-The group was first founded in the year 2000 with the ori… Read Full Bio ↴MELoDROM
-The group was first founded in the year 2000 with the original intention to compose and record soundtracks solely for theatre performances and shows. With all the original band members remaining the same Melodrom still contributes tracks for various performances while their main focus has changed. The soundtracks are now only a small part of it.
- So far Melodrom has released 4 albums (Nika records; Automatik records): Melodrom in 2004, The Guide in 2006, a remix album Variacije in 2008 and Vse kar si pustila da leži na tleh in May 2010.
The debut album was proclaimed “album of the year 2004” by Slovene no.1 newspaper Delo and Slovene national television. Counting days, the first single from the album The Guide, reached first place on the International Crossradio chart of best singles of 2006 (www.crossradio.org).
Their latest album Vse kar si pustila da leži na tleh has been released in May 2010.
- Collaborations: The singer - Mina - is featured on Laibach’s remix of Rammstein’s Ohne dich (Rammstein – Ohne dich, Universal, 2005) and on Laibach’s album Volk (Laibach – Volk, Mute, 2006). Since 2006 she is also performing on their live shows across Europe and USA.
Melodrom has also collaborated with DJ Umek (Posing as me, his upcoming album) and the band Rotor (Rotor – Phonophobia, Nika, 2006).
- The band is currently performing with a new drummer and an additional keyboard player; it's a 100% live act for the first time in their history. They're presenting older, published songs, as well as premiering never before presented songs.
Keep On
Melodrom Lyrics
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Bring your best behavior and munitions
Flirt and charm the public's hungry
But don't let them grab your neck
They came to watch
Now they want to eat you
I'll just keep on using you that's the only thing I can do
You're my sweet inspiration - eternal while it lasts
But I'll just keep on... using you
One more bow and you'll get your master's kiss
The stage is covered in sweat, but don't choke on the flowers you'll get
Dream and wish, while you're on my leash
But don't ever want to quit
I'll just keep on using you that's the only thing I can do
You're my sweet inspiration - eternal while it lasts
So shake your tail, jump and bark all over the place
But I'll just keep on... using you
The lyrics to "Keep On" by Melodrom are about exploiting someone's talent or skill for personal gain. The singer of the song takes their subject out to a fair or exhibition, where they entertain the public with their charm and behavior. However, the singer warns their subject not to let the audience get too close, as they "came to watch" but now "want to eat you." Despite this warning, the singer admits that they will continue to use their subject for inspiration, as it is the only thing they can do.
The lyrics contain a sense of control and ownership over the subject, as they are referred to as "my sweet inspiration" and are kept on a figurative leash. The subject is encouraged to perform and entertain, but must continuously rely on their master's approval in order to receive their reward. The final line of the song, "But I'll just keep on... using you," emphasizes the exploitative nature of the relationship between the singer and the subject.
Overall, "Keep On" explores the theme of power dynamics in relationships and the consequences of exploiting others for personal gain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll take you out it's a fair or exhibition
I will bring you to an event or exhibition.
Bring your best behavior and munitions
Come prepared with your best behavior and resources.
Flirt and charm the public's hungry
Entertain the audience and captivate their attention.
But don't let them grab your neck
Be cautious of the audience's intentions and don't let them harm you.
They came to watch
The audience came to observe the performance.
Now they want to eat you
The audience desires to consume or possess the performer.
I'll just keep on using you that's the only thing I can do
I will continue to exploit you, as it's the only action available to me.
You're my sweet inspiration - eternal while it lasts
You are a constant source of inspiration for me, as long as you remain useful.
So shake your tail, jump and bark all over the place
Perform energetically and enthusiastically.
But I'll just keep on... using you
However, I will continue to exploit you.
One more bow and you'll get your master's kiss
If you perform well, you will receive recognition and approval from me.
The stage is covered in sweat, but don't choke on the flowers you'll get
Although the performance is challenging, don't become overwhelmed by the rewards.
Dream and wish, while you're on my leash
Although you may have aspirations, you are still under my control.
But don't ever want to quit
However, you should never desire to stop performing for me.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.