Swiss new wave/synthpop/post punk artist THYMIAN (aka Josip Tijan) has released his new single “Sentimental“.
THYMIAN effortlessly blends 80s New Wave and modern synth-pop. With recurring themes such as doubt, change, and fears, he uses his work as self-therapy to actively challenge stigmas.
About the song:
As we’re only human, of course we let ourselves be shaped. In our younger years, we soak up beliefs and ideas just like a sponge and some of these later turn into personal values. They lead us in several directions, but ultimately, it’s up to us to follow our internal compass. Or to put it simply: “Do what feels right.”
THYMIAN has taken this idea to heart, creating only the music that truly resonates with his adult self. On “Sentimental”, pop structures meet a refreshingly familiar sonic aesthetic. His baritone vocals float over strummed guitars, that harmonize beautifully with gentle synthesizer melodies. The saxophone solo by Ferran Gorrea transports listeners back to the 80s with a dash of goosebumps.
Get the song here and stream it below.
THYMIAN “Sentimental” Lyrics:
It’s hard to believe
Observing the other shore
Existence is brief, was I here before?
I try to recall, ignorance is bliss I want to explore
What’s the point of this?
To hurt a sentimental mind
Truth heard, leave it all behind
Watch my eyes go blind
To hurt something well-defined
A word, is what you remind
Closure, peace of mind
Discord of faith, it’s not what you know
Believe what you want in shades of indigo
You reap what you sow
Living consciousness
I want to be sure, what’s the point of this?
To hurt a sentimental mind
Truth heard, leave it all behind
Watch my eyes go blind
To hurt something well-defined
A word, is what you remind
Closure, peace of mind
