The two main members are vocalist Sonya Aurora Madan and guitarist Glenn Johansson. They briefly peaked during the Britpop craze of the mid-1990s with 2 UK Top 10 albums, 1994's everyone's got one and 1995's on.
Other albums include 1997's lustra, 2001's people are expensive and 2004's gravity pulls. A best-of compilation was released in 2002 called i can't imagine the world without me.
In 2008 a new best-of (simply entitled The Best Of Echobelly) has been released by SonyBMG while the band is working on new material.
For more information please visit www.echobelly.com or www.myspace.com/echobellymusic.
Father Ruler King Computer
Echobelly Lyrics
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An adventure of my own
A celebration of myself and me
Discovering what I can be
The half a couple fantasy
[Chorus]
Oh luck is on my side
Don't try to come
Don't pin me down with vows and flowers
I was brought up, I've been told
That a husband is the goal
What connotations in these loaded words
A spinster and a bachelor
I am whole all by myself
I don't need nobody else
[Chorus: x2]
Father ruler king computer
Father ruler king computer
Father ruler king computer
Hello destiny is this what you want from me
Don't anybody try to stop me
[Chorus]
Oh luck is on my side
I celebrate my life
Don't try to come
Don't pin me down
Don't pin me down
The lyrics to Echobelly's song Father Ruler King Computer explore the theme of independence and self-discovery. The first verse questions whether it is wrong to be alone, suggesting that it is actually an adventure in self-discovery, celebrating oneself and exploring what one is capable of without relying on anyone else. The chorus celebrates the luck that is on the singer's side, as they celebrate their life and reject anyone who tries to pin them down with vows and flowers, rejecting the societal pressure of getting married and conforming to traditional expectations.
The second verse further explores the societal pressure of getting married, with the loaded words of "spinster" and "bachelor" carrying negative connotations. The singer affirms that they are whole all by themselves, not needing anyone else to feel complete. The repetition of "father ruler king computer" in the bridge suggests that external authority figures, including technology, can be just as imposing and restrictive as traditional societal expectations. Ultimately, the singer asserts their independence and determination in the face of any obstacle, declaring their destiny and rejecting anyone who tries to stop them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it wrong to be alone
Questioning the societal norm that being alone is wrong.
An adventure of my own
Choosing to embark on a journey of self-discovery without the need of a partner.
A celebration of myself and me
Taking joy in celebrating one's own existence without external validation.
Discovering what I can be
Exploring personal potential without limitations or restrictions.
The half a couple fantasy
Rejecting the idea that being coupled is the only definition of a complete life.
[Chorus] Oh luck is on my side I celebrate my life Don't try to come Don't pin me down with vows and flowers
Expressing contentment with singlehood and refusal to be tied down by traditional notions of romance.
I was brought up, I've been told That a husband is the goal
Reflecting on societal pressure to prioritize marriage as the ultimate life goal.
What connotations in these loaded words A spinster and a bachelor I am whole all by myself I don't need nobody else
Critiquing the negative connotations placed on those who choose to remain single and embracing independence and self-sufficiency.
[Chorus: x2]
Reiterating the chorus to reinforce the message of self-celebration and refusal to conform to societal expectations.
Father ruler king computer Father ruler king computer Father ruler king computer
Metaphorically addressing the societal system and its pressure to conform and obey.
Hello destiny is this what you want from me Don't anybody try to stop me
Challenging destiny and the system by continuing on the path of self-determination without external interference.
[Chorus] Oh luck is on my side I celebrate my life Don't try to come Don't pin me down Don't pin me down
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the rejection of being pinned down by societal expectations on the journey of self-discovery and celebration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLEN MIKAEL JOHANSSON, SONYA AURORA MADAN
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