They released two eps for Lumenessence, the deliciously infectious and now deleted ˜I like" and the equally well received "I Like Mixes" ep which featured fantastic makeovers from Bonobo, Blue States and Tiresias as well as original tracks by the band.
Though they never made it to the album stage rumours of new projects featuring both Sam and Lou abound. Lou went on to work with Osymyso and other collaborative projects, while Sam is currently playing keys in Brighton band Clearlake. Watch our news pages for updates.
Beachy Head
Mechanical Me Lyrics
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Underneath the sun
Waiting for the cool of the night to come
I pick up a stone
Press it to my palm
Throw it out to sea and count wishes
The song "Beachy Head" by Mechanical Me is a haunting masterpiece that is rich in imagery and emotions. The opening lines "Lying very still, underneath the sun, waiting for the cool of the night to come" paint a picture of someone lying on a beach, basking in the warmth of the sun, but also waiting for the night-time coolness to arrive. This suggests a desire for change, for something different to happen, for a shift in the status quo.
The subsequent lines "I pick up a stone, press it to my palm, throw it out to sea and count wishes" add to the sense of longing and desire. The act of picking up a stone, pressing it to one's palm, and throwing it out to sea is a powerful symbol of letting go of the past and embracing the unknown. The act of counting wishes adds a sense of hope to the proceedings, suggesting that the singer believes that something good will come out of their desire for change.
Overall, "Beachy Head" is a beautiful song that captures the human desire for change and the hope that comes with it. The haunting melody, evocative lyrics, and powerful imagery make for a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying very still
Being motionless and not moving at all
Underneath the sun
Beneath the sunlight
Waiting for the cool of the night to come
Anticipating the arrival of night time when it becomes cooler
I pick up a stone
I grab a rock
Press it to my palm
Place it against my hand
Throw it out to sea and count wishes
Toss it into the ocean and make a wish while doing so
Contributed by Hailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vinnyhaddad
I could see Bonobo hearing this at a late night after party hangout and going “who in the bloody hell is this?! Great tune!”.
@LunaTricksTelevision
It is a great tune!
And you're not wrong, Search for "Bonobo Mix" on YT ;)
Nice remix
@LunaTricksTelevision
Great track
@Whymsies
The outro is just perfect.
@Clempt90
Cannot believe you uploadded this ! Ive just been playing it after digging it out ! nice one
@Guilhermeki
Sounds like portishead. I like it!
@suisaidlove
Hi, the last line is "throw it out to sea and count wishes" it's about how many times a stone bounces when you skim it x
@serpenz983
Lying very still underneath the sun, waiting for the cool of the night to come. I pick up a stone, press in my palms, throw it out to sea and count wishes.
@WNxDarkMini
If you're still interested, there are some of their tunes on last.fm (maybe someone mentioned it already thought)
@mauricioleon89
Sounds like Bonobo Nice, I like it I found this group by "similar artists " in Last FM