Heap grew up playing music from an early age, and by her eleventh birthday she was writing her own songs. From the age of 15, she studied at the BRIT School Of Performing Arts & Technology in Croydon, South London, recording three tracks for the school's annual CD between 1994 and 1995, "Aliens" being the title track of the latter.
After being introduced to Nik Kershaw by his manager Mickey Modern, Heap and Kershaw recorded four demos that Mickey Modern took to Rondor Music. Consequently, a few months later Heap signed her first record contract at 18 to independent record label Almo Sounds. During 1996, Heap began working with an experimental pop band called Acacia, which featured her future collaborator Guy Sigsworth and was fronted by the singer Alexander Nilere. While never a full member of the band, Heap was a guest vocalist (as a counterpart to Nilere) and contributed to various Acacia single and album tracks in 1997. One Acacia song, "Maddening Shroud", would later be covered by Frou Frou.
Heap enjoyed a prestigious live début, performing four songs (backed by friends Acacia) between sets by The Who and Eric Clapton at the 1996 Prince's Trust Concert in Hyde Park, London. Her début album, I Megaphone (an anagram of "Imogen Heap") was internationally released in 1998 on independent record label Almo Sounds and garnered critical acclaim. However, as production of the album neared completion, it was announced that the record label had been sold and would be shut down. I-Megaphone featured collaborations with Guy Sigsworth and Dave Stewart. In Japan, the regional distributor, Zora, re-released the album in 2002, featuring "Blanket," her collaboration with Urban Species which was released as a single in the United Kingdom, and a Frou Frou remix of one of her B-sides, a video to which was released exclusively to Japanese media. Following the disbanding of her UK and USA record label, I Megaphone was scarce in circulation, having not been re-printed until November 2006. An independent Brazillian record label has rights to the record, and has issued limited copies, some of which are available on eBay. It has also been released through the iTunes Music Store under the Almo label.
At the same time as the Japanese re-release, Heap was working on new tracks with producer Guy Sigsworth, who had collaborated on "Getting Scared" from I-Megaphone. Together, they formed an electro-pop group Frou Frou, releasing an album called "Details" and singles, "Breathe In", "It's Good To Be In Love" and "Must Be Dreaming." The album was a full collaboration between the two artists. Frou Frou were approached to cover "Holding Out for a Hero", originally performed by Bonnie Tyler, for the soundtrack to the highly successful movie Shrek 2. An album track, "Let Go", was featured in the movie Garden State in 2004.
In December 2003, Heap announced on her web site that she was going to write and produce her second solo album, using her site as an online blog to update fans on progress, even seeking them to be her A&R team for the lyrics to "Daylight Robbery". Heap set herself a deadline of one year to make the album (she booked the album mastering for December 2004), and re-mortgaged her flat to fund production costs, including the use of studio time and instruments (which she purchased as a birthday present to herself). Having been burned by previous challenges with record labels (Heap had been spurned twice by record companies, when Almo Sounds was sold and when Frou Frou's label staff focused on promoting other acts), Heap decided to form her own record label on which to release the new record. At the end of 2004, Heap premiered two album tracks online, enabling fans to pay for a digital download, entitled "Just For Now" (which was up for a limited time as a Christmas gift), and "Goodnight And Go", which had been featured on the second season of hit US TV drama The O.C.
In April 2005, The O.C. season two finale featured another track, the sparse vocodered-vocal track, "Hide And Seek". The track was released immediately to digital download services such as iTunes where it became an instant fixture in the chart. The track was released as a digital download on the 5th July 2005 in the UK and peaked at #8 on the iTunes download chart.
The album, entitled "Speak For Yourself" was then released in the UK on July 18th 2005 on her own record label, Megaphonic Records. The album was also released on iTunes UK, where it entered the top 10, selling strongly. "Hide And Seek" also received radio attention from the popular UK radio station BBC Radio One, with DJ Scott Mills featuring it as his "Record of the Week", and provoking strong reactions ("love it or hate it") from other DJs at the station. Due to popular demand, the track was commercially released on a special limited edition (1500 copies were printed) 7" vinyl in the UK in September. Speak For Yourself was licensed to Sony BMG imprint RCA Victor in August 2005, enabling the record to be released in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It was released in those territories in November, and Heap appeared on the Hotel Cafe Tour promoting the record. Imogen also performed "Goodnight And Go" on The Late Show with David Letterman on January 11, 2006. Heap is slated to continue touring in 2006 in the US and UK to support the record.
As well as TV soundtracks (Frou Frou and Heap's solo records have been featured in shows as varied as The O.C. to CSI, among others), Heap has also contributed solo tracks to movie soundtracks. Her cover of the song "Spooky" (made famous by the band Classics IV, and previously covered by Dusty Springfield) for the soundtrack to the Reese Witherspoon movie Just Like Heaven. Heap also wrote a special track entitled "Can't Take It In" for the soundtrack to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. She has also appeared on the second soundtrack for the HBO television series "Six Feet Under", entitled "Six Feet Under Vol. 2: Everything Ends" with a 50-second track that closed the Season 4 episode "I'm A Lonely Little Petunia (In An Onion Patch)". Three versions were recorded and are available from Heap's official web site.
In addition to producing her own records, she has also produced a track for Nik Kershaw and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Joshua Radin, Jeff Beck, Temposhark, LHB, Way Out West, Jon Bon Jovi, Mich Gerber, Sean Lennon, Urban Species, Blue October, Jon Hopkins and Acacia.
Heap's 2009 album 'Ellipse' features Canvas, Aha! and Half Life.
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Entanglement
Imogen Heap Lyrics
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Blood pressure rising fast
Air electric
Conduct this orchestra
A micro utopia born
As the overture plays
This prelude to life long love
You all over me
Me all over you
Fearless heart
I'm gonna take care of you
Whether spark or spiral
I'll pull the strength of suns
It's home where you hold me
So show me no mercy
On islands of cotton
Taboos get forgotten
Our body entanglement wants
You all over me (me, me, me)
Me all over you (you, you, you)
You all over me
Oh, burst me into bloom I dare you to
Lose yourself in our embodiment
Ravage this palate of pinks and reds and
Dissolve into radiance
It's home where you hold me
So show me no mercy
On islands of cotton
Taboos get forgotten
Our body entanglement wants
You all over me (me, me, me, me, me)
Me all over you, you, you, you
You all over
Imogen Heap's song Entanglement describes the intense feeling of passion and desire between two people who are deeply in love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an electric atmosphere that is charged with intensity and excitement. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the two people are deeply connected and entangled in each other's lives.
The opening line, "Here we are, blood pressure rising fast," immediately sets the tone for the song. It conveys all of the nervous energy and anticipation that comes with being in the presence of someone you are deeply attracted to. The following lines, "air electric, conduct this orchestra," further emphasize the sense of heightened emotion and energy that is present in the moment.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the physical and emotional entanglement between the two people. The lines "our bodies entanglement takes, you all over me, me all over you" use vivid imagery to show how deeply they are connected. The chorus, "It's home where you hold me, so show me no mercy," reveals that these two people are each other's homes, and the passion between them is both comforting and intense.
In the final verse, the singer urges her partner to "burst me into bloom" and to "lose yourself in our embodiment." These lines emphasize the physical and emotional intensity of their connection and the sense of liberation that comes with being completely entangled with someone you love.
Overall, Imogen Heap's Entanglement is a beautifully written and deeply emotional song that captures the raw intensity of a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
We are present in this moment
Blood pressure rising fast
Our excitement and arousal is evident
Air electric
The atmosphere around us is charged with anticipation
Conduct this orchestra
We are the ones in control, directing the flow of our encounter
A micro utopia born
A small, perfect world is created for us to exist in together
As the overture plays
As we begin our journey together
This prelude to life long love
Our connection is the beginning of a long-lasting, meaningful relationship
Our bodies entanglement takes
Our physical connection is intense and passionate
You all over me
Your touch and presence are everywhere on me
Me all over you
My touch and presence are everywhere on you
Fearless heart
I am unafraid to love and care for you deeply
I'm gonna take care of you
I will always be there to support and care for you
Whether spark or spiral
Whether our love is a quick flame or a slow burn
I'll pull the strength of suns
I will use all of my strength and power to love and care for you
It's home where you hold me
I feel safe and at home in your arms
So show me no mercy
Do not hold back in our passion and love
On islands of cotton
Our connection is soft, gentle, and comfortable
Taboos get forgotten
Our love is free and unrestricted by societal norms and expectations
Our body entanglement wants
Our physical connection is strong and desires more
Oh, burst me into bloom I dare you to
Challenge me to open up and become vulnerable in our love
Lose yourself in our embodiment
Fully immerse yourself in our physical and emotional connection
Ravage this palate of pinks and reds and
Embrace the passion and intensity of our love
Dissolve into radiance
Let our love bring out the best and brightest parts of ourselves
You all over me
Your touch and presence are everywhere on me
Me all over you
My touch and presence are everywhere on you
You all over
Your connection with me is all-encompassing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Imogen Heap, Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeedee7301
Here we are
Blood pressure rising fast
Air electric
Conduct this orchestra
A micro utopia born
As the overture plays
This prelude to life long love
Our body entanglement takes
You all over me
Me all over you
Fearless heart
I’m going to take care of you
Whether spark or spiral
I’ll pull the strength of suns
It’s home where you hold me
So show me no mercy
On islands of cotton
Taboos get forgotten
Our body entanglement wants
You all over me
Me all over you
Burst me into bloom I dare you to
Lose yourself in our embodiment
Ravage this palate of pinks and reds
Dissolve into radiance
It’s home where you hold me
So show me no mercy
On islands of cotton
Taboos get forgotten
Our body entanglement wants
You all over me
Me all over you
@thebordemz
This is so beautiful. Too many songs make sex meaningless and gross, but this redefines it, showing its beauty through intimacy and being vulnerable with someone you love.
@emomu
kinda like bjork's vespertine :)
@sinnella1
What if it's non sexual closeness
@thebordemz
I mean, the song is about two people having sex. But you could certainly interpret it however you like!
@belletollz
this is one of the most sensuous, tactile, and beautiful videos I have ever seen. Truly a work of art and love. The attention to detail-- from the gorgeous linens and the shapes they can create, to the glow of the candles--creates an experiential feeling about the entire video, one can almost feel the touch of hand on shoulder or breeze through window. A delight from beginning to end. I rarely review videos, but this was too good not to. And of course Ms. Heap's music is wonderful also--the sights and sounds mesh perfectly.
@round51
Each time I listen new music by Imogen I am heartened. After 60 years I thought I would never hear music as I did when I was young, it was all so bright shiny and new all of us kids with a wonderful new toy for our brains. Now I have found a new playground for my mind, and indeed, soul. Thank you again Imogen, your music has been like food to a starving man!
@TheQuibray
this is how you do nudity in art without being cheap. other pop singers should learn from you
@___xyz___
nah, still cheap
@ANAnomalous1
Your method of sharing your opinion is cheap. ;D
@MITHYKA
Ohhhhh, so THAT'S how the baby was made :)