Metronomy began in the tiny, bohemian market town of Totnes, Devon, when Josephโs 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 ยฃ5000 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 Josephโs solo work.
As Metronomyโs 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.
We Broke Free
Metronomy Lyrics
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I'll take you out round town,
I swear you'll never witness anything quite as fine,
Thank God the gold is mine,
Thank God the gold is mine,
Thank God the gold is mine,
I used to think of you,
That one day we'd get together and here we'd climb,
Thank God the gold is mine
The opening lines of Metronomy's "We Broke Free" are a call to put one's best foot forward and go out on the town. The singer urges the listener to "get yourself fixed up" and promises that they'll witness something extraordinary. The chorus repeats the phrase "Thank God the gold is mine" three times, driving home the idea that the singer feels lucky and grateful to have someone by their side.
The second verse recalls a hill where the singer used to think of the person they're with now. The lyrics suggest that they once hoped to climb it together and that this is now a reality. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is happy and grateful for this relationship.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it celebrates a romantic relationship that has overcome obstacles and is now a source of joy and gratitude. The reference to "gold" could be seen as a metaphor for a valuable partnership, with the singer expressing a sense of victory or triumph in having found it.
Line by Line Meaning
So get yourself fixed up,
Prepare yourself and dress nicely
I'll take you out round town,
I'll show you around the city
I swear you'll never witness anything quite as fine,
I promise that you'll have a wonderful time
Thank God the gold is mine,
I'm grateful for my good fortune
Where we stood on this hill,
The place where we once stood on this hill
I used to think of you,
I thought about you often
That one day we'd get together and here we'd climb,
I imagined that we would reunite and climb this hill together
Thank God the gold is mine
I'm still grateful for my good fortune
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH PATRICK MOUNT
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Karl Koch 23
[Verse 1]
So get yourself fixed up
I'll take you out 'round town
I swear you'll never witness anything quite as fine
[Chorus]
Thank God the gold is mine
Thank God the gold is mine
Thank God the gold is mine
[Verse 2]
Where we're stood on this hill
I used to think of you
That one day we'd get together and here we'd climb
[Chorus]
Thank God the gold is mine
Sterge
Just found this album recently. No clue how I havenโt heard it before, itโs so good.
๐ผPaulina Pi๐ธ
This one is very underrated... METRONOMY YOU ARE GOLD. Love this one a lot. Gives me peace and chill mood... The beat.. Vocs.. Bass... And those synths.. all that is soooooo addictive..
Love ya guys stay warm and creative. :)
L
I mean.....come on.....this is OUTSTANDING. DESERVES AN AWARD!
๐ผPaulina Pi๐ธ
Exactly
J D
9 years later and this album slaps. Ngl it's p timeless.
Sevan Sarkissian
100% I listened to it cover to cover for the first time in a while, it's so solid!
wi11ow1sp
i just discovered it. so many wasted years
Sophia Watson
Discovered this band this year! Great talent! Love this track!
Emilianล Marttinez
Realmente me siento salvado por esta rola:')โค
Gracias
Rice-a-FashionBoss
The English Riviera is their best album in my opinion