slint - washer

the first time i heard "washer" by slint, it was late in the afternoon and i was in a shitty nightclub in michigan, setting up merch and waiting for our show to get started. there was a jukebox with a crazy selection and i think the song randomly came on. as soon as it did, i had to stop what i was doing and walk over to the jukebox because i thought the song was so amazing and sad.

the song went on for about nine minutes and i found myself getting lost in the music as i folded t-shirts and organized things. when it was over, more crappy emo pop music came on, followed by our show which was filled with more garbage emo pop music. the moment, as brief as it was, was long gone.

i remember we didn't have a place to stay that night and despite our best efforts, no one would take us in. we drove part of the way to the next town late into the night until we found a cheap motel to sleep in. that night while we slept, i used a stolen wireless connection to download the song, along with the rest of the album.

as it turns out - i don't like slint. bummer. the rest of the album didn't do a thing for me, but this SONG... it's so perfect. it's the sound of crushing sadness. it's a funeral. and if you know me at all, you know how i feel about a good sad song.

so if you feel like getting lost in a nine-minute dirge of sadness, today is your lucky day!

aren't you glad you stumbled across my blog?!

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washer - Slint

goodnight my love
remember me as you fall to sleep
fill your pockets with the dust and the memories
that rises from the shoes on my feet

i won't be back here
though we may meet again

i know it's dark outside
don't be afraid
everytime i ever cried from fear
was just a mistake that i made
wash yourself in your tears
and build your church
on the strength of your faith

please
listen to me
don't let go
don't let this desperate moonlight leave me
with your empty pillow
promise me the sun will rise again

i too am tired now
embracing thoughts of tonight's dreamless sleep
my head is empty
my toes are warm
i am safe from harm