Their first album, Marlango, was released in 2003, and in 2005 they released their second work, Automatic Imperfection. A year later they reedited their second album.
In 2007 they released their third album, The Electrical Morning.
2010 came with a new album, "Life in the treehouse"
Not Without You
Marlango Lyrics
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With wings of fire
And watch me burn away
Watch me fly
I'm not like you
I can close doors
And this goes round without me
Not without you
Give me a scarf of worms
And watch me dig the way in my hole
Perfect size
Perfect shape
Around me
'Cause this goes 'round without me
This works fine without me
This goes 'round without me
Not without you
Not without you
I don't come out in my pictures
I don't go 'round with the clocks
You don't need me anymore
'Cause this goes 'round without me
This works fine without me
This goes 'round without me
But not without you
Not without you
The lyrics of Marlango's "Not Without You" describe a sense of detachment and a desire for independence while acknowledging the deep emotional connection to someone else. The opening line "Make me a dress with wings of fire" suggests a desire for ascension or transcendence, but the following lines "And watch me burn away, watch me fly" imply a sense of risk and vulnerability. The next verse "Give me a scarf of worms and watch me dig the way in my hole" continues this theme of taking dangerous steps on one's own, but the final lines "Not without you" suggest that this drive towards independence is connected to a deep attachment to someone else.
The chorus repeats the lines "This goes round without me, this works fine without me" emphasizing the idea that life will continue to move forward even if one individual steps back. However, the final line of the chorus "Not without you" underscores the fact that despite this detachment, the presence of a significant other is important.
The final verse suggests that the singer is fine with not being in the limelight, not being the center of attention ("I don't come out in my pictures, I don't go 'round with the clocks") but the chorus reminds us that this detachment is not an absolute separation - this person still needs the support and companionship of the person to whom the song is addressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me a dress
I need something new and different, something special that will make me stand out from the rest.
With wings of fire
I want to be able to rise above my problems and soar through the challenges that life presents me with.
And watch me burn away
As I spread my wings and fly, there will be those who watch me crash and burn, but I will not let them bring me down.
Watch me fly
I will rise above my circumstances and overcome any obstacle that stands in my way.
I'm not like you
I am unique, with my own set of strengths and weaknesses. I am different from everyone else and that's what makes me special.
I can close doors
I have the power to shut out negativity and keep myself focused on the things that matter most in my life.
And this goes round without me
The world will keep on turning, even if I am not an active participant in it.
This works fine without me
Life will continue, with or without me, and things will still function as they always have.
Not without you
But, even though I may not be the center of the universe, there are still people who need me and love me for who I am.
Give me a scarf of worms
I want something dark and powerful, something that I can use to turn my enemies against each other and achieve my goals.
And watch me dig the way in my hole
With my newfound power, I will tunnel deep into the earth, leaving my enemies behind and forging my own path forward.
Perfect size
Everything is just right, and I am exactly where I need to be at this moment in time.
Perfect shape
I am strong, powerful, and in control of my own destiny, with no one else to hold me back or limit my potential.
Around me
Everything is in perfect alignment, with me at the center of it all, driving the action and making things happen.
I don't come out in my pictures
I am not defined by the images that others take of me, but by the person I am on the inside.
I don't go 'round with the clocks
Time does not control me, and I do not allow it to dictate my actions or determine my fate.
You don't need me anymore
Even though others may not rely on me as much as they once did, I will still find new ways to be relevant and important in their lives.
But not without you
Ultimately, it is the people in my life who give me the strength and support I need to keep moving forward, even in the face of adversity.
This goes 'round without me
The world keeps turning, even when I am not there to see it or experience it for myself.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.