Metronomy began in the tiny, bohemian market town of Totnes, Devon, when Joseph’s Dad sold his son a computer so he could sit in his bedroom and make electronic music. He was inspired by the likes of Autechre, LFO and Aphex Twin, more as a creative hobby than a pop masterplan.
After decamping to Brighton for Uni, Metronomy released their debut album in June 2006. It was called Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe), and its obtuse but fascinating, largely instrumental electro-pop reflected the eccentricity of its title, and the enduring influence of Totnes.
Joseph admits that he only, finally, saw the commercial possibilities of Metronomy when DJ, producer, Trash founder and electro-punk avatar Erol Alkan began to feature the single You Could Easily Have Me in his sets, and asked Metronomy to play at his club. Cue the need for a proper live show, and the additions of Gabriel Stebbing, Oscar Cash, dance routines and clothes that blink.
Move on 2 years and Nights Out a wonky love-child of Giorgio Moroder, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and Unfinished Sympathy is a second album that feels like a debut. The first to be vocal-led, with the self-effacing Joseph stepping up and grabbing the mic for most of the tracks; and, crucially, the first to introduce Metronomy as a fully live propsition, rather than a pseudonym for Joseph‘s solo work.
As Metronomy’s busy touring schedule built a buzz amongst kids who instinctively get the dance/art crossover, In April 2009 the Metronomy show took another leap in its evolution, with the addition for the first time of a live drummer in Anna Prior, and bassist Gbenga Adelekan. The new Metronomy was completely live, proving it is possible for electronic bands to put on show as authentic as any rock band.
Meanwhile Joseph has embarked on a series of prestigious remixes for the likes of Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, Gorillaz and collaborations with Kate Nash and Florence and The Machine. Metronomy produced part of the highly acclaimed Roots Manuva album Slime and Reason.
A Thing For Me
Metronomy Lyrics
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All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for meYou've got a thing for me
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
She's gonna leave at three
That's what her friend told me
Now I can't bear to check the time
Tonight she'll take my heart home with her
But I'm not ready to let it go now
Oh, how long have we got?
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made upYou've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
And now it looks to me
Like she's about to leave
But as she passes
She leans close and says
My boy, you got to keep that chin up
I'm gonna come back here next week for now
Just take my telephone number
Just remember what I told you
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
I told you how long we've got
I told you, I told you
I told you how long we've got
I told you, I told you
I've got my mind made up
I told you, I told you
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
The lyrics of Metronomy's song A Thing For Me tell the story of a romantic encounter between two people who are attracted to each other. The singer tells the object of his affection that they have all the time in the world and expresses his feelings for her, stating that he has a thing for her and that she has a thing for him. However, there is a sense of urgency and anxiety underlying the lyrics, as the two seem to be running out of time before the girl leaves at three o'clock. The singer is not ready to let go of his heart yet and wonders how long they have left together.
As the girl is about to leave, she reassures the singer that they will see each other again, but for now, he just needs to keep his chin up and remember her phone number. The lyrics suggest that while there is a strong attraction between the two, there is also an element of uncertainty and transience, as they may not have a lot of time together and their future is uncertain.
The lyrics of A Thing For Me are open to interpretation, but overall, they capture the excitement and uncertainty of a new romantic encounter and the fear of losing someone you are attracted to. The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy melody underscore the lightness and energy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you how long we've got
I previously informed you about the time we have available
All the time in the world
There's a seemingly endless amount of time at our disposal
I've got a thing for you
I have a deep affection for you
You've got a thing for me
You also have feelings for me
I've got my mind made up
I've decided what I want
You've got my heart you know
You have my affection and love
She's gonna leave at three
A woman I'm interested in will depart soon
That's what her friend told me
I heard this from one of her friends
Now I can't bear to check the time
I don't want to confirm how much time is left before she leaves
Tonight she'll take my heart home with her
She'll possess my love and affection when she leaves
But I'm not ready to let it go now
I'm not prepared to give up my love for her just yet
Oh, how long have we got?
I'm unsure how much time we have left together
For me, for me, for me, for me
It's all about me and my feelings and desires
And now it looks to me
It appears to me
Like she's about to leave
It seems like she's getting ready to go
But as she passes
As she moves by me
She leans close and says
She gets closer and speaks to me
My boy, you got to keep that chin up
Stay positive and hopeful
I'm gonna come back here next week for now
She plans to return soon
Just take my telephone number
Here's my contact information
Just remember what I told you
Retain the advice I gave you earlier
I told you how long we've got
I previously informed you about the time we have available
I told you, I told you
I emphasized and repeated my message to you
I've got my mind made up
I've decided what I want
You've got a thing for me
You have feelings for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH PATRICK MOUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
She's gonna leave at three
That's what her friend told me
Now I can't bear to check the time
Tonight she'll take my heart home with her
But I'm not ready to let it go now
Oh, how long have we got?
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
For me, for me, for me, for me
And now it looks to me
Like she's about to leave
But as she passes
She leans close and says
My boy, you got to keep that chin up
I'm gonna come back here next week for now
Just take my telephone number
Just remember what I told you
I told you how long we've got
All the time in the world
I've got a thing for you
You've got a thing for me
I've got my mind made up
You've got my heart you know
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
I told you how long we've got
I told you, I told you
I told you how long we've got
I told you, I told you
I've got my mind made up
I told you, I told you
You've got a thing for me
You've got a thing for me
@ErikasPorcupineFish
This is seriously one of my favorite music videos ever. They are so under appreciated.
@92betterthanyou
unfortunately
@juancarloscamarena1834
Erika Kimmich NO SHUT UR ASS UP
@Scarletpimpanel73
I think now after a long time we can safely call this a classic?
@mateo10734
It’s crazy how long these songs have been out by now, loved them since I was like 11 lol I’m 20 next month😂
@RabbiPorkchop
@@mateo10734 oh shit.goblin.. Better start putting dirt in your pockets old man/ woman .. Whatever gender you identify with.
@MisyeDiVre
Hundo P brother!
@rayh.8222
Yes
@theonetruepanda
It has now! 2020 Covid isolation classic to be exact.
@nanaaddae2478
It's ridiculous how the director can purely capture what I imagined in each Metronomy music video.