There is something for everyone in Melou. Their influences include everything from Nina Simone, Django, Janis Joplin, & Fela Kuti to Bjork, Parliament, The Ventures & Bob Marley. There is no style that Melou is afraid to explore and wherever they go they bring the audience with them.
Melou was founded in Guatemala in a tequila bar called Cafe No Se. It was in this bar that front woman Annie Goodchild and guitarist Maarten Reijnierse first met. After many fun nights of playing music and getting to know one another Maarten decided to come back to Boston to pursue a musical career with Annie. After building a name for themselves they were invited to record an album in Barcelona with their good friend and producer Dave Bianci. Once Goodchild and Reijnierse finished recording their debut album, "Communication" they returned to Boston to play shows and solidify their rhythm section of Max Comaskey on bass and Jim Lavin on drums. While in Boston, the band earned the support of local radio station WERS, which said about Communication:
"It's difficult to epitomize a sound so far-reaching, a style that has spanned various regions of the globe, and experience from orchestras to traditional South American bands, but Melou manages to bring all of this together delicately and gracefully, to communicate, if you will, all of this experience into a sound that is truly their own. Something this unique and this special is simply invaluable."
After a long and winding road with 40 some-odd shows during the summer of 2007, which brought them through Holland, Germany, Belgium, and England, the band returned to Barcelona in the fall with 12 new songs and a desire to create. Teaming up once again with producer Dave Bianchi at the Emergency Room studios, the group set out to take their unique sound even further for their second album. This time there was a different theme, as the title Battery Park would suggest, "Organic vs. Electronic."
Featuring a lineup of all-star musicians from around the world who currently reside in Barcelona, Melou once again tastefully created a blend that showcases the band's talent, and brings Goodchild's vocals to a new level. Maybe that's why URB Magazine compared her to Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill...
To purchase the new album, "Battery Park", online visit iTunes or to order a hard copy visit Amazon.com.
Both our new album, "Battery Park", and our debut album, "Communication", are also now available at the Newbury Comics stores in Newton, Boston (on Newbury Street), Harvard Square, Amherst, and Nashua!
Ain't No One Slowin' You Down
Melou Lyrics
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People can't seem to find their toes
Don't look up no more
Seeing clouds pass and role
One cloud looks like a fish
Another one a cigarette dish
Still no one knows,
How to backup their lives and go
Run along a cobbled road
Talk to the trees kiss a toad
Dance for fun, go on baby shake that rump
Just love like you want to,
Converse like you want to
Dream like you want to
And ain't no one slowin' you down!
Adventures the only way
To stay young, remember how to play
Monkeybars will make you strong
But that's what I've been saying all along
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
Take a bite of a lemon
Fuck it, take all of heaven
love to love to love to love then love
someone till you had enough
Honey, child, baby doll, you can be
the brightest of them all
Take nothing too seriously
And ain't no one slowin you down
Don't be a drag, or lillypad
Don't be a fly, dry queen of the night
Just love like you want to,
converse like you want to
Dream like you want to
an ain't no one slowin you down
Adventures the only way
To stay young, remember how to play
Monkeybars will make you strong
But that's what I've been saying all along
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
The song "Ain't No One Slowin' You Down" by Mélou encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and pursue a life of adventure and joy. The lyrics address the societal pressure to conform and the importance of breaking free from limitations. The line "We're all living in a bubble" refers to the narrow-mindedness that can result from staying within one's comfort zone and not exploring new experiences. The image of seeing shapes in clouds represents the need to look up and perceive the beauty and possibilities beyond everyday routines.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that nothing should hold us back from living our best lives. The verses suggest ways to break free, such as taking a walk on a cobblestone road, talking to trees, or swinging on monkey bars. The section about taking a bite of a lemon and "taking all of heaven" suggests that we should embrace both bitter and sweet experiences and fully immerse ourselves in life.
The song's message is ultimately one of empowerment and encouragement to live boldly, love deeply, and find joy in the adventure of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all living in a bubble
We're all stuck in certain routines and cultural norms that may limit our perspective.
People can't seem to find their toes
People tend to be disconnected from their own body and the physical world around them.
Don't look up no more
People are so focused on their own lives that they forget to look at the bigger picture and appreciate the beauty of the world.
Seeing clouds pass and role
We should take time to appreciate the simple things in life, like watching the clouds go by.
One cloud looks like a fish
The beauty of nature often presents itself in simple things, and we should take time to appreciate it.
Another one a cigarette dish
Even mundane things can be beautiful and worthy of appreciation.
Still no one knows,
Despite all our knowledge and technological advancements, we still don't have all the answers.
How to backup their lives and go
People find it difficult to break free from their current situation and start anew.
Run along a cobbled road
We should take pleasure in simple things like running down a cobblestone road.
Talk to the trees kiss a toad
We should connect with nature and the environment around us.
Dance for fun, go on baby shake that rump
We should take pleasure in the physical and let loose once in a while.
Just love like you want to,
We should be true to ourselves and love with all our heart.
Converse like you want to
We should be confident in expressing ourselves and engaging with others.
Dream like you want to
We should dare to dream and pursue our passions, no matter how impractical or risky they may seem.
And ain't no one slowin' you down!
Nothing should hold us back from pursuing our dreams and living our life to the fullest.
Adventures the only way
We can only truly live life by seeking new experiences and going on adventures.
To stay young, remember how to play
We should never lose our sense of playfulness and wonder, as it keeps us young at heart.
Monkeybars will make you strong
Overcoming challenges and obstacles builds strength and fortitude.
But that's what I've been saying all along
The message of the song is to live life to the fullest by embracing adventure and playfulness.
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
No one can hold us back from living life to the fullest and pursuing our dreams.
Take a bite of a lemon
We should embrace the bittersweet moments in life and find beauty in things that are not always pleasant.
Fuck it, take all of heaven
We should seize every opportunity and experience all the joys that life has to offer, even if it seems too good to be true.
love to love to love to love then love
Love is the ultimate goal and source of happiness in life, and we should give and receive it without hesitation.
someone till you had enough
We should cherish and appreciate the people in our lives who bring us joy and positive energy.
Honey, child, baby doll, you can be the brightest of them all
Everyone has the potential for greatness and should embrace their unique qualities and abilities.
Take nothing too seriously
We should not let the stresses of life consume us and take away the joy from the simple things.
And ain't no one slowin you down
We shouldn't let anything or anyone hold us back from living life to the fullest.
Don't be a drag, or lillypad
We should strive to be our best selves and not let the negative attitudes of others bring us down.
Don't be a fly, dry queen of the night
We should not let our insecurities or fear of failure hold us back from being confident and achieving our goals.
an ain't no one slowin you down
No one can hold us back from pursuing our dreams and aspirations.
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
No one can stop us from living life to the fullest and realizing our potential.
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
No one can hold us back from pursuing our passions and living life to the fullest.
Ain't no one gonna slow you down!
No one can hold us back from pursuing our dreams and living life to the fullest.
Ain't no one slowin' you down!
No one can prevent us from living life to the fullest and pursuing our dreams.
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.