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
Time For Me
gosto Lyrics
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The dust, the light, my memory
Time alone, and time to think
without smoking, whitout a drink.
Wanna stop, its a lie.
We've got to quit, before we die
We wanna live so, we fool hourselves
We wanna live so, we fool hourselves
don't you deceive, somebody else
While still young and free,
time alone, and time for me
We've got to choose, our way to loose this
A way to loose…
We wanna live so, we fool ourselves
don't you deceive, somebody else
We wanna live so, we fool ourselves
don't you deceive, somebody else
The lyrics to the song "Time For Me" by Gosto are about the struggle to find oneself in the chaos of life. The first verse starts with the line "It's hard to find, what's hard to see," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The idea of searching for something that is difficult to pinpoint is further emphasized through the use of metaphors such as "The dust, the light, my memory."
The second half of the verse reveals the desire to take a break from vices such as smoking and drinking to clear one's mind. The following chorus repeats the idea that we are all trying to live the best version of our lives but in doing so, we may deceive others or ourselves. The second verse emphasizes the importance of taking the necessary time for oneself to make deliberate and thoughtful decisions about life, instead of getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day.
In the bridge, the song states "We've got to choose, our way to loose this / A way to loose…" which suggests that we all have our own way of coping with the struggle of finding ourselves. Overall, "Time For Me" is an introspective piece that encourages listeners to take a step back and reflect on their own lives before moving forward or making any big decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to find, what's hard to see
The things that are not easily visible or understood are difficult to find.
The dust, the light, my memory
These elements are ever-present and affect one's ability to perceive and remember things accurately.
Time alone, and time to think
These moments of solitude allow for introspection and reflection, which are essential for personal growth.
without smoking, whitout a drink.
Substances that impair judgment and mental clarity should be avoided in pursuit of a healthy, fulfilling life.
Wanna stop, its a lie.
It's difficult to change behaviors that have become ingrained and habitual; it takes more than just wanting to stop.
We've got to quit, before we die
If we continue indulging in self-destructive behavior, it will shorten our lives and prevent us from achieving our goals.
We wanna live so, we fool ourselves
Our desire to live life to the fullest sometimes makes us overlook the consequences of our actions and the illusions we create.
Don't you deceive, somebody else
While we may deceive ourselves, we should not deceive others or allow others to deceive us.
While still young and free,
Before we become burdened with responsibilities and obligations, we have the opportunity to explore and discover who we are.
time alone, and time for me
Spending time alone allows us to connect with ourselves and our interests without distractions or outside influence.
We've got to choose, our way to loose this
We have the power to make choices that will lead to freeing ourselves from negative patterns and behaviors.
A way to loose...
There is not a single solution or path that will work for everyone; we each have to find our own way to break free from what holds us back.
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ramtin Sirous
I love your music. It's something new and totally close to my taste. The tempo and the rhythm is just satisfying. Keep up the good work!
Lars Shvart
A song and video like this having just 15k views over a 7 year period is a serious shame. I posted it on my fb because its really beautiful ❤ Take care
Soepermarkt management
Love It!
alex
This is awesome!
Ananasenpai
i like it awesome keep going gosto!
Rooie Jos
Found this song on 22tracks, love it. Keep it up!
Guerdo42
Fanstastic way to end your album! Wish this track was 2/3 times longer!
strandpaviljoen Ajuma
YES! Love it! looking forward to hear you play @AjumaSummerFestival 2016
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