1. progressive … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists which have used this name
1. progressive rock band from Wales
2. rock group from Norway
3. 70s folk rock band from England
4. musical group from Greece
5. synthpop group from Spain
6. rock group from Belgium
Magenta (1): Cyan was formed in 1984 while Reed was still at school, although the band broke up after only a few gigs and one demo tape release. Reed takes his influences from bands like Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Yes, Eurythmics, and Björk. Though heavily influenced by progressive rock, Reed is a professional songwriter and has done many other projects for both film and television
The most successful of these projects was called Trippa. Described as "a contemporary Eurythmics for the new millennium" mixing their own brand of edgy industrial pop with soaring orchestral arrangements. The band featured Christina Booth on vocals and Rob Reed on guitars and keyboards, joined by Rhiannon Stundon (backing vocals) and Ryan Aston (drums). The band released the Trippa EP in 1999, and were voted ‘Record of the Week’ on Virgin Radio, appearing on British television a number of times. It was during this time that Reed asked Christina to be lead vocalist for a progressive rock project he had in mind, and the initial ideas for Magenta were born.
Magenta was originally a studio project, with Rob playing most of the instruments. However, once their debut Revolutions was released in 1999 there was a demand for live shows. Rob recruited (along with Christina) Chris Fry and Martin Rosser on guitar, Matthew Cohen on bass and Allan Mason-Jones on drums. Recently, Matt left the band and was replaced by Chris' younger brother Dan. The band released their third album Home in 2006 together with New York Suite. In 2008 the much darker album Metamorphosis saw the light of day. Their latest release to date with new songs Chameleon appeared in 2011.
Magenta (2): Magenta was formed by Anders Odden during the summer of 1995. Vilde Lockert joined him on vocals that autumn. They released their first EP simply named Magenta in 1997. The song Secret Sky went into the charts in Norway and established their career. Anders Odden was already a well-known name to most of the music-oriented people. He’s been members of bands like Apoptygma Berzerk, Cadaver as well as recording for Satyricon, and being liveguitarist for Celtic Frost. The album Periode was released in March 1998, and Magenta went on tour in Norway and Germany. Magenta signed a new record-deal in April 2001 with the German indielabel Re:pop Music. The summer of 2001 saw the recording of the album Little Girl Lost, when they joined forces with producer, Vegard Ibo Blomberg The album was released in Germany the 24th of June 2002, and was very well received in the German alternative press. It reached number 4 in both the German Alternative Charts during the fall of 2002. Magenta made a video for All Over featuring Mortiis, but were quite stunned to find out that Coca-Cola company wanted this song for their worldwide release of Sprite Zero. The best chart position so far has been reached when Magenta CD single All Over climbed to number 2 in the official charts in Greece on the 8.7.2002 when this campaign went into a frenzy there.
Magenta played a lot of gigs in 2002/2003 and the took some time off after the Arvika Festival in Sweden in 2003. Anders re-joined Apoptygma Berzerk on the recording of their new album "You And Me Against The World" in 2004/2005. In 2006 Magenta was reinforced with guitar manic Daniel Hill. This was very inspiring for the band and led to one of the most creative period in the bands history. Magenta released a track together with Apoptygma Berzerk called Friendly Fire in the beginning of 2006, and this kicked Magenta into a serious writing process for the new album. The first new song of the new direction is Darkest Dream. Magenta was also enforced with Jonas Groth who contributed to the production of the rest of the new album. Art And Accidents was release in November 2008 digitally and then officially on February 9, 2009.
A new album is recorded and will be released in February 09 featuring new band member Daniel Hill (Guitar, Bass, Vocals) and guest appearances from several known Norwegian musicians including members of Apoptygma Berzerk, Gluecifer and Gothminister.
Magenta (3): A folk band from UK which released at least the album Canterbury Moon in 1978.
Magenta (4): An ethnic/entechna music project from Greece, with songs written by Michalis Nikoloudis (music) and Michalis Koumbios (lyrics) sung by Anastasia Moutsatsou. They have released one CD.
Magenta (5): A synthpop band from Spain. They released a LP titled "La Reina del Salón" in 1985.
Magenta (6): little is known about this band from Belgium
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Magenta Lyrics
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Let's just be friends but I don't believe, ya
Said you need space, well how much you need?
I know you lost girl, I'll take the lead, yeah
You need fresh air take you out the B's
Like I might take you on a vacay
It's so nice, on your body lingerie, yeah
Wake up polo draws all on my ass
Yeah, naughty snapchats with the flash
I can't focus girl while you lookin' like that
Yeah, it's just the way you throw it back
Give you my funds to flip and you always bring it back
Bring it back, bring it back
Shawty can we, bring it back, bring it back
Yeah, bring it back, bring it back
Look shawty can we, bring it back, bring it back, oh yeah
Let's just be friends but I don't believe, ya
Said you need space, well how much you need?
I know you lost girl, I'll take the lead, yeah
You need fresh air take you out the B's
Aye, you know that I adore you
Bought that Valentino for you
Even though I can't afford to
Told me to ignore you
But I don't wanna bore you
I still hold the door 'cause I'm just tryna be cordial, aye
I lick her when I miss her
Kissing on her figure
Rocking diamonds like a river, aye
She look better than the pictures
I can tell it's not a filter
Baby, you a killer, aye
Let's put this thing in motion
We had our ups and downs, but we just roll and coast it
Your body like the ocean and I just wanna swim
It don't matter where I'm going, with you I'ma win
And you said, let's just be friends but I don't believe, ya
Said you need space, well how much you need?
I know you lost girl, I'll take the lead, yeah
You need fresh air take you out the B's
Yeah, might take you out the B's
'Cause that's just what you need
Say yes when you say please
Yeah, I just link her when I miss her
Kissing on your figure
Diamonds like a river
In Magenta's song "Air", the narrarator is responding to their partner's request for space. They don't believe that they can just be friends and decide to lead the way, taking her outside of their current confined environment. The lyrics describe how he will take her on a vacation and buy her lingerie to give her a fresh perspective on things. The idea is to bring her back rejuvenated and ready to move forward. The verse also includes a mention of giving her money in the morning, showing the singer's desire to spoil her.
The chorus repeats the singer's disbelief of their partner's request to just be friends and adds a sense of urgency as he wants to take her out of the situation and into a new environment. The second verse continues to describe their relationship and highlights the singer's devotion to his partner. He may not have a lot of money but he still buys her gifts and opens doors for her. The verse also describes the singer's attraction to his partner and their desire to be with her, regardless of their ups and downs.
One interesting thing to note about the song is that it was inspired by Magenta's own personal experiences. In an interview, he discussed how he had just gone through a breakup and it had inspired him to write this song about the situation. Another fascinating fact is that "Air" not only became a popular song but was also used in various television shows and films.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember you said
This song is about a conversation the two of them had where Magenta knows they agreed to just be friends, but she doesn't believe it anymore.
Let's just be friends but I don't believe, ya
Magenta doesn't believe that they can just be friends; she wants something more.
Said you need space, well how much you need?
Magenta is questioning how much space they need because she wants to be with them.
I know you lost girl, I'll take the lead, yeah
Magenta is assuring her love interest that she'll take the lead because they seem lost and don't know what they want.
You need fresh air take you out the B's
Magenta is suggesting that her love interest needs a change of scenery and she wants to take them out to get some fresh air.
Like I might take you on a vacay
Magenta is considering taking her love interest on a vacation.
It's so nice, on your body lingerie, yeah
Magenta finds her love interest attractive in lingerie.
Wake up polo draws all on my ass
This is just an explicit reference to their sex life.
Give you good dick in the morning with the bed covered in cash
This line is explicit and self-explanatory.
Yeah, naughty snapchats with the flash
Magenta and her love interest send explicit Snapchats to each other.
I can't focus girl while you lookin' like that
Magenta finds her love interest distracting because of how attractive they are.
Yeah, it's just the way you throw it back
Magenta finds her love interest attractive because of the way they dance or move.
Give you my funds to flip and you always bring it back
Magenta trusts her love interest with her money and knows that they'll always bring it back.
Bring it back, bring it back
This line is repeated throughout the song to create a hook.
Shawty can we, bring it back, bring it back
Magenta is asking her love interest if they can go back to the way things used to be.
Look shawty can we, bring it back, bring it back, oh yeah
Magenta is repeating herself, asking again if they can go back.
Aye, you know that I adore you
Magenta loves her love interest.
Bought that Valentino for you
Magenta bought her love interest a gift (presumably a Valentino item).
Even though I can't afford to
Magenta spent more than she could afford to buy her love interest a gift.
Told me to ignore you
Someone (perhaps a friend or family member) told Magenta to ignore her love interest.
But I don't wanna bore you
Magenta wants to continue being a part of her love interest's life and doesn't want to bore them.
I still hold the door 'cause I'm just tryna be cordial, aye
Magenta is being polite to her love interest even though they're just friends now.
I lick her when I miss her
This line is explicit and self-explanatory.
Kissing on her figure
Magenta likes kissing her love interest's body.
Rocking diamonds like a river, aye
Magenta and her love interest both wear expensive jewelry.
She look better than the pictures
Magenta finds her love interest to be more attractive in person than in pictures.
I can tell it's not a filter
Magenta knows that her love interest's beauty is not just because of a filter on a picture.
Baby, you a killer, aye
Magenta finds her love interest to be very attractive and dangerous in a good way.
Let's put this thing in motion
Magenta wants to take their relationship to the next level.
We had our ups and downs, but we just roll and coast it
Magenta and her love interest have had their fair share of issues, but they've always found a way to work it out.
Your body like the ocean and I just wanna swim
Magenta finds her love interest's body to be vast and exciting like the ocean, and she wants to experience it all.
It don't matter where I'm going, with you I'ma win
Magenta feels like she will always come out on top as long as she's with her love interest.
Yeah, might take you out the B's
Magenta is considering taking her love interest somewhere.
'Cause that's just what you need
Magenta knows what her love interest needs even if they don't know it themselves.
Say yes when you say please
Magenta wants her love interest to be more assertive and ask for what they want.
Yeah, I just link her when I miss her
This line is repeated from earlier in the song and is explicit and self-explanatory.
Kissing on your figure
This line is repeated from earlier in the song and means that Magenta likes kissing her love interest's body.
Diamonds like a river
This line is repeated from earlier in the song and means that Magenta and her love interest both wear expensive jewelry.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alex Persaud, Dean August
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