Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the most important dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring dance music to a mainstream audience both in the United States and the United Kingdom." After taking up guitar and piano at age nine, he played in several underground punk rock bands through the 1980s before turning to electronic dance music. In 1989, he moved to New York City and became a prolific figure as a DJ, producer, and remixer. His 1991 single "Go" was his mainstream breakthrough, especially in Europe, where it peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Between 1992 and 1997, he scored eight top 10 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart including "Move (You Make Me Feel So Good)", "Feeling So Real", and "James Bond Theme (Moby Re-Version)". Throughout the decade, he also produced music under various pseudonyms, released the critically acclaimed Everything Is Wrong (1995), and composed music for films. His punk-oriented album Animal Rights (1996) alienated much of his fan base.

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).

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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)

Besame
Moby Lyrics

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One time in your mind

One time in your mind

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moby's "Besame" consists of only two words, "Besame" and "One time in your mind", repeated numerous times throughout the duration of the song. The word "Besame" directly translates to "kiss me" in Spanish. However, in this song, it seems to represent the longing for a physical connection or a sense of intimacy with someone. It could also be interpreted as referring to a desire for an emotional connection or a certain feeling of passion. The repetition of the phrase "One time in your mind" could be interpreted as a suggestion or an invitation to let go of inhibitions and indulge in a shared moment of pure emotion, without any distractions or fears holding one back.

The music video of "Besame" is a showcase of various dance styles, featuring performers from around the world, including ballet, breakdancing, salsa, tango, and contemporary dance. The video captures the essence of the song's message, which is the yearning for a physical or emotional connection through dance. The song's title was chosen by Moby as a tribute to his love for Latin culture, particularly Latin dance.

Line by Line Meaning

One time in your mind
Take a moment to focus and meditate

One time in your mind
Center your thoughts and intentions

One time in your mind
Clear your mental space and be present

One time in your mind
Take a breath and be mindful

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Kiss me, feel my presence and connection

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Let our souls touch in this moment

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Embrace the power of physical touch

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Experience the intimacy of a shared kiss

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Let our energies combine through this gesture

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Communicate nonverbally through this kiss

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Connect on a different level