#… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists who operate under the moniker of Exile:
#1 A curently 14 member big JPop-boygroup that debuted in the year 2001 under the name of J Soul Brothers. They changed their name in 2003 into EXILE and switched to a label called LDH (Love, Dream, Happiness), wich was founded by former member Hiro (better known as EXILE HIRO).
The group originaly consisted out of 5 member. At it's hight the group used to have a total of 15 member (19 when counting the original member that have left the group). In 2011 EXILE was merged into EXILE TRIBE as it's first group (or seen as unit).
In 2020 member Atsushi (better known as EXILE ATSUSHI) decided to leave the group and in 2022 member Keiji also decided to leave the group.
In December of 2022 Atsushi announce to have returned to EXILE.
#2 The American hip-hop producer, DJ and occassional MC, Exile (real name Aleksander Manfredi), began his career as a member of hip-hop duo Emanon along with Aloe Blacc. He has released several solo beat albums, most notably Dirty Science (2006) and Radio (2009). He is best known for the album Below the Heavens (2007) by Blu & Exile. He also produced Fashawn's album Boy Meets World (2009) and has released another Blu & Exile album, Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them (2011). On top of this, he has been a guest producer for several notable acts, such as Ghostface Killah, Jurassic 5, Mobb Deep and Kardinall Offishall.
#3 The American country rock group Exile formed in 1963 by singer/guitarist J.P. Pennington as the Exiles. They produced a number of minor hits, as well as the #1 charting pop hit Kiss You All Over. After a few years, lead singer Jimmy Stokely left the group and was replaced by Les Taylor, who helped reshape the group into its present country rock form. While they did find some new success in this form, they eventually disbanded in 1993. By 1996, Pennington and Taylor reformed the band with a new lineup; it includes guitarists/singers Pennington and Taylor, bassist/vocalist Sonny LeMaire, keyboard player Marlon Hargis and drummer Steve Goetzman.
#4 The Bulgarian black metal band EXILE was formed in spring 2004 by Erilyne (vocals & guitars) in Sandanski, Bulgaria. Exile starts as one-man project. The first records - "The Nightcoming 1" was maded at the same time by Erilyne. Musically this first demo is focused on old-school black metal with some epic elements. To continue Exile's activities as a project and for some steps forward, Erilyne decide to invite other musicians. After two months Vassil (guitars) joined Exile as a guitarist and Leidolf (drums) as a drummer. The Nightcoming 1" was released as a part of the split CD EXILE vs. BOLG (Acclaim Records). In summer 2004 was recorded the second demo - "Restless Soul" - most raw than "The Nightcoming 1". Talmor joined Exile as a bassist in 2005 and leaved the band in the beginning of 2006. "The Nightcoming 2" was succeed recorded in may 2005. This album was recorded and composed for one week. In this album Exile focused mainly on the aggression, the clean and powerful sound. For a first time without any keys, this album is the most real face of Exile.
#5 Exile is a black metal band from Turkey and it is a side project of Moribund Oblivion.The band released a demo(2004) and an album(2007):"Exile is Eternal"(both with the same name)
#6 Tim Exile is the recording alias of Tim Shaw, a producer and performer of electronic music spanning drum and bass, IDM, breakcore and gabber.
#7 Exile is a metal band from Cornwall, England. The band consists of Dom Cardell - Vocals; Alex Goodrich - Lead guitar; Brad Baker - Rhythm guitar; Fabian - Bass; Josh Hawke - Drums/Backup vocals. They were formed in 2009 and have just recorded their first demo. They can be found on myspace.
#8 Exile is an alternative rock band from The Netherlands (Schijndel). They blend their sound such that it fagile and spherical heavy at the same time. Exile formed in Schijndel, The Netherlands in 2004. The lineup consisted of Tomas Mathijsen - (Lead vocals, guitar) Guus Arts - (Guitar) Bram van Paridon - (Bass), Florian Verhagen - (Keys) Cas Mathijsen - (Drums).
Influences: Radiohead, Millionaire, The Beatles, Patrick Watson, Eels, Grizzly Bear, Coldplay, Headphone, Coparck, Woost, Muse, dEUS, Soulwax, Disney, The Doors, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, De Staat, Gabriel Rios, Michael Giacchino, John Williams, Thomas Newman.
They can be found on myspace and on hyves.
#11 Exile, now operating under the name Izrael, is a Zambian musician and rapper best known for songs Awuwe and Efindingile.
#12 Exile is an Australian Deathcore band formed in 2009. Since 2009 they have released 2 EPs and 1 Full length. Their lyrical theme mainly focus on Evil and Darkess. Since the formation they have toured with a lot of bands like Aversions Crown, Thy Art Is Murder, A Night In Texas etc.
The band has made a few line up changes over the time. Brandon Lees, Jack and Sorenson are the orginal members of the band. In 2015 they replaced their original frontman Luke Hodges with Joel Taylor.
I Dont Want To Be a Memory
Exile Lyrics
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Just a shadow in your mind
Wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
Don't you remember how it used to be
When we were so in love
We spent the nights in a two-room flat
Drinking wine from a coffee cup
Making love was so very easy
We couldn't get enough
I never dreamed there would come a time
When you'd think about giving me up
I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
'Cause I don't want to be a memory
I know you've had other lovers
But that's all history
I got to know that you'll let me be the last one
To share your company
I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be a notch in your handle
Another love casualty
So lay back down and let's talk it over
'Cause I don't want to be
I don't want to be a memory
Just a shadow in your mind
I wanna be the one you always need
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be a memory
In "I Don't Want to Be a Memory," Exile croons about a former love that they don't want to fade into the background of the person's thoughts. The singer yearns to be wanted and needed by their ex, rather than being just a distant memory or a notch on their belt. The song begins with the singer expressing their reluctance to be forgotten, stating that they don't want to be just a silhouette in their former lover's thoughts. They want to be the person their ex needs, not the one they left behind.
The chorus reveals the singer's fears about being forgotten or just being another casualty in their ex's quest for love. They urge their former love to "lay back down and let's talk it over" because they believe that they can work through their issues and not let their relationship fade away. The next verse details the couple's past and hints at the reasons for their separation. The singer describes how easy it was to fall in love and make love, but they never thought that their partner would consider giving them up.
The final verse brings the song to a hopeful conclusion. The singer recognizes that their ex has had other lovers but asks to be the last one to share their company. They assert their desire to be the person their ex always needs, not just someone to pass the time with. In the end, the singer makes it clear that they don't want to be a memory, just a shadow in their ex's mind. They want to be the one their ex comes back to, not the one they left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to be a memory
I don't want to be just a thought in your mind, a distant recollection of our past relationship
Just a shadow in your mind
I don't want to be a mere shadow or an insignificant memory of our past love story, I want to be remembered as someone important
Wanna be the one you always need
I want to be the person you always want to have around, the one you can rely on and depend on
Not the one you left behind
I don't want to be the person who got left behind or abandoned in our love story, I want to be the one who matters to you
I don't want to be a notch in your handle
I don't want to be just another person you have had a romantic relationship with or a mark on your belt of past conquests
Another love casualty
I don't want to be yet another victim of our failed relationship or a statistic in the long list of your past loves
So lay back down and let's talk it over
Let's take a moment to talk and discuss where we went wrong and try to fix it so that I don't end up becoming just another memory
'Cause I don't want to be a memory
I am stressing the importance of not becoming just a memory because I really care about you and our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LEMAIRE, PENNINGTON
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@bobbygaspard9107
brings me back to the good ole 80s
@calvin3464
Wow. I don't think they make music this good anymore.
@crprit
Love this! Exile's country hits had such catchy tempos. Great memory listening to this song! :)
@379exth
wish they would have all the classics on vinyl in stores that was the way they were ment to be herd im 26 and still love the way a good ole turntable sounds
@nancystymiest9577
Darwin Pryce *gary Stewart songs
@Mick72956
Great group. Loved the performance with Trace Adkins on GAC! Kiss you all over. These guys are the best!!!
@onlyme114
We got lucky when Exile decided to change from rock to country ! Great memories ! ;)
@Produto_Ideal
For me they are a mix of all those u mentioned
@ericgarner889
i grew up with this kinda good music brings back great childhood memories
@sandrswinters1903
Me too