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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Milosh Lyrics
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As these wicked hooves from deeds long dead
Trample the life from me instead
Turned in my needs, a gentle seed deep inside of me
Just slap the steeds and get those beasts
There's barely anybody here anymore
There's barely anybody here anymore
There's barely anybody here anymore
Those frozen waters crack those fossils seared in fear
Is there somebody to hear the things
I'll say on the crest of the winds
I wish I could fall
Out
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
Someone I'd love to be
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
Someone I'd love to be
Hmm, I love this dusty whisper telling me
All the things wanted to be
The truth's in disguise and I can only dig so deep
Before coming up for air
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me (coming up for air)
Someone I'd love to be
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me (coming up for air)
In me
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
In "Water," Milosh sings about the inner conflict he faces between the truth and the lies he has told himself. He uses vivid imagery, like "wicked hooves from deeds long dead" to describe the impact of those lies on his life. Despite this, he longs to find the "gentle seed deep inside of me" and connect with someone he would love to be. Milosh also touches upon the fear that holds him back, comparing it to "frozen waters" and "fossils seared in fear." He wants to break free from these limitations and meet somebody inside of himself that embodies the person he wants to be.
The repetitiveness of the chorus, "There's barely anybody here anymore," alludes to the sense of loneliness Milosh experiences within himself. He is striving to find a connection within himself, but it seems like those parts of him have been lost or forgotten. Moreover, his desire to "fall out" indicates a need to escape and find release from the tension he feels.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth and lies I've told myself rear their pretty heads
The inner conflicts and self-deceptions are surfacing, showing their faces.
As these wicked hooves from deeds long dead
Past actions, now seen as cruel or wrong, trample on the present.
Trample the life from me instead
These actions are causing harm and draining the life from the person.
Turned in my needs, a gentle seed deep inside of me
Despite the harm caused, there is a small, unspoken hope or desire within the person.
Just slap the steeds and get those beasts
The person wishes to overcome the past and move on with determination.
There's barely anybody here anymore
The present feels lonely and empty, with few people around.
Those frozen waters crack those fossils seared in fear
The fear and anxieties from the past are exposed and cracking under pressure.
Is there somebody to hear the things I'll say on the crest of the winds
The person wonders if anyone will listen to their thoughts and feelings as they speak up.
I wish I could fall out
There is a desire to escape and break free from current circumstances.
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me, Someone I'd love to be
There is a desire to discover a better, more desirable version of oneself.
Hmm, I love this dusty whisper telling me all the things wanted to be
The person appreciates discovering their innermost desires and aspirations.
The truth's in disguise and I can only dig so deep, Before coming up for air
The true self is hidden and hard to reach, but the person will keep trying to explore it.
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me (coming up for air), Someone I'd love to be
The person wants to find their true self and bring it to the surface, becoming someone they admire.
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me (coming up for air), In me
The person seeks to find themselves in order to fully embrace who they are.
Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me, Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me, Oh I'd love to meet somebody in me
The desire to find oneself and become the best version of oneself is strong and persistent.
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Written by: Michael James Milosh
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