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)
Mistake
Moby Lyrics
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Don't speak to me this way
Don't ever let me say
Don't leave me again [Repeat x2]
I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more
Don't hug me this way
Don't touch me this way
Don't hug me again [Repeat x2]
Don't hug me this way
Don't touch me this way
Don't hug me this again
I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more
Don't let me make the same mistake again
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
Don't let me make the same mistake again
I never felt this loss before
And the world is closing doors
I never wanted anything more
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again [Repeat x2]
Moby's "Mistake" is a poignant and emotional song that deals with the theme of loss and regret. The lyrical content revolves around a plea to a loved one not to hurt the singer again by leaving them. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Don't let me make the same mistake again" several times, which highlights the fear of history repeating itself.
The song conveys a sense of desperation and longing for a deeper connection with a loved one. The lines "I never felt this loss before, and the world is closing doors" speaks to the singer's feeling of being trapped and isolated in their pain. The hurt and fear of losing the person they love is palpable in the lyrics, as evidenced by the repetition of phrases like "Don't touch me this way" and "Don't ever let me say."
Overall, Moby's "Mistake" is a powerful expression of the complexities of human emotion and the desire to connect and love deeply, even in the face of pain and hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't speak to me this way
Do not use harsh words or tone while having a conversation with me
Don't ever let me say
Please, stop me from making mistakes in my words that could cause harm to our relationship
Don't leave me again
I am afraid of being left alone, so don't leave me again
I never felt this loss before
I have never felt such a great sense of loss and pain as I do now
And the world is closing doors
The world seems to be giving up on me, closing doors and leaving me stranded
I never wanted anything more
I have never wanted anything more than to be with you and keep our relationship intact
Don't hug me this way
Do not touch me in a way that seems cold and distant
Don't touch me this way
I need you to show me affection and not keep a distance between us
Don't hug me again
Please don't distance yourself from me by avoiding physical touch
Don't let me make the same mistake again
Please, help me learn from my past mistakes and not repeat them again
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am asking for your help and guidance to prevent me from making any more mistakes
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I need your support to learn and grow from my past mistakes
I never felt this loss before
I am experiencing a deep sense of loss and sadness that I have never experienced before
And the world is closing doors
I feel like the world is against me and everything seems to be going wrong
I never wanted anything more
My greatest wish is to keep our relationship strong and maintain our love for each other
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
My mistake would cause damage to our relationship, and I do not want that to happen
Please, don't let me make the same mistake again
I am asking for your understanding and help to prevent me from hurting myself and our relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Melville Hall
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@wandawittwer6465
My dad always listened to this song when I was younger. Now he's gone and this song means so much to me.
@elisavieira737
🌞❤️😘
@user-wx55
😭Я вас понимаю.
@maramelthecat
My dad always played this album in the car
@_MinskBelarus
@@user-wx55 Песне всего то лет 12. И пост написан 4 года назад. Как быстро летит время .... всего несколько лет - и песня уже из детства. И папы нет ....
@silvana11221122
Hope your okay .. my dad died this year and i know what you mean 😭😭
@aragorn_111o
14 years later this song is still amazing
@NJhihnjo
"Please don't let me make the same mistake again" Gives me the shivers
@MultiMonaa
''you want to hate someone for what they did, but deep down you just love them''
@nev6250
👍