1) Marion are an English… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1) Marion are an English alternative indie group, originally formed in 1993.
2) Marion is the mononym for French singer Marion Dememes, active in the early 1980s.
3) Marion is a band from Connecticut, USA featuring members of Kidnapped.
4) Marión, a Spanish indie rock group.
5) Marion is the alias of Marion Rung, a singer from Finland.
6) Marion was the stage name of Marion Mitchell during the UKM Rogaland 2007 competitions.
7) Marion is the stage name of a Belgian singer.
8) Marion is a Danish experimental rap artist and producer living in England. He is a member of BMC and was born in 2008.
1) Marion are an English alternative indie group, originally formed in 1993, in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Jaime Harding (singer) became friends with Joe Moss (the ex-manager of The Smiths and huge music fan). Joe assisted Jaime in the creation of a new group which Jaime already knew he wanted to call Marion. Joe taught Jaime the history of all kinds of music going back as far as 1920s blues, which he had previously done for Johnny Marr at the start of The Smiths.
Joe Moss helped Jaime find and inspire musicians including Anthony Grantham, Phil Cunningham and Murad Mousa who he had attended school with. Once the group was formed, a 5 piece of Jaime Harding (singing), Anthony Grantham (guitar), Phil Cunningham (guitar), Julian Philips (bass), Murad Mousa (drums), Joe immediately found a permanent rehearsal space for Marion in the basement of the Night & Day Cafe on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. It took 9 months of 6/7 days a week writing and rehearsing for the band to be ready to play London gigs and attract a major record company deal.
After releasing the debut single 'Violent Men' on Rough Trade Records, a bidding war began between the major record labels, with Marion eventually signing to London Records and Island Music Publishing in October 1994. In March 1995, Julian left the group, replaced by Nick Gilbert who featured on all other Marion recordings.
Marion were never media darlings and built up their loyal following through constant gigging which eventually took them into the charts with a Top 10 Selling Album in the form of their debut 'This World & Body' in February 1996. Before that, Marion were handpicked and toured with the likes of Morrissey, Radiohead, Ian McCulloch of Echo & The Bunnymen and Manic Street Preachers.
Although Marion were very much a group that stood out on their own, journalistically they were included into the 1990s Britpop music scene, appearing on the 'Britpop Now' BBC television special, among many other TV and Radio Britpop programmes, including a stunning live performance of 'Sleep' on Channel 4's The Word in February 1995. The group also went on to play at the Glastonbury Festival 3 times and a whole host of other festivals in the UK and Europe, as well as 2 tours of Japan and 4 short tours of America.
After a gruelling 18 month international touring campaign for debut album 'This World & Body' Marion were finding it difficult to write a 2nd album, It was at this point that manager Joe Moss brought in Johnny Marr to co-write and produce Marion's 2nd album 'The Program'. Johnny breathed a life into 'The Program' that Marion could never have even dreamt of, which resulted in a stunning and incredibly stylish 2nd album. Once the album had been recorded and was ready for release and promo etc Jaime had unfortunately become too ill to work regularly due to his drug habit, which meant that the album was never given a proper release or any promotion. This was basically and unfortunately the end of Marion. 'The Program' remains a cult classic and was the first record that Johnny Marr ever sang on.
Johnny Marr had always been impressed with Phil's The Stooges-esque guitar playing and recruited him into the live version of Electronic, which then lead to Phil becoming a full-time member of New Order in the early 2000s, which has resulted in New Order's live sound becoming heavier and more rock and roll. Phil is still a permanent member of New Order and has been involved in the writing of various New Order and Bad Lieutenant records. Phil is considered by both band and fans alike as being a real asset to New Order's sound, even winning himself an Ivor Novello Award with the band.
In 2006, Jaime Harding and Phil Cunningham recruited a new set of musicians and reformed Marion. They started working on new material, having played their first live gig together as Marion in more than 7 years on 1 April 2006 in Bath. They followed this up with sold-out shows in Manchester and London in September and December 2006, notably playing 50% new songs and 50% older Marion songs. Some say that these shows were the best Marion shows they had ever seen, it was a very exciting year and period for the group.
Unfortunately Jaime became ill at the start of 2007 and had to have open-heart surgery, which yet again put Marion on hiatus, this time until 2011 when the whole original line up of Marion got together for 2 years of live shows, including a live album recorded at Manchester Academy in December 2011, entitled 'Alive In Manchester'.
At the end of 2012, Jack Mitchell, Marion's drummer for around 10 years, became the drummer for Johnny Marr's new solo band that released the incredible first album 'The Messenger' in February 2013 and have toured the World extensively since to bigger and bigger crowds, with Johnny winning the NME Godlike Genius Award no less. Johnny Marr is set to release his second solo album in September 2014 with a UK tour in October 2014.
Since 2014, the 2 founding members of Marion, Jaime Harding (Singer) and Anthony ‘Beard’ Grantham (Guitarist), along with a new rhythm section, have started writing, recording and playing live shows once again. Marion will be the main support act for Buzzcocks at the Manchester Academy venue's 25th Anniversary on 10th October 2015.
5) Marion Rung is a singer from Finland, who has represented Finland twice in the Eurovision Song Contest. She releases her albums under the name Marion.
6) Marion was also the stage name of Marion Mitchell (16 at the time) during the UKM Rogaland 2007 competitions. She represented the municipality of Forsand, and sang a pop version of Eagles's "Desperado"
SPARKLE
Marion Lyrics
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And made me know where I want to be
Where are you now?
But this sparkle couldn't stand the chill
In the darkest room of our world
Where am I now
And everywhere we go
We always run
And we think we have the answer
Ah but we've not
And now we've been on our own for ages
So what have we done?
She's broke many people with her ways
Your pale eyes water as her body decays
She's on her way down
Forget about her all in a bath
But these words are scratched on her chest
"Where are you now"
And everywhere we go
Whether we run, walk or crawl
You turn to me and I still don't know
And we think we have the answer
But we've not
Ah here she comes
But she's been on her own for ages
So where do we go?
Now she's convinced she's found the exit
But it's to what
She says "the things that you don't know"
"things you don't know"
Now she knows I know that she knows
But she can't see that I do
And she thinks she have the answer
But we've not
Ah here she comes
But she's been on her own for ages
And what has she done?
And she's convinced she's found the exit
But it's to what?
She says "the things that you don't know"
"things you don't know"
Oh the things that you don't know
When I'm feeling low?.
"Sparkle" by Marion is a melancholic and introspective song that explores themes of searching for one's place in the world, the inability to find answers, and the consequences of destructive behavior. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging that they have been excited by someone or something, and have finally discovered where they want to be. However, the excitement, represented in the metaphor of a sparkle, cannot survive the dark and cold reality of the world. The chorus talks about how we constantly run from something without knowing what it is, thinking we have the answer but truly not knowing anything. The second verse offers a glimpse into a woman who has caused harm to others, is now dying, and has the question "Where are you now?" etched onto her chest. The third verse introduces a character who believes they have found the answer to life's mysteries, but it is unclear what that answer is and what they have done to get there.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of looking for something that is just out of reach. The repetition of "Where are you now?" and "But we've not" emphasizes the idea that despite our efforts, we do not have the answers we seek. The phrase "the things that you don't know" is repeated several times, suggesting that there is a vast unknown that we are struggling to comprehend. The somber tones of the song reflect the weight of these questions and the struggle to find meaning in a seemingly arbitrary world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh someone has just excited me
I have just been inspired by someone's action, which has given me motivation.
And made me know where I want to be
This inspiration has given me clarity about my desired destination.
Where are you now?
I am looking for the source of my inspiration, wondering about their current whereabouts.
But this sparkle couldn't stand the chill
Despite the initial enthusiasm, it was not strong enough to withstand challenges.
In the darkest room of our world
In the most difficult times of our lives.
Where am I now
I am unsure of my current location, both physically and metaphorically.
And everywhere we go
In all our experiences.
We always run
We try to escape from problems or difficult situations.
From what I don't know
I am not even sure what we are running from.
And we think we have the answer
We believe we have found a solution to our problems.
Ah but we've not
But in reality, we have not found a solution.
And now we've been on our own for ages
We have been dealing with problems by ourselves for a long time.
So what have we done?
What have we accomplished so far despite being on our own?
She's broke many people with her ways
Her actions have hurt many individuals.
Your pale eyes water as her body decays
As she deteriorates, you feel emotional pain and sadness.
She's on her way down
She is going through a decline, possibly due to her actions.
Forget about her all in a bath
Trying to forget her and her actions while taking a bath.
But these words are scratched on her chest
Her chest has markings with unknown significance.
"Where are you now"
A repeated question about the location and whereabouts of someone or something.
And everywhere we go
In all our experiences.
Whether we run, walk or crawl
Regardless of how we face our problems, whether by avoiding or confronting them.
You turn to me and I still don't know
Even when you look for help from me, I am still unsure of how to deal with the situation.
And we think we have the answer
We still believe we have found a solution.
But we've not
In reality, we still have not found a solution.
Ah here she comes
Here she comes again, possibly about to cause more problems.
But she's been on her own for ages
She has been dealing with her own issues for a long time.
So where do we go?
Where do we turn to for a solution?
Now she's convinced she's found the exit
She believes she has found a way out of her problems.
But it's to what
What exactly has she found a way out of?
She says "the things that you don't know"
She refers to unknown information that she believes provides a way out.
"things you don't know"
Continuation of referring to unknown information.
Now she knows I know that she knows
She realizes that I understand the information that she thinks will solve her problems.
But she can't see that I do
She is unaware that I am aware of the information as well.
And she thinks she have the answer
She still believes she has found a solution.
But we've not
Reality dictates we still have not found a solution.
Ah here she comes
Here she comes again, unaware that the solution is not as straightforward.
And what has she done?
What progress has she made despite being so convinced of having the solution?
And she's convinced she's found the exit
She remains convinced that she has found the solution.
But it's to what?
The question of what solution has she really found.
She says "the things that you don't know"
She is still referring to the unknown information that she believes will solve everything.
"things you don't know"
Continuation of referring to unknown information.
Oh the things that you don't know
A repeated focus on the unknown information that everyone thinks is the solution.
When I'm feeling low?
Asking about unknown information when feeling down and out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY PAUL GRANTHAM, JAIME BRIAN HARDING, PHILLIP CUNNINGHAM
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Alana Walker
Thanks for uploading, I love this song and the album is superb. So hard to find the tracks on YouTube.
Dan McGirr
Amazing!