There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Mesh is a synthpop/… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Mesh is a synthpop/ebm group, hailing from Bristol, England, UK consisting of Mark Hockings and Richard Silverthorn. Neil Taylor was in Mesh from their conception in 1991 until 2005. Their music is described by their official website as "somewhere between synthpop and EBM". Personally they prefer the term 'Electro rock'.

Mesh were discovered largely as a result of Future Music releasing their first three demo songs on a compilation. Holding a large amount of distaste for major label business, the trio chose to form their own label titled Tolerance Records, which released their first EP "Fragile" in 1993. Soon after circulation, the band signed to Memento Materia and re-released the EP. Mesh followed "Fragile" with the album "In This Place Forever", which included the popular single "You Didn't Want Me."

1999 saw the release of "The Point At Which It Falls Apart", which the official bio cites as "certainly the best work that the band had produced to date. It is a rich and emotional album, and shows the threesome taking their music to a new level."

In 2000, Mesh signed distribution agreements with Metropolis Records in order to pursue US appeal, an arrangement which ultimately fizzled out. In 2002 the band switched labels yet again to release "Who Watches Over Me?" on Columbia (a Sony subsidiary).

In 2006 Mesh signed to the German label Königskinder after leaving Columbia. To date neither "Who Watches Over Me?" or "We Collide" have been released on an American label.

In April 2006, the album "We Collide" was released in Europe to generally positive reviews and good chart positions in Germany. In 2007 the band released the DVD "The World's a Big Place", with live performances and interviews from their "We Collide" Tour.

November 3 2009 saw the release of their tenth album "A Perfect Solution" which featured a more synth gritty rock sound rather than previous ones, it spawned 2 singles, first single "Only Better" (which a promotional video was made for) followed by second single "How Long".

Two years later, the band released "An Alternative Solution" which contains all tracks remixes of their latest album by bands like Zeromancer, Assemblage 23 among others.

September 29 2012 the band announces their new album 'Automation Baby' that will be expected in february 2013. Fans can follow the production process with little 'Making of' clips on the bands Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/meshtheband/.

2) Mesh is a Dutch progressive-trance artist, real name Jack Molenschot who records for "In Trance We Trust", a sub-label of the Tiesto-owned Black Hole Recordings.

Jack Molenschot also records using the names of Freejack and Future Vibe.

3) Mesh was a Swiss postpunk band in existence from 1981 -1992. They released one album called "Claustrophobia LP," and several tapes releases during their career.
* Stephane Vogel

4) Mesh is a New York based graffiti artist and electro, electronic dance rock band which has tracks available at http://www.last.fm/label/MESH.

To Be Alive
Mesh Lyrics

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Everyone says it's all in my head
The chattering freak that bores me to sleep from beneath the floor
It's nothing more
And I'd have to resign
It's just noise in my mind
Everyone agrees I should really be pleased
Couplets in the mind are creatively perfect for rhyme
I'd of course agree

They've yet to imply
That I'm losing my mind
I'm in my own world
You're outside
It feels so imperfect
I wonder why
Your world
Isn't mine
It feels so peculiar
To be alive
Everyone thinks it quirky and sweet
An image I'll compare when sedated and tied to a chair
I'll get the finest care
But I'd have to concede
That it's more than I need right now
I'm in my own world
You're outside
It feels so imperfect
I wonder why
Your world
Isn't mine
It feels so peculiar
To be alive
And I'd have to confess
That I'm not at my best
Right now
I'm in my own world
You're outside
It feels so imperfect
I wonder why
Your world
Isn't mine

It feels so peculiar
To be alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mesh's song "To Be Alive" describe the feeling of being disconnected from the world around you and feeling as though you don't quite fit in. The first verse talks about how everyone tells the singer that the things they are experiencing are just in their head and that they should be happy, but the singer disagrees. The noise in their mind is overwhelming, and they feel isolated from the outside world. The singer then compares their own world to the world outside, wondering why they can't find a way to fit in.

In the second verse, the singer mentions that others find their feelings "quirky and sweet," but the singer does not feel comforted by this. They cannot imagine being happy when they are sedated and tied to a chair, even with the finest care. The singer is honest in acknowledging that they are not at their best, but it seems that the world around them is the problem.

The chorus repeats the message that the singer is in their own world, feeling disconnected and at odds with the world outside. The feeling of being alive is strange and unfamiliar, making the singer feel peculiar. Overall, the song is a representation of feeling like an outsider, unable to connect with others, and struggling to find a place for oneself in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyone says it's all in my head
People tell me that my perceptions and experiences are not real and exist only in my imagination.

The chattering freak that bores me to sleep from beneath the floor
The voices and noises in my head are so frequent and persistent that they actually lull me to sleep.

It's nothing more
These sounds and thoughts are not significant or meaningful, just random and meaningless.

And I'd have to resign
I have no choice but to accept and tolerate these internal distractions because they are impossible to ignore.

It's just noise in my mind
The sounds and thoughts that distract me are nothing more than meaningless background noise in my consciousness.

Everyone agrees I should really be pleased
Others expect me to be happy and content despite the difficulties I face in my personal and mental life.

Couplets in the mind are creatively perfect for rhyme
Despite the unpleasantness of my internal noise, I recognize the poetic potential of its repetition and cadence.

I'd of course agree
I acknowledge and understand the perspective of others who see my situation as trivial and manageable.

They've yet to imply
Others have not yet acknowledged the depth and complexity of my internal experience and how it affects my behavior.

That I'm losing my mind
Despite the severity of my internal noise, I still have a grip on reality and am aware of the nature of my condition.

I'm in my own world
As a result of my internal distractions, I feel disconnected and isolated from reality and other people.

You're outside
Others, who are not as distracted by internal noise, exist in a separate and different reality than I do.

It feels so imperfect
The world outside of my personal experience feels incomplete and flawed compared to my internal world.

I wonder why
I question and reflect on the reason for my unique internal experience and the ways it affects my perception of reality.

Your world
The external reality that others experience and navigate.

Isn't mine
I have a personal and unique experience of reality that is different from the experiences of others.

It feels so peculiar
The differences between my internal reality and the external reality of others feels strange and unusual.

Everyone thinks it quirky and sweet
The people around me view my experience as simply charming and whimsical, without recognizing the true difficulties involved.

An image I'll compare when sedated and tied to a chair
My internal experience is so strong that even in conditions of extreme physical restraint, I will reflect on the uniqueness of this aspect of myself.

I'll get the finest care
Despite my detrimental mental state, I will still receive the best possible professional treatment to manage my symptoms.

But I'd have to concede
Even with the best possible care, I must still accept that my internal experience is an integral part of myself that cannot be removed.

That it's more than I need right now
Despite the quality of care, I recognize that my internal experience is more of a burden than a benefit at this time.

And I'd have to confess
I must be honest with myself and others about the extent of my mental struggles and how they affect my well-being.

That I'm not at my best
I am currently struggling with my mental health and it is hindering my ability to function at my full potential.

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