got anything that I would fight you for, to fight you
Perhaps, when people who are in love disagree, they are on the same team. Some argue, raise their voices, and demand war, but there isn't any reason worth breaking up with you, or fighting against you

We can take our chances cause we knew it going in There'd be lots of dancing but we'd never, ever play to win
We can take the risks that come with being in a relationship because we knew the potential outcomes. We know that there will be lot of enjoyable and enticing moments, but we will never be competitive, we won't take our relationship as a game to win.

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