Milosh, from Toronto, Canada, debuted his first album, You Make Me Feel ("Top 10 Electronic Albums," iTunes 2004), as a work reveling in the joys of new love. It celebrated everything from his girlfriend's taste to her positive presence in his life. But then they broke up. Recorded in the 12 months after his relationship's collapse, Meme explores all facets of the newly-single male experience: heartache, loneliness, lust, guilt, soul searching, and eventually, romantic rebirth.
Says Milosh, "It begins with 'It's Over,' a song about my breakup with the girl 'You Make Me Feel' was about, and ends with 'Run Away,' about that need to get away from pain, from the dull routine of life, to be in a new place with my new girlfriend." The truly fascinating and voyeuristic moments, however, happen in-between these two big life changes.
On "You Fill Me," Milosh explores a casual sex experience, providing erotic imagery that is at turns sensual, violent, and spiritual. While much of the song delights in this orgasmic revelry, one can hear in Milosh's voice a desire for something more, a penetration of not just skin, but soul.
On "The City," Milosh reflects on his life so far with a hint of nostalgia. "The City was born out of a walk in old Montréal with one of my best friends from when I was young," says Milosh. "It was really hot outside, the air was thick, the streets were poorly lit, and there was no one around us. The city felt almost empty. You get a really clear sense of the history of the city on nights like that for some reason. It got me thinking about my history, my life up til then, and whether or not I had achieved the goals that I had set out for myself."
These candid tales would only be half-victories without a worthy backdrop, though, and the music here never fails to impress. Milosh's nuanced production subtly shades the emotional content of his lyrics, adeptly capturing every fluctuation in mood. Gliding on shuffling beats and post-Blade Runner keyboards, Meme fits comfortably alongside Junior Boys and Boards of Canada, using a broad electronic palette to frame experiences charged with raw feeling.
By album's end, Milosh has come full circle, back in love with a new woman, the pain of his previous breakup seemingly erased. He puts it best himself when he sings, "These scars from lovers look like scratches from strangers." These are deeply personal tales meant for discovery by present and future generations- generations bound to make the same mistakes and learn the same lessons in love.
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This Way
Milosh Lyrics
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They have this way
Of being swallowed by the past
Let's breathe in each other
Not too fast
These scars from lovers
Look like scratches from strangers
This sweet, sweet love
This hard shell cast
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
The lyrics of Milosh's song "This Way" speak of a desire to remain in the present moment and savor it, rather than let it slip away into the past. The line "let's drink in the day, make it last" suggests a desire to fully experience the present and make it memorable. However, the second line acknowledges the difficulty in doing so, as the past has a tendency to swallow up the present. The repetition of the refrain "I love to be this way, I need to be this way" emphasizes a determination to remain in the present moment and cherish it fully.
The verses hint at the scars and baggage that come with past relationships, but the chorus presents a contrast of a "sweet, sweet love" and a "hard shell cast". This suggests that despite the difficulties and struggles of past relationships, the love being experienced in the present is worth the effort of staying present and savoring it. The line "these scars from lovers look like scratches from strangers" draws attention to the fact that past wounds may seem insignificant in the face of present happiness.
Overall, "This Way" presents a beautiful message of valuing and living in the present moment, despite the temptation to let it slip away into the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's drink in the day, make it last
Let's savor every moment of the day and cherish it
They have this way
Of being swallowed by the past
The days seem to disappear quickly, often getting lost in the past
Let's breathe in each other
Not too fast
Let's take our time with each other and not rush into anything
These scars from lovers
Look like scratches from strangers
Through what we have
This sweet, sweet love
This hard shell cast
Past relationships may have left their mark on us, but compared to what we have now, they seem insignificant
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
I love to be this way
I need to be this way
Being in this current state of love and happiness is of the utmost importance to me
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jorge vasquez
excelente música muy relajante y a la vez muy inspiradora.
ForeverAlone79
I'm requesting this on my funeral playlist. No joke.
thesuburbanelectric
I thought the EXACT same thing, when I heard this. I wonder why? So delicate.
codemanusa
fav Milosh ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
Neuronaut
2:30 "you know we're recording now right?......yes"
P B
Great photo too