Their second album, 'Trouble in Paradise' (recorded at Melbourne's 'Sing Sing Studios') was produced by Sal Villanueva (Thursday, Taking Back Sunday) and mixed in his New Jersey studio 'Big Blue Meenie'. It was released in New Zealand on October the 24th, 2005; its singles were '11:57', 'Burn', 'You Are', and 'One Left Standing'.
The band's third, self-titled album was released in 2008. The band hasn't released any new material since (except for an unreleased track from sessions for their third album, 'Slow Down Boy'), but toured New Zealand in 2011 and 2017.
Elemeno P are:
Dave Gibson (Singer/Songwriter),
Justyn Pilbrow (Songwriter/Guitarist),
Lani Purkis (Bass/Backing Vocals) and
Scotty Pearson (Drums/Backing Vocals)
Band Website.
Urban Getaway
Elemeno P Lyrics
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Feeling Shostakovich
Sometimes the things you say they really frustrate m
Twice in as many hours
I live within
A two kilometre, it's now a barrier
Near perfect circle
I snapped you left with nothing more to say
Please carry me away
[Chorus:]
Sun shining, it's holidays
Much needed, urban getaway
I'm smiling, it's Holidays
The Nature's got something to say
Looks like you've heard
And I can understand you're sad
Please don't analyze it
I'm not the guy who look for a ride then said
I guess your paying for it
I live within
A two kilometer, it's now a barrier
Near perfect circle
Damn straight you're strong
But be honest your wrong
And I can carry on
Lets try to carry on
[Chorus x 2]
[Outro:] Looks like, you've heard, and I can understand you're sad
The lyrics of Elemeno P's song "Urban Getaway" speak about feeling trapped and frustrated within the confines of the city. The first verse consists of the lines "Sometimes I feel like I should not be living here/ Feeling Shostakovich." The reference to Shostakovich is a nod to the Russian composer's Symphony No. 7, often known as the "Leningrad Symphony," which he wrote during the siege of Leningrad in World War II. The music was intended to serve as a powerful symbol of resistance against the Nazi forces and to provide hope for the people of Leningrad. The use of this reference in the song could be interpreted as a comparison to feeling trapped in a modern-day urban environment.
The second verse speaks about frustration and conflict in a relationship, with the lines "Sometimes the things you say they really frustrate me/ Twice in as many hours." The repetition of the phrase "I live within/ A two-kilometer, it's now a barrier/ Near perfect circle" could refer to feeling trapped within a certain physical area, possibly a city or town. The chorus serves as a release from these negative feelings and speaks about the need for an escape, with the lines "Sun shining, it's holidays/ Much needed, urban getaway/ I'm smiling, it's holidays/ The Nature's got something to say."
Overall, the song appears to be a commentary on the struggles of living in a city and the need for a break from the stress and frustration it can cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I should not be living here
Occasionally, I have a sense of unease as if this is not the place I should call home.
Feeling Shostakovich
Experiencing a deep, melancholic feeling akin to that of the composer Shostakovich's music.
Sometimes the things you say they really frustrate m
At times, the words you speak cause me great annoyance and vexation.
Twice in as many hours
On two separate occasions during the same length of time.
I live within
A two kilometre, it's now a barrier
Near perfect circle
I reside in an area that has become confining, with a two-kilometer radius forming a near-perfect circular boundary.
I snapped you left with nothing more to say
In a moment of annoyance, I spoke out and left you without any further words.
I got carried away
Please carry me away
I let my emotions control me and now ask that someone carry me away from this situation.
Sun shining, it's holidays
Much needed, urban getaway
I'm smiling, it's Holidays
The Nature's got something to say
The sun is out and it's vacation time; a much-needed escape from the city. Amidst this change of scenery, I feel happy and at peace, and I believe that nature has a message for me.
Looks like you've heard
And I can understand you're sad
Please don't analyze it
I'm not the guy who look for a ride then said
I guess your paying for it
It appears that you have received some upsetting news, and I sympathize with you. However, please refrain from overthinking it. I'm not someone who asks for a ride and then doesn't compensate for it.
Damn straight you're strong
But be honest your wrong
And I can carry on
Lets try to carry on
No doubt, you are a strong individual, but please be truthful and accept that you are mistaken. I'll continue on, and I hope we can move forward together.
[Chorus x 2]
Repeating the chorus because of its central theme.
Looks like, you've heard, and I can understand you're sad
Reiterating that it seems you have received upsetting news, and I comprehend that you are feeling down.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DAVID MATTHEW GIBSON, JUSTYN THOMAS PILBROW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@0mantra
Fuck I love being a kiwi, I can't imagine life growing up without this band and literally every one of their amazing songs. If any of the band members ever see this. THANK YOU ❤
@tokbornbred87
High school 2004, damn the 2000s were great this song takes me back everytime
@ScorpiousMagnus
I remember when this first came out lol!!! I heard that making this video was TOTAL MADNESS lol!!! People getting changed, the set being rearranged and everything :) Gr8 song and video.....
@Ligma-Peavey
Love this song..you guys should've made it waaaay longer
@lesticles1
this is a great example of a nz band.i think they are awesome.this one is a nice song
@Mark_nobody3
I think this song should be used in a new Air New Zealand advertisement like in the song the plane pilot can sing
" I'm not the one who take you for a ride and said guess your paying for it " 😄
@furbyfurball
this song is so goood!!! yay Elemeno P!!
@DominoUB
Best one take music video ever.
@TayMcKenzieNZ
Listening in 2021, I wish they'd come back
@pcarter1851
2022 I still sk8 to this!!!