YACHT is a musical moniker created by electronic musician and multimedia ar… Read Full Bio ↴YACHT is a musical moniker created by electronic musician and multimedia artist Jonathan Warren Bechtolt (A.K.A. Jona Bechtolt, born December 2, 1980). YACHT has since 2009 included musician, writer and media artist Claire Evans whose vocals had been featured on previous YACHT recordings (I Believe In You. Your Magic Is Real). YACHT is based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Bechtolt was born in Astoria, Oregon and began playing music as a teenager, dropping out of high school to play drums in his brother's touring punk band. He started working with electronics in the late 1990s and began releasing solo records under the name YACHT in 2003. Nearly all of his recordings have been distributed by both Marriage Records and States Rights Records.

Claire Evans came of age playing in bands in the underground noise scene of Los Angeles, and was part of the Portland-based The World Court. She has presented her PowerPoint performances at MoMA PS1, The Kitchenand the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art and has collaborated with Bechtolt on literally hundreds of projects since they met in 2004.

In 2003, Bechtolt was commissioned to create a full length audio/visual electronic pop opera by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA). He performed with his group The Badger King with bandmate Marianna Ritchie (a Wolf Colonel and Dear Nora alumnus who went on to record alone as Manta, and then Mantar).

In 2006, Bechtolt collaborated with Khaela Maricich as half of the pop group The Blow to release Paper Television. Bechtolt toured extensively with The Blow, providing beats and backup vocals until quitting the band in 2007 in order to focus on his work in YACHT.

In January 2006, Bechtolt was commissioned for two performances for the New York based art and technology platform Rhizome, as part of their "Crap-tops vs Laptops" show. In February 2006, he performed at the Museum of Modern Art's P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center and produced an hour-long internet radio program with Clear Cut Press; a Northwest-based publisher of new literary work.

In 2007, for the release party for YACHT's album I Believe In You. Your Magic Is Real, Bechtolt performed a concert on an actual yacht on the Willamette River in Portland.

The 2009 release, See Mystery Lights, was the first to feature Claire Evans as a group member.

YACHT live performances include dancing as well as elaborate PowerPoint presentations. Bechtolt documents his professional and sometimes personal life via video, text, and images on his blog.

In 2010, YACHT expanded to include The Straight Gaze; a backing band of 2 additional members. Bobby Birdman plays bass guitar and sings backing vocals while Jeffrey Jerusalem plays drums. In this incarnation Bechtolt and Evans both play instruments.

Bechtolt is a co-founder of the Portland-based popular blogging web community Urban Honking as well as the producer, editor, cameraman and a writer of The Ultimate Blogger.

Both Bechtolt and Evans are vegans.

Sites: YouTube, SoundCloud, Discogs, Wikipedia, Twitter and www.teamYACHT.com

I Believe In You
Yacht Lyrics

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Your magic's real so why aren't you using it

You could have the world for yourself

You don't ever have to worry about losing it

The magic inside of you is infinite

When was the last time you drew a picture

When was the last time that you touched a leaf

When was the last time you tasted raindrops

On your tongue on your big long tongue

Your magic's real so why aren't you using it

You could have the world for yourself

You don't ever have to worry about losing it

The magic inside of you is infinite

When was the last time that you bought a hot dog

When was the last time you swam in a pond

When was the last time that you climbed a lampost

Like a monkey with a [?] tail

When was the last time that [?]

When was the last time that you told a lie

Why is there a picture of a penis on your 'fridge door?

It makes me feel awkward

Your magic's real so why aren't you using it

You could have the world for yourself

You don't ever have to worry about losing it

The magic inside of you is infinite

Overall Meaning

The song "I Believe In You" by YACHT expresses the belief in the potential and power within oneself. The lyrics suggest that we all possess a kind of magic, an inner force that we are capable of wielding in order to claim the world for ourselves. The song asks why we aren't using this magic, and suggests that by tapping into it, we can overcome any challenges or fears that may stand in our way.

The verses of the song draw attention to different ways in which we might have lost touch with our sense of wonder and possibility. When was the last time we drew a picture, tasted raindrops, or climbed a lamppost? These moments of simple joy and curiosity are contrasted with more mundane or bewildering elements of daily life, such as buying a hot dog or displaying a provocative image on the refrigerator.

The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that we are capable of accessing a limitless source of power and inspiration within ourselves. By believing in ourselves and using our inner magic, we can overcome any obstacles and create the life we desire.

Overall, YACHT's "I Believe In You" is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages us to find and use our inner magic, to connect with the world around us, and to create a life that's truly our own.

Line by Line Meaning

Your magic's real so why aren't you using it
You have a very unique quality, talent or skill, but you aren't putting it to use.

You could have the world for yourself
If you use your talent well, you can achieve all that you desire.

You don't ever have to worry about losing it
Your skill or talent is so inherent to you that you'll never really lose it.

The magic inside of you is infinite
You have infinite potential and capacity to create and achieve.

When was the last time you drew a picture
It's been a long time since you indulged in your creative interests, and you should get back to them.

When was the last time that you touched a leaf
You haven't taken the time lately to appreciate the small things in life and should do so more often.

When was the last time you tasted raindrops, On your tongue on your big long tongue
You've forgotten the joy in the simple pleasures of life, and you should indulge in them and relive those moments.

When was the last time that you bought a hot dog
You haven't taken the time lately to indulge in simple pleasures, and you should do so more often.

When was the last time you swam in a pond
You need to find time to indulge in your interests and engage in recreational activities that you enjoy.

When was the last time that you climbed a lamppost, Like a monkey with a [?] tail
You need to get in touch with your playful side and engage in activities that you enjoyed doing as a child.

When was the last time that [?]
You need to reflect on a certain time, incident, or activity which had a profound impact on you, and try to recreate that joy in your current life.

When was the last time that you told a lie
You should be honest with yourself and others around you, and lead a life free from pretensions and false perceptions.

Why is there a picture of a penis on your 'fridge door?
There may be certain things in your life that are metaphorically dangling in front of you, but you need to face them head-on and not shy away.

It makes me feel awkward
The sight of your 'fridge door makes me feel uncomfortable, and you should do something about it.

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