I have already written a defintion of this term but I would like to add something. Someone had mentioned the book "What Is Goth?" By Voltaire. Yes, I highly recommend this book and that is where one of the definitions I had mentioned came from was this book. I said goth is whatever you wish it to be, or something along those lines. What I meant was it's "whatever you want it to be." as Voltaire states at the end of his book. Couldn't have defined the word better.
A goth is generally a person who listens to gothic music. But there is A LOT to goth and it's not just limited to that.
by Lauren Batty August 31, 2008
Get the goth mug.The punk subculture formed in the early 80s. Not to be confused with the Germanic tribes. Creative, intelligent, interesting people who share similar ideas, likes and dislikes. One cannot classify 'goth' in one way...there are many types of goth. Usually thought of as being depressed, mentally ill, social outcasts with nothing on there minds but pain, death and world destruction(which is not always true) I am considered a 'goth' I do usually wear all black but I do so not because I want to be popular but because it is comfortable to me...and not everyone who wears all black are goths and not all goths wear all black...I wear red and grey and other colors.
by insanitywithacause December 19, 2003
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A label society uses to stereotype people who the public in general tend to consider "bad," or "scary."
"Goth" people are the type that many will go out of their way to avoid.
I can't speak for others who have been labelled, but many have refferred to me as "Goth." Presumably because I choose to wear black most of the time. usually with a trenchcoat. I have read many of the other definitions on here, and I can't say what is wright and what is wrong. This is simply the only stereotype I have been accused of being a part of. Personally I spent approximately 12 years with strong suicidal desires, later being diagnosed with bi-polar. The only really apparent aspects of my personality that I noticed which differ from "Normal," are my preference for black clothing, and I tend to stay back and speak less. Personally I consider stereotypes a lame attempt some people or groups make to attempt to seem "better" than others.
The most irritating part of this aspect of society to me, is when I meet people who suddenly decide to wear black and act depressed.
I have no problem with anyone wearing anything else, I merely get irritated when people try to be something they aren't. Especially when people talk about being suicidal and have no idea the struggle I go through on a regular basis simply to keep a desire to live. It's not pleasant, you don't want it, quit trying.
I have never met another person who has serious issues with being suicidal and has just decided to announce it. I certainly prefer to have nobody know.
"Goth" people are the type that many will go out of their way to avoid.
I can't speak for others who have been labelled, but many have refferred to me as "Goth." Presumably because I choose to wear black most of the time. usually with a trenchcoat. I have read many of the other definitions on here, and I can't say what is wright and what is wrong. This is simply the only stereotype I have been accused of being a part of. Personally I spent approximately 12 years with strong suicidal desires, later being diagnosed with bi-polar. The only really apparent aspects of my personality that I noticed which differ from "Normal," are my preference for black clothing, and I tend to stay back and speak less. Personally I consider stereotypes a lame attempt some people or groups make to attempt to seem "better" than others.
The most irritating part of this aspect of society to me, is when I meet people who suddenly decide to wear black and act depressed.
I have no problem with anyone wearing anything else, I merely get irritated when people try to be something they aren't. Especially when people talk about being suicidal and have no idea the struggle I go through on a regular basis simply to keep a desire to live. It's not pleasant, you don't want it, quit trying.
I have never met another person who has serious issues with being suicidal and has just decided to announce it. I certainly prefer to have nobody know.
"ooh, look at me, I must be cool now because I decided to wear black and tell everyone how much life sucks, I'm such a goth, you guys all are just posers blah blah blah, wanna go but something depressing with me?"
by L. N. - DravenLives at myspace. September 8, 2007
Get the Goth mug.people who walk to the beat of a different drum. the kind of person also known as a freak or weirdo in high schools. they don't dress in only black, they wear what they feel comfortable in each may be a hot pink shirt and blue jeans, the wear thing out of the ordinary that most probly wouldn't cuz they stand out. the aren't all satanic, they believe in what they want may it be in god through Christianity, Judaism, or islam, or they are pagans.
goth people are different from the norm. people who do what they want to because its what they want to do not because everyone else is doing it
by Goth Mom 1990 February 17, 2010
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People often labeled as goth are infact just rejects from other social groups, real goths listen to darkwave, post-punk, proper goth rock, and a slew of other dark genres. Fake goths listen to metal/screamo. Real goths wear anything they want, fake goths wear black because its "goth". Real goths have friends from all backgrounds, social groups etc, fake goths limit themselves to other humiliatingly fake goths.
People often labeled as goth are infact just rejects from other social groups, real goths listen to darkwave, post-punk, proper goth rock, and a slew of other dark genres. Fake goths listen to metal/screamo. Real goths wear anything they want, fake goths wear black because its "goth". Real goths have friends from all backgrounds, social groups etc, fake goths limit themselves to other humiliatingly fake goths.
Normal guy: So you listen to screamo metal huh?
Goth: No I listen to darkwave.
Normal guy: That like screamo or something huh?
Goth: No its like synth-pop with dark lyrics.
Goth: No I listen to darkwave.
Normal guy: That like screamo or something huh?
Goth: No its like synth-pop with dark lyrics.
by Auraomega October 7, 2009
Get the Goth mug.State of mind, with no regret of being ones own person. One who doesn't strive to be a clone of everyone else. Someone with there own mind set, not willing to change a belief because of anyone but themselves. They don't go out of there way to become someones friend but is a good one if u know one. Not always the nicest, can become pissed off very easily if annoyed but an ignorant asshole.
Foamy-"Goth is not a fashion statement just like punk."
Person 1-"Dude that kid is Goth."
Person 2-"No that kid is emo, Goths can't just go buy a couple things at Hot Topic and be a Goth."
Person 1-"Oh yeah, well that make sense."
Person 1-"Dude that kid is Goth."
Person 2-"No that kid is emo, Goths can't just go buy a couple things at Hot Topic and be a Goth."
Person 1-"Oh yeah, well that make sense."
by jewsion666 July 17, 2010
Get the Goth mug.A subculture and music genre which originated out of the British post-punk scene in the late 70s / early 80s with bands like Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees and then later, The Sisters of Mercy.
Goth is a music based subculture and while there are other aspects and customs to what makes the subculture, the most important is listening to and supporting the music in your scene (going to shows, buying merch and albums). This, of course, does not mean you CAN'T listen to other bands and artists outside the goth genre. Goth genres include goth rock, post punk, darkwave and deathrock.
Goth fashion comes from the Batcave (infamous night club where the subculture was born) and the musicians who wore this type of fashion. (See: Siouxsie Sioux's eye make up, Patricia Morrisons long black hair and red nails and Jonny Slut's deathhawk.) It's commonly worn by members of the goth subculture because the fans tried dress similarly, but never the same. This is the same as any fans dressing like their idols, and is where the element of DIY came into the scene.
The American version of goth is "deathrock" which is a spooky and atmospheric sub-genre of punk rock.
Goth is a music based subculture and while there are other aspects and customs to what makes the subculture, the most important is listening to and supporting the music in your scene (going to shows, buying merch and albums). This, of course, does not mean you CAN'T listen to other bands and artists outside the goth genre. Goth genres include goth rock, post punk, darkwave and deathrock.
Goth fashion comes from the Batcave (infamous night club where the subculture was born) and the musicians who wore this type of fashion. (See: Siouxsie Sioux's eye make up, Patricia Morrisons long black hair and red nails and Jonny Slut's deathhawk.) It's commonly worn by members of the goth subculture because the fans tried dress similarly, but never the same. This is the same as any fans dressing like their idols, and is where the element of DIY came into the scene.
The American version of goth is "deathrock" which is a spooky and atmospheric sub-genre of punk rock.
A goth is most likely into Bauhaus and Siouxsie and the Banshees but not all goth is from the 80s, you can get some good goth bands from the 1990s and 2010s too.
by DeadDeathrocker April 17, 2017
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