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.
Eye In The Sky
Metronomy Lyrics
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Don't try turning tables instead
You've taken lots of Chances before
But I'm not gonna give anymore
Don't ask me
That's how it goes
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Don't let the fire rush to your head
I've heard the accusation before
And I ain't gonna take any more
Believe me
The sun in your Eyes
Made some of the lies worth believing
Chorus:
I am the eye in the sky
Looking at you
I can read your mind
I am the maker of rules
Dealing with fools
I can cheat you blind
And I don't need to see any more
To know that
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
I can read your mind, I can read your mind
Don't leave false illusions behind
Don't Cry cause I ain't chnaging my mind
So find another fool like before
Cause I ain't gonna live anymore believing
Some of the lies while all of the Signs are deceiving
(chorus)
Metronomy's "Eye in the Sky" is a song about trust and the fear of being betrayed in a relationship. The opening lines "Don't think sorry's easily said / Don't try turning tables instead" reveal that one person has done something wrong and is trying to apologize, but the other person is not ready to forgive them easily. The song speaks about how the person who has been hurt is tired of giving more chances in the relationship and wants to move on from the lies and deception.
The chorus "I am the eye in the sky / Looking at you / I can read your mind / I am the maker of rules / Dealing with fools / I can cheat you blind / And I don't need to see any more / To know that / I can read your mind" highlights the fear of being controlled and manipulated. The other person in the relationship is being portrayed as someone who has a higher power and can read the other person's mind. The person being addressed in the song is made out to be a fool who can be easily cheated and manipulated, which is not a pleasant position to be in. The song ends with the person being addressed asking the other to find someone else to deceive as they are tired of being hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think sorry's easily said
Apologies are not easy to say.
Don't try turning tables instead
Do not try to shift blame on somebody else.
You've taken lots of Chances before
You have taken chances in the past.
But I'm not gonna give anymore
I am not going to give anymore opportunities.
Don't ask me
Do not ask me.
That's how it goes
That is the way it is.
Cause part of me knows what you're thinkin'
Because I know what you are thinking.
Don't say words you're gonna regret
Do not say words that you will regret later.
Don't let the fire rush to your head
Do not let anger influence your decisions.
I've heard the accusation before
I have heard this accusation before.
And I ain't gonna take any more
And I am not going to accept it anymore.
Believe me
Trust me.
The sun in your Eyes
Your eyes have a deceptive appearance.
Made some of the lies worth believing
Your lies seem credible, but they are not.
I am the eye in the sky
I am watching you closely.
Looking at you
Observing you.
I can read your mind
I can understand your thoughts.
I am the maker of rules
I have the control over the situation.
Dealing with fools
Handling situations that have been caused by stupidity.
I can cheat you blind
I can deceive you into believing something.
And I don't need to see any more
I do not need to be shown anything else.
To know that
To be certain.
Don't leave false illusions behind
Do not leave behind untrue notions.
Don't Cry cause I ain't chnaging my mind
Do not cry as I do not intend to change my decision.
So find another fool like before
Look for someone else to deceive.
Cause I ain't gonna live anymore believing
I do not want to live in deception.
Some of the lies while all of the Signs are deceiving
The lies that you tell are deceiving, and so are your actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Parsons, Eric Norman Wolfson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mikey Richard
Ultimate relaxation. Thank you for sharing this Metronomy!
Andrew Hernandez
Thanks for the upload and i cannot believe no one else has said it. Great song :]
Partisode🌘
This always plays in grocery stores. Pretty good.
John Marque
Reminds me of of late night driving with my dad when I was a lil kid and Looking out the window was buildings still in construction ðŸ˜
Alexander Sosa
This song always make me cry a Lot, i love 🖤
L. Fabiola RodrÃguez Torres
<3
Daman Yocum
What is played while "on hold" at the NSA main phone number