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
Pure
Marsheaux Lyrics
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Perhaps someone you know, could sparkle and shine
As daydreams slide to colour from shadow
Picture the moonglow, that dazzles my eyes
And I love you
Just lying smiling in the dark
Shooting stars around your heart
Pure and simple everytime
Now you're crying in your sleep
I wish you'd never learnt to weep
Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping
Pure and simple everytime
Dreams of sights, of sleigh rides in seasons
Where feelings not reasons, can make you decide
As leaves pour down, splash autumn on gardens
As colder nights harden, their moonlit delights
And I love you
Just lying smiling in the dark
Shooting stars around your heart
Dreams come bouncing in your head
Pure and simple everytime
Now you're crying in your sleep
I wish you'd never learnt to weep
Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping
Pure and simple everytime
Look at me with starry eyes
Push me up to starry skies
There's stardust in my head
Pure and simple everytime
Fresh and deep as oceans new
Shiver at the sight of you
I'll sing a softer tune
Pure and simple over you
If love's the truth then look no lies and let me swin around your eyes I've found a place I'll never leave shut my mouth and just believe love is the truth I relize not a stream of pretty lies to use us up and waste our time
Lying smiling in the dark
Shooting stars around your heart
Dreams come bouncing in your head
Pure and simple everytime
Now you're crying in your sleep
I wish you'd never learnt to weep
Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping
Pure and simple everytime
Look at me with starry eyes
Push me up to starry skies
There's stardust in my head
Pure and simple everytime
Fresh and deep as oceans new
Shiver at the sight of you
I'll sing a softer tune
Pure and simple over you
Pure and simple just for you
The song "Pure" by Marsheaux is a love song that references the beauty and power of dreams and emotions. The lyrics describe night time, rain drops, and rainbows as a backdrop for the feelings of love and adoration that the singer has for the person they are addressing. The first verse talks about how the imagination can transform reality, creating "moonglow" and "sparkle and shine" in someone's life. The chorus emphasizes the purity and simplicity of love, comparing it to shooting stars and dreams. It expresses the wish that the person they love never learned how to weep, and urges them to keep their dreams close to their heart.
The second verse continues the theme of dreams, this time of "sleigh rides in seasons", and emphasizes the importance of emotions over reason in decision-making. The bridge then jumps to a more assertive message, telling the person to look at the singer "with starry eyes" and to "push me up to starry skies". The last verse reaffirms the beauty of the person they love, comparing them to fresh oceans and promising to sing a "softer tune" in their honor.
Overall, the song is a gentle, loving ode to the power of dreams and emotions and how they can inspire love and beauty in a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Night time slows, raindrops splash rainbows
The calm of the night sees raindrops bringing a delightful display of colors.
Perhaps someone you know, could sparkle and shine
Someone you know could light up your life with their presence.
As daydreams slide to colour from shadow
As our imagination switches from darkness to vivid colors.
Picture the moonglow, that dazzles my eyes
Imagine the bright moonlight that astonishes me.
And I love you
And my feelings for you are pure and strong.
Just lying smiling in the dark
Lying in the darkness, smiling with happiness.
Shooting stars around your heart
You feel surrounded by the magic of falling stars.
Dreams come bouncing in your head
Your mind consistently wanders towards happy thoughts.
Pure and simple everytime
Such thoughts are invariably pure and untroubled.
Now you're crying in your sleep
You are now disturbed, losing your composure even in your sleep.
I wish you'd never learnt to weep
I wish you were never burdened with such feelings of sadness.
Don't sell the dreams you should be keeping
Do not give up on the beautiful thoughts that should be kept close to you.
Dreams of sights, of sleigh rides in seasons
Let your mind wander towards fantastic visions, like a sled ride in every season.
Where feelings not reasons, can make you decide
Let emotions guide your way to what you truly desire.
As leaves pour down, splash autumn on gardens
As the leaves fall, they paint a beautiful autumnal layer on the gardens.
As colder nights harden, their moonlit delights
As the night grows colder, the beauty of moonlit nights becomes even more outstanding.
Look at me with starry eyes
Look at me with adoration in your eyes.
Push me up to starry skies
Bring me up to the neverending beauty of the stars.
There's stardust in my head
My mind is filled with a sense of wonder and magic.
Fresh and deep as oceans new
My love for you is pure, deep and new like oceans yet to be explored.
Shiver at the sight of you
My heartbeat quickens and I shiver whenever I see you.
I'll sing a softer tune
I will express my love in gentle and compassionate ways.
If love's the truth then look no lies and let me swin around your eyes
If love is genuine, then do not hide the truth and let me lose myself in your eyes.
I've found a place I'll never leave
I have found a place in my heart where my love for you will always be.
Shut my mouth and just believe
I close my mouth and believe in the purity of our love.
Love is the truth I relize
I understand that love is the purest truth.
Not a stream of pretty lies to use us up and waste our time
Not a mere collection of pleasing untruths that will drain us and our time.
Pure and simple just for you
My love for you is pure and undemanding.
Contributed by Owen A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Toni Rubio
Me encanta que gente joven como ellas sigan enamoradas y haciendo covers música ochentera.
Me enamoraron desde la primera vez que las escuché en un cover de DM.
FZ
a new brilliant sound of synthpop.
thank you, Marsheaux !
Omar Vicente García Sánchez
One of those songs that you just wish would go on forever
Varga István / ISLEV /
This is a huge music ! The perfect lyrics! Great sound ! Top 10 favorite songs! I listened to this song a lot, thank you MARSHEAUX ! 🌹🌹GR❤HU
Manish
That chorus!! car window open, music blasting through!! under the influence of good music!!
Toni G
Purely sublime 🙌❤
john paine
Wow ,brilliant version of an iconic sound thank you 😊
FULL TUBO 242
Espectacular nada de envidiar al orijinal me hicieron bailar a todo bolumen un temazo clasico ..que solo usteden pudieron reproducir......
Above
Omg this is amazing!!! Great cover!!
mike pocock
This is amazing another cracking song from you wonderful girls.