An electronic duo formed in 1996 in Manchester, England, by Lou Rhodes (sin… Read Full Bio ↴An electronic duo formed in 1996 in Manchester, England, by Lou Rhodes (singer-songwriter) and Andy Barlow (music/production). They incorporated into their musical style a distinctive mixture of downbeat, trip-hop, jazz, dub, breaks, and drum and bass with a strong vocal element and, in their later works especially, some acoustic influences. Lamb are notable for their highly experimental work, a distinctive production style, Lou's often passionate lyrical style, and their artistic videos.

Their signature song is Gorecki, from their eponymous debut album and it was inspired by Henryk Górecki's Third Symphony, the Symphony of Sorrowful Songs. Other essential songs are Cotton Wool, God Bless, B Line, Gabriel, Sweet, and Wonder.

To date, the band has released six studio albums: Lamb (1996), Fear of Fours (1999), What Sound (2001), Between Darkness And Wonder (2003), 5 (2011) and Backspace Unwind (2014). In 2003 they also issued a compilation entitled Best Kept Secrets.

In February 2005, Lamb announced that they would pursue their own solo projects, ending their collaboration for now. Their last concerts were in Paradiso, Amsterdam, and these shows appear in the DVD 'Lamb Live at the Paradiso' which was released in 2011.

Lou Rhodes released her first solo album Beloved One (2006) which received a Mercury nomination. This was followed by Bloom (2007), and One Good Thing (2010). Lou also branched out and became an author, with children's books The Phlunk (2013) and The Phlunk's Worldwide Symphony (2014 Strata Books).

Producer Andy Barlow focused on his band Hoof and a project called Luna Seeds with vocalist–songwriter Carrie Tree, and produced the Fink album Distance and Time. In 2013 Barlow's debut solo album as LOWB, Leap and the Net Will Appear was re-released on a new label, Distiller Records. Andy continued to work as a producer, working with Bristol band The Ramona Flowers on their album Dismantle and Rebuild (2014) which he also co-wrote. Most recently, he produced and mixed David Gray's new album Mutineers (2014).

The hiatus ended in 2009 when Lamb reunited and started performing again. Lamb returned to the studio the following year to record their fifth studio album 5 which was released in 2011. They also released their first live album in 2011 Live at Koko and the long-awaited DVD Lamb Lamb Live at the Paradiso.

In October 2014, the band released a new album Backspace Unwind, followed by a single 'We Fall in Love' (subsequently voted "Best Chillout/Lounge Track" at the International Dance Music Awards 2015). They began a tour in 2014 which included the UK and Europe. The tour continued into 2015 with shows and festivals in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

There are other artists with the same name:

(2) A group formed by Barbara Mauritz and Bob Swanson in San Francisco in the late 1960s. This group disbanded in 1972. The minor San Francisco group Lamb tend to be remembered only for their appearance on the Fillmore: The Last Days concert album, where they were one of several non-star artists on a set dominated by bigger names like the Grateful Dead, Santana, and Boz Scaggs. The band did actually put out three albums in the early '70s, however, and were quite an interesting group. Not only were they not readily comparable to other acts on the San Francisco rock circuit, but it's debatable whether they could be fairly categorized as a rock band at all. Their music blended jazz, folk, singer/songwriter pop, gospel, and even some classical and avant-garde influences. Certainly the dominant figure was singer Barbara Mauritz, whose bluesy and earthy vocals had considerable resonance, but which could also traverse the band's frequently mystical, poetic lyrics with much delicacy and nuance. Reminiscent in spots of such varied artists as Tim Buckley, Judy Collins (in her art-song phase), David Ackles, and Savage Rose (in that band's most gospel-soaked period), their records were ultimately idiosyncratic enough to defy ready comparison to anyone. And they were, too, ultimately too inaccessible to make much commercial impact, despite plenty of tracks of considerable power, beauty, and enigma.

Lamb were formed by the duo of Texan singer Mauritz and multi-instrumentalist (though primarily guitarist) Bob Swanson. The two (writing both separately and together) was responsible for the band's material. They attracted attention in San Francisco when they opened for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young for a few nights at Winterland in November 1969. Impresario Bill Graham became their manager, and producer David Rubinson, who had worked with notable groups such as Santana and Moby Grape, acted in that capacity for their first record. Their debut album on the Fillmore label, A Sign of Change, was perhaps their most uncompromising and experimental, relying largely on jazz-folk acoustic arrangements and spotlighting Mauritz's impressive voice on impressionistic, dream-like lyrics. They moved over to Warner Bros (while retaining Rubinson as executive producer) for the follow-up, Cross Between, which moved toward slightly more mainstream rock arrangements and a more pronounced gospel feel on several tracks. Yet others were throwbacks to the first album in their obscure but enchanting poesy, sometimes owing more to a classical-influenced art song tradition than conventional pop music.

Lamb went yet further toward gospel-rockish material on their third and final album, Bring Out the Sun, which was their most mainstream outing, though hardly mainstream overall, with a couple of tracks again giving vent to their more experimental jazz-folk-classical side. The LP was co-billed to Lamb and Barbara Mauritz, though Swanson was still involved as a composer and instrumentalist on much of the material. Whether or not this co-billing was intended as a transition from Lamb to a solo career, Mauritz was soon recording as a solo, putting out Music Box for Columbia. Her solo career didn't take off, however, although she continued to perform and write (composing the music for many commercials). In the mid-'80s, Bob Swanson returned full-time to photography. The Lamb founded by Swanson and Mauritz, incidentally, had no relation to either the Christian rock band Lamb that began to record later in the '70s, or the drum'n'bass duo Lamb that began recording in the late '90s.

(3) A demoscene musician, active from early 1990s till early 2000s, known for composing many chiptunes, as well as themed collection-album called Autumn Leaf.

(4) A messianic Jewish pop music group formed in 1972 by Joel Chernoff and Rick "Levi" Coghill. This group has recorded as recently as 2005 (with Ted Pearce replacing Rick Coghill).

(5) A Japanese duo from Tokyo, formed in 1999. Kudo sings, Nakamura does everything else. They make pretty, light-hearted, chilled-out pop.

(6) A Japanese rockband who regularly do shows in Tokyo, Japan. They're known for their melodic, emotional, and exciting sound with twin guitars, and bass and drums. Lamb's music has taken on elements from post-rock, math-rock, and pop.
Their first EP, MEME, was released in April of 2020.

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Lamb Lyrics

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We've been dispatched by God, sent to warn these wolves of His wrath
But they wanna put a sock in it, because we're mismatched
Since we have been whipped, dragged through streets, our skin ripped, stabbed
We've been fightin' fire, tryna have these burnin' sticks snatched
Takin' the gospel to the hostile, even if it'll cost all
Not seeing that they're beefin' with what they're breathin' through their nostrils
New Atheists hatin' this, they rage and diss, shakin' fists
At their Maker, ticked, they want everyone to be made to think they were apes and fish

Faiths that misunderstand who He is, with their lives, they wage against Him
Like those who think it's a service they offer their god when they slay Christians
Or wolves in sheep's clothes, or should I say fleece robes?
Who only take and give false teaching, they just pick
Whatever verses make 'em rich, like their Bibles have pages ripped
Cultists who claim they are the same, but they're lost, they stray from Scripts
Those emergin' who gravely twist the clear Word of God to make 'em grin
Those who make the truth out to be whatever they say it is
New Agers with skeptics and agnostics, stuck on maybe/if
All the shady tricks, hol(e)d up ... we won't cave to this!
We lowered our guard, let the enemy creep in with stealth
The moment we got comfy with our feelings and wealth
We are lambs sent to help tame the wild, tell 'em why God gave the Child
He chose this group of troops before we became defiled
So while we wait for our Shepherd to return
We will warn of the fire comin', we don't want you to be burned
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results
I’m lost, I’m found
I’m lost again, I’m found again
I can’t begin to explain my
Frustrations with who I have been
I’m lost, I’m found
I’m lost again, I’m found again
I can’t begin to explain my
Frustrations with who I have been
I've fallen onto my knees, in my prayers, I ask for retreat
From these sins that I just repeat, sins that I just repeat
'Cause I’ve fallen into routines that are twisted, wicked, unclean
Scary visions are haunting me, must beware of the devil's schemes
On my journey, I’ve gone astray, told myself that I’d be okay
Hey, don’t worry, it’s just a phase, soon you’ll be feeling great
But the devil was taking aim, he was ready to dig my grave
I was falling into temptations, my faith, it had been degrading
It’s easy to feel defeated, to stay down and take the beating
But that’s not the reason you’re here, you’re not defeated
It’s Jesus who rose again, it’s through Him that I find my strength
'Cause of Him that I’ll be alright and be better right by His side
Hope is found through the Saviour’s name, grace is given, 'cause Jesus came
Loneliness, yeah, let that decay, accept Christ, He’s here to stay
Hope is found through the Saviour’s name, grace is given, 'cause Jesus came
Loneliness, yeah, let that decay, accept Christ, He’s here to stay
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results
We stay wise like serpents, but harmless as doves
Lambs among the wolves, our struggle is a must
Bringing you the message Christ the Saviour had discussed
Before He bled and died a shameful way up on the cross
So that filthy men can rid themselves of all the dust
Leave behind the snares, sinfulness, and the lust, uhh
This is the time that we’re living in, there is no giving in
We tread a path that's narrow and it’s very thin
Cross that line, it’ll never be the same again
Seek this refuge and take heed, whoever’s listening
In case you be defiled by wolves that seek your very skin
Leading many astray, they pry and kill the innocent
There is no taming them, the blood stains them within
Leading lambs to the slaughter with lies and their cunning grins
Just like in the beginning, the devil brought his poison in
God had named it sin and it remained ever since
Evil lives by every inch, the world rotting in it's stench
God Himself came down and bruised the wicked wolf prince
Oh, men, won’t you repent? Rather, you’d interject
Prosperity and intellect to God's Word with no respect
Death, where is your sting? Wolves are no match for Him
He brings day where night is dim, fire and the whirling winds
His voice is thundering, you won’t get this chance again
Told you from the start, my friend, hail Christ the Lion King
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results
We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk

'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
His enemies, then they'll see the "big bang" that results

Overall Meaning

The song "Lamb" by the music group Lamb discusses their journey as believers who have been sent out by God to warn those who have gone astray. The lyrics describe the challenges they face while fulfilling their mission, including facing persecution at the hands of those who do not believe in their God. The song touches on themes of faith, resilience, and hope in the face of adversity. The group sings about the importance of staying true to their beliefs and persevering in their mission despite the challenges they face.

One of the main themes of "Lamb" is the idea of being Lambs among Wolves, which refers to the group's mission to spread the gospel to those who are hostile to their message. The lyrics suggest that their journey is not an easy one and that they face many obstacles along the way. However, they remain steadfast in their mission, believing that they have been called by God to fulfill this purpose.

Another prominent theme of the song is repentance and redemption. The lyrics describe the journey of a believer who has fallen into sin but seeks refuge in Christ. The lyrics emphasize the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes and turning to God for forgiveness and guidance. The group encourages their listeners to accept Christ and find hope and salvation in His name.

Overall, "Lamb" is a powerful song that deals with themes of faith, perseverance, and redemption. It encourages believers to remain steadfast in their mission despite facing adversities, and to turn to God for guidance and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

We've been dispatched by God, sent to warn these wolves of His wrath
We have been sent by God to warn these wicked individuals of the consequences of their actions.

But they wanna put a sock in it, because we're mismatched
They don't want to listen to us because we are different from them.

Since we have been whipped, dragged through streets, our skin ripped, stabbed
We have faced great suffering and persecution, enduring physical harm.

We've been fightin' fire, tryna have these burnin' sticks snatched
We have been trying to save people from the destructive influence of evil.

Takin' the gospel to the hostile, even if it'll cost all
We are sharing the message of the gospel with those who are resistant, regardless of the personal sacrifice it may require.

Not seeing that they're beefin' with what they're breathin' through their nostrils
They fail to realize that they are opposing the very breath of life that sustains them.

New Atheists hatin' this, they rage and diss, shakin' fists
The New Atheists intensely dislike our message and express their anger and disagreement.

At their Maker, ticked, they want everyone to be made to think they were apes and fish
They are angry at God, wanting to promote the belief that humans share a common ancestor with animals.

Faiths that misunderstand who He is, with their lives, they wage against Him
Various religious beliefs fail to comprehend the true nature of God and actively turn against Him.

Like those who think it's a service they offer their god when they slay Christians
Certain individuals believe that by killing Christians, they are doing a service to their own deity.

Or wolves in sheep's clothes, or should I say fleece robes?
There are deceptive individuals who pretend to be harmless, but in reality, they are harmful.

Who only take and give false teaching, they just pick
They selectively choose teachings that suit their own agendas and deliver false information.

Whatever verses make 'em rich, like their Bibles have pages ripped
They cherry-pick Bible verses that can be manipulated to support their desires, as if certain pages were missing.

Cultists who claim they are the same, but they're lost, they stray from Scripts
Religious cults assert that they are following the same beliefs, but they have deviated from the true scriptures.

Those emergin' who gravely twist the clear Word of God to make 'em grin
Certain groups that are emerging distort the clear message of God's Word to satisfy their own desires.

Those who make the truth out to be whatever they say it is
There are individuals who manipulate the truth to fit their own perspectives.

New Agers with skeptics and agnostics, stuck on maybe/if
New Age believers, along with skeptics and agnostics, are fixated on uncertainty and doubt.

All the shady tricks, hol(e)d up ... we won't cave to this!
Despite all the deceitful tactics, we will not succumb to their manipulations.

We lowered our guard, let the enemy creep in with stealth
We became complacent and allowed the enemy to take advantage of us unnoticed.

The moment we got comfy with our feelings and wealth
When we became too comfortable with our emotions and material possessions.

We are lambs sent to help tame the wild, tell 'em why God gave the Child
We are humble messengers sent to guide and educate those who are unruly, explaining the purpose of God sending His Son.

He chose this group of troops before we became defiled
God selected us for this mission before we were corrupted by sin.

So while we wait for our Shepherd to return
As we anticipate the return of our spiritual guide.

We will warn of the fire comin', we don't want you to be burned
We will alert others to the imminent danger of destruction, desiring to save them from harm.

We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
Even though we may seem insignificant in comparison, we would still achieve victory.

'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
When God's anger is unleashed and overwhelms everything.

His enemies, then they'll see the 'big bang' that results
Those who oppose God will witness the immense and catastrophic consequences.

I’m lost, I’m found
I have experienced periods of being lost and then being rediscovered.

I can’t begin to explain my frustrations with who I have been
I struggle to find the words to express my disappointment and dissatisfaction with my past self.

I've fallen onto my knees, in my prayers, I ask for retreat
I have humbled myself and turned to prayer, seeking a release from my recurring sins.

From these sins that I just repeat, sins that I just repeat
I constantly find myself trapped in repeating patterns of sinful behavior.

'Cause I’ve fallen into routines that are twisted, wicked, unclean
I have become trapped in habitual behaviors that are morally wrong and defiled.

Scary visions are haunting me, must beware of the devil's schemes
I am tormented by frightening thoughts and experiences, recognizing the need to be cautious of the schemes of the devil.

On my journey, I’ve gone astray, told myself that I’d be okay
During my life's journey, I have strayed from the right path, reassuring myself that everything would be fine.

But the devil was taking aim, he was ready to dig my grave
However, the devil was actively targeting me and seeking my destruction.

I was falling into temptations, my faith, it had been degrading
I was succumbing to various temptations, which caused my faith to weaken.

It’s easy to feel defeated, to stay down and take the beating
It is tempting to feel overwhelmed and continue to endure hardships.

But that’s not the reason you’re here, you’re not defeated
However, that is not the purpose of your existence, and you are not meant to be defeated.

It’s Jesus who rose again, it’s through Him that I find my strength
It is through the resurrection of Jesus that I derive my strength and resilience.

'Cause of Him that I’ll be alright and be better right by His side
Because of Him, I will be fine and improve myself while being in His presence.

Hope is found through the Saviour’s name, grace is given, 'cause Jesus came
In the name of the Savior, hope exists, and we receive grace because of Jesus' arrival.

Loneliness, yeah, let that decay, accept Christ, He’s here to stay
Allow feelings of loneliness to wither away, embrace Christ, as He is here to remain.

We stay wise like serpents, but harmless as doves
We maintain wisdom and cleverness like serpents, yet we are gentle and harmless like doves.

Our struggle is a must, bringing you the message Christ the Saviour had discussed
Our battles are necessary, as we convey the message that Christ, the Savior, has spoken.

Before He bled and died a shameful way up on the cross
This occurred prior to His sacrificial death on the cross, where He endured humiliation and suffering.

So that filthy men can rid themselves of all the dust
This allowed sinful individuals to cleanse themselves from the impurities of life.

Leave behind the snares, sinfulness, and the lust
They were able to forsake the traps, sinful behaviors, and strong desires.

This is the time that we’re living in, there is no giving in
We are currently residing in a crucial era, and we cannot surrender.

We tread a path that's narrow and it’s very thin
We walk along a narrow and treacherous path.

Cross that line, it’ll never be the same again
If we cross that line, nothing will ever be the same.

Seek this refuge and take heed, whoever’s listening
I implore anyone who is listening to seek this place of safety and pay attention.

In case you be defiled by wolves that seek your very skin
I warn you, as there are individuals who aim to corrupt and harm you.

Leading many astray, they pry and kill the innocent
They mislead many people and manipulate them, causing harm to the innocent.

There is no taming them, the blood stains them within
It is impossible to control them, as they are inherently stained with evil.

Leading lambs to the slaughter with lies and their cunning grins
They deceive and lure unsuspecting individuals into a situation of great danger.

Just like in the beginning, the devil brought his poison in
Similar to the events in the past, the devil has introduced his corruptive influence.

God had named it sin and it remained ever since
God identified it as sin, and it has persisted since then.

Evil lives by every inch, the world rotting in its stench
Evil exists in every aspect, and the world is decaying due to its influence.

God Himself came down and bruised the wicked wolf prince
God personally descended and defeated the evil ruler.

Oh, men, won’t you repent? Rather, you’d interject
Oh, people, will you not change your ways? Instead, you interrupt.

Prosperity and intellect to God's Word with no respect
You prioritize wealth and knowledge over respecting God's Word.

Death, where is your sting? Wolves are no match for Him
Death, why are you not powerful? Wolves cannot withstand God.

He brings day where night is dim, fire and the whirling winds
He brings light to darkness, like fire and strong winds.

His voice is thundering, you won’t get this chance again
His voice resounds like thunder, and you may never have this opportunity again.

Told you from the start, my friend, hail Christ the Lion King
I have warned you from the beginning, my friend, praise and honor the powerful ruler, Christ.