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
The Other Way
gosto Lyrics
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Make me play naïve
Laugh right through the sadness
Smile of disbelief
Addicted to your madness
The passion of your crimes
Razors in the apples
Poison in the wine
When it’s you I look the other way
When it’s you I look the other way
Men you loved & lied to
All were mesmerized
Turned to hearts in bottles
In formaldehyde
Trail of dead behind you
Prayers that won’t be heard
Maybe you were hired
By someone I hurt
Planning a vacation
You’ll say it’s time to go
Too in love to notice
I need some time alone
That’s when you’ll decide that
I need my medicine
Hoping all I notice
Is a little a sting
When it’s you I look the other way
Close my eyes and hope it’s not today
The lyrics of gosto's song "The Other Way" delve into a complex and tumultuous relationship filled with deception, manipulation, and the struggle to turn a blind eye to the negative aspects of the person one is deeply infatuated with. The first verse describes the allure of the person's redeeming features, which makes the singer willingly play the role of an innocent and choose laughter over sadness, even if it's incredulous in nature. The singer confesses their addiction to the other person's madness and the passion that arises from the crimes they commit together, akin to razors hidden in apples and poison in wine.
In the chorus, the singer reveals their inclination to look the other way when it concerns the person they are enamored with. This implies that they consciously ignore or disregard any misconduct or flaws, possibly due to an overpowering emotional connection or fear of losing the individual's presence in their lives.
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the singer reflects on the deceptive nature of the person's past lovers. They suggest that these individuals were mesmerized and ultimately hurt by the person's actions, comparing them to hearts preserved in formaldehyde. It's implied that the person leaves a trail of destruction behind them, and the singer questions whether they were purposely brought into the equation as a form of retribution for a past slight, suggesting potential revenge being enacted through the relationship.
The final verse delves into the dynamics of the relationship further, touching on the planning of a vacation. The singer implies that they have become so deeply in love that they may not notice the need for some personal space. However, the person they are involved with will take advantage of this vulnerability and decide that the singer needs their "medicine," possibly referring to manipulation or mistreatment. The singer hopes that this action will go unnoticed, or at most, only result in a small sting, suggesting their willingness to endure pain for the sake of the relationship.
Overall, "The Other Way" portrays a relationship plagued by toxicity and manipulative dynamics, as the singer struggles to look past the negative aspects of the person they are infatuated with. It captures the raw and conflicting emotions experienced when one is deeply enamored with someone who consistently engages in harmful behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Your redeeming features
The positive qualities or attributes that you possess
Make me play naïve
Cause me to act innocent or ignorant
Laugh right through the sadness
Find humor in the midst of sadness
Smile of disbelief
An incredulous smile
Addicted to your madness
Being unable to resist or break free from your chaotic and unpredictable behavior
The passion of your crimes
The intense and fervent nature of the wrongdoings or offenses you commit
Razors in the apples
Hidden dangers or malice within seemingly harmless situations
Poison in the wine
Harmful or toxic elements present within something seemingly enjoyable or pleasurable
When it’s you I look the other way
When it's specifically you, I choose to ignore or overlook certain truths or warning signs
Men you loved & lied to
The men who you both had affection for and deceived
All were mesmerized
They were captivated or enchanted by your charm
Turned to hearts in bottles
Transformed into emotional relics or memories, preserved like hearts kept in bottles of formaldehyde
In formaldehyde
Symbolizing the preservation or stagnation of these emotions
Trail of dead behind you
Leaving a figurative path of emotional wreckage and broken hearts in your wake
Prayers that won’t be heard
Desperate pleas or requests that will go unanswered
Maybe you were hired
Possibly being employed or commissioned by someone I have wronged
Planning a vacation
Discussing or making arrangements for a getaway or escape
You’ll say it’s time to go
You will declare that it is the appropriate moment to depart
Too in love to notice
Being too deeply infatuated or attached to realize
I need some time alone
Requiring solitude and personal space
That’s when you’ll decide that
At that point, you will determine that
I need my medicine
I am in need of a metaphorical remedy or solution
Hoping all I notice
Wishing that the only thing I recognize or perceive
Is a little a sting
Is a minor or tolerable discomfort
Close my eyes and hope it’s not today
Shutting off my awareness and desiring that the present moment is not the day when negative consequences or events occur
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Roel Gosto Vermeer, Benny Sings, Will Knox
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Washington Pereira
Great. Very good song!