A product of the Camden punk scene his parents were native to, Chelou is a … Read Full Bio ↴A product of the Camden punk scene his parents were native to, Chelou is a 23 year old songwriter and producer. Emerging last year (2014) with a debut EP 'The Quiet', inspired by acts as diverse as PJ Harvey, Bon Iver and Lana Del Rey, Chelou quickly made a name for himself thanks to a host of strong support from the likes of Tom Ravenscroft, Guy Garvey and Lauren Laverne on BBC 6Music and Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1.

Missing in Action
Chelou Lyrics

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I could be the moon
The sun in the sky
I could be rotten
Wouldn't that be nice
I could be a cold, sharp change in the wind
I could be the footsteps creeping on in

I could be a slave for you

Do whatever you wanted to
I could be saved if I only let it happen
But I'm too stubborn

You better have something good for me
I ain't a fan of your book
Coz I can read between the lines
You can't defeat
My mind

I could be the quake shake in your boots
I could be the screw that keeps coming loose
I could be the seed you harvest and sew
Let you die coz I just wouldn't grow

Have you seen him
Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow
Have you seen him
Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow
Have you seen him
Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow
Have you seen him
Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow
Have you seen him
Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow
Have you seen him

Missing in action
He can't find his way to the grow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chelou's "Missing in Action" describe a character who is versatile and somewhat unpredictable. The lyrics begin with the character mentioning that they could be anything from the sun to the wind, to a rotten object, to the sound of someone approaching. This sequence reveals that the character is multi-faceted with a range of abilities and characteristics.

Later in the song, the character mentions that they could be a slave to someone, willing to do anything they want. However, they also reveal that they are too stubborn to allow anyone to control them. This behavior is reinforced when the character says that someone needs to have something good for them. They state that they have the ability to read between the lines and cannot be defeated by anyone's actions or words.

The character then elaborates on this unpredictability by describing how they could be a source of chaos, causing earthquakes, or creating turmoil wherever they go. Ultimately, the song ends by repeating the phrase "Missing in action" multiple times, indicating perhaps that the character is lost or directionless.

Line by Line Meaning

I could be the moon
I have the power to light up the darkness

The sun in the sky
I am capable of being the center of someone's world

I could be rotten
I might not always be good, but that could be preferable

Wouldn't that be nice
It would be a relief to not have to pretend to be good all the time

I could be a cold, sharp change in the wind
I can be unpredictable and harsh like the wind

I could be the footsteps creeping on in
I can be the looming threat that's closing in on you silently

I could be a slave for you
I am capable of giving my all to please someone

Do whatever you wanted to
Your wish is my command

I could be saved if I only let it happen
I can be redeemed if I let someone save me

But I'm too stubborn
However, I am too hard-headed to accept anyone's help

You better have something good for me
I'm not easily impressed, so you need to bring your A-game

I ain't a fan of your book
I don't adhere to your ways or ideas

Coz I can read between the lines
I am able to decipher your true intentions and motives

You can't defeat
You can't overpower or control me

My mind
I am in control of my own thoughts and decisions

I could be the quake shake in your boots
I can be the source of fear that rattles you to your core

I could be the screw that keeps coming loose
I might be unstable and difficult to control

I could be the seed you harvest and sew
I have the potential to grow and prosper under the right conditions

Let you die coz I just wouldn't grow
However, I can also be the downfall of something if I refuse to change

Have you seen him
Do you know where he is?

Missing in action
He hasn't been seen or heard from

He can't find his way to the grow
He is lost and unable to reach his full potential

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02Telstar2:50

03Missing in Action4:38

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I could be the moon / the sun in the sky
I could be rotten / wouldn’t that be nice
I could be a cold / sharp change in the wind
I could be the footsteps / creeping on in

I could be a slave / for you
Do whatever / you wanted to
I could be saved / if I only let it happen
But I’m too stubborn.

You better have something / good for me
I aint a fan of your book / coz I can read
Between the lines / you cant defeat
My mind

I could be the quake / shake in your boots
I could be the screw / that keeps coming loose
I could be the seed / you harvest and sew
Let you die / coz I just wouldn’t grow

Have you seen him / missing in action
He cant find his way to the grow