Marsheaux is a Greek synthpop duo, made up by Marianthi Melitsi (vocals, sy… Read Full Bio ↴Marsheaux is a Greek synthpop duo, made up by Marianthi Melitsi (vocals, synthesizers) and Sophie Sarigiannidou (vocals, synthesizers). Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, they moved in 2000 to Athens and started Marsheaux in 2003 in order to express their love for the electropop of the 80s. They make electronic music in the tradition of bands like The Human League, Depeche Mode, New Order, Yazoo and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. The band's name is derived from the first syllable of each of their names.

Their first release was a Gershon Kingsley cover, "Pop corn", in 2003. Other singles issued are "Hanging On" (2007), "Ghost" (limited 7" vinyl edition, 2008), "Breakthrough" (2009) and "Summer" (2009).

To date, the band have released five studio albums: E-Bay Queen (2003), Peek a Boo (2007), Lumineux Noir (2009), Inhale (2013), and Ath.Lon (2016). They have also released an album of demos and covers, E-Bay Queen is Dead (2012). In 2015 the band covered Depeche Mode's album A Broken Frame in its entirety, along with a remix album of the same: An Extended Broken Frame. They are currently signed to Undo Records.

As well as recording original material, Marsheaux have also undertaken remixes for other artists like Depeche Mode, Moby, Client, Kylie Minogue, Hurts and Gwen Stefani. The duo have played support slots for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Róisín Murphy in Greece, and Client in Germany.

Their work was praised by BBC 6Music's Tom Robinson and Stuart Maconie. OMD's Andy McCluskey also expressed his admiration: “I do have a soft spot for Marsheaux I have to say. They have a certain sort of wispy, melancholic charm...” (Electronically Yours interview).

The band's equipment:
Marianthi - Microkorg, Minimoog, Speak&Math, Roland SH-101, Yamaha CS01; Sophie - Microkorg, Winston, Speak&Spell, KORG MS 10, Roland aJuno2, AKAI Ax80, Roland CR78.

Official site: http://www.myspace.com/marsheaux

Faith
Marsheaux Lyrics

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Run but you can’t hide
From your deepest fears
Inside your tears
Hide but you can’t get
Away from dread
Inside your head

My own faith

Will make me strong

The only way is here
Where you can trust your faith
And it's one way

Faith, you can’t force it
You can taste it
You can trust it

Dreams, behind darkness
It’s time for refresh, nobody is flawless

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marsheaux's song "Faith" convey the idea that it is impossible to hide from one's innermost fears and doubts. The line "Run but you can't hide from your deepest fears" suggests that while one might try to avoid confronting their fears, they will inevitably catch up with them in the end. This theme is reinforced by the line "Hide but you can't get away from dread inside your head," which emphasizes the fact that our thoughts and feelings can be all-consuming if left unaddressed.

However, the chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, with the repeated line "My own faith will make me strong." This suggests that by having a strong sense of faith in oneself and one's abilities, it is possible to overcome even the most daunting obstacles. The lyrics also acknowledge that faith is something that cannot be forced - "Faith, you can't force it, you can taste it, you can trust it" - and that we must learn to trust in our dreams, even when they seem obscured by darkness.

Overall, the lyrics to "Faith" offer a message of resilience and hope in the face of life's challenges, urging listeners to have faith in themselves and their ability to overcome adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Run but you can’t hide
Trying to avoid your fears will not make them go away

From your deepest fears
These are the fears that trouble you the most

Inside your tears
Your fears may cause you to cry

Hide but you can’t get
You may try to run away from your fears, but they will always be with you

Away from dread
The feeling of fear has a hold on you

Inside your head
Your fear is a mental battle within yourself

My own faith
Belief in oneself is the key to success

Will make me strong
Self-belief will give me strength

The only way is here
The present moment is all we have

Where you can trust your faith
Trust that everything happens for a reason and have faith in yourself

And it's one way
Believing in oneself is the only way forward