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)
Southside
Moby Lyrics
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See the light come over now
See myself in the pouring rain
I watch hope come over me
Here we are now going to the east side
I pick up my friends and we start to ride
Ride all night we ride all day
Here we are in the pouring home
I watch the light man fall the comb
I watch a light move across the screen
I watch the light come over me
Here we are now going to the west side
Weapons in hand as we go for a ride
Some may come and some may stay
Watching out for a sunny day where there's
Love and darkness and my sidearm
Hey, elan
Here we are now going to the north side
I look at my friends as they start to ride
Ride at night we ride all day
Looking out for a sunny day
Here we are now going to the south side
I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die
Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell
Come back and feel so well
"Moby – Southside" is a song that features a unique mix of electronic beats and punk-style lyrics written by Richard Hall, popularly known as Moby. The song is a reflection of Moby's distinctive musical style, combining disparate genres, and influences, including punk, pop, and electronic music. The song is about hope and perseverance and features lyrics that reflect the tension and energy of different parts of New York City.
The verse "See myself in the pouring home, see the light come over now, see myself in the pouring rain, I watch hope come over me" portrays the artist's optimistic view. The lyrics reflect a hope that comes over an individual in times of distraught, or despair, symbolized through rain or the pouring home. In contrast, the chorus of the song reflects the energy of New York City and its different neighborhoods, from the east to the west to the north to the south, indicating the dynamic life and diversity of the city.
In conclusion, "Southside" is a song of hope, energy, and perseverance. The lyrics paint a picture of different parts of New York City, the challenges its inhabitants face, and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
See myself in the pouring home
I see my reflection in my surroundings
See the light come over now
I notice a change in my environment
See myself in the pouring rain
I watch myself in the midst of adversity
I watch hope come over me
I feel optimistic about the future
Here we are now going to the east side
We move towards a new area
I pick up my friends and we start to ride
I gather my companions to join me
Ride all night we ride all day
We journey endlessly
Some may come and some may stay
People may join or leave us along the way
Here we are in the pouring home
We are back to where we started
I watch the light man fall the comb
I observe a person performing a task
I watch a light move across the screen
I see a light illuminating a display
I watch the light come over me
I feel a positive change in my mood
Here we are now going to the west side
We move towards a new direction
Weapons in hand as we go for a ride
We prepare ourselves for any situation
Watching out for a sunny day where there's
We hope for a better future
Love and darkness and my sidearm
I am ready to face challenges
Hey, elan
An expression of confidence or excitement
Here we are now going to the north side
We venture to another area
I look at my friends as they start to ride
I observe my companions as they move forward
Looking out for a sunny day
We anticipate a brighter future
Here we are now going to the south side
We head towards a new destination
I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die
I gather my friends and we hope to make it through
Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell
We journey through all circumstances
Come back and feel so well
We return victorious and satisfied
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
See myself in the pouring home
See the light come over now
See myself in the pouring rain
I watch hope come over me
Here we are now going to the east side
I pick up my friends and we start to ride
Ride all night we ride all day
Some may come and some may stay
Here we are in the pouring home
I watch the light man fall the comb
I watch a light move across the screen
I watch the light come over me
Here we are now going to the west side
Weapons in hand as we go for a ride
Some may come and some may stay
Watching out for a sunny day where there's
Love and darkness and my sidearm
Hey, elan
Here we are now going to the north side
I look at my friends as they start to ride
Ride at night we ride all day
Looking out for a sunny day
Here we are now going to the south side
I pick up my friends and we hope we won't die
Ride at night, ride through heaven and hell
Come back and feel so well
@jessemeyers5699
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@troygemmell8543
Yes sir
@whiterose-kb9lk
You better believe it
@coltino99
Yuuup
@JPF_311
Yup 3.28!
@TracyJacks555
Здесь
@staceymacaluso4548
I’m 42. This song came out when I was 21. I’m not ready for that.
@Mike1973NJ
I was 25. I feel ya!
@Thisisaparticularlylonghandle
I'm 33. This song came out when I was 11
@Pdoja1990
I was 9, now I’m 30. Time flies