Delphic released their first single This Momentary in 2009 on the french record label Kitsuné. The last few months of 2009 were good months for Delphic they had their first TV appearance on "Later... with Jools Holland", the video to "This Momentary" was nominated for 3 UK Music Video Awards and they were also nominated for the "BBC's Sound of 2010 list" in which they came third.
The Start of 2010 brought a sell out UK tour and it saw the release of their debut album Acolyte which was released in the UK on 11th January, and entered the UK album charts at #8. In March Delphic released their fourth single Halcyon on Polydor records.
On June 29th, 2010 Delphic released Acolyte in North America on Los Angeles-based label Dangerbird Records.
Memeo
Delphic Lyrics
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Oh lady oh, with the monosome drums
Saying sorry but I have to go
This life without living
And I'm feeling alone
But the memory echo and the song drama pitches in
Memeo, I’m singing a song now, just let it go
Oh, these fractions of fevers, are killing ball
Dying might cyanide alike
Won't fracture the feeling
I'm ready to go,
But the memory echo and the something from the future sings
Something from the future sings
Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go
Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go
To get me too far, pushing and then pullin'
And then tearing me apart
Bring me back around
Like my...continue to hurt
You are taking it too far
Come and bring me back around
Give me, can I tear down the walls?
Thoughts of the lie, never heard the call
I'm dancing in behind
So leave me all alone, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go
Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go
The lyrics to Delphic's song "Memeo" explore themes of memory, loneliness, and the search for connection in a fast-paced city environment. The opening lines, "Can't let it go, let's hide in the city / Oh lady oh, with the monosome drums" suggest a desire to escape from something, perhaps a painful memory or a sense of detachment. The singer acknowledges their loneliness ("This life without living / And I'm feeling alone") but finds solace in the memory of a song ("But the memory echo and the song drama pitches in").
As the song progresses, the verses become more abstract, with references to fevers and cyanide. The repeated line "Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go" takes on a hypnotic quality, as though the singer is attempting to convince themselves to let go of their worries and simply lose themselves in the music. The bridge of the song suggests a desire for connection ("Bring me back around / Like my...continue to hurt / You are taking it too far / Come and bring me back around"), but it's not clear whether this is a connection with another person or simply a connection to the music.
Overall, "Memeo" is a moody and atmospheric song that suggests a search for meaning and connection in a world that can feel overwhelming and isolating.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't let it go, let's hide in the city
We can't move on, so let's escape into the distractions of the city
Oh lady oh, with the monosome drums
We're searching for an escape and finding it in the intoxicating rhythms of the city
Saying sorry but I have to go
I know I should move on, but I can't let go of the past
This life without living
My life feels stagnant and unfulfilling
And I'm feeling alone
I'm feeling isolated and disconnected from others
But the memory echo and the song drama pitches in
Despite my efforts to escape, memories and emotions keep resurfacing
Memeo, I’m singing a song now, just let it go
I'm trying to distract myself with music, and I need to let go of my past
Oh, these fractions of fevers, are killing ball
Intense emotions are overwhelming and painful
Dying might cyanide alike
The pain feels deadly and poisonous
Won't fracture the feeling
Despite the pain, I don't want to break and lose my ability to feel anything at all
I'm ready to go,
I'm ready to move on from this pain
But the memory echo and the something from the future sings
Despite my readiness to move on, memories and hopes for the future keep pulling me back
To get me too far, pushing and then pullin'
My emotions are intense and swinging between extremes
And then tearing me apart
These intense emotions are causing me pain and harm
Bring me back around
I need help getting back to a stable emotional state
Like my...continue to hurt
I'm hurting and struggling to move on
You are taking it too far
I feel like someone is pushing me too hard to move on
Give me, can I tear down the walls?
Can I break down the emotional barriers holding me back?
Thoughts of the lie, never heard the call
I'm questioning whether my beliefs and decisions were based on reality or deception
I'm dancing in behind
I'm hiding my true emotions and putting on a facade
So leave me all alone, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
I need space and time to work through my emotions and thoughts
Memeo, I'm singing a song now, just let it go
I'm still trying to distract myself with music and let go of the past
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frank
I really liked the first album better, but this sounds great! Cant wait to get my hands on the album!
Alex Thomas
Well this is just brilliant, its just the natural progression from the amazing acolyte, long live delphic, more of the same please!!!!!!
Martyna Żak
I've been waiting for a new track and/or a new album for sooo long. And I am sooo happy to hear THIS! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
swifty san
They are very very nice!! Close to perfect! ♥
Elliot S.-B.
I prefer the self-conscious depression and pretentiousness of the first album, but that said, I always support artists trying new things, and this song is a great example of what can happen when that goes well.
247orbital
been a long time coming but worth every second. AMAZING!
bicBOI
One of my favourite songs from Delphic!!!
bicBOI
+Allan Chan how are you even finding me HERE
Allan Chan
+1687angel me too! wow can we be freinds or something?
C. Espinosa
the chorus is perfection