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)
Signs of Love
Moby Lyrics
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If I had the time
They'd flock to me
Bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
(My baby left)
(My baby left)
(Gone gone)
I was always looking
And I held until the time began
Subtle things come at me
I look to see where loss had ran
I can have the sun it come
And touch me on my shoulder
Think of all the things that I could
Wish that I had told her
I fly so high
Then fall so low
(I fly so high, I fly so high)
If I was beautiful
If I had the time
You would flock to me
And bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
If I was like you
With nothing to get around
Then everything would be beautiful
As far as I can see
You'd be sitting here with me
'Til love's end
I fly so high
Then fall so low
I fly so high
Then fall so low
Signs of love (i fly so high)
Away we could run (then fall so low)
I can see the light come peering through the sky in my mind
Crazy people come and look at us we're lying on the floor
I would hold you in my arms until we both are home
I would hold you in my arms until we both are old
The lyrics to Moby's “Signs of Love” are a reflection on the complexities of love and the feeling of inadequacy that comes with being human. The first verse delves into the idea of physical beauty and how it can attract others. The singer contemplates what it would be like if they were beautiful and had time to spare. They imagine being surrounded by people who would flock to them, “bathe me in the wine”. However, the singer is aware that this is not the way things are meant to be, hence “I know that's not how things are to be”. Then we hear the repeated lines, “My baby left / Gone gone” indicating that the singer may have lost someone they loved.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was beautiful
If I conformed to society's superficial standards of beauty
If I had the time
If I could prioritize showing off my physical appearance over other responsibilities
They'd flock to me
People would be drawn to me based on my looks
Bathe me in the wine
They would indulge me and treat me like royalty
I know that's not the way
I am aware that beauty is not everything and that true happiness cannot be found through superficial means
(My baby left)
Feeling heartbroken and alone after a breakup
(Gone gone)
The feeling of emptiness after someone important leaves
I was always looking
Always searching for something or someone to make me feel complete
And I held until the time began
I waited patiently for the right time or person to come along
Subtle things come at me
Unexpected moments of beauty or love make their way into my life
I look to see where loss had ran
I reflect on the past and dwell on the things I have lost
I can have the sun it come
I experience moments of intense happiness and warmth
And touch me on my shoulder
I feel a sense of comfort and reassurance
Think of all the things that I could
Reflecting on missed opportunities and things left unsaid
Wish that I had told her
Wishing I had expressed my feelings to someone before it was too late
I fly so high
Feeling ecstatic and full of joy
Then fall so low
Experiencing intense sadness or disappointment
(I fly so high, I fly so high)
Repeating that feeling of euphoria and excitement
If I was like you
If I could be content with a simple life and not yearn for superficial things
With nothing to get around
Without the pressure to constantly prove myself to others
Then everything would be beautiful
If I could appreciate the simple things in life, everything would seem beautiful
As far as I can see
In my limited perspective
You'd be sitting here with me
If I could be content with a simple life, I would have someone to share it with
Til love's end
Until the end of time or until we no longer love each other
Signs of love (i fly so high)
Those moments of intense joy and love bring me to great heights
Away we could run (then fall so low)
But those moments are fleeting and often followed by devastating lows
I can see the light come peering through the sky in my mind
Having hope for the future and seeing positive things on the horizon
Crazy people come and look at us we're lying on the floor
Feeling vulnerable and exposed while others are looking down on us
I would hold you in my arms until we both are home
Finding comfort and solace in a loved one's embrace
I would hold you in my arms until we both are old
Wanting to grow old with someone and cherish every moment together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL
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Lyrics
If I was beautiful
If I had the time
They'd flock to me
Bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
(My baby left)
(My baby left)
(Gone gone)
(Gone gone)
I was always looking
And I held until the time began
Subtle things come at me
I look to see where loss had ran
I can have the sun it come
And touch me on my shoulder
Think of all the things that I could
Wish that I had told her
I fly so high
Then fall so low
(I fly so high, I fly so high)
If I was beautiful
If I had the time
You would flock to me
And bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
If I was like you
With nothing to get around
Then everything would be beautiful
As far as I can see
You'd be sitting here with me
'Til love's end
I fly so high
Then fall so low
I fly so high
Then fall so low
Signs of love (i fly so high)
Away we could run (then fall so low)
I can see the light come peering through the sky in my mind
Crazy people come and look at us we're lying on the floor
I would hold you in my arms until we both are home
I would hold you in my arms until we both are old
Cristiano Oliveira
Sinais do amor
Se eu fosse bonito
Seu eu tivesse tempo
Eles viriam em bando até mim
Banhariam-me em vinho
Eu sei que este não é o caminho
Eu sei que não é assim que as coisa têm que ser
(Meu amor partiu)
(Meu amor partiu)
(Foi foi)
(Foi foi)
Eu estava sempre olhando
E eu segurei enquanto o tempo começava
Coisas sutis vieram a mim
Eu olhe para ver onde a perda ocorreu
Eu posso ter o sol em seu surgir
E toca-me em meu ombro
Penso sobre todas as coisas que eu pude
Queria ter dito a ela
Eu vôo tão alto
Então caio tão baixo
(Eu vôo tão alto, eu vôo tão alto)
Se eu fosse bonito
Se eu tivesse tempo
Você viria em bando até mim
Banharia-me em vinho
Eu sei que este não é caminho
Eu sei que não é assim que as coisa têm que ser
Seu eu fosse como você
Com nada a se preocupar
Então tudo seria lindo
Como você pode ver
Você estarua sentada aqui comigo
Até que o amor acabasse
Eu vôo tão alto
Então caio tão baixo
Eu vôo tão alto
Então caio tão baixo
Sinais do amor (Eu vôo tão alto)
Para longe poderíamos correr (Então caio tão baixo)
Eu posso ver uma luz surgindo através do céu em minha mente
Pessoas Loucas Vêm E Olham Para A Gente Deitado no chão
Eu te seguraria em meus braços até que nós dois
estivéssemos em casa Eu te seguraria em meus braços até que nós dois estivessemos completamente sozinhos.
Illustra Vitae
If I was beautiful
If I had the time
They'd flock to me
Bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
(My baby left)
(My baby left)
(Gone gone)
(Gone gone)
I was always looking
And I held until the time began
Subtle things come at me
I look to see where loss had ran
I can have the sun it come
And touch me on my shoulder
Think of all the things that I could
Wish that I had told her
I fly so high
Then fall so low
(I fly so high, I fly so high)
If I was beautiful
If I had the time
You would flock to me
And bathe me in the wine
I know that's not the way
I know that's not how things are to be
If I was like you
With nothing to get around
Then everything would be beautiful
As far as I can see
You'd be sitting here with me
'Til love's…
Chaffee Cline
I have listened to thousands and thousands of albums...and this by far is one of the most beautiful, etheric musical masterpiece's ever to be birthed on planet earth.
Theo Brejoux
18 is kind of stratospheric💫
Andry LoneWolf987
+Chaffee Cline You're right bro! :)
Rick Stenquist
Chaffee Cline Yes it is!
El Psy Congroo
I was gonna give you a thumbs up, but you have the perfect number ^^
Rick Stenquist
shizzlepie Moby is excellent
Nicholas Scott Hamby
I can't believe I didn't find this track until I was 35 😖 But I'm glad I did. It's like a little hidden gift from the past, from my youth. ❤️
Alicia Arredondo
I never grow tired of this it’s like a symphony to my ears.
Jackson Coleman Cross country and Track
I remember the day my dad played this album for me when I was five years old. I've been a huge fan ever since! 18 Is one of my all-time favorite albums, I have so many memories attached to it. Moby for life!
Gus Gus
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