Franglen and Deakin initially released three limited-circulation EPs: The Bath (1998), The Yellow (1999), and The Midnight (2000), all of which were then collected into a widely-released album in 2000, Lemonjelly.ky, which was both a critical and a commercial success.
Their second album (and self-proclaimed first studio album), Lost Horizons, was released in 2002, and was another success.
Their last album, 2005's '64-'95, featured a sticker to warn listeners that "This is our new album. It's not like our old album." The title comes from the fact that each track features a single sample drawn from years between 1964 and 1995, incorporating each sample in a variety of imaginative ways.
Some of their best or well-known songs are:
- The Staunton Lick
- Kneel Before Your God
- Space Walk
- Nice Weather For Ducks
- '75 Aka Stay With You
- '90 aka A Man Like Me
They have also made mix sets for Radio 1's Mary-Anne Hobbs' 'Breezeblock' show, as well as for a variety of other shows (6 Mix, XFM's 'The Hijack', The Blue Room, etc). They have remixed a number of other artists, including Badly Drawn Boy, Pet Shop Boys and Coldcut, as well as collaborated with William Shatner on a track from his latest album.
Fred Deakin is also co-founder and creative director of print and interactive design agency Airside.
In January 2008, the duo announced Lemon Jelly would be breaking up for the foreseeable future. Fred Deakin released the news on their forum. He also stated that whilst there was a possibility the two would work together again, they would be pursuing solo careers for the time being.
Fred Deakin's website featuring Lemon Jelly info, his art, music and a comprehensive digital biography :
https://freddeak.in/project/lemon-jelly//
More Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_Jelly
'64 aka Go
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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Go
And so i went, alone
East, west
East, west
East, west
East, west
I went throughout the land
Ah hour an hour the days went by
From dawn 'til setting sun
East, west
East, west
East, west
East, west
Near and far, the desert sand
The mountain quest
I knew someday I'd face the test
And sure enough
...
A moment later
And so at last
I understood
Go
in this context can be understood as a call to action or a directive to move forward. The repetition of the phrase "east, west" creates a sense of movement and direction, as if the singer is physically traveling through the land. The use of "hour an hour" implies a slow and steady journey, perhaps one of self-discovery or introspection. The imagery of the desert sand and mountain quest evokes a sense of adventure and challenge.
The line "I knew someday I'd face the test" suggests that the singer was purposefully seeking out a difficult experience or challenge. The "test" may refer to a personal or emotional struggle. The pause in the lyrics, represented by the ellipsis, creates a sense of tension and anticipation. Finally, the line "And so at last I understood" implies that the singer has come to a moment of clarity or enlightenment through their journey.
Overall, the lyrics to "64 aka Go" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the journey through life. The singer travels through the land, facing challenges and seeking answers, until they finally gain understanding. The repetition of "go" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of taking action and moving forward in pursuit of one's goals and dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Go
The singer is instructing someone to go or leave.
Go
Reiteration of the instruction to go or leave.
And so i went, alone
The singer went somewhere without any company.
East, west
The artist traveled in both the eastern and western directions.
East, west
Reiteration of traveling towards the east and west.
East, west
Reiteration of previously stated direction of travel.
East, west
Continued emphasis on direction of travel.
I went throughout the land
The artist traveled extensively across an area of land.
Ah hour an hour the days went by
Time passed slowly as the artist journeyed across the land.
From dawn 'til setting sun
The artist traveled throughout the entire day.
East, west
Direction of travel is reiterated again.
East, west
Continued emphasis on direction of travel.
East, west
Reiteration of traveling towards the east and west.
East, west
Continued emphasis on direction of travel.
Near and far, the desert sand
The singer encountered both nearby and distant desert landscapes.
The mountain quest
The artist journeyed towards a mountainous destination.
I knew someday I'd face the test
The artist understood there would be a challenge to overcome in the future.
And sure enough
The anticipated event has occurred or is about to occur.
A moment later
A short period of time has passed since the previous event.
And so at last
Finally, after much effort or time has passed, the artist has reached their destination.
I understood
The artist has gained an understanding or realization through their journey.
Go
The instruction to go or leave now has deeper meaning due to the artist's journey and understanding.
Contributed by Alexander K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.