During the band's final years, Murphy was accompanied by Al Doyle (guitar, percussion -- also of Hot Chip), Tyler Pope (!!! / Out Hud) (bass), Nancy Whang (keyboards) and Pat Mahoney (drums). Members that played live with Murphy under the LCD Soundsystem name before this time include Phil Mossman (guitar, percussion) and Phil Skarich (bass).
LCD Soundsystem gained attention with its first single, "Losing My Edge". The song, which sounds like the boastings of a music geek put to an electronic beat, received acclaim in 2002. Murphy released a double album simply titled LCD Soundsystem in February of 2005 to critical acclaim. The first disk of the album contains new music and the second contains re-releases of songs previously released as singles. The opening track "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" entered the UK Top 40 in March 2005.
On December 8, 2005 the group received nominations for two Grammys in the Electronica category for their self-titled album and in the Dance category for "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". This album was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In March 2007, the band released their second album entitled Sound Of Silver. The album has spawned four singles including "North American Scum", "All My Friends", "Someone Great" and "Time To Get Away". Sound Of Silver saw a move towards a more traditional song writing approach whilst still maintaining the production values of their eponymous debut effort. This has resulted in the album appearing in numerous critic's end of year lists and another Grammy nomination for best electronic/dance album of 2007.
On November 18, 2008 Al Doyle seemed to suggest in an interview with 6 Music that the band would soon be discontinued. However, the following day both Doyle and James Murphy quashed this rumor, with Murphy indicating a new LCD Soundsystem album was on the way. Murphy began recording in the summer of 2009 in Los Angeles. Possible song titles mentioned at that time included "Why Do You Hate Music?" and "Love in LA." For the 2009 Record Store Day the band released a cover of Suicide member Alan Vega's song "Bye Bye Bayou".
On February 23, 2010, the official LCD Soundsystem website announced that the album had been completed. The first single was set to be "Drunk Girls" and on March 25, a stream of the song was put on music site One Thirty BPM. The title of the album and the cover were revealed on the DFA site on March 30. The album, titled This Is Happening, was released in the UK on May 17, 2010 and in the US on May 18, 2010. Prior to the release Murphy promised that it will be "definitely better than the other two." Murphy also stated that it was likely to be the last LCD Soundsystem album.
On February 5th, 2011, Murphy announced the band's breakup, citing an interest in pursuing other projects as a record producer. The same day, the band's final performance was announced -- their biggest headlining show ever at New York's Madison Square Garden on April 2nd of 2011. In the show's controversial onsale, the arena sold out in seconds due to scalpers allegedly buying tickets in mass amounts, and denying the opportunity for most fans to buy tickets. After public outrage, the band announced four more shows at New York's Terminal 5, to take place the week before the final show at MSG.
On January 5th, 2016, James announced the band's reunion, a new album to be released 2016, and a tour, "not just playing coachella. we’re playing all over".
Official site: http://lcdsoundsystem.com
Somebody's Calling Me
LCD Soundsystem Lyrics
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Somebody's calling me to be my girl
But my hands don't work, they're more like feet
And the wake-up call, "Go back to sleep"
Babe, come with me
And I'll take you to the place I sleep
Oh, darling, come with me
Somebody's phoning me to be my girl
Somebody's phoning me to be my girl
But the phone won't ring when I'm on the street
And my heart won't beat when I'm half asleep
Somebody's texting me to be my girl
Constantly texting me to be my girl
But the text won't take away nights that creep
And my mouth won't move when I'm in too deep
Babe, come with me
And I'll take you to the place I sleep
Oh, darling, come with me
And I'll show you the place I sleep
Alright
Somebody's calling me into their work
Wrapped up and full of good inside their work
But the car won't start when I'm half asleep
And the kids don't cry when you're on your feet
Babe, come with me
And I'll show you the place I sleep
Oh, darling, come with me
And I'll take you to the place I live
The place I live
The place I live
The place I live
This is where I live
The lyrics of LCD Soundsystem's "Somebody's Calling Me" describe the singer's struggle with commitment and relationships. The lyrics suggest that the singer is being pursued by someone who wants to be their lover, but they are hesitant and unsure of whether they want to take the next step. This is conveyed in the lines, "Somebody's calling me to be my girl, but my hands don't work, they're more like feet" and "Somebody's phoning me to be my girl, constantly texting me to be my girl, but the text won't take away nights that creep, and my mouth won't move when I'm in too deep."
The chorus, "Babe, come with me, and I'll take you to the place I sleep. Oh darling, come with me, and I'll show you the place I sleep," demonstrates that the singer is seeking a deeper connection with their pursuer, but is unable to follow through due to their insecurities. The final verse describes the singer's daily routine and how their lack of passion or enthusiasm makes it difficult to connect with others emotionally.
Overall, the song is a commentary on modern dating and the struggle to make meaningful connections, despite constant communication and advances in technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody's calling me to be my girl
Someone is trying to enter my life as a partner
But my hands don't work, they're more like feet
I am unable to communicate or express myself effectively
And the wake-up call, "Go back to sleep"
I am resistant to change or new experiences
Babe, come with me
And I'll take you to the place I sleep
Oh, darling, come with me
And I'll show you the place I sleep
I am inviting you into my life to see my vulnerabilities and true self
Somebody's phoning me to be my girl
Somebody's phoning me to be my girl
But the phone won't ring when I'm on the street
And my heart won't beat when I'm half asleep
I am having difficulty connecting with others and experiencing emotions
Somebody's texting me to be my girl
Constantly texting me to be my girl
But the text won't take away nights that creep
And my mouth won't move when I'm in too deep
I am struggling with feeling overwhelmed and anxious
Somebody's calling me into their work
Wrapped up and full of good inside their work
But the car won't start when I'm half asleep
And the kids don't cry when you're on your feet
I am avoiding the responsibilities and expectations of others
Babe, come with me
And I'll show you the place I sleep
Oh, darling, come with me
And I'll take you to the place I live
The place I live
The place I live
The place I live
This is where I live
I am willing to let you see my imperfections and struggles, and share my life with you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy
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