GusGus, Iceland's leading techno-/soul band saw the light of day for the fi… Read Full Bio ↴GusGus, Iceland's leading techno-/soul band saw the light of day for the first time in 1995, during a break in the making of the shortcut "Pleasure". Initially GusGus was as a multimedia collective that combined sexually tinged dance music with visual arts and shorts made by the group's members. The band's name refers to the 1974 German film Ali: Fear Eats the Soul by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

A self-titled debut album appeared on their Kjól & Anderson imprint in conjunction with the screening of "Pleasure". The UK label 4AD Records signed the band in 1996, and released "Polydistortion" (97), "This Is Normal" (99) and "Gus Gus vs. T-World" (00).

"24/7" (09) was the first release with German label Kompakt, followed by "Arabian Horse" (11) and "Mexico" (14).

Several lineup changes have occurred, and their current incarnation consists of Stephan Stephensen (President Bongo), Birgir Þórarinsson (Biggi Veira), Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson and Högni Egilsson.

Gus Gus has had a varied lineup, including Magnús Jónsson (a.k.a. Blake), Sigurður Kjartansson (a.k.a. Siggi Kinski), Stefán Árni Þorgeirsson, Hafdís Huld Hákonardóttir, Emilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir, Urður Hákonardóttir (a.k.a. Earth), Magnús Guðmundsson (a.k.a. Herb Legowitz a.k.a. Buckmaster DeLaCruz, The Fox, Fuckmaster, or Herr Legowitz) and Baldur Stefánsson.

After their third album, This Is Normal, the filmmaking arm of Gus Gus (Kjartansson and Árni Þorgeirsson) split off to form the production company Celebrator, now known as Arni & Kinski, which has produced award-winning advertisements and videos. A few former members such as Hafdís Huld, Blake, and Daníel Ágúst have gone solo, most notably though Emilíana Torrini.

Gus Gus's music is eclectic, and although primarily classified with techno, trip-hop and house music, they have experimented with numerous other styles. They have also remixed several famous artists, including Björk, Depeche Mode, Moloko, and Sigur Rós. Added to this they released the song Desire with Ian Brown in January 2004.

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Chocolate
GusGus Lyrics

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My sweetheart,
my chocolate, mocholate.
I've got the world to hold me up,
'cause I'm under the influence of love, babe.
You know,
last thing I would do in this world is hurt your feelings.
As God is my witness,
I know we'll be together,

and then nothing, nothing will tear us apart, ever.
'Cause you know, baby,
I do love you.

I love you, I love you, I love you...
I love you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to GusGus’s song “Chocolate” speaks of a love so strong that it feels like being under the influence of an intoxicant. The first couple of lines, “my sweetheart, my chocolate, mocholate” can be interpreted as sweet pet names for the lover being addressed. The next line, “I’ve got the world to hold me up,” suggests that this love is not dependent on anything else because it is already strong and complete.

Moving on, the singer assures the lover that he/she will never hurt their feelings and that they will be together forever because there is a deep love between them. The repetition of “I love you” at the end reinforces the message of this song – the all-consuming nature of true love that goes beyond words and actions, and that it will never fade away.

Overall, the lyrics of “Chocolate” express the feeling of being in love in a sweet and heartfelt manner. The use of metaphors such as chocolate and being under the influence of love, conveys the intensity of emotion, while the repetition of “I love you” drives the message straight to the heart.

Line by Line Meaning

My sweetheart, my chocolate, mocholate.
My beloved, my sweet and delicious love.

I've got the world to hold me up, 'cause I'm under the influence of love, babe.
I'm feeling invincible because of the power of love, which sustains me and gives me strength.

You know, last thing I would do in this world is hurt your feelings.
I cherish you deeply and would never intentionally cause you pain or sorrow.

As God is my witness, I know we'll be together, and then nothing, nothing will tear us apart, ever.
I am certain that our love is true and eternal, and no external force can break our bond.

'Cause you know, baby, I do love you.
I want you to understand that my love for you is genuine and unwavering.

I love you, I love you, I love you... I love you.
My love for you is so strong that I must express it repeatedly, in every way I know how.

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