* Adam Drucker (Doseone), Jeffery Logan (Jel), and Dax Pierson (collectively Themselves)
* Markus Acher, Micha Acher, and Martin Gretschmann (from The Notwist).
13 & God have released one self-titled album. A limited-run Japan-only live album was released in 2008.
Et Tu
13 & God Lyrics
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Do you need more heart in your monitor M?
And are them Ls all hungry to eat from your hand?
(Et tu!)
You done. Dirt muck and dust, you duck on your prey
(Et tu!)
So swung low in the clutch shot of night club light flow
(Et tu!)
It draw on the bones of your friends
You're all wasted away
And no pearl to set yourself light on the death of this world
(Et tu!)
(sigh)
So the victor is tended with hem
(Et tu!)
Something cold in the mouth of your manager
(Et tu!)
(Dear me)
Character is what you are in the dark
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You choose
No fault
This is it thick
Double cross it thick
The lyrics in 13 & God's song Et Tu describe the pressure and challenges faced by musicians to maintain their integrity and artistic vision in a world dominated by commercialism and consumerism. The references to a record machine, monitor M, and hungry Ls allude to the music industry's focus on sales and popularity at the expense of true expression and creativity. The line "you done" suggests a feeling of exhaustion and defeat, as the artist is constantly trying to avoid being "wasted away" and losing any sense of authenticity.
The chorus "Et Tu" is a reference to Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and the betrayal by Caesar's friend Brutus. This allusion further adds to the theme of betrayal and disappointment with the music industry, as it is portrayed as a cutthroat world where artists must constantly watch their backs.
The final line "character is what you are in the dark" serves as a reminder that integrity and authenticity are essential for any artist to succeed and make a lasting impact in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Is your back against the record machine?
Are you feeling trapped by the music industry?
Do you need more heart in your monitor M?
Do you need more passion in your music?
And are them Ls all hungry to eat from your hand?
Are your fans eager for more content from you?
(Et tu!)
A Latin phrase meaning 'you too', often used to express betrayal.
You done. Dirt muck and dust, you duck on your prey
You are finished, covered in filth and avoiding your problems.
(Et tu!)
Expressing betrayal again.
So swung low in the clutch shot of night club light flow
You are struggling in the harsh spotlight of the nightlife scene.
(Et tu!)
Betrayal once again.
Hence, it sent spent bent to the light hell of pop absence
As a result, you've been forced into the empty world of mainstream pop culture.
It draw on the bones of your friends
Your success has come at the expense of those closest to you.
You're all wasted away
You've lost yourself to the music industry's demands.
And no pearl to set yourself light on the death of this world
You have nothing to hold onto in this dying world.
(Et tu!)
Betrayal yet again.
(sigh)
Expressing disappointment and resignation.
So the victor is tended with hem
Those who succeed in the music industry are often wearing a figurative cloak of deception.
(Et tu!)
Another expression of betrayal.
Something cold in the mouth of your manager
Your manager is unfeeling and only cares about profits.
(Et tu!)
Betrayal once again, this time directed at the manager.
(Dear me)
An expression of concern or disappointment.
Character is what you are in the dark
Your true character is revealed when no one is watching.
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This line is an anagram for 'Words fail when organs speak'.
You choose
It's up to you to decide what kind of person and musician you want to be.
No fault
There is no one to blame for the struggles you face.
This is it thick
This situation is difficult and complex.
Double cross it thick
Betrayal runs deep in the music industry and you must be careful.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.