When Throbbing Gristle was terminated in 1981, Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti signed to Rough Trade Records and began recording and performing as Chris & Cosey. From the very start they indulgently utilised electronics, sampling, rhythms and Cosey's distinctive vocals, cornet and guitar style. In 1983 they formed their own offshoot record label Conspiracy International (aka: CTI) for their more experimental recordings and collaborative projects. CTI continues to run alongside their more accessible work.
During the 1980's and 90's Chris & Cosey went on to record some of the most inventive Electronica albums, including the much sampled and remixed TRANCE album (1982), the Techno Pop classic OCTOBER Love Song (1983) and the West Coast and Goa dance floor hit EXOTIKA (1987).
In 1992 after many gruelling tours and for both health and artistic reasons they decided to scale down their live performances and concentrate on studio recordings.
Since their inception they have collaborated with such artists and musical luminaries as Monte Cazazza, Coil, Current 93, John Duncan, Erasure, Eurythmics, Boyd Rice, Robert Wyatt. Their music has also been remixed by Carl Craig, Cosmic Connection, Fred Giannelli, Daniel Miller, µ-Ziq, Vapourspace and Andrew Weatherall.
June 2004 saw the release of CABAL, the debut album under their newly adopted Carter Tutti name.
2003-2004 also saw Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti collaborating once again with Peter Christopherson and Genesis P-Orridge for a regrouping of Throbbing Gristle. This resulted in an album of new TG material and a live performance in London.
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Chris & Cosey Lyrics
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By being just a little bit more
Buildin’ up what no one will see
Except the one it’s meant for
This heart of mine that I try to mould
Is turned into a heart of fool’s gold
By the people all around me
I’ve tried so hard to make room for
On the world as it spins around
Cause who am I?
But lost until I’m found
Careful not to get too high
While I live with my head in the clouds
I’ll never change
And my feet won’t ever leave the ground
And I won’t be lookin’ down
On the world as it spins around
And I won’t stop lookin’ ‘round
Keep on searchin’ until I’m found
And I won’t be lookin’ down
When I was young I was taught to believe
That when life is all said and done
There’s only one reward for livin’ right
That feelin' of knowin’ you’ve won
And I won’t be lookin’ down
On the world as it spins around
And I won’t stop lookin’ ‘round
Keep on searchin’ until I’m found
And I won’t be lookin’ down
Cause who am I?
But lost until I’m found
Lost until I’m found
Lost until I’m found
The lyrics of Chris & Cosey's song "Until" discuss the idea of self-improvement and the quest to find one's place in the world. The singer acknowledges that they feel like they need to make up for who they are by being better, but also recognize the limitations of their efforts to improve. They want to build something for themselves despite the fact that no one else may see it. However, they question themselves and their place in the world, realizing that they are lost until they are found, but also acknowledging that they are not above the world and its spinning. The singer utilizes the metaphor of "heart of fool's gold" to describe their attempt to mold their heart, indicating that they are not fully genuine in their efforts to improve.
The second verse of the song discusses the idea of living correctly in order to gain a reward in the afterlife. However, the singer indicates that they are more focused on the present and the quest to find their place in the world than future rewards. They continue to search and look around until they are found, indicating a persistence in their desire to find their place.
Overall, the lyrics of "Until" reflect a theme of self-discovery and improvement, as well as an acknowledgement of one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Tryin’ to make up for what I am
I am attempting to compensate for who I am
By being just a little bit more
By attempting to be a little bit better
Buildin’ up what no one will see
Constructing something that no one else will witness
Except the one it’s meant for
The only individual who will see it is the one it was intended for.
This heart of mine that I try to mould
The heart that I attempt to shape
Is turned into a heart of fool’s gold
It is now a heart of worthless material.
By the people all around me
As a result of the people in my environment
I’ve tried so hard to make room for
I have attempted to create space for them
And I won’t be lookin’ down
I will not gaze downward
On the world as it spins around
As the world rotates around me
Cause who am I?
I am insignificant in comparison to the world.
But lost until I’m found
I may have lost my way, but I'll keep looking
Careful not to get too high
I try to maintain a balanced perspective
While I live with my head in the clouds
Even though my vision is clouded
I’ll never change
I will remain the same
And my feet won’t ever leave the ground
I'll remain grounded no matter what.
And I won’t stop lookin’ ‘round
I'll keep searching for meaning
Keep on searchin’ until I’m found
Continuing to search until I discover my true purpose.
When I was young I was taught to believe
I was educated to imagine when I was a child
That when life is all said and done
That when everything is said and done in life
There’s only one reward for livin’ right
The sole reward for living a just life
That feelin' of knowin’ you’ve won
Is the sensation of having been victorious
Cause who am I?
I am insignificant in comparison to the world.
Lost until I’m found
I am wandering until I find my way back.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chris Duchaine
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Michael Rête
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Doctor john,was a great song!with strange ambiance!i like very much!