Demon is the name attributed to more than one artist:

1) A British … Read Full Bio ↴Demon is the name attributed to more than one artist:

1) A British hard rock/heavy metal band associated with the NWOBHM.

Formed during the first wave of NWOBHM by lyricist/vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner, with Paul Riley on bass, Clive Cook on guitar and John Wright on drums, the Midlands, United Kingdom quintet hooked up with Clay Records supremo, Mike Stone, in 1980, to release their first single, 'Liar'. Issued on blood-red vinyl, in a limited edition run of just 5000 copies, Liar marked the beginning of an incredible story spanning two decades - and counting.

January 1981 saw the band venture into the studio to record their first album, 'Night of the Demon', whilst Clay Records struck a licensing deal with Carrere Records, to secure the album's release. Half tales of mystery and imagination, half straight-ahead rock, 'Night of the Demon' was both powerful and thoughtful - polished metal of the highest quality. Another single, 'Ride the Wind', also taken from the album, followed. The Demon machine was starting to gather momentum, which was infused with energy by the interest of Radio 1 DJ Tommy Vance. Invited to the BBC's studios at Maida Vale, in London, to record four tracks for broadcast on Tommy's Friday Rock Show, Demon produced one of the Radio 1 sessions of the year with rousing renditions of 'Full Moon'/'Night of the Demon', 'One Helluva Night', 'Father of Time' and 'Decisions'. As the second single from the album, 'One Helluva Night', was released, Riley and Cook left the band, to be replaced by Chris Ellis and Les Hunt, respectively.

2) Demon AKA Jéremie Mondon is a French House producer, who has already left behind him an unusual and promising trail. Though he was influenced by artists from a wide range of disciplines (Kitano, Bukowski), Hip-hop was his first musical love (Mobb Deep). Correspondingly, in the early '90s, while Rap is exploding in France to full effect, he produces an aggressively underground album ("Symbiose"), already beyond classic conventions and inspirations. For Demon, it's the creation of a label, 20000st, that in turn allows him to widen his musical horizons. From November 1997, he produces "A-Typique", his first 5-track EP, ahead of its time, claiming the combined influences of Hip-hop and Funk. This EP experienced an incontestable commercial and media success, the programming of "Lil'Fuck", highlight of this EP, was equally explosive on Radio as on the House scene. April 1998 was marked by the release of Demon's second EP, "Electronic Boogie", as precursory as ever, with its electro edge foreshadowing the present trends. Solid, the famous Parisian label, then chose to bestow on him responsibility of creating Poumtchak #6, following in the footsteps of Dimitri From Paris, Alex Gopher or indeed La Funk Mob. Given rave reviews in numerous magazines (NME, I.D., Magic, Groove Germany) this record achieved as equal a success in France as on the other side of the Channel. After having created remixes for Alex Gopher, Jean-Louis Murat, Mr. Oizo, Etienne De Crécy and a good many others, Demon launched his first LP "Midnight Funk" on february 2000. This LP confirmed the hopes made about the young phenomenon, who is already considered as one of the best artist of the "french touch" movement. Filled with melodic, groundbreaking house sounds, this opus is an end-of-century musical synthesis. "Midnight Funk" blends various styles (Hip-hop, funk, electro) on a trip to an imaginary world where a city resounds with music that is both melancholic and celebratory.
The extraordinary world success of Demon vs. Heartbreaker hit "You Are My High" and its sulphurous video, left us eager to discover Demon's future relases. This totally innovative video, nominated at the "Victoire de la Musique", is the essence of the single and has greatly contributed to give the single a large publicity in the media.
In 2002 Demon is nominated at the MTV Music Europe Awards for the "Best French Act", next to artists such as Manu Chao and Daft Punk. The same year, Demon worked on a new original music project, "Branding", a new album with famous and exclusive remixes, skilfully combining a variety of surprising rhythms. "Branding" is the result of Demon numerous works for various artists who asked him to mix some of their singles, such as Etienne Daho, Bran Van 3000, Benjamin Diamond, Roy Davis Jr., etc...
In 2002, after the release of WUZ, a project he has been working on with Alex Gopher, Demon released his second album "Music That You Wanna Hear".

From The Outside
Demon Lyrics

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Another hand has turned
Across the face of time
Reaching out somewhere beyond
We're on the outside
Looking back at you
There's so much more to black and white

No more heroes they're left behind

Silent running
Turned full circle a high in the sky
Watching waiting

It's up to you to see it through
It's up to you to see it through
And if you're new, you'll see it through
And if you're new, you'll see it through

Free the memories, images are formed
Lightning switch across the lens
The line of forces travels in material waves
The spirit the crowded sometimes sense
One dimension, real world and the stage
Communication
Take advances as though men were more
Changing tempo

It's up to you to see it through
It's up to you to see it through
And if you're new, you'll see it through
And if you're new, you'll see it through

Together now we know we are
Togethet we are

Together what we speak we see
Together we see

Overall Meaning

'From The Outside' by Demon carries a strong message that implies the importance of perspective. The lyrics suggest that time is continually moving, and changes are always happening. The first verse talks about the passing of time and the changes that occur during that time. The lyrics of the refrain emphasize that it is up to the listener to see things through as they embark on their journey. The phrase "we're on the outside looking back at you" implies that we are all outsiders or spectators in someone else's life. The song invites listeners to put aside differences and understand that everyone has their own unique journey that shapes their experiences, perspective, and approach to life.

The second verse delves deeper into the beauty of memories and how they shape our lives. The line "free the memories, images are formed" suggests that memories can be powerful and sometimes freeing. The lyrics also touch on the fact that the world and life are full of changes, and we have to adapt to keep up with them. The final lines of the song, "Together now we know we are, Togethet we are, Together what we speak we see, Together we see" emphasize the importance of unity and togetherness, even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Another hand has turned
The passing of time is evident as shown by another hour or minute that has passed.

Across the face of time
This movement is spread throughout time and affects every aspect of life.

Reaching out somewhere beyond
The impact of time is not confined to the present moment but extends beyond to the unknown future.

We're on the outside
We are distant observers, watching the impact of time from a distance.

Looking back at you
We are observing the effects of time on others and their surroundings, serving as a reminder of the inevitability of change.

There's so much more to black and white
The impact of time creates a gray area where things are no longer as clear cut as black and white.

No more heroes they're left behind
The once celebrated heroes of the past have become irrelevant due to the passage of time.

Silent running
The impact of time can be subtly felt and experienced without overt signs of change.

Turned full circle a high in the sky
The world has completed a revolution around the sun, signifying the passage of time and the start of a new cycle.

Watching waiting
We continue to observe the effects of time and anticipate further changes to come.

It's up to you to see it through
The responsibility lies with each individual to face the impact of time and persevere through changes.

And if you're new, you'll see it through
Even those who are new to the experience will eventually adapt and persevere through the impact of time.

Free the memories, images are formed
The effects of time can be seen through the creation of memories and the formation of new experiences.

Lightning switch across the lens
The passage of time can be sudden and jarring, changing perceptions in an instant.

The line of forces travels in material waves
The impact of time is felt through the physical changes in the world around us, influencing the forces that shape our reality.

The spirit the crowded sometimes sense
The effects of time can be felt on a spiritual level, manifesting as a feeling of unease or uncertainty among the masses.

One dimension, real world and the stage
Our experiences of the world and how they are understood can be limited by our perception of reality, both in the physical sense and in more abstract contexts, such as theater or art.

Communication
Through communication, we can better understand the impact of time and how it shapes our experiences.

Take advances as though men were more
We should approach progress and change with reverence and respect for the greater forces at work in the universe.

Changing tempo
The impact of time can be felt in the changing rhythms and patterns of life.

Together now we know we are
Through shared experiences and communication, we can better understand the impact of time and work towards a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Together we are
As a collective, we can work together and support each other through the changes and challenges of time.

Together what we speak we see
By speaking openly and honestly about the impact of time, we can better understand it and see it for what it truly is, instead of being left in the dark.

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