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
Pushy
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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You don't like people much?
Well I like people but I don't get on with them very well
Not a lot of people
Why is this?
I don't know really I just, people don't take to me
I get on much better with animals and things that like, you know
What's happened when you've tried to get on people?
Noisy people seem to get on, you know?
Like at school you get noisy people play up and that
And they always seem to get on better and, er, I don't know, I just
Do you think you have to have push in this world?
Yes I do, I think its hard luck on anybody who's, you know, quiet or can't get on really
You have to be fairly you know, have a lot of push and, cheek about you
But its also sometimes said that the people who work quietly, behind the scenes
Are the, are the most important people
They really get the work done, not the noisey ones
Yes that's true
Do you think that's true?
Yes
The lyrics to Lemon Jelly's "Pushy" tackle the issue of social insecurities and the need for assertiveness in the modern world. The song starts with a conversation between two individuals, where one person says they do not like people that much and prefer animals instead. This prompts the other person to ask if they do not like people at all and the first person responds by saying they do like people but do not know how to get along with them. They describe themselves as quiet and lacking the push needed to socialize.
Throughout the conversation, the idea of pushiness comes up repeatedly, with the second person asking if the first thinks this trait is necessary to be successful in the world. The first person concurs, saying that those who lack push may find it hard to get ahead. However, a counterargument is posed in the form of the opinion that those who work quietly behind the scenes are often the ones who contribute the most.
The song's lyrics resonate with many individuals who may feel insecure or overlooked in social situations. It suggests that some people naturally possess a pushy personality, making them able to thrive in competitive environments. However, the song also highlights the importance of those who work quietly behind the scenes, suggesting that the loudest individuals are not always the most productive.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like people much I get on better with animals
I prefer the companionship of animals rather than people.
You don't like people much?
Are you not fond of people either?
Well I like people but I don't get on with them very well
I do not have a good relationship with people.
Not a lot of people
I do not have a lot of friends.
Why is this?
I am not entirely sure why.
I don't know really I just, people don't take to me
People do not easily warm up to me.
I get on much better with animals and things that like, you know
I am more comfortable around animals and inanimate objects.
What's happened when you've tried to get on people?
What has happened in your attempts to befriend people?
I don't know, I get on with them in school and that, but I just haven't got a knack of Being friendly really, you know? I'm quiet, and I haven't got any push in me
I have not been able to establish close friendships with people due to my quiet nature.
Noisy people seem to get on, you know?
People who are loud seem to establish friendships more easily.
Like at school you get noisy people play up and that
At school, people who cause a commotion get noticed more easily.
And they always seem to get on better and, er, I don't know, I just
Noisy people seem to establish friendships more easily than quieter people.
Do you think you have to have push in this world?
Do you think assertive and outgoing behavior is necessary to succeed in this world?
Yes I do, I think its hard luck on anybody who's, you know, quiet or can't get on really
I believe that it is unfortunate for people who are quiet or unable to make friends easily.
You have to be fairly you know, have a lot of push and, cheek about you
In order to succeed, you need to be assertive and confident.
But its also sometimes said that the people who work quietly, behind the scenes
Some people believe that behind-the-scenes workers are more important.
Are the, are the most important people
They are considered the most crucial.
They really get the work done, not the noisey ones
These people are the ones who truly accomplish the work, not the loud, attention-seeking ones.
Yes that's true
I agree with that sentiment.
Do you think that's true?
Do you concur with that belief?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEAKIN, FRANGLEN
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