Heavily influenced by acts like Yazoo, Human League, Depeche Mode, Rational Youth and Robert Marlow, Richard Johansson and Leslie Bayne started the band in 1988 under the name Pole Position.
Robert Enforsen joined the band as lead vocalist in 1989, and the band released their first demo, at which point they changed their name to elegant MACHINERY, a name derived from the album by Data.
Due to Leslie Bayne's stagefright, Johan Malmgren joined the band as a tour musician in 1992. He later became a permanent member.
The band was very successful in Sweden, with a number of successful singles and various awards. In the rest of Europe, their biggest break into the mainstream was with the single Process, which reached number 5 in the Spanish charts.
elegant MACHINERY disbanded in 1999.
In 2001, the band temporarily reunited (with Johan temporarily replaced by Jarmo Ollila of Daily Planet) for their first-ever American appearance, followed by a performance in Mexico. Over the next few years, the band performed a number of times in Europe.
In October 2004, after a successful gig at Romo Night in Gothenburg, the band decided to work on new music. Johan, Richard, and Robert have been joined by original member Leslie Bayne, and plan to release a new single in 2006.
During the band's hiatus, Robert Enforsen worked on a number of side projects, including Enforce, Hype, Gobble & Gag, and Red Light District. Meanwhile, Johan Malmgren joined the Swedish band S.P.O.C.K as a keyboardist, programmer and composer. Johan and Robert also produced the debut album "Lost in a Maze" of the Swedish-British band Univaque in 2004.
Move
Elegant Machinery Lyrics
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Passion plays mesmerize
You wear my thoughts, I paint your words
Side by side, synchronized
As we move from scene to scene
Orchestrating each others' steps
Embracing all we hold so dear
We play our parts to be near
CHORUS
Move on underneath my skin
Connect (connect), ignore the scars within
Drift away as the systems merge
And submit to the urge of life
Move on underneath my skin
Connect (connect), ignore the scars within
Drift away as the systems merge
And submit to the urge of life
To beat the drum I strike your keys
Two as one, synthesized
You build the words, I supply the rhyme
Cheek to cheek, hypnotized
As we dance through the evergreens
We drink the wine of youth again
To find the strength a thousandfold
To find those words still untold
CHORUS
Those moments we embraced
No one takes your place
CHORUS
Ah
Ah
Ah
Ah
The lyrics of Elegant Machinery's song Move tell a story of two people who are deeply connected to each other, both physically and emotionally. The first verse describes how they each consume the other's presence: one breathes the other's air, while the other holds the other's voice. They share a passion for performance art, and they move together through various scenes, each orchestrating the other's steps. Their bond is so strong that they feel compelled to be near each other, playing their parts in the grand theater of life.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of merging with another person to the point where they become a part of you. The lyrics urge the listener to "Move on underneath my skin" and "submit to the urge of life" – the idea being that by connecting with another person, one can transcend their individual scars and ego to merge with something larger than themselves. The line "Drift away as the systems merge" speaks to the idea of surrendering to the power of connection, allowing oneself to be overtaken by the passion and intensity of the moment.
The second verse takes on a more intimate tone, focusing on the power of creative collaboration between the two partners. They work together to create art, building off of each other's strengths and melding their individual talents into a single, synthesized whole. The image of cheek-to-cheek dancing further underscores the idea of physical and emotional closeness, as they find themselves lost in the moment, surrounded by evergreen forests and drinking from the cup of youth again.
Overall, the lyrics of Move are a celebration of the power of human connection, urging us to embrace the moments where we find ourselves lost in the presence of others. Whether it's through creative collaboration, physical intimacy, or simply sharing the experience of life together, the song suggests that there is something transcendent and beautiful about the moments where we merge with the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
You breathe my air, I hold your voice
We are so close that our breaths mingle, and I know you so well that I can tell what you'll say before you say it.
Passion plays mesmerize
We are intimately entwined in each other's lives and captivated by the intensity of our connection.
You wear my thoughts, I paint your words
Our minds are so in sync that I can imagine how you think, and you can express my emotions perfectly.
Side by side, synchronized
We are constantly in tune with each other and moving together, whether emotionally or physically.
As we move from scene to scene
Our lives are constantly flowing and changing, and we are constantly in motion.
Orchestrating each others' steps
We are working in harmony to create a beautiful life together.
Embracing all we hold so dear
We value each other and the things that matter most to us, holding them close to our hearts.
We play our parts to be near
We do what we can to remain near each other, even if it means sacrificing other things, because we care for each other deeply.
Move on underneath my skin
Our connection is so intense that it feels like you are a part of me, living inside me.
Connect (connect), ignore the scars within
We look past each other's flaws and pain, connecting on a deeper level that transcends physical limitations.
Drift away as the systems merge
As our lives merge together, we let ourselves drift away from the outside world and any problems we may face.
And submit to the urge of life
We allow ourselves to fully experience everything that life has to offer, including the highs and lows, and let ourselves be completely consumed by love and passion.
To beat the drum I strike your keys
We complement each other perfectly in our creative endeavors, with one person providing rhythm and the other providing melody.
Two as one, synthesized
We are so in sync that we become one whole unit, functioning together seamlessly.
You build the words, I supply the rhyme
We work together to create beautiful art that expresses ourselves perfectly.
Cheek to cheek, hypnotized
We are so wrapped up in each other that we are completely entranced and hypnotized by each other's presence.
As we dance through the evergreens
We move through life together, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the world around us.
We drink the wine of youth again
Our love keeps us feeling young, and we are able to experience the world with childlike wonder and joy.
To find the strength a thousandfold
Through our love, we become stronger than we could ever be alone, able to face any obstacles that come our way.
To find those words still untold
Our connection inspires us to keep exploring and creating, always searching for better and more beautiful ways to express ourselves and our love.
Those moments we embraced
The times we spent together, wrapped up in each other's arms.
No one takes your place
No one else can replace the deep, meaningful connection that we share.
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.