The band originally started in 1997. They first specialized in remixes, and became known after the release of their mix of "Tequila", by Terrorvision. They were championed by British dance guru Norman Cook, whose DJ sets regularly included their work. Their sound was similar to his, to the extent that some people mistakenly believed Mint Royale to be a pseudonym for Cook himself. Their first album, On the Ropes was released in late 1999, and though it was not a big sales hit, some songs from it have achieved recognition. The single "Don't Falter", featuring Lauren Laverne from Kenickie, was a minor hit in the British charts. The song "From Rusholme with Love" has been made recognisable through its extensive use in film and television series soundtracks. Notable examples include the theme tune for the film Kung Pow! Enter The Fist, as well as being present on the soundtrack of the films Vanilla Sky, Get Carter, Serendipity and the television series ALIAS and Spaced. The song "Because I'm Worth It" has also been used as the theme tune for the Jamie Theakston and Zoë Ball chat show The Priory.
The band released their second album, Dancehall Places, in 2002, and afterwards embarked on a series of live shows and a UK tour in 2003
Mint Royale returned to the studio to start writing and recording their third album in the April of 2004. The next few months were a turbulent time for Mint Royale with founding member Chris Baker parting company with the band. However, Neil and the resident vocalists returned to the studio to complete the recording of the third album (January 2005) and the result was ‘See You In The Morning’. In 2005 the group released "Waiting in the Rain" on the "Wait for You" EP - a remix of Singin' in the Rain, which was featured in the January 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI commercial. It reached initially #20 on the UK Singles Chart after it was released as a single (remixed and renamed as "Singing In the Rain"). This version also features on the album "See You in the Morning".
Neil Claxton ended Mint Royale on March 16, 2016, releasing the single "Time" along with some goodbye messages. until 2016. In 2020, Claxton returned to releasing music under the Mint Royale name.
See You In The Morning
Mint Royale Lyrics
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Sometimes the air comes at the right time
And everyone's a friend tonight
It doesn't have to end tonight
See you in the morning with new eyes
Open up your mind
And fly
Sometimes you ask and get a reply
Sometimes it's easy to make up your mind
And everyone's a friend tonight
See there is no end in sight
See you in the morning with new skies
Open up your eyes
And fly
And fly
And fly
And fly
Everyone's a friend tonight
It doesn't have to end tonight
See you in the morning with new eyes
Everyone's a friend tonight
It doesn't have to end tonight
See you in the morning with new skies
And fly (see you in the morning with new eyes)
And fly (see you in the morning with new skies)
And fly (see you in the morning with new eyes)
And fly (see you in the morning with new skies)
The lyrics in Mint Royale's "See You In The Morning" describe the idea of new beginnings and seeing things through fresh eyes. The verse acknowledges the dual nature of human behavior; sometimes people are fake, while other times they are shy. The chorus speaks to the idea of transformation that comes with opening oneself up to new possibilities. The phrase "open up your mind and fly" serves as a mantra for embracing change.
The song's lyrics can also be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of social interactions. In the moments when we are surrounded by a group of friends and everything seems perfect, it's easy to forget that these relationships exist within the confines of time. The emphasis on seeing each other again tomorrow with new eyes or new skies suggests that relationships will always evolve and change.
Overall, "See You In The Morning" offers a hopeful and uplifting message, encouraging listeners to embrace change and look towards the future with positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you're fake and sometimes you're shy
At times, you pretend to be someone you're not while other times, you may be timid
Sometimes the air comes at the right time
Occasionally, things just happen to fall into place perfectly
And everyone's a friend tonight
In this moment, everyone is treated equally and like a friend
It doesn't have to end tonight
There's no pressure to wrap things up tonight
See you in the morning with new eyes
We'll meet again in the morning with a fresh perspective
Open up your mind
Be receptive to new possibilities and ideas
And fly
Take off and explore without limitations
Sometimes you ask and get a reply
Asking questions can yield answers
Sometimes it's easy to make up your mind
Making decisions can seem effortless at times
See there is no end in sight
There is no foreseeable conclusion
See you in the morning with new skies
We'll meet again in the morning with infinite possibilities and new beginnings
Open up your eyes
Be aware and perceptive of your surroundings
And fly
Take off and explore without limitations
Everyone's a friend tonight
In this moment, everyone is treated equally and like a friend
It doesn't have to end tonight
There's no pressure to wrap things up tonight
See you in the morning with new eyes
We'll meet again in the morning with a fresh perspective
Everyone's a friend tonight
In this moment, everyone is treated equally and like a friend
It doesn't have to end tonight
There's no pressure to wrap things up tonight
See you in the morning with new skies
We'll meet again in the morning with infinite possibilities and new beginnings
And fly (see you in the morning with new eyes)
Take off and explore without limitations, with the promise of discovering something new in the morning
And fly (see you in the morning with new skies)
Take off and explore without limitations, with the promise of infinite possibilities and new beginnings in the morning
And fly (see you in the morning with new eyes)
Take off and explore without limitations, with the promise of discovering something new in the morning
And fly (see you in the morning with new skies)
Take off and explore without limitations, with the promise of infinite possibilities and new beginnings in the morning
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BAKER, NEIL RICHARD CLAXTON, PAUL PHILIP HERMAN
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