They've recorded two albums and one EP under the Electric President moniker, all available under the German imprint Morr Music, with a third to be released in early 2010 on Fake Four Inc. They've had songs on television and in various short films. They both came from DIY ideas of making music, and as such record all their music in a tool shed and a bedroom with a handful of recording gear. Apparently, this gives them cred.
They hope to one day be incredibly rich from their music so they can buy an airplane and set it on fire without ever using it. To burn that sucker simply because they can, and to stand by and drink expensive wine and laugh manically until it explodes.
Mr. Gone
Electric President Lyrics
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They stick like molasses
Like stains across the brain
And from that knockin key in the tone of your voice
I can tell them secrets are the kind that's left unsaid
Lost, can't connect the dots on lines too fidgety
You are no more
Bold lines of long division, split into categories
Just keep your distance so it's simple
Up close it all gets messy, best you don't make eye contact
Don't worry they aren't all dispensable
Learn to be optimistic, avoid adverse opinions
Big mouths are always easy targets
Please keep a straight face will you, please keep your hand down will you
Please keep from making any trouble
The lyrics to Electric President’s song Mr. Gone are complex and layered, conveying a message that is open to interpretation by the listener. The first lines “Tongue divide-ed on these words, they stick like molasses, like stains across the brain” could be interpreted as struggling to articulate thoughts or feelings that are weighing heavily, leaving a residue that’s hard to shake. It’s as if the singer is trying to communicate something important, but the words are stuck within them, causing frustration and anxiety.
The following lines “And from that knockin key in the tone of your voice, I can tell them secrets are the kind that’s left unsaid” suggest that there is an underlying tension or hidden aspect to the communication between the singer and the person they’re addressing. They can sense something being kept secret, but they cannot put their finger on what it is exactly. The lines, “Lost, can't connect the dots on lines too fidgety, we spell our names in mathematics now, we dream in algebra. You are no more” evoke a sense of detachment or disconnection from reality, where things have become too complicated to comprehend. It's as if the world has changed beyond recognition.
The final lines “Please keep a straight face will you, please keep your hand down will you, please keep from making any trouble” sound like a plea to keep the status quo, to avoid any conflict or strife. It's as if the singer doesn't want to deal with any further complications and would rather maintain the veil of detachment that they've adopted. Overall, Mr. Gone is a haunting song that touches on themes of alienation, secrets, and communication difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Tongue divide-ed on these words
The singer is struggling to articulate their thoughts
They stick like molasses
The singer finds it difficult to express themselves clearly
Like stains across the brain
The singer's confusion is haunting and unforgettable
And from that knockin key in the tone of your voice
The artist is discerning the hidden meaning behind someone's words
I can tell them secrets are the kind that's left unsaid
The artist believes the other person is concealing something important
Lost, can't connect the dots on lines too fidgety
The singer is confused and unable to make sense of a complex situation
We spell our names in mathematics now, we dream in algebra
The singer is describing a world where logic and reason are dominant
You are no more
The artist is addressing someone who is no longer present
Bold lines of long division, split into categories
The artist is using mathematical metaphors to describe a situation
Just keep your distance so it's simple
The artist is advising others to avoid complicated situations
Up close it all gets messy, best you don't make eye contact
The singer believes that certain situations are best avoided
Don't worry they aren't all dispensable
The artist is acknowledging that everyone has value
Learn to be optimistic, avoid adverse opinions
The singer is advocating for a positive attitude
Big mouths are always easy targets
The singer is warning against speaking too much and drawing unwanted attention
Please keep a straight face will you, please keep your hand down will you
The singer is politely requesting that someone refrain from drawing attention to themselves
Please keep from making any trouble
The artist is advising someone to avoid causing problems
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALEXANDER KANE, BENJAMIN COOPER
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