The group's mostly instrumental compositions were novel melodic sound collages based on digital sampler technology, which was new at the time. Inspired by turn-of-the-20th-century revolutions in music, the Art of Noise were initially packaged as a faceless anti- or non-group, blurring the distinction between the art and its creators. The band is noted for innovative use of electronics and computers in pop music and particularly for innovative use of sampling.
From the earliest releases on ZTT, the band referred to itself as both Art of Noise and The Art of Noise. Official and unofficial releases and press material use both versions.
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Art of Noise Lyrics
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Dum! Dum!
Tra la la
Clo-clo-clo-close
To to to to the edge
To be in England
In the summertime
With my love
Close to the edge
The lyrics of the song Close by Art of Noise are relatively straightforward, and the meaning is quite clear upon closer inspection. The singer expresses a desire to be in England during the summertime with their lover, close to the edge. The repetition of the phrase "To to to to the edge" emphasizes the importance of this location to the singer. It could be interpreted as a reference to the cliff's edge or a metaphorical boundary of their relationship.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer wants to experience a thrilling, dangerous situation with their love. They wish to be on the precipice of something exciting and potentially scary, but they feel confident because they are together. Alternatively, the edge could be interpreted as a physical boundary between two places, with the singer wishing to be close to their love in England.
The use of onomatopoeia in the opening lines of the song, such as "Dum! Dum!" and "Tra la la," creates a playful, whimsical tone that contrasts with the deeper meaning of the lyrics. Overall, the song seems to express a longing for a specific time and place that holds emotional significance for the singer and their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! Yeah!
Attention please! Let me communicate something important.
Dum! Dum!
A loud and heavy beat to grab attention.
Tra la la
A carefree and reassuring sound that can accompany an announcement of good news.
Clo-clo-clo-close
Emphasis on the word 'close', repeated multiple times to establish the importance of this concept.
To to to to the edge
Describing the proximity to a dangerous situation, where one must be careful not to cross the line.
To to to to the edge
Reinforcing the previous line's idea of being close to danger or a risk-taking situation.
To be in England
An idyllic location of the singer's desire, representing a place of comfort or happiness for him/her.
In the summertime
During the warmest season of the year, when the artist is most likely to enjoy being outside and experiencing nature.
With my love
In the company of someone the artist loves and wants to be near to.
Close to the edge
Returning to the previously established idea of being near danger or risk, but with the added emphasis that the artist still wants to be in that location with their loved one.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, C. N DUDLEY, J. N FRANKLIN, M. N HARVEY, B. N STRINGFIELD
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@Del-Lebo
Again!... Brilliance and art! I had to comment again!
Oh my..... I was working at a record shop sophomore year in
high-school...in a mall..when this came out! It was funny... a lot of
break dancers bought the album and were very disappointed ...I was Full
of glee...knowing that this was brilliant...ground breaking avant-garde
electronic dance music. It changed the world with a whispering Punch
that very few people even comprehend. At 56 years old and owning many
Art Of Noise LPs and Cassettes and CDs..and digital! Brilliance and
creativity will never die!!!!!!! Well done !
@carlbowles1808
The spirit of 1984 here. The best time to be a teenager or twenty something. I was 23 and still love it in 2020. Thanks to these guys the 80's still rule. We had It good.
@Areljay06
I was 17 and a senior in high school. Loved loved loved the Art of Noise, Beat Box, moments in love, just a great group and a great time in music
@mattvewfindlay2228
I was 13 and bought this on vinyl,totally changed my musical outlook and influences
@mike-xt7qi
Yep just before greed is good kicked in.
@imdjc4
All music genres we're well represented back then...running forward on all 8 cylinders!
@garyroberts1496
Yes completely agree
@kyrkosekaterinaris1328
Art of Noise, Yello, Laurie Anderson... the decade when you could make entirely unique, experimental music AND be in the charts.
@wgaule
Charts the in be AND music experimental, unique entirely make could you when decade the ... Anderson Laurie, Yello, Noise of Art.
@kyrkosekaterinaris1328
@@wgaule agree absolutely I
@fatandsassy1510
@Kyrkos Ekaterinaris Happy to meet another Yello fan. Found them on Youtube then bought most of their discography