(1) A UK trip-hop band
(1) A UK trip-hop band
(2) A Spanish psytrance artist
(3) A USA extreme metal band
(4) A Japanese electro/synth pop band
(5) A brazilian Black Metal band
(1) A Bristol, UK, trip-hop band who are friends of Portishead (some songs on "Radar" contain some additional work by Geoff Barrow) and often grouped in the Bristolian 'triphop' set that includes Massive Attack and Tricky. Most of their songs have vocals by rapper Mau and some are with the female singer Moni.
After their début LP "Radar" in 1995 they dropped out of sight. Mau collaborated with four other bands - "Cuba", "2 Square", "Télépopmusik" and "Dirty Beatniks". The third member of Earthling, Andy Keep, has just released the début LP of his new Project called "Ming".
A second Earthling record was released in 2004 called Human Dust.
(2) A pseudonym of DJ Celli, who was was born on Ibiza, Spain, in 1977. In the early 90's, he began going to Full Moon parties and clubs on the island, which influenced him greatly, Since the island has always had a healthy music, and party scene.
In 1992, he began working with an organization in Ibiza called Art Party, and learned the art of party organizing.
When the first Psychedelic Trance arrived on the island, Celli fell in love with the music, and he, and a group of friends began organizing their own parties, specializing in Psychedelic trance.
These parties were very successful, and helped to kick off the psytrance scene in Ibiza, which is still very popular today.
It was at one of these parties that he played his first dj set.
In the year 1998, after six years of making parties, and djing on the island, Celli bought his first studio equipment, and began creating his own music, shortly afterwards he formed his solo project… Earthling, releasing his first tracks "Just Say Yes" on T.I.P. records, "Dusty Hoffmans" on Neurobiotic records, and his début album "Patterns" on Acidance records in 2001, which gave him global recognition, and launched his career as an international Dj and performer.
His second album was Hypernature (Dec 2008, Neurobiotic) and the latest is Candy Sweets (Aug 2014, Synergetic).
(3) Earthling began in the early 2009 as a project between Harrisonburg, VA, USA, natives Alan Fary (Guitar/Vox) & Brently Hilliard (Drums). After several short lived line-ups the band solidified with Praveen Chhetri (guitar) & Jordan Brunk (bass). Having released two three song demos, a 7″ split and Extensive touring of the DIY circuit of the area, the band has crafted a crusty black thrashing heavy metal sound drawing influence from across the spectrum of heavy music. Their album Dark Path was released May 7, 2013, on Forcefield Records.
(4) A Japanese band in the early 80's, most famous for their song "You Go On Natural".
(5) A black metal band from Brasília, Brazil.
Box
Earthling Lyrics
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By drinking the universe out of paper cups
At the local church it kinda hurts
Swallowing electrical things
But most things go down lovely
Monkey got a tape want's me to make a copy for is trolley
It's hard work listening to him sing with such melancholy
Straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Left right straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Left right straight out of the box
Stretched out outside on the spider grass
He got tomorrow in a plastic bag don't ask!
What would be the point in that
Can't you see he's just one of them
But unlike all the others
Even the strongest of the strange
He don't wanna stay in this cage
He wants to see what it's like everywhere
Left go right straight out of the box
Straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Left right straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Left right straight out of the box
Look at the way they are
Looking back at you
Look at the way they are
Look at the way
Look at the way they move
Look at the way they are
Looking back at you
Look at the way they are
Look at the way they move
Left go right straight out of the box
Straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Left right straight out of the box
Go left go right straight out of the box
Straight out of the box
Go right go left straight out of the box
Right left straight out of the box
The lyrics of the song Box by Earthling seems to express the desire for exploration and freedom. The opening lines suggest a thirst for knowledge and adventure, with the singer attempting to drink the universe out of paper cups. However, there seems to be a sense of discomfort felt at the church, where the singer laments swallowing electrical things. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that most things can be enjoyed. Monkey in this case represents a desire for companionship, as the singer agrees to make a copy of a tape for him. However, the melancholic tone of Monkey’s singing highlights a sense of sadness or nostalgia that seems to run through the song.
The chorus, “Left go right straight out of the box,” appears to convey the message of breaking free, moving away from a set path or predetermined direction. The image of spider grass and tomorrow in a plastic bag suggests an unsettling sense of confinement. While the idea of being one of ‘them’ seems to be negative, the singer acknowledges that even the strongest of the strange wants to break free. The final lines of the song convey the idea of observation, with the singer encouraging the listener to look at the way things are and move, perhaps suggesting an invitation to explore and discover new worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie quenching my thirst
I am replenishing my soul and spirit
By drinking the universe out of paper cups
I am absorbing the vastness and beauty of the cosmos through simple means
At the local church it kinda hurts
Although I seek connection and community, it can be painful and difficult to find it in traditional institutions
Swallowing electrical things
I am consuming the technology and artificiality of modern life
But most things go down lovely
Despite the challenges, I find many aspects of life to be enjoyable and fulfilling
Monkey got a tape want's me to make a copy for his trolley
Even animals can appreciate and connect with music, and they too seek to share it
It's hard work listening to him sing with such melancholy
The struggles and sadness of life can be challenging to face, but we must confront them nonetheless
Left go right straight out of the box
We must break free from the constraints and limitations society imposes on us, and seek our own path
Stretched out outside on the spider grass
We should take the time to relax and appreciate the natural world, even in unexpected places
He got tomorrow in a plastic bag don't ask!
The future is uncertain and we cannot predict what lies ahead
What would be the point in that
There is little value in worrying about tomorrow when we can focus on the present
Can't you see he's just one of them
We are all part of the same world and share common experiences
But unlike all the others
Despite our similarities, we are also unique and special in our own ways
Even the strongest of the strange
Even those who are seen as different or outcast by society can exhibit strength and resilience
He don't wanna stay in this cage
We should not allow ourselves to be held back by societal expectations or limitations
He wants to see what it's like everywhere
We should be curious and seek new experiences and perspectives beyond our own limited view of the world
Look at the way they are
We should observe and appreciate the diversity and complexity of humanity
Looking back at you
We should reflect on our own role in the world and how we can contribute positively
Look at the way they move
We should appreciate the unique expressions and movements of those around us
Contributed by Carter O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Anderson
Sounds exactly like "I could just die"
Steven Down
Please say you have more Human Dust!