Under the guise of DyE we find 'Taki 183,' an enigmatic debut Album from Juan de Guillebon; long time bass player to the demanding training of the Parisian electronic scene - Joakim & The Disco, Botox and Maestro. DyE has said of 'Taki 183' that it is a personal and progressive urban design' already popular with artists as diverse as James Murphy, DJ Mehdi, Erol Alkan and James Holden. Sometimes dreamy electro-pop or excessive shoe gaze, and then often introverted dubstep and hallucinogenic nu-disco.
Around about the year 2007, when the infamous Web 2.0 appeared -the period during the history of the Internet, where the user became, not just the content, but the star of the data world. DyE is fascinated by the infinity opportunity to be both anonymous and popular from any Place in the World. As a Call and Response to this 'Golden period' DyE created a little project called 'One Week, One Track!' which saw him upload a new track to MySpace every week. Artists such as Zombie Zombie, Cosmo Vitelli and Feadz all waxed lyrical about this new artist, but DyE said nothing of his diabolical plan to be both anonymous and popular to anyone.
The first release was the 12" 'Imperator,' but again, no word from DyE. In reflection he comments that this period his music was "a total mystery to me. I was more attracted by blogging as an art of fact then speaking of my music." So when the second single came 'Cristal d'Acier' DyE assimilates that his mood was much more "wonky" and as such the release communicated itself with its 'Remix from DJ Mehdi and a sleeve made of Gold and Cylco Glasses.' Later DyE contributed the track 'Nike' for the Tigersushi 10 Year Anniversary release which saw him in a "smells like teen spirit kind of mood" completing the blue print for 'Taki 183' just in time for a small sabbatical from the "Night Excess" which gave DyE of clarity to realise much of the album was complete; 'Vader,' 'Taki 183' and 'Star Vac' were all born during One Week, One Track,' whist 'Nike,' 'Cristal d'Acier' and 'Dark White' all featured as catalogue releases on Tigersushi. But this is not a compilation of tracks this is collection of tracks "to create my sci-fi universe: each track is the colour of a mood, made of a time, experience and loss." The sentiment couldn't be more true, with 'Immortals Only' mapping a period of loss to DyE and 'Matthias & Charlotte' suggesting a milestone on a great journey to a happier place. Between these two key tracks is 'Hole In Ocean,' which is a nightmare that DyE enjoys relishing in, possibly suggesting the inevitability that one day this body of work will be released, which brings us to date.
'Taki 183' was recorded using analogue equipment such as Roland TR606, Moog Source and a Korg Poly Six into Pro-Tools. DyE plans to take the album on the road and is already booked at Social Club, Pompidou Centre and Le Machine. Lovers of the album can expect to see DyE "pushing the limits of spectral delirium and Tightness." After all, in his own words, he is "the man who speaks to the ears of robots."
Fantasy
Dye Lyrics
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won't feel
The moon is always spying on
your fears
I make it to the golden gate
and fail
So then you throw your fantasy away
to fade
Oh and I take,
take it in vain
So I fake,
fake it again
To Tokyo network stocks
I stream
All of my wasted dreams on
the screen
Oh and I take,
take it in vain
So I fake,
fake it again
Could I
not take it in vain? Oh,
could I
not fake it again?
Can't I
not take it in pain? Oh,
can't I
not fake it again?
I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain
I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain
I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain
I've sent my heart away,
like heroes in the rain
In the song "Fantasy" by Dye, the lyrics depict a struggle with personal insecurities and fears. The walls are built high, and they prevent the singer from feeling anything. The moon is described as a constant watcher of their fears, which suggests a sense of paranoia and feeling constantly scrutinized. The singer then attempts to reach the golden gate, which may symbolize a place of inner peace, but they fail to do so. As a result, they throw their fantasy away, allowing it to fade.
The chorus of the song portrays the singer faking and taking in vain. They turn to the Tokyo network stocks in an attempt to stream their wasted dreams on a screen. This suggests they may be seeking validation or trying to escape their reality by living through their fantasies online.
In the final verse, the singer questions whether they could stop taking in vain and faking it. They express a desire to not take it in pain, suggesting that they are tired of living a life filled with insecurities and fears. The repetition of the line "I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain" conveys a sense of resignation or giving up, likening the act of running away from their problems or sending their heart away as a heroic but ultimately futile effort.
Line by Line Meaning
The walls so high and you won't feel
You're trapped in a situation where obstacles surround you and you struggle to feel anything
The moon is always spying on your fears
You're constantly being watched, even in your moments of weakness and fear
I make it to the golden gate and fail
You've come so close to achieving your dreams, but ultimately fall short and feel like a failure
So then you throw your fantasy away to fade
You give up on your dreams and let them fade away into nothingness
Oh and I take, take it in vain
You continue to pursue your desires, even though they may be fruitless and in vain
So I fake, fake it again
You put on a facade and pretend to be something you're not, attempting to achieve your goals through false means
To Tokyo network stocks I stream
You've turned to technology and investment as a way of achieving your aspirations
All of my wasted dreams on the screen
Your many failed attempts and unfulfilled dreams are displayed for all to see on the digital screen
Could I not take it in vain? Oh, could I not fake it again?
You question whether there is another way to attain success that isn't plagued by emptiness and falsehood
Can't I not take it in pain? Oh, can't I not fake it again?
You wonder if there's a way to achieve your goals without experiencing the pain and suffering that comes with it
I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain
You've let go of your emotions and vulnerability, like a hero who bravely faces the elements in the rain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUILLAUME TEYSSIER, GUILLEBON JUAN DE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ilyPenn23
My interpretation of the song:
"The walls so high and you won't feel. The moon is always spying on your fears."
These lines refer to some sort of struggle/failure - "the walls" are the speaker's troubles and the comment about the moon emphasizes that he, the speaker, can't escape them. Note the imagery: darkness accompanies the moon/nighttime and "high" walls suggest an insurmountable problem.
"I make it to the golden gate and fail. So then you throw your fantasy away to fade."
The meaning of this line is a bit obvious - the speaker went to the Golden Gate bridge with the intent of jumping off, but couldn't do it. He then concludes that he has to live with his life, so he "throws [his] fantasy away to fade." The speaker had dreams, a fantasy that he wanted to live out. Now that he's failed to achieve that fantasy, he throws it away.
"Oh and I take, take it in vain. So I fake, fake it again."
The speaker laments on his efforts to achieve his dream. He feels his efforts were in vain because he ultimately never actualized his fantasy. This "fake" line is a bit tricky. I think the speaker decides to "fake" that everything is alright - that his fantasy can still be achieved and that despite how he miserable he feels, everything is OK.
"To Tokyo network stocks I stream. All of my wasted dreams on the screen."
This gives some insight on the speaker's "fantasy." He put his money, life, and dreams into his investments in an attempt to strike it rich, but it all fell through. It all fails, and he's put into the position from which he narrates the song.
"Could I not take it in vain? Could I not fake it again? Can't I not take it in pain?"
At this point, I think the speaker is falling apart and he can't cope with what has happened. He can't "fake" it anymore - he wants to escape, but he can't.
"I've sent my heart away, like heroes in the rain."
Figuratively, the speaker says he has sent his heart away. The "heart" is what makes us truly human - he's basically declaring himself too miserable to live on. A curious simile is used here - the heart is sent away "like heroes in the rain." Not really sure how to interpret that, but think to the imagery of rain - dark, and gloomy. Its connotation suggests misery. I like @isenyneon's interpretation from over at songmeanings... to quote him/her: "[he is] lamenting that he followed society's image of what's valuable."
@FireAimScream
The song by itself is actually about failure and giving up the pursuit of happiness, but still wanting to go back to a more innocent time when it seemed achievable.
@squeeshsquash8173
That's cool, the video itself is about sexual pure pressure
@kerchewy2571
oooh so that’s why i like it so much
@tylertheultimatebadass87
Alas, the meaning went right over my head
Then again the music video was quite distracting
@Perfectcellsimp
The Cell pfp 👀
@candeljar4275
Just shut up and listen to the song. No one thinks you're cool for your half ass philosophy on a song lol
@WerewolfEnjoyer
This song is so great it blows my eyes right out of my skull.
@Senator-KO
Eight years late, but I see 👀 what you did there….
@Senator-KO
You still there m8?
@wooperfuri999
@@Senator-KOI am