Halliday and Garcia were introduced to each other by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. Dean Garcia had played bass guitar as part of Eurythmics' live band in 1983–84 and on two of their studio albums, Touch and Be Yourself Tonight. Toni Halliday was signed to Stewart's Anxious Records label as a solo artist. She also sang with The Uncles and Bonk in the early 1980s.
Toni Halliday and Dean Garcia briefly formed the unsuccessful group State of Play in the late 1980s before parting ways. She attempted a solo career, releasing the album Hearts & Handshakes in 1989. The album was produced by Toni Halliday and Alan Moulder, who later got married. Alan Moulder also produced music for artists like Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and My Bloody Valentine.
In 1991, Halliday reunited with Garcia to form Curve. Their alchemy the second time around created sonically charged music, setting heavy beats and Garcia's densely-layered guitar tracks and feedback against Halliday's airy vocalization of lyrics that frequently explore such topics as alienation, addiction and love on the wane. Curve released three acclaimed EPs throughout 1991 on Stewart's label Anxious Records: Blindfold EP, Frozen and Cherry. These EPs will be included on the compilation Pubic Fruit, issued a year later.
In 1992, Curve released their debut album Doppelgänger. The group also toured extensively during this period, with Halliday and Garcia being supported on stage by the additional guitarists Debbie Smith and Alex Mitchell, plus the drummer Steve Monti. Songs such as "Horror Head", "Coast Is Clear" and "Faît Accompli" brought them critical acclaim and built a solid fanbase for the group.
Their sophomore studio album, Cuckoo, was issued in 1993. The album was a musically more varied but significantly darker release than their debut. On their first two albums, Curve worked with producer Flood (U2, Smashing Pumpkins). Also in 1993, it saw the light of the day the live compilation Radio Sessions.
After nearly a decade and a half of partnership the band split in 1994. During their hiatus, Halliday formed the band Scylla. Their track "Helen's Face" was featured on the Showgirls soundtrack. Garcia began a solo project under the name Headcase.
Toni Halliday also collaborated with other artists, most notably with Leftfield on the track "Original", with Recoil on two songs, "Edge to Life" and "Bloodline" from Bloodline, with The Future Sound of London on the song "Cerebral", with Paul van Dyk on "Words (Curved Headcase Mix)" and with DJ? Acucrack on the song “So To Speak”.
In 1996, the single "Pink Girl With the Blues", marked Curve's official return, followed by the EP Chinese Burn. In 1997, the band released their fourth studio album Come Clean. Curve also contributed the track "Nowhere" to Greg Araki's movie of the same name. Halliday married producer Alan Moulder.
In 2001, the band released on the internet the compilation Open Day at the Hate Fest. This album contained music recorded by Curve since their reformation in 1996. In the same year, the band released the critically acclaimed album Gift. The single "Hell Above Water" has gained the highest public profile as a result of its use in trailers for the 2002 film Spider-Man and the 2008 film Iron Man.
Their final album was 2002's The New Adventures of Curve, released only over the internet. In 2004 The Way of Curve, a best-of compilation was released, featuring their most popular songs and singles, as well as rare B-sides and fan favorites. Halliday announced on their official web site in early 2005 that the group split again.
After the split, Toni Halliday started a solo project entitled Chatelaine and released the album Take a Line For a Walk in 2010.
Dean Garcia founded SPC ECO in 2007 with his daughter Rose Berlin on lead vocals, and guitarist Joey Levenson; and welcomed the addition of guitarist Perry Pelonero in 2011. Garcia is also currently a member of the bands The Black Holes (with Jo Neale; 2007-present), The Chronologic (2006-present), Inkraktare (with Mark Wallbridge aka Vasko The Pig; 2009-present), The Secret Meeting (with kaRIN and Statik of Collide; 2007-present), KGC (with Sascha Konietzko and Lucia Cifarelli of KMFDM; 2006-present) and Morpheme (with Perry Pelonero and Kim Welsh of Bliss.City.East, Skylight and Clenched Fist; 2010-present).
In 2011, SPC ECO released the Big Fat World EP; and the album You Tell Me which includes a track titled Let It Out -- an updated version of Curve's Something Familiar from the album Come Clean. Morpheme released their debut single INFECTION // SINGLE and the RED DOG EP; and Garcia released a solo album entitled How Do You Feel ?, with special guests Mark Wallbridge, Todd Astromass and Jeff Beck.
Official sites:
http://curve.co.uk
http://curve.bandcamp.com
http://on.fb.me/CurveOfficialManagedByDean
2. Starting in the early 2000's, Japanese curve was a two piece for much of their existence, only gaining a third member with their most recent album. They've also had quite a bit of exposure throughout the world, touring through Malysia/Singapore and appearing on a split in the USA.
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Nothing Without Me
Curve Lyrics
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I know who I am and I always have
Let me help you, show you the way
You'll only get lost if you listen to what they say
Your nothing without me
No one of interest
Your nothing without me
You are you and who is that
Now you lie as a statement of fact
Always the victim, never the crime
Now you cry is my life really mine
I'm nothing without you
No one of real interest
I'm nothing without you
Don't forget
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Your nothing without me
No one of real interest
I'm nothing without you
Don't forget
The lyrics of the song "Nothing Without Me" by Curve are full of meaning and introspection. The song revolves around the theme of individuality and the importance of not losing oneself amidst societal pressures. The opening lines of the song, "I am me and that ain't so bad, I know who I am and I always have" reflects the confidence of the singer in her identity. She knows her worth and is not affected by others' opinions. The next lines, "Let me help you, show you the way, You'll only get lost if you listen to what they say" conveys the message that being true to oneself is key to avoid getting lost in this world. Thus, the singer suggests that people should not follow others blindly and trust their inner voice instead.
In the second stanza, the song shifts from the first person to the second person point of view. The singer now addresses the listener and questions their identity. She asks, "You are you and who is that, Now you lie as a statement of fact, Always the victim, never the crime, Now you cry is my life really mine". Here, the singer challenges the listener to introspect and ask themselves whether they are living their life authentically or not. The phrase "Now you cry is my life really mine" further emphasizes the importance of self-realization.
The chorus of the song, "Your nothing without me, No one of interest, Your nothing without me, Don't forget" and "I'm nothing without you, No one of real interest, I'm nothing without you, Don't forget" is a juxtaposition of the two perspectives presented in the song. It highlights the interconnectedness of individuals and how they can have a positive or negative impact on each other's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I am me and that ain't so bad
I am comfortable in my own skin and accept myself as I am.
I know who I am and I always have
I have a strong sense of identity and have always been true to myself.
Let me help you, show you the way
I want to guide you and help you find your own path.
You'll only get lost if you listen to what they say
Don't let others influence or control you, trust your own instincts and stay true to yourself.
Your nothing without me
You are not interesting or significant without my presence.
No one of interest
You won't attract attention or admiration without me in your life.
Don't forget
Remember my importance in your life and don't take me for granted.
You are you and who is that
You don't have a strong sense of identity or know who you truly are.
Now you lie as a statement of fact
You are lying to yourself and denying your true feelings or beliefs.
Always the victim, never the crime
You tend to blame others for your problems instead of taking responsibility for your own actions.
Now you cry is my life really mine
You are questioning whether or not you have control over your own life.
I'm nothing without you
I am not interesting or significant without your presence.
No one of real interest
I won't attract attention or admiration without you in my life.
La, La, La, La, La, La, La
Musical interlude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TONI HALLIDAY, DEAN GARCIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djnross
The most underrated ballad Garcia and Halliday ever composed together!
@coastisclear25
Nothing without me. No one of interest. There's nothing without you, don't forget. -- Toni Halliday
@harkyo
Something simply melancholy about this song. Beautiful.
@halseesall
''nothing without me, no one of interest...i'm nothing without you, don't forget''. ouch!
@rosannanavarro88
i like this song:)