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
Sold
gosto Lyrics
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my heart has turned to stone
I've lost my soul
and he won't leave me alone
you call me faithful
you call me mad
but I can be alone
where all the wolves and the bears are at
I got sould I got sold
I got sold to the devil
I got sould I got sold
I got sold to the devil
I'll go, right now
to a place that I know well
going down to the crossroad and I'll shoot him
I'll shoot him down
He said I'm evil
you call me evil
he said I'm bad
You call me bad
But I want my soul back
So I shot the devil dead
I got sould I got sold
I got sold to the devil
I got sould I got sold
I got sold to the devil
I have been told I got sold
to another level
I got sold I got sold
I got sold to the devil
cause I want my soul back
I shot him right in hell
I shot him right
I shot him right in hell
The song "Sold" by GOSTO is about the loss of one's soul and the journey to get it back. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation as the singer feels like a part of them has been taken away, leaving them feeling empty and alone. The repeated line "I've lost my soul" emphasizes the gravity of the situation. The singer is at the point where the only solution seems to be violence, as they are willing to "shoot [the devil] down" to reclaim their soul. The devil is portrayed as a malevolent force that has taken control of the singer's life, refusing to let go until they take matters into their own hands.
The second verse talks about how the singer has retreated from society and lives alone, down in the valley where dangerous animals roam free. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for how the singer feels isolated and cut off from the rest of the world, unable to find solace in the company of others. The devil's presence is always looming, and even though others may see the singer's behavior as "mad," they are simply reacting to the immense pressure they are under.
The chorus, "I got sold, I got sold, I got sold to the devil" reinforces the idea that the singer feels like they have lost control of their life and are at the mercy of a greater force. The song ends on a triumphant note, as the singer takes matters into their own hands and shoots the devil, hoping to reclaim what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I've lost my soul
The singer feels like they have lost a vital part of themselves.
my heart has turned to stone
The singer feels emotionally numb.
and he won't leave me alone
The singer is haunted by something or someone.
you call me faithful
The artist is seen as trustworthy by others.
you call me mad
The artist is thought to be crazy by some people.
but I can be alone
The singer can handle being by themselves.
cause I live down the valley where all the wolves and the bears are at
The singer is comfortable living in a dangerous or isolated place.
I got sould I got sold
The artist feels like they sold their soul to something or someone.
I'll go, right now to a place that I know well
The artist is familiar with where they are going next.
going down to the crossroad and I'll shoot him
The artist plans to confront and harm something or someone.
He said I'm evil you call me evil
The singer is being labeled as a bad person by others, possibly due to their actions.
he said I'm bad You call me bad
The artist is being labeled as a negative influence by others.
But I want my soul back
The singer regrets giving something or someone their soul.
So I shot the devil dead
The singer took drastic action to get their soul back.
I have been told I got sold to another level
Others are aware that the singer sold their soul, possibly for fame or success.
cause I want my soul back
The artist still desires to get their soul back.
I shot him right in hell
The artist found and confronted the entity that they sold their soul to in the afterlife.
I shot him right
The singer took control of their situation and acted accordingly.
I shot him right in hell
The singer confronted and defeated the entity that they sold their soul to in the afterlife.
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jiin Park
very beautiful song😍 My favorite
Jannie Schoor
Wow! The most impressive Song i've heard in a long time. Great Lyrics, Thank you!
Hans Henning
This is so fucking sweet. Insane production, incredible voice. Why are you not huge.
Fabio Vinci
I just think you are awesome and got a non common talent. You rule, man. Good luck!
Luna Happy
A sold soul...be aware...nice lyrics...thanxss love youre voice..
Rostbratwurst
Heard in German radio, quick wrote down the title, nice work !
Asquar
wtf on Radio? srsly?
GOSTO
Thanks Jannie!
Rebeca Rodriguez
Great!!!!! Guauuu ..i think one day spoked with you ....jjajja i didnt know you made great music