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)
Memory Gospel
Moby Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The repetition of "yeah, yeah, yeah" at the beginning of Moby's song "Memory Gospel" sets the tone for the hypnotic and meditative experience that follows. The lyrics explore the deep-seated emotions and memories that can be triggered by music, even when memories have been deliberately forgotten. Moby's vocals emphasize the power of music in accessing parts of the brain and heart that can be unreachable through words alone.
The lyrics seem to suggest that even when memories are deemed to be too painful or difficult to confront, music has the ability to evoke those same feelings and experiences, both good and bad. This is seen in the lines, "And as the music fills the night / And as we dance away the fright / Remember when we felt the light / And we heard the sound of the memory gospel." The idea of dancing away fear and pain with music is a common motif in many cultures, and this song is a powerful reminder of how music can bring people together, evoke powerful memories and feelings, and provide therapeutic release.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The repetition of these words signify the singer's enthusiasm and excitement about what they are about to convey.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer is emphasizing their point and wants the listener to pay close attention.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The repetition of these words may also indicate a sense of urgency or impatience on the part of the singer.
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Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL
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@srtaylor1911
I was walking with my daughter in a rear-facing stroller today. We watched the sunset together. I queued up this song and she told me she was really sleepy. As the sun continued to set, I continued to walk and I watched my daughter fall asleep in the stroller while listening to this song. She had an angel face while she slept.. It was one of the most peaceful moments I've felt in at least a year. I wanted to memorize that moment forever.
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@alan_d
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@sasazivanovic777
Sounds great, i'm happy for you!
Hope one Day, to have a Moment like that...
@charlesdavis113
You Shared'Your Positive'Feeling Toward Your'Beautiful/Angelic Child With All who have Ever'Felt...The True'Blessing of Something as Simple as Watching Your'Child
Fall'Asleep in The Beautiful Sun'Set That Our'Heavenly'Father had Provided...And The Beautiful'Sounds of Your'Fellow'Man....Emortalized'For'Ever...
@brendanburns1173
Aaa
@jaredm1162
when i listen to this song, i feel like nothing matters. Not in a bad way. Just a feeling that this is the way things are. I feel infinite and timeless.
@AndreasJordanidisStuff
I feel like I had enough and I don’t know anymore my life is just completely empty and bad
@suplexcity4189
It’s like you see it all it once
@allamaraine8066
@Andy Knows Tech! No it’s not, brotha. Everyone’s got a reason to be here. 🍻🖖🏾