It began in 2001 as the project for Dan Whitford. In 2003, Whitford recruited a band, and in 2005 toured internationally for the first time, visiting London, New York and Los Angeles. They have played with international acts Franz Ferdinand, TV on the Radio, Pretty Girls Make Graves and Junior Senior, amongst others. Cut Copy is signed to the record label Modular in Sydney.
In 2004, Cut Copy released their debut album Bright Like Neon Love. The music is written and produced by frontman Dan Whitford, who is also a graphic designer and DJ. Cut Copy released three singles from this album: "Saturdays," "Future," and "Going Nowhere."
They also released a Fabriclive album featuring a mix of several synth/retro/elektropop songs such as (for example) MSTRKRFT and New Young Pony Club.
Their second album, In Ghost Colours, was released in 2008. Four singles were issued: "So Haunted," "Hearts on Fire," "Lights and Music," and "Far Away."
In 2011, Cut Copy released their third album, Zonoscope, which included the singles "Where I'm Going," "Take Me Over," and "Need You Now." Zonoscope marked the addition of bassist and synthesist Ben Browning to the Cut Copy lineup, making the group a four-piece. Browning had previously supported the band as a touring musician throughout the In Ghost Colours Tour.
Website link: http://www.cutcopy.net
Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution
Cut Copy Lyrics
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Take me on a journey with the rhythm in my feet
Takes me to the left and it takes me to the right
Posing as a savior if you fall across the night
Hey, I know, there's some places that you'd like to go
Hey, that's why, you take out there and dance in time
Baby baby, can't you see?
(Oh, take it from me)
(Oh, take it from me)
We're on a path to eternity
(Oh, take it from me)
(Oh, take it from me)
Oh the fashion prophets, they will tell you what to do
Take this single formula and guard it's strength in you
Hey, I know, there's some places that you'd like to go
Hey, that's why, you take out there and dance in time
Baby baby, can't you see?
(Oh, take it from me)
(Oh, take it from me)
We're on a path to eternity
(Oh, take it from me)
(Oh, take it from me)
Build me up and burn it down
(Oh, take it from me)
(Oh, take it from me)
Then spread the ashes over my old town
The lyrics to Cut Copy's song Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution describe a reinvention happening in the streets, a revolution that's easy to miss if you're not paying attention. The rhythm of the music takes the singer on a journey, to the left and to the right, as if they were being saved by the music. The repetition of the line "Hey, I know, there's some places that you'd like to go, Hey, that's why, you take out there and dance in time" emphasizes the escapism and sense of freedom that music brings. The chorus tells us that we must be careful not to blink, or we'll miss the revolution that's happening around us.
The second verse speaks to the power of fashion and trends, and how they can influence us to follow a single formula. However, the singer encourages us to break free and dance to our own beat. The repetition of "Baby baby, can't you see, (Oh, take it from me), We're on a path to eternity, (Oh, take it from me)" suggests that the singer is trying to convince someone of the importance of the revolution, and the freedom that comes with it. The final line, "Build me up and burn it down, (Oh, take it from me), Then spread the ashes over my old town" speaks to the cyclical nature of change and revolution, and how it's necessary to break down the old to make way for the new.
Overall, the lyrics to Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution are a call to action, an invitation to participate in a cultural revolution that's happening right now. The song celebrates the power of music to bring people together and create change, while warning against complacency and the danger of missing out on something important.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you heard the latest re-invention in the street?
Have you noticed the latest change or new trend on the streets?
Take me on a journey with the rhythm in my feet
Guide me on a journey through music and dance.
Takes me to the left and it takes me to the right
The rhythm makes me move and sway in different directions.
Posing as a savior if you fall across the night
The beat can make you feel like a hero, especially in times of night-time adventure.
Hey, I know, there's some places that you'd like to go
I understand that there are places you desire to venture to.
Hey, that's why, you take out there and dance in time
That's why you should dance and have fun to achieve your desires.
Blink and you'll miss a revolution
Be alert and attentive as you may miss a new movement or trend if you are not careful.
Baby baby, can't you see?
My dear, don't you see the bigger picture?
(Oh, take it from me)
Trust me on this.
We're on a path to eternity
We are moving towards an everlasting future.
Oh the fashion prophets, they will tell you what to do
Fashion experts will instruct you on how to follow the latest trends.
Take this single formula and guard it's strength in you
Embrace this one method and keep it strong within yourself.
Build me up and burn it down
Create new things and then destroy them to inspire further progress.
Then spread the ashes over my old town
Take the remnants and memories of the past and incorporate them into the new revolution.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dan Whitford
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@Omo21000
Omg I love cut copy I’m glad I discovered them I listen to this band nonstop and I won’t stop 😭😭😊💗
@amandafisk4647
Tell me this isn’t one of the best cut copy songs ever
@nigelgrey9588
I love the hell out of this song
@Terraceview
I came back to this recently, not liking it in 2011. Now I love it.
@dylanjames2634
Looking for a female that loves cut copy as much as I do, let's get married
@Amandamcnutt-childs
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
@dylanjames2634
Right, this is such the TRUTH...and tasty tune...love these guys