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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2) "M" is Mathieu Chedid, a french singer born in 1971. For more, see also "-M-" for an alternate labelling convention.
3) "M" (이민우/Lee Minwoo/Minwoo) is a South Korean pop/r 'n b singer. He is also a part of the longest running boyband in South Korea, "Shinhwa".
4) "M" was a German Dancefloor-Project consisting of producers Joachim Muno and Udo Niebergall. They had 2 club-hits in the '90s, "Razzia" & "Pili Pili 96".
5) "M" is the established performance pseudonym for jazz singer M. Nahadr, of "La Vie en Rose", "Madwoman: a Contemporary Opera", and "Cowboy Bebop".
6) "M" is David Pajo of "Papa M", "Ariel M", and has also released material under just "M".
7) "M" is Michael Gray, 50% of "Full Intention".
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.
10) "m" is an indietronica/electronic trio from Belarus. They released the first EP "Glimpse Idea" in 2011.
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13) "M" is the artist name of Finnish musician and actor Minja Koski. Electronic pop music with a strong, mystic and enchanting atmosphere, and strongly attached to the popularity of Finnish folk music.
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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".
The Unknown
M Lyrics
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Poor up the liq
Roll up the gas
Pretty lil bitch
One hand on the wheel
One hand on her ass
Windows is down
Ridin round town
Destination unknown
To where I don't know
But we going fast
Jump in the whip
Poor up the liq
Roll up the gas
Pretty lil bitch
One hand on the wheel
One hand on her ass
Windows is down
Ridin round town
Music on blast
Destination unknown
To where I don't know
But we going fast
Soul ski, bitch its a stick up
Speedin, while she suck my dick up
Loco, I think she mental
Swallow, you better not spit up
Runnin lights
Reckless drive
She's surprised like
Have you lost your mind
Imma keep it hot with you
I cannot lie
Right now I don't know how much I Care bout life
Visions hazy
Barely can see but shit I feel amazing
I'm gone go wherever
This road takes me
And fuck the world
How I been feeling lately
Since I lost OG I can't feel a thing
Sometimes I just wish
It was all a dream
Cant control the thoughts
In my mind
I feel like this all of the time
Don't know what to do so I ride
Can't see now
What is that bright light
The song "The Unknown" by M is a contemplation on the potential existence of alien life and our search for answers beyond our own understanding. It begins by setting the tone for the song with the haunting chorus: "Haunting the black with our echoes. Waiting to show the unseen." The lyrics suggest that there is an unseen world, one that we are not yet aware of or have not yet fully explored. The line "Our world is dying, so sooner or later. Answers must come from the sky." implies a sense of urgency, as if we are running out of time and need to find answers that may be beyond our own planet.
The next few verses explore the idea that we are causing our own destruction with our hate and violence. "Sending out lies to the darkness. Stories of peace all around. Why don't we know that the hate we bestow on ourselves, it's what's keeping us down." This suggests that we are blinded by our own prejudices and ignorance, and that we need to look beyond ourselves to find the answers we need.
The chorus then repeats, driving the point home that we need to "dive down in the unknown" and explore the mysteries of the universe, to find the answers we seek. The final verse suggests that we are not alone, and that there may be other species out there waiting for us to discover them. "Out of the blue there are coming. Species from our dreams beyond. Not uninvited. So why are you crying? Knowledge is taking its toll." It ends with the repeated plea to "dive down in the unknown", to explore the mysteries of the universe and find the knowledge we seek.
Overall, The Unknown is a song that encourages us to look beyond ourselves, to explore the unknown and find the answers we seek. It suggests that we have the potential for greatness, but that we need to overcome our own limitations in order to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Haunting the black with our echoes
Our past actions and words continue to linger in the darkness, constantly reminding us of what we've left behind
Waiting to show the unseen
We eagerly anticipate the revelation of what has been hidden from us, hoping that it will bring answers and understanding
Our world is dying, so sooner or later
Our planet is in decline and the consequences of our actions will eventually catch up to us
Answers must come from the sky
Solutions to our problems may not come from our own efforts, but from a higher power or external source
Sending out lies to the darkness
We propagate false narratives and misinformation, contributing to the confusion and uncertainty that surrounds us
Stories of peace all around
We cling to the idea of a peaceful world, but fail to acknowledge the underlying hatred and division that still exists
Why don't we know that the hate we bestow
We're blind to the fact that our own actions and attitudes foster negativity and animosity, bringing us further down
On ourselves, its what's keeping us down
Our own self-destructive tendencies and limiting beliefs are preventing us from overcoming our struggles and achieving our goals
Dive down in the unknown
We must be willing to explore the unfamiliar and take risks in order to make discoveries and progress
Find just how close we are
The solutions we seek may be closer than we realize, and we need to be open to the possibilities around us
To worlds we'd like to know
Our curiosity and desire for knowledge drive us to seek out new experiences and broaden our understanding
Up between the stars
The cosmos and the mysteries of the universe represent a source of wonder and inspiration for us
Out of the blue there are coming
Unexpected and surprising events or change are on the horizon
Species from our dreams beyond
The possibilities of encountering new life or encountering otherworldly beings is a thrilling prospect
Not uninvited. So why are you crying
The changes and developments that are occurring are not necessarily a negative thing, and we should embrace them instead of fearing them
Knowledge is taking its all
The pursuit of knowledge demands a lot from those who seek it, but the reward is worth the effort
Don't you want to know
There is a natural and insatiable desire within us to uncover the unknown and make sense of the world around us
Time for me to show
As the singer, M, is the one presenting this message to the listeners, it's time for her to showcase her perspective and insight
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Written by: Joseph Mitchell III
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Peter Dahlstrom
I am unknown
I am unknown
I am unknown
I am unknown
Shoot the man out the window of the sun
As his eyes looking down at the the people with their wives
On the ground
I am unknown
I am unknown
I am, I am unknown
I am unknown
Don't take me for a fool
Don't take me for a fool
Don't take me for a fool
Don't take me
Don't take me
Don't take me for a fool
Shoot the man out the window of the sun
As his eyes looking down at the the people with their wives
On the ground
I am unknown
I am unknown
I am, I am unknown
I am unknown
If you don't look back it'll be alright, now
If the (?) back I'm a be alright, now
If you don't look back it'll be alright, now
If the (?) your feel at the end of the night, now
If you don't look back it'll be alright now
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
We are the Aliens
masterfries
What a masterpiece!! And 4 years later music sounds.....absolutely nothing like this....
Joe Baer
@Luis Gonzalez nah if you listen to indie labels there is an unlimited amount of amazing music that came out in the last 10 years.
Luis Gonzalez
And 10 years later music sounds worse you had it good back then haha
Keith Johnson
One of my favorite memories is sitting in the Alien's motor van in Vancouver, BC, with my daughter, Kate, (who was their opening act) and all of us singing this song with the guys playing guitars through little battery amps the size of a tea pot, and us singing the harmonies of that song verse after verse for about twenty minutes straight!
k.kiefer
just brilliant. miss these guys. it sounds just as good today as it did eight years ago.
ZDP-189
+Kate Johnson Kiefer what is this, how did I come across it. Will I, a powerful Dream Theater fan, enjoy this eclectic mix?
Samuel G
+Kate Johnson Kiefer True! I discovered it this year. It eventually became my summer song :D
greenore
I wish these guys would get a new album together. I love their stuff....one of those rare bands that instead of wishing for more of the same...you cant wait to hear where they head to next...
João Medeiros
Música incrível. Sensacional. Uma verdadeira viagem ao desconhecido. Um alento para nossas mentes e coração. eu me sinto muito bem ao escutar essa canção.
João Medeiros
Incredible music. sensational. A real journey into the unknown. A breath for our minds and hearts. I feel great listening to this song.