(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.
One Man Band
Washington Lyrics
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Not the messiah, not a magician, I don't know why
But I was not meant for this tropical city
I drive by your house and hope you cannot see me
And I don't know why I keep coming back
Cause it's you, feels like a heart attack and
Honestly, you know how to pull the devil out of me
You're a one man guy
A one man show
A one man band on the radio
And I'm on that stage where the moon could catch fire
We're down to the wire, we're down to the wire
We're down to the war, we're down to the war
And I've been listening to such terrible thoughts by such terrible people
And I never know who is good and who is evil
Just take what you want, what you want is what I want to give you
And honestly, you know how to pull the devil out of me
You act like it's so easy
You're a one man guy
A one man show
A one man band on the radio
Even though we're just holding on to what you used to know
I'm just keeping on with all my keeping on,
I'm just practising the way it gets so strong
And honestly, you know how to pull the devil out of me
You act like it's so easy
You're a one man guy
A one man show
A one man band on the radio
Even though we're just holding on to what you used to know
I'm just keeping on with all my keeping on
I'm just practising the way it gets so strong
The lyrics to Washington's song "One Man Band" seem to explore the singer's feelings of being out of place in the world, of not fitting into society and perhaps feeling lost or directionless. The opening lines suggest a sense of humility, as the singer claims not to be a savior or messiah, unwilling to take on a powerful, god-like role in the world. The following lines express an ambivalence towards the city, suggesting that the singer finds something unsettling or unpleasant about it, yet is unable to resist its pull. The repetition of "I don't know why" suggests a certain confusion and a lack of understanding of the self, while the regretful "I drive by your house and hope you cannot see me" suggests a desire for connection that is complicated by a fear of rejection or vulnerability.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's fascination and attraction to a particular person who seems to hold a certain power over him. The lines "you know how to pull the devil out of me, you act like it's so easy" suggest that this person has the ability to push the singer towards dangerous or impulsive behavior that he would not be able to resist. The repetition of "one man" throughout the chorus, along with the metaphorical language of "one man band on the radio," suggests a similar sense of individuality and self-sufficiency that the singer may feel as disconnected from society.
The final verse of the song suggests a continued desire to hold onto something strong and meaningful, even in the face of uncertainty and fear. The lines "I'm just keeping on with all my keeping on" suggest a determination to keep moving forward despite difficulties and setbacks. Ultimately, the song seems to be exploring the complexities of identity and connection, as well as the longing for meaningful relationships and a sense of purpose in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the saviour of modern religion
I am not the one who saves modern religion
Not the messiah, not a magician, I don't know why
I am not the promised one, nor am I a magician, and I don't know why
But I was not meant for this tropical city
I don't belong in this tropical city
I drive by your house and hope you cannot see me
I go by your house hoping not to be seen by you
And I don't know why I keep coming back
I don't understand why I keep returning
Cause it's you, feels like a heart attack and
It's because of you, and it feels like a heart attack
Honestly, you know how to pull the devil out of me
Honestly, you are skilled at making me feel devilish
You act like it's so easy
You behave as if it's effortless
You're a one man guy
You are a solo act
A one man show
A single performer show
A one man band on the radio
Your music is a one-man band played on the radio
And I'm on that stage where the moon could catch fire
I am on a stage that is so intense that the moon could burn
We're down to the wire, we're down to the wire
We're close to the end, we're so close
We're down to the war, we're down to the war
We're in the middle of a war, it's a battle
And I've been listening to such terrible thoughts by such terrible people
I have heard disgusting ideas by despicable individuals
And I never know who is good and who is evil
I am unsure of people's motives, their intentions
Just take what you want, what you want is what I want to give you
Take what you desire, I am willing to offer it to you
Even though we're just holding on to what you used to know
Despite only grasping onto the past
I'm just keeping on with all my keeping on,
I am just enduring with all my might
I'm just practising the way it gets so strong
I am practicing, so I become stronger
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.