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.
The Light
Metronomy Lyrics
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Help me be the one
Show me please
How I can be the one
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
Yeah, I'm going to be alright
I see the light
So I'm going to be alright
Yeah, I'm gonna be alright
Help me feel
Help me feel alright
Bury me
Bury me alive
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
A bad one at that
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
A bad one at that
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
Yeah, I'm going be alright
I see the light
So I'm going to be alright
I see the light
Yeah I'm going to be alright
(Be alright, be alright, be alright, be alright)
(I'm gonna be alright, gonna be alright)
(Gonna be alright-right, be alright, be alright)
(I'm gonna be alright)
In Metronomy's "The Light," we encounter a man who recognizes that he is holding his partner back in their relationship. He understands that he is not the best partner and, in fact, admits that he is "a bad one at that". He implores his partner to help him be a better version of himself and show him how he can be the person that she deserves. However, despite his recognition of his flaws, he still finds himself unable to let go and continues to hold on even though he knows that his partner is not in love with him.
The song highlights the struggle that many individuals face when they are trying to balance their desire to be with someone they care about and their acknowledgement that they are not the best partner. The lyrics touch on the idea that it is essential to recognize one's negative traits and strive to overcome them to be a better partner. The singer in the song recognizes that his partner deserves better and acknowledges that he needs to change to be the person that she needs.
The repetition of the phrase "I'm going to be alright" throughout the song suggests that the singer is trying to find hope in the situation. He is still holding onto a glimmer of hope that he can change and that he and his partner can have a happy ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me please
Asking for assistance to find a solution.
Help me be the one
Asking someone to help them become the right partner.
Show me please
Asking someone to demonstrate how to be the correct partner.
How I can be the one
Asking how to become the perfect partner.
'Cause I understand
Acknowledging the situation they're in.
That I hold you back
Realizing that they're not doing the right thing in the relationship.
But I'm just a man
Admitting that they have flaws and they're not perfect.
A bad one at that
Acknowledging that they're not doing well in the relationship.
So I'll hold it down
Trying to keep things together.
And I'll give you up
Letting go of the relationship.
'Cause I understand
Realizing that the person they love is not interested in them anymore.
That you're not in love
Understanding that the person they love is not interested in them anymore.
Yeah, I'm going to be alright
Positive attitude towards the future.
I see the light
Having a clear understanding about the future.
Help me feel
Asking to be understood.
Help me feel alright
Asking to be supported and comforted.
Bury me
Asking to be left alone.
Bury me alive
Asking to be left alone but still feeling something.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Joseph Patrick Mount
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Hunt421
Help me please
Help me be the one
Show me please
How I can be the one
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
A bad one at that
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
Yeah, I'm going to be alright
I see the light
So I'm going to be alright
Yeah, I'm gonna be alright
Help me feel
Help me feel alright
Bury me
Bury me alive
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
A bad one at that
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
'Cause I understand
That I hold you back
But I'm just a man
A bad one at that
So I'll hold it down
And I'll give you up
'Cause I understand
That you're not in love
Yeah, I'm going be alright
I see the light
So I'm going to be alright
I see the light
Yeah I'm going to be alright
(Be alright, be alright, be alright, be alright)
(I'm gonna be alright, gonna be alright)
(Gonna be alright-right, be alright, be alright)
(I'm gonna be alright)
Felps
só passinho FODA!
Juan Ignacio
damn you´r right
Tiago José T.
Hahahaha
Tiago José T.
não creio que essa banda virou meme de passinho amooo jahahaha é uma obra de arte zoada
Heitor Santos
FELPS
Andres Nava Vieyra
Sí
Matthew Quinn
Just remember to rewind the VHS for the next fans that come along to watch!
charlieacuna
Sure, that'll be kinda rude. Done haha
Mike Wonder
New fan here, gon do so😁
TheSuperDork
https://youtu.be/m1yW-FeN8oo