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.
Myself With You
Elegant Machinery Lyrics
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Connecting me to you
I tried to get it through before
But words get twisted sometimes
This is no regulation
Telling you what to do
ItΓΒ΄s my silent dream on your tv-screen
How could I know that you were me
And that I was you together as two
I couldn't find myself with you
When you just weren't there
I was sometimes here
We were never together
This is my invitation
I hope you donΓΒ΄t decline
Listen to those liquid thoughts
Dispelling my defenses
This is our reservation
Finally here at last
Descend your faith into my arms
Release your motivation
How could I know that you were me
And that I was you together as two
I couldn't find myself with you
When you just weren't there
I was sometimes here
We were never together
The song "Myself With You" by Elegant Machinery is a classic love song which focuses on the complexities of romantic relationships. The opening lines, "This is my invitation, Connecting me to you" serve as an invitation from the singer, who is trying to connect with someone they love. They've tried to express their feelings before but often found that words can be misunderstood or taken out of context.
The second verse, "This is no regulation, Telling you what to do, It's my silent dream on your tv-screen, Discarding your hesitation" suggests a desire for the other person to understand and embrace the singer's feelings without coaxing or instruction. This is further emphasized in the chorus when the singer laments, "How could I know that you were me, And that I was you together as two, I couldn't find myself with you, When you just weren't there, I was sometimes here, We were never together". The lyrics suggest that the singer feels a profound sense of disconnect from the other person and longs to find a way to be truly united.
The final verse, "This is our reservation, Finally here at last, Descend your faith into my arms, Release your motivation" suggests that the singer has hope that their relationship can be saved. They view this moment as a chance for redemption and urge the other person to put their faith in them and to let go of any doubts or fears that may be holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my invitation
I am inviting you to connect with me
Connecting me to you
I want to be connected to you
I tried to get it through before
I have attempted to communicate this before
But words get twisted sometimes
But sometimes words are misunderstood
This is no regulation
I am not trying to control you
Telling you what to do
I am simply sharing my dream with you
It's my silent dream on your tv-screen
My dream is quiet, but I want it to be visible to you
Discarding your hesitation
I want you to let go of your doubts and fears
How could I know that you were me
I didn't realize that we were so similar
And that I was you together as two
And that we could be together as a unified pair
I couldn't find myself with you
I couldn't connect with you on a deeper level
When you just weren't there
When you weren't emotionally available
I was sometimes here
I was present, but you weren't
We were never together
We were never truly united
This is my invitation
Once again, I am inviting you to connect with me
I hope you don't decline
I hope you'll consider my invitation
Listen to those liquid thoughts
Listen to my heartfelt emotions
Dispelling my defenses
Allowing me to let down my walls
This is our reservation
Our opportunity to come together
Finally here at last
After all this time, we can finally be united
Descend your faith into my arms
Trust me to be there for you
Release your motivation
Let go of your doubts and embrace the connection
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ERIC F
Classic 90s synth pop!! Great song from a great cd! I love these guys! After Depeche Mode lost the plot, EM kept giving us fans great music in the old style!!!β€οΈππΉπΉπ€π₯ππ½
djmusicjac
awesome love it love the sound
Tony Suarez
I still own this CD!!!
NRG The 576th Fan
This should be recognized more.
γγ¦γγ
cute chorus... .
awesome old style... .
Ichbinausplastik
Thanks man! Awesome playlist <3
belgiumSteve
awesome !
djmusicjac
CHORUS How could I know that you were me and that I was you together as two I couldn't find myself with you when you just werenΒ΄t there I was sometimes here we were never together
djmusicjac
This is my invitation connecting me to you I tried to get it through before but words get twisted sometimes This is no regulation telling you what to do it's my silent dream on your TV-screen discarding your hesitation
Luis Soto
Los quiero toda lagunte de esos tiempos