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
Closer
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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The lyrics of Lemon Jelly's song "Closer" simply repeat the word "closer" over and over again. However, this repetition seems to reveal an underlying theme of desire and longing, as if the singer is pleading to be brought closer to someone or something that they desperately desire. The repetition of the word "closer" creates a hypnotic, almost trance-like effect, which underscores the intensity of this desire. The song's melody and instrumentation are also very dreamlike, with twinkling chimes and gentle beats contributing to the feeling of being transported to some otherworldly place.
The hypnotic quality of the song could also suggest a sense of being trapped or held captive, as if the singer is trying to break free from some kind of confinement or restriction. The repetition of the word "closer" could be seen as an attempt to break through this barrier and escape to something more open and free. Alternatively, the song could be interpreted as a love song, with the singer pleading to be brought closer to the object of their affection. The open-endedness of the lyrics allows for multiple interpretations, but the overall effect is one of yearning and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Closer
The singer is emphasizing the need to be close to something or someone.
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The repetition of 'closer' amplifies the sense of urgency.
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The singer feels the need for repeated emphasis on getting closer.
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The artist is emphasizing how much closer they need to be.
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The emphasis is getting greater.
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The singer continues to emphasize their desire to get closer.
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The singer is deeply committed to the idea of getting closer.
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The repeated 'closer' shows how much the artist is fixated on getting closer.
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The repetition is used to hammer home the point that getting closer is of the utmost importance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED DEAKIN, NICK FRANGLEN
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