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)
String Electro
Moby Lyrics
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Find myself
Oh lord
Are you gonna leave me
The lyrics of Moby's "String Electro" are simple yet evocative. The singer addresses the Lord, expressing a sense of disorienting loneliness and desperation. The repetition of "Lord" throughout the first two lines suggests some expectation of divine intervention or emotional solace. The second line, "Find myself," is ambiguous, indicating either a feeling of estrangement from one's self or an attempt at self-discovery. The final two lines, "Oh lord / Are you gonna leave me," convey a sense of insecurity and fear of abandonment, a plea for reassurance that the singer won't be left alone.
Overall, the lyrics of "String Electro" convey a sense of emotional fragility and spiritual questioning. The simplicity of the lyrics allows for a variety of interpretations, and the emotional resonance of Moby's music makes this a deeply atmospheric and affecting song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord
Addressing a higher power or authority; seeking guidance or assistance
Find myself
I am lost or uncertain about my identity or purpose
Oh lord
Reaffirming the need for guidance or help from a higher power
Are you gonna leave me
Expressing fear or doubt that the higher power or authority will abandon or neglect the artist
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TeddieMitchell-ld6kj
I just bought 18 and 18 B Sides from Amazon. Been listening non-stop all day. I just love Moby, his work is incredible!
@jameswilson5891
What do you think when you listen this?
@SpaceHydrogen
You are awesome Moby your music heals the soul.
@marccosta7376
Love the way everyone flies through his/her thoughts when listening to this. Masterpiece
@EmmeyEdgar
2019 and this man still making me feel great with his music
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@germanbr2670
2022 🙂
@jameswilson5891
It's so great music.
@intizarmamedov221
Музыка Моби - это глоток воды, это жизнь.