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.
Everything Goes My Way
Metronomy Lyrics
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I thought you'd only up and run
But you're still here, I know
And when I take you back
I thought you'd only up and run
But you're still here
You're still here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way
It feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again (love again)
Love, I'm in love again (love again)
I'd given up on you
You shot a hole in my heart straight through
When you pushed me aside, three weeks I cried
But now you've got me back
You know I'll never up and run
Yeah I stay I'll here
I'll stay right here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way
It feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
The song "Everything Goes My Way" by Metronomy is a tale of rekindled love. The lyrics describe the singer's perception of a previous relationship, which had once ended on a sour note but has now brought hope again. The first verse of the song reveals the apprehension that the singer might have had when taking their partner back after a breakup. However, the partner has not left them again and has stayed by their side. This loyalty and consistency have allowed the relationship to move forward, and the singer seems content with where everything is headed.
The second verse of the song is a reflection on the past. The singer thought that they had lost their partner and had given up on the hope of reconciliation. But the partner has managed to bridge the distance and heal the wounds that were created during their time apart. Hence, the singer feels that everything goes their way now that they have their lover back by their side. The repetition of the lines "I'm in love again" emphasizes the happiness and joy that the singer feels now that their relationship has found its way back.
In summary, the song "Everything Goes My Way" by Metronomy is a celebratory ode to love lost and regained. It is a testament to the idea that love does not always have to have a happy ending, but love can find a way to reignite and heal broken hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
When I take you back
I didn't expect you to stay when I reconciled with you
I thought you'd only up and run
I expected you to leave again
But you're still here, I know
You surprised me by staying
And now everything goes my way
My life is going well now that you're back
It feels so good to have you back my love
I'm happy to be with you again
I'm in love again (love again)
My feelings for you have been reignited
I'd given up on you
I had lost hope that we would be together
You shot a hole in my heart straight through
You hurt me deeply when you left
When you pushed me aside, three weeks I cried
I was sad for three weeks when you left me
But now you've got me back
I'm back with you
You know I'll never up and run
I will not leave you again
Yeah I stay I'll here
I'll always be here for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Patrick Mount
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dirtholetribune3313
Aaron Kelly mate are you on drugs?
Enya is shite. Pure shite.
I'm not sure if you're even joking.
Enya?
Enya like "sail away sail away sail away"?
You need to sit this one out.
Re-evaluate your life.
Ha ha ha fucking Enya.
I've written your name down here pal, so I know you if I see you again.
Fucking Enya what a joker.
@Mrpalatz
When I take you back, I thought you'd only up and run
But you are still here, I know
And when I take you back, I thought you'd only up and run
But you are still here, you are still here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way, it feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Why give it all on you, you shot a hole in my heart straight through
When you pushed me aside, three weeks I cried
But now you got me back, you know I'll never up and run
Yeah I stay in here, I stay right here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way, it feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
Love, I'm in love again
@baotuancaothien5459
"Everything Goes My Way"
When I take you back, I thought you'd only up and run
But you are still here, I know
And when I take you back, I thought you'd only up and run
But you are still here, you are still here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way, it feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again...
Love, I'm in love again...
Why give it all on you, you shot a hole in my heart straight through
When you pushed me aside, three weeks I cried
But now you got me back, You know I'll never up and run
Yeah I stay in here, I stay right here
And now everything goes my way
And now everything goes my way, it feels so good to have you back my love
I'm in love again...
Love, I'm in love again...
Love, I'm in love again...
Love, I'm in love again...
@brightonmart
Metronomy are a massively underrated band, this still sounds superb.
@puppetmaster8551
3yrs later and this shit sounds amazing, hell of a band who’s definitely super underrated.
@Atezian
Who is underrating them?
@edsonvazquez4712
Yes because live, they leave much to be desired and that alienates many fans.
@cardinalcar
4 years later, still amazing
I think this qualifies as timeless
@luisernandes5606
Ainda soa excelente
@posadavsky
I listened to this song on the radio, 6 years ago, they never said the name of the song or the group, so I memorized the lyrics and searched it in Google, to this day I'm still in love with Metronomy.
@leecorfield1228
Get in kidski
@gabrieladuarte4311
that's about it
@luceromendoza3478
Same case