GOSTO, Roel Vermeer, is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and pro… Read Full Bio ↴GOSTO, Roel Vermeer, is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer.

From an early age Roel kept himself busy with finding new sounds and creating music. As GOSTO he and his live band melt the worlds of acoustic and electronic music together into one dubby trip-hop sound; raw, dark but still colourful.

Inspired by traveling, chaos and love as well as artists such as Flying Lotus, James Blake, Thom Yorke and Jeff Buckley, GOSTO balances between fragile melodies and electronic extravaganza. In his song writing, he thrives to let you experience the thin line between simplicity and complexity. GOSTO takes you to places that you seem to recognize, but not yet have been before.

Roel’s band exists out of musicians how create a tight sound, despite of their totally different background. These four virtuosos have the ability play a ground shaking energetic but still very controlled live-show. Expect thrilling melodies, catchy vocals and deep, deep synths.

In June 2014, GOSTO released his debut EP (premiered on Noisey) and was amongst others support act for How to Dress Well.

GOSTO can be seen at several festivals and at different clubs.

GOSTO band:
Roel Vermeer: Vocals, synths & samples
Mats Voshol: Drums
Reindert Kragt: Bass & synthbass
Luc Schouten: Guitar

http://www.gostomusic.com

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It can be mess inside of my head
Needles on the floor
Junkies in my bed

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the artist appears to be expressing a turbulent state of mind. The phrase "mess inside of my head" suggests a chaotic mental state, possibly filled with conflicting thoughts and emotions. This line could be a metaphorical representation of the artist's internal struggles or personal demons that might be consuming their thoughts and causing confusion.

The following line, "Needles on the floor," introduces a strong imagery that is commonly associated with drug use. This could imply that the artist's state of mind is influenced by substance abuse. The juxtaposition of the previous line and this one could suggest that their internal mess may have been caused by their involvement in drug addiction or similar destructive behaviors.

The final line, "Junkies in my bed," further highlights the theme of drug addiction or a self-inflicted chaotic lifestyle. This metaphorical statement could suggest that the artist has surrounded themselves with people who share the same destructive habits or are similarly lost in their struggles. It may also imply a sense of entrapment or an inability to escape from this cycle of self-destructive behavior.

Overall, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of a troubled mind, potentially influenced by drug addiction and surrounded by like-minded individuals. The artist seems to be conveying a sense of despair, highlighting the consequences of their choices and the chaos that has come to define their life.

Line by Line Meaning

It can be mess inside of my head
My mind is often chaotic and disorganized

Needles on the floor
There are discarded syringes lying around on the ground

Junkies in my bed
There are drug addicts occupying my bed

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Written by: Roel Gosto Vermeer, Benny Sings, Will Knox

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