Although often listed or tagged as "one hit wonders", M had three other singles that achieved a chart entry in the UK, "Moonlight and Muzak" (#33 in December 1979), "That's the Way the Money Goes" (#45 in March 1980) and "Official Secrets" (#64 in November 1980).
"M" released three studio albums throughout their career: "New York • London • Paris • Munich" in 1979, "The Official Secrets Act" in 1980, and "Famous Last Words " in 1981 (which was never released in the UK). A fourth album, "Robin Scott with Shikisha", was recorded in 1984, but was not released until 1998.
2009 saw the release of two remix albums - "Pop Muzik - The Remix Album" and "Pop Muzik 30th Anniversary Remixes" - to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of "Pop Muzik".
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5) "M" is the established performance pseudonym for jazz singer M. Nahadr, of "La Vie en Rose", "Madwoman: a Contemporary Opera", and "Cowboy Bebop".
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8) "M" is a rock band hailing from Japan. Their music can be considered part of the "angura kei" movement and they have a similar sound to another Japanese rock band by the name "ムック". Most fans tag them as Ｍ but the correct tag still is "M".
9) "M." is an Artist from the US. His music is mostly Electronic, Dance, House, Techno, Trance, Euro, New Age and New Wave. He is internet famous with thousands of fans on Facebook and Twitter. He has donated most of his earnings to many charities. Songs such as "It's Brand New Day, Not Happy, Where Did Love Go, Desire and Ecstasy" have become such underground classics. He also goes by the stage name M²X (Be Blunt, Big Bad Wolf) and M²A (More Than A Woman, Fish On The Runway, Release Da Beast, Are You A Good Bitch). With 24+ Tracks available on every online distribution system, countless VJ's on youtube, 18 websites and blogs you can find him anywhere under the "duzkiss" name. M.'s future album's "Me, Myself and I" and "The World According to M." are being released in 2012.
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2) "Lee Min Woo" (born July 28, 1979) is a backup-singer and member of the Korean boyband "Shinhwa". Lee first started his solo act in 2003 when his band was on hiatus. He has since released three successful studio albums. As a solo artist, Lee changed his stage name to "M".
Sillat
M Lyrics
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Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Se suuruus näkyy ja tuntuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Seurasin jokea, joka on kirkasta tekoa
Ylitin tien, joka on vailla mutkia
Ohitin kaatuneita puita ja taloja
Kosketin harmaita kaiteita, kylmiä aikeita
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Se suuruus näkyy ja tuntuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan kunnes tulee yö ja pimeä
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
Seurasin jokea, joka on kirkasta tekoa
Ylitin tien, joka on vailla mutkia
Ohitin kaatuneita puita ja taloja
Kosketin harmaita kaiteita, kylmiä aikeita
The lyrics to M's song "Sillat" describe waiting for someone under a bridge while taking in the nighttime surroundings. The singer expresses a desire to disappear after the evening, and the weight of the moon is felt in their company. The location under the bridge provides a place to rest their head, found during a wandering path. The lyrics describe the journey taken to get there, following the clear water of a river, crossing a straight road, and passing by fallen trees and buildings with gray railings. The coldness of the surroundings is evident in the artistic choices of the lyrics.
The message in the lyrics is one of isolation and loneliness, amplifying the desire to escape from the world. The singer's voice is emotional and full of sorrow, expressing their need to be alone. The setting under the bridge represents a place to hide or escape, and the surroundings, including the moon and the cold, gray railings, support the image of being confined to a lonely place. The general sadness of the lyrics is emphasized by the singer's longing for someone or something that is not present.
Line by Line Meaning
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
I am waiting for you under the bridges
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
I am waiting for tonight, then disappear
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
I am waiting with that shining moon
Se suuruus näkyy ja tuntuu
That greatness is visible and felt
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
I have already found a place to lay my head
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
I found the way there when I walked astray
Seurasin jokea, joka on kirkasta tekoa
I followed a stream that's crystal clear
Ylitin tien, joka on vailla mutkia
I crossed a road that's straight
Ohitin kaatuneita puita ja taloja
I passed fallen trees and houses
Kosketin harmaita kaiteita, kylmiä aikeita
I touched grey railings, cold intentions
Odotan kunnes tulee yö ja pimeä
I am waiting until nightfall and darkness comes
Writer(s): Minja Koski
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Glamaxxx
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Se suuruus näkyy ja tuntuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
Seurasin jokea, joka on kirkasta tekoa
Ylitin tien, joka on vailla mutkia
Ohitin kaatuneita puita ja taloja
Kosketin harmaita kaiteita, kylmiä aikeita
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Se suuruus näkyy ja tuntuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan kunnes tulee yö ja pimeä
Odotan seurassani tuo kuultava kuu
Odotan sinua siltojen alla
Odotan tän illan, sitten katoan
Löysin jo paikan, mihin painaa pääni
Löysin sinne reitin, kun harhaan kävelin
Seurasin jokea, joka on kirkasta tekoa
Ylitin tien, joka on vailla mutkia
Ohitin kaatuneita puita ja taloja
Kosketin harmaita kaiteita, kylmiä aikeita
@jakubolekszyk1561
My Finnish buddy sent me an English translation: :-D
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I look forward to hearing from that moon
That greatness is visible and felt
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I followed the river, which is a clear deed
I crossed a road that has no bends
I passed fallen trees and houses
I touched gray railings, cold intentions
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I look forward to hearing from that moon
That greatness is visible and felt
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I wait until night and dark
I look forward to hearing from that moon
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I followed the river, which is a clear deed
I crossed a road that has no bends
I passed fallen trees and houses
I touched gray railings, cold intentions
@Glamaxxx
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I look forward to hearing from that moon
That greatness is visible and felt
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I followed the river, which is a clear deed
I crossed a road that has no bends
I passed fallen trees and houses
I touched gray railings, cold intentions
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I look forward to hearing from that moon
That greatness is visible and felt
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I wait until night and dark
I look forward to hearing from that moon
I'm waiting for you under the bridges
I look forward to tonight, then disappear
I already found a place where my head weighs
I found a route there as I walked astray
I followed the river, which is a clear deed
I crossed a road that has no bends
I passed fallen trees and houses
I touched gray railings, cold intentions
@themurtinba
I'm really grateful Spotify put this song to my weekly discover! Pure miracle!
@kornerson23
Same here. What a great song!
@carlotta768
In mine too <3
@specialcircumstances
Me too..Finnish I think :)
@Brandon-eh4tz
I'm joining the club today :)
@salonica92
me too!
@codeerdev
Spotify recommended me this masterpiece last week. I love that! We listened this song over and over again with my friend. What a great song! I wish it had more recognition.
@michaelmac4103
Played this so many times , reminds me of my home land language Welsh.
@keijopatsi3721
Maailmanhistorian paras biisi. Olen kuunnellut tämän spotifiyssa varmaan 1000 kertaa. Kiitos niistä.
@minjakoski1244
Kiitos <3