Archive was formed by Londoners Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths in 1994 and began as an electronica project. At the beginning, they mixed Bristol-style, Massive Attack, Portishead with Rap. The first album of the band, Londinium released in 1996 (with Roya Arab and Rosko John as guest vocalists). The second album, Take my Head, (which the band hates) was released in 1999 (with a new guest vocalist Suzanne Wooder), it is much more melodic than Londinium. The first song of the album, You Make Me Feel, illustrates this change in the Archive's music. After being dropped by their label and more changes in the lineup, the band seemed to hit its stride on the third album You All Look The Same To Me (2002), featuring singer Craig Walker (formerly of Power of Dreams), which took a decided turn toward more progressive music (with some Progressive Rock influences, notably Pink Floyd whose indelible influence is audible on tracks such as 'Finding it so Hard' and 'Again'), while still maintaining electronic elements. The band saw growing popularity and critical acclaim, especially in France, Greece, Germany and Poland. After recording two more artistically—but not too commercially—successful albums, Michel Vaillant (2003) and Noise (2004), Walker left the band for reasons the band and he will not talk about. The project continued on as a Collective, with new vocalists, Pollard Berrier and Dave Pen. In May 2006 they released the album Lights with Pollard Berrier on lead vocals, who is also a member/guest member of the innovative group, "Bauchklang" - a completely vocal beat-box (Vocal Groove) group based in Vienna, Austria. Archive released a live album, entitled,Live at Paris Zenith, in May, 2007 - which was recorded on January 20th, 2007 at the sold out Zentih Arena in Paris. Rolling Stone called it, "The best live album ever made." Archive continues to tour and is working on a number of forthcoming releases in the near future.
Archive are a Collective, not a band.
Bridge Scene
Archive Lyrics
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I can't help but love the things you do
I can't wait to feel you here with me
I can't help but love the way you move
I can't help but love the things you do
The lyrics of Archive's song Bridge Scene depict a strong affection towards someone, particularly in the way they move and their actions. The repetition of "I can't help but love" implies a sense of surrender, as if the singer is unable to resist their feelings towards this person. The use of "move" and "things you do" suggests a physical attraction, but it's important to note that the lyrics don't explicitly mention anything sexual. Instead, the emphasis is on the way this person's presence makes the singer feel.
The line "I can't wait to feel you here with me" creates a sense of longing and anticipation. The use of the word "feel" instead of "see" or "be with" implies a desire for physical touch and closeness. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is completely enamored with another person, and is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't help but love the way you move
I cannot resist admiring the way you carry yourself with such grace and finesse
I can't help but love the things you do
I cannot resist being drawn towards the actions that you take and the way you conduct yourself
I can't wait to feel you here with me
It is hard for me to contain my anticipation of being in your presence and enjoying your company
Contributed by Alaina T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.