1) Example is a rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Example is a rapper from Fulham, West London in the United Kingdom. Formerly signed to The Beats label run by Mike Skinner (The Streets)
2) Example is also an underground hiphop duo from Houston, Texas.
1. Example's birth name is Elliot Gleave. According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave's performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG.
- His first album, a mix-tape called "We Didn't Invent The Remix" Feb 2007 feature's samples from a diverse mixture of artists including Lily Allen, The Rolling Stones, José González & also
- Britney Spears on the Infamous Toxic Breath.
- He followed that in Sept 2007 with his official debut album, (released on The Beats) called "What We Made" produced by Rusher. which was received well by the British public.
- prior to The Beats disbanding.
- He then went on to release "What We Almost Made" May 2008 on All The Chats, which was a mixture of songs that didn't make it onto "What We Made" & new ones.
- After the release of "WWAM" Example took a fresh direction in style, and became very versatile and can cross over into several genres with ease.
- Towards the end of 2008, saw Example work with the likes of Don Diablo experimenting with Electro dance music.
- 2009 was an exciting year for Example, releasing the absolutely free mix tape "The Credit Munch (and Redux package) in February, supporting Calvin Harris on his UK and headlining his own Wonky Pop tour with Flamboyant Bella
- Which brings us nicely to "Hooligans" Example co single with Don Diablo, which blurs dancefloors with moshpits into one. released on 29/06/2009 is sure to be his biggest hit to date, getting regular plays on Radio 1, and by DJ's up & down the country.
- The Launch Party for "Hooligans" saw Zane Lowe who has championed Example on his Radio 1 show, support with a DJ set.
- His next Single after Hooligans, was called "Watch The Sun Come Up" which is came out in September and made its way into the Top 20.
- His next single was called "Won't Go Quietly", which was released on 17th January 2010.
Example's Latest offering takes the form of his "Playing in the Shadows" album, released 4 September 2011 through Ministry of Sound. No colabs are featured on this album however a variety of producers have a noticeable influence on the sound and the album follows his previous move into the dance and electro genre.
Singles from the album include:
-Changed the Way You Kiss Me
-Stay Awake
-Midnight Run (scheduled to be released on 4th December 2011)
2. Example consists of rapper: Kay and producer Cipher. They are signed to Beat Farm, where they released the Impulse EP back in 1997. They also released two singles on Vinyl in 2000 titled 'We Write The Songs / That Is...' & 'The Price You Gotta' Pay... (Pt. 2) / Them From "Id Est"'. Unfortunately no debut album came out of the duo.
"Ok, here's the short version. Kay & I became roommates March 1996 & started a group called Example (I.E.). That summer, Example & the K-Otix had a meeting about putting our music out independently. The plan was to put out a double-sided EP, one side Example & the other K-Otix. Well, things didn't go as planned, so both groups decided to do 2 seperate EPs & release them around the same time. Done deal. Kay became writing the very first song on July 26, 1996. We both produced 3 songs each on the EP. January 1997, we released our 6 song EP titled, "Impulses". We only pressed 500 copies." - Cipher
Longest Goodbye
Example Lyrics
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I've asked a thousand times on the road to mandala
We live to tell the tale and fight another day
I told an atheist that now's the time to pray
The sun has disappeared for all my life
And it won't reappear for all my life
We're changing world so slowly
I know this chain so well
Well we'll figure it out ourselves
We'll figure it out ourselves
We're bigger than they can tell
Before the eclipse has come again
So we're up against the world
Don't waste a second
Go, go choose a weapon
Don't waste a second
Go, go choose a weapon
We're changing world so slowly
I know this chain so well
We're only friends till morning
Well we'll figure it out ourselves
Before the eclipse has come again
Before the eclipse has come again
Before the eclipse has come again
So we're up against the world
Against the world
Against the world
The sun has disappeared for all my life
And it won't reappear for all my life
Don't waste a second
Go, go choose a weapon
Don't waste a second
Go, go choose a weapon
Before the eclipse has come again
So we're up against the world
We're changing world so slowly
I know this chain so well
We're only friends till morning
Well we'll figure it out ourselves
Before the eclipse has come again
Before the eclipse has come again
Before the eclipse has come again
So we're up against the world
In Example's Longest Goodbye, the singer reflects on the uncertainty and fear that come with fading away and wondering what happens next. He describes asking about it a thousand times on the road to mandala, a reference to the Buddhist idea of reaching enlightenment through inner discovery. Despite the unknown, the singer emphasizes the importance of living to tell the tale and fighting another day, even suggesting to an atheist that it's time to pray.
The chorus encourages action, urging listeners not to waste time but to choose a weapon and be prepared to face the challenges ahead. The bridge repeats the sense of unease and fear, with the sun disappearing for all the singer's life and not reappearing. However, the song maintains a sense of determination and confidence, recognizing that the world may change slowly, but the singer and his friends will figure it out themselves and be up against the world.
The song's lyrics are somewhat cryptic and can be interpreted in different ways. Some listeners might hear a general call to face life's challenges head-on, while others might find a more spiritual or existential meaning in the references to fading away and the road to mandala. The song's combination of hope, fear, determination, and uncertainty captures the emotional complexities of facing the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where we go to when we fade away
Uncertainty about what happens after death
I've asked a thousand times on the road to mandala
Searching for answers through spirituality
We live to tell the tale and fight another day
Surviving through struggles
I told an atheist that now's the time to pray
Encouraging others to seek solace in prayer
The sun has disappeared for all my life
A metaphor for feeling lost and alone
And it won't reappear for all my life
A feeling of hopelessness and despair
We're changing world so slowly
The slow pace of societal progress
I know this chain so well
Experienced in the struggles of life
We're only friends till morning
Temporary nature of connections
Well we'll figure it out ourselves
Taking responsibility for one's life
We'll figure it out ourselves
Taking responsibility for one's life
We're bigger than they can tell
Strength and resilience of the human spirit
Before the eclipse has come again
Seizing opportunities before it's too late
So we're up against the world
Facing the challenges of life head-on
Don't waste a second
Urgency to make the most of life
Go, go choose a weapon
Empowering oneself to face challenges
Before the eclipse has come again
Seizing opportunities before it's too late
We're changing world so slowly
The slow pace of societal progress
I know this chain so well
Experienced in the struggles of life
We're only friends till morning
Temporary nature of connections
Well we'll figure it out ourselves
Taking responsibility for one's life
Before the eclipse has come again
Seizing opportunities before it's too late
Before the eclipse has come again
Seizing opportunities before it's too late
Before the eclipse has come again
Seizing opportunities before it's too late
So we're up against the world
Facing the challenges of life head-on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STUART PRICE, ELLIOT JOHN GLEAVE
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Dale Gayfer
i have followed example from the beginning and have loved every album! But this album is by far his best yet, each album has different styles of music as Example wanted to try different things out.. and im going to say this is my favourite track on Live.Life.Living :)
Sonia Jannin
I completely agree with you! Every albums are great but this one is by far the best :) I love it
Gemmapog
Absolutely love this!
Phil O'connor
Another great tune mate keep it up yeah
Anna Khan
Beginning - reminds me of Enigma... song is relaxing ... thanks for the sound!
Ode Bee
Ok so my Nephew totally got me AND my children hooked on Example. Pleased I am to be listening to this new album. I might actually have to buy it LOL (Buy the complete album not just a few songs)
Louis Carnell
Sick tune
yanskie dragon
thanks to a friend.. i love it
Mandy Garden
Nice remix with Enigma Sadness tune , linking my past with right now Quailty Tune xx
Verónica Veiga
<3