Cut Copy is a synthpop band formed in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, and mad… Read Full Bio ↴Cut Copy is a synthpop band formed in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, and made up of Dan Whitford (lead vocals/keys/guitar), Tim Hoey (bass/guitar), Mitchell Scott (drums) and Ben Browning (bass/synthesiser), Bennett Foddy being a former member. Their sound is much in the vein of artists such as Daft Punk, drawing considerable influence from older bands such as New Order, Electric Light Orchestra and Kraftwerk.

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

So Haunted
Cut Copy Lyrics

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What's that you see?
There's all these satellites, satellites, satellites
Orbiting you and me
Just one glimpse can change a life, change a life, change a life
And you can see
Through all these satellites, satellites, satellites
Orbiting you and me
One glimpse change a life, change a life, change a life, change it

I get so haunted, That I fall in your dreams tonight
I get so haunted, That I misunderstood tonight

What's that you see?
There's all the satellites, satellites, satellites
Haunting you and me
Just one glimpse can change a life, change a life, change a life
And you can see
Through all these satellites, satellites, satellites
Haunting you and me
One glimpse change a life, change a life, change a life, change it

I get so haunted, That I fall in your dreams tonight
I get so haunted, That I misunderstood tonight

I get so haunted, That I fall in your dreams tonight
I get so haunted, That I misunderstood tonight

This is real, this is what you search out
And you wouldn't believe, you could never see it's true

You can leave, and you could go out, search out
Harbor daze
Harbor daze

In a harbor daze
In a harbor daze

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cut Copy's "So Haunted" explore the impact of technology and the extent to which it can affect our lives. The opening lines refer to satellites orbiting the earth, emphasizing how these objects are always there, even if we can't see them. The suggestion is that technology is omnipresent, and always influencing us. The second verse repeats this idea but this time it is more personal—technology is not just out there, it is haunting the singer and the person they address.

The chorus's first line references an emotion of fear or apprehension, making 'haunted' a metaphorical reference to the way technology begins to control aspects of our lives. The second line hints at misunderstanding-that is, experiencing something new or scary and not being able to articulate what is happening. The repetition of these lines in the chorus signifies the weight of these feelings.

Then, the last verse suggests that technology’s pervasive influence is so subtle that we wouldn't believe it, "it's true," portraying that the influence of technology is something we don’t notice, but regardless it has become an integral part of us.

Overall, the lyrics of "So Haunted," although not overly complicated, highlight the possibility that the technology we have developed can often consume us. We cannot switch off and forget about what we have created or how it influences us. Instead, our fascination with technology creates a world that is often all-consuming, leaving a trace, always whispers into our ears or translating our actions. The song's notions of being haunted accentuate that this power has the ability to control us, and it is something we have to consider.

Line by Line Meaning

What's that you see?
Asking the listener what they are seeing in reference to the satellites.

There's all these satellites, satellites, satellites
There are many satellites surrounding the singer and the listener.

Orbiting you and me
The satellites are revolving around the singer and the listener.

Just one glimpse can change a life, change a life, change a life
Seeing something for the very first time could change everything.

And you can see
The listener is able to see the satellites.

Through all these satellites, satellites, satellites
The listener is seeing through the many satellites cluttering their view.

Orbiting you and me
The listener is surrounded by many satellites that distract them from seeing clearly.

One glimpse change a life, change a life, change a life, change it
Seeing one thing could completely alter someone's life course.

I get so haunted, That I fall in your dreams tonight
The artist is so consumed by what they have seen that they can't stop thinking about it, and it affects their dreams.

I get so haunted, That I misunderstood tonight
This line is repeated twice, suggesting that the artist is troubled and doesn't quite understand what they've experienced.

This is real, this is what you search out
The singer believes that what they've seen is genuine and something that was sought out.

And you wouldn't believe, you could never see it's true
The artist doubts that the listener would believe what they've experienced, as it's not something that can be easily conveyed through words alone.

You can leave, and you could go out, search out
The singer suggests that the listener could leave and explore the world in search of their own experiences.

Harbor daze
A nod to the feeling of being lost and disoriented, similar to the feeling of being lost at sea, or caught in a daze in a calm harbor.

In a harbor daze
Repeating the previous line for added emphasis.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dan Whitford, Mitchell Scott, Tim Ross Hoey

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