After the group disbanded in 1988, Fortis and Sakharoff came back to Israel, releasing several albums (some together, some solo) and became main figures in the Israeli rock scene.
New Clear Twist
Minimal Compact Lyrics
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You live like a mole, like a Japanese fish half alive and cold
A chat with a rat who chat with a cat about shelter for all
Bought and sold the New Clear Twist
Ode to the bones the bones that persist
Explore exist
Sing
sing
Hello Maker have you heard the news
No one wants to hear it your distorted views
In another second what I'm going to do
Use my little finger blow away the fuse
I
interpret these lyrics as a commentary on the state of the world in the wake of the Cold War and the constant threat of nuclear annihilation. The metaphor of probability as a "blacknaked hole" speaks to the uncertainty and fear that people are living with in this time. The lines "you live like a mole, like a Japanese fish half alive and cold" suggest that people are retreating into themselves and living in a state of numbness and detachment as a way of coping with the constant threat to their survival. The chat with a rat and a cat about shelter for all represents the desperate search for safety and security amidst the chaos.
The chorus, "bought and sold the New Clear Twist, ode to the bones the bones that persist, explore exist, sing sing" seems to be a call to action--a plea to not give up and keep fighting for a better world despite the bleakness of the present. The New Clear Twist is likely a reference to nuclear weapons, which have been bought and sold by nations for decades despite their catastrophic potential. The "bones that persist" could refer to the survivors of nuclear war, or perhaps to the fundamental human tenacity that allows us to keep going in the face of adversity. The invitation to explore and exist, to keep singing, seems to be a reminder to cherish life and not let fear consume us.
Line by Line Meaning
Probability is a blacknaked hole
There is a high chance that something bad will happen, similar to a black hole that sucks everything in without any escape.
You live like a mole, like a Japanese fish half alive and cold
You are living a secluded life, like a mole living underground, or like a Japanese fish that is half dead and cold due to its environment.
A chat with a rat who chat with a cat about shelter for all
Even animals like rats and cats talk about providing shelter for everyone, acknowledging the fact that it is a basic human need.
Bought and sold the New Clear Twist
The new idea or invention was sold to the highest bidder or the first person who could afford it, even though it could be dangerous or have negative consequences.
Ode to the bones the bones that persist
A tribute to the bones that have endured over time, imply that these bones have witnessed many events and have been able to survive.
Explore exist
Discover and experience everything that life can offer while you are still alive.
Sing
Express yourself, make sounds that reflect your emotions and mood.
Hello Maker have you heard the news
Addressing a higher power, asking if they are aware of the latest information or events.
No one wants to hear it your distorted views
The information or ideas the person is spreading are not accepted or believable because they are biased or twisted in some way.
In another second what I'm going to do
I'm about to take action, possibly a radical or risky one, very soon.
Use my little finger blow away the fuse
I can easily cause an explosion or end things with a simple action, similar to blowing out a candle with a finger.
Contributed by William N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Msskeletonkey1
In love with this band.... love the bass on this one.
@YellowPaidChess
Great songs live forever... Thanks guys!
@vaumerelpierre3784
Je les ai vus plusieurs fois notamment en 1985 et je dois dire que cela reste l'un de meilleurs souvenirs, du grand, du très grand... une espèce de complétude envoutante... A écouter et à réécouter...
@rodolfollagazzi396
After years discovery israel group fantastico tank you
@daveanthon
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@Tanegornemesis
so good, so nice, the best of minimal compact this track !
@didierchicheportiche3143
Great track ! One of my favorites
@superhashita
esta versión no la conocía, la rola es magnifica. Gracias por subirla. ojala hubieran venido a México en el siguiente cartel: Minimal compact, the lengendary pink dots, tuxedomoon and the residents.
@isidrobravotoledo199
me recuerda mi epoca de inspiracion donde me retorcia y no me movia del sitio una autentica gozada quiero mas grupos asi
@gojump7
How did I forget about this song for so many years?! I used to play it on my college radio show. So good to hear it again!