Moby found commercial and critical success with his fifth album Play (1999), which, after receiving little recognition, became an unexpected global hit in 2000 after each track was licensed to films, television shows, and commercials. It remains his highest selling album with 12 million copies sold. Its seventh single, "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, remains his only one to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 14. Moby followed Play with albums of varied styles including electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music, starting with 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). His later albums saw him explore ambient music, including the almost four-hour release Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to record and release albums; his twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, was released in May 2023.
In addition to his music career, Moby is known for his veganism and support for animal rights and humanitarian aid. He was the owner of TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan, and Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, and organized the vegan music and food festival Circle V. He is the author of four books, including a collection of his photography and two memoirs: Porcelain: A Memoir (2016) and Then It Fell Apart (2019).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby
Discography
Moby (1992)
Ambient (1993)
Everything Is Wrong (1995)
Animal Rights (1996)
Play (1999)
18 (2002)
Hotel (2005)
Last Night (2008)
Wait for Me (2009)
Destroyed (2011)
Innocents (2013)
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016)
These Systems Are Failing (2016)
More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse (2017)
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt (2018)
Long Ambients 2 (2019)
All Visible Objects (2020)
Live Ambient Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 (2020)
Reprise (2021)
Ambient 23 (2023)
Resound NYC (2023)
02 James Bond Theme
Moby Lyrics
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One love will
One love will
One love can take you make you feel alive and whole
Why give it up why tear it up
One love will
My love will
My love will make you feel alive enough to let go
The death row
Once again you feel like the brothers know
Once again, back is the incredible
The rhyme animal
The unforgetable
Public enemy number one
Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
But the wax that the terminator x spun
Now
So soft
So alive
My dear
So good
So close
So real
This love
Whoa love!
Want to give it up
Lets turn it loose
The lyrics to "02 James Bond Theme" by Moby can be interpreted in multiple ways, and one of them is the idea of finding the strength to move on from difficult situations in life. The lines "One love can take you make you feel alive and whole, Why give it up why tear it up, My love will make you feel alive enough to let go" imply that finding one's true love can provide the necessary motivation to break free and move on from any negative emotions that might be holding them back. The song then shifts to a more hip-hop inspired section, where Moby incorporates lyrics from Public Enemy's "Public Enemy No.1". The lines "Once again you feel like the brothers know, The rhyme animal, The unforgettable, Public enemy number one" combined with the sound of vinyl scratches and an old-school drumbeat give the song an edgier feel. The rap section continues with the lines "Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun, But the wax that the terminator x spun" which symbolizes the power of music and how it can be used to convey a message even without the use of weapons.
One interesting fact about the song is that it is based on the James Bond theme song written by Monty Norman. Moby was a fan of the original song, as well as the James Bond movies, and decided to incorporate it into one of his own songs. Another interesting fact is that the song was originally released in 1993 on Moby's album "Ambient", but then re-released in 1997 on his album "I Like to Score". The song was also used in the movie "Tomorrow Never Dies" during a scene where James Bond is chasing a villain through the streets of Hamburg, Germany.
Line by Line Meaning
Now let it lift you, oh!
Allow this song to uplift and inspire you
One love will
Love has the power to overcome all obstacles
One love can take you make you feel alive and whole
A single love can rejuvenate and complete you
Why give it up why tear it up
Why let go of something so valuable and wonderful?
One love will
Love alone can provide happiness and fulfillment
My love will
The singer's own love offers this rejuvenation and completion
My love will make you feel alive enough to let go
The love offered is powerful enough to help you overcome and move on from difficult situations
Oh
An expression of emotion, possibly awe or longing
The death row
This could be a reference to the rap group 'Death Row Records', or a nod to the more ominous meaning of the phrase
Once again you feel like the brothers know
Once more, the singer is able to connect with and understand his fellow members of the black community
Once again, back is the incredible
The incredible is back again, likely a reference to himself or another notable artist
The rhyme animal
A talented rapper, skilled at crafting rhymes
The unforgetable
Someone who will make a lasting impression, likely a reference to the artist's own work
Public enemy number one
A persona that is rebellious and influential
Five-oh said "freeze" and I got numb
The police ordered him to stop and he was stunned into compliance
Can't I tell 'em that I really never had a gun
The singer is innocent of any wrongdoing and desires to clear his name
But the wax that the terminator x spun
The music created by Terminator X, the group's DJ, is more powerful than any weapon
Now
A transitional word, indicating a shift in focus or topic
So soft
Gentle and soothing
So alive
Full of energy and vitality
My dear
A term of endearment for a loved one
So good
Wonderful, excellent
So close
Intimate and personal
So real
Authentic and genuine
This love
Referring to the love the singer is offering
Whoa love!
An exclamation of enthusiasm for love
Want to give it up
Encouraging the listener to embrace love
Lets turn it loose
Let's allow love to have free rein
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY GRAYDON, ALAN PAUL, DAVID FOSTER, MONTY NORMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shendruew
Best version of the Bond theme, in my opinion. Love the accentuated guitar and small intricacies added.
@nikostalk5730
acid bassline and breakbeat beats, epic duo of all times!
@randywhite3947
It’s not but it’s still good
@user-nz1kn3cz2g
Есть поговорка, на вкус и цвет - товарищей нет)
Думаю, разжевывать не надо, что у всех своих вкусы
@FT-ho6cb
Agree
@millaananova
90s was such a cool time for music. This and the Propellerheads one is love.
@jamesjames2070
Yea bro I agree the crystal method
@7n154
Agreed, this mix was good - but the Propellerheads version was sublime.
@7n154
@James James I was a rave dj in the 90's and used to play The Crystal Method's re-mix of Moby's 'Come On Babe'. It's held up pretty good, its' heavy bass drop is still amazing. And I still have a vinyl copy of their 'Keep Hope Alive' EP. Both are still worthy listens if you find 'em on youtube. Also, if you like that sound, check out the 'Braindust EP' by Überzone and an awesome rave set by DJ John Kelly called 'Funkydesertbreaks V.1' - that classic is def on youtube. Enjoy.
@LicencetoWho
@7 Acuña It would have been great to have seen Propellerheads do a version of the Bond theme as well as Majesty's secret service