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)
Sunday
Moby Lyrics
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Dark cloud has come into the way
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
They sing to the darkest night
Long before
They sing to the darkest night
Long before
Why can't I face it?
Am I too blind to see?
Why did he go?
Why did he leave me?
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Why can't I face it?
Am I too blind to see?
Why did he go?
Why did he leave me?
Why can't I face it?
Am I too blind to see?
Why did he go?
Why did he leave me?
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Dark cloud has come into the way
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The lyrics of the song "Sunday" by Moby seem to be describing the contrast between the past and present. The first line establishes the idea that Sunday used to be a bright day, but now a dark cloud has come and obstructed the light. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the stark change the singer is experiencing - something bright and positive has become dark and negative. The second part of the song seems to be an inner monologue of the singer, questioning why they can't face what has happened and wondering why the person they cared for left them. The repetition of these questions may suggest that the singer is unable to come to terms with the situation and is feeling lost.
The most interesting aspect of this song is that it is largely instrumental, with very minimal lyrics. This emphasizes the repetitive, almost meditative nature of the song, and allows the listener to focus on the music and the emotions it evokes. Additionally, Moby has stated that the song was heavily influenced by the rave scene of his youth, and that it was meant to evoke a feeling of transcendence and ecstasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Yesterday was full of potential and brightness.
Dark cloud has come into the way
Unfortunately, something has obstructed that potential and turned the situation dark.
They sing to the darkest night Long before
The singer is surrounded by the darkness but still sings through it, possibly indicating resilience or hope.
Why can't I face it?
The artist is struggling to come to grips with the current difficult situation.
Am I too blind to see?
The artist is questioning if their blindness to certain things may be causing trouble.
Why did he go? Why did he leave me?
The singer is struggling with a personal loss and is searching for answers as to why it happened.
Ooh La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
This refrain is possibly an expression of emotional distress and yearning for escape.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burt Keyes, Sylvia Robinson, Richard Melville Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Koko Alert
The most underrated album ever.
Cristian Régis
Você tem certeza disso?
losttheplot26
I didn't know that he did a B sides.
Ann Koell
I Loved IT!
Nathan Wilding
What I love about b-sides are that they're not automatically well known songs and you often have to go out of your way to discover them. This is one of the best tracks omitted from the Play sessions.
Eldar Hrustemovic
What a perfect song
Amelia MGH
This song sounds like how it feels to try to drag yourself out of depression
Inessa
It's the The Social Network soundstrack with a techno twist
Guglielmo Gatto
Moby you are simply a genius!!! Every time i listen to your songs i get emotional in few seconds. I will always love your music! Thx from italy 💘
Hitandewui483
Increíble, no puedo dejar de oír a Moby. <3