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)
Very
Moby Lyrics
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Inside, oh inside
Love you won't be alone
Inside, oh inside
Pain
It's cold out there
So come inside
Pain
It's warm in here
So come inside
So come inside
How we will make it
Just you, you and me
Soon we'll take it
Just you, you and me
Pain
It's cold out there
So come inside
So come inside
Pain
Yeah
Pain
Yeah
Pain
It's cold out there
So come inside
So come inside
Pain
It's cold out there
So come inside
So come inside
Pain
It's warm in here
So come inside
So come inside
Pain
It's cold out there
So come inside
So come inside
The lyrics of Moby's "Very" are reflective of someone who is experiencing pain and is trying to find refuge from it. The repetition of "pain" throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of the feeling, and the idea that it is all-consuming. The lyrics suggest that the person experiencing pain cannot make it on their own, and needs someone else to help them through it. The repeated phrases "you won't be alone" and "just you and me" imply comfort and support from someone who cares.
The line "inside, oh inside" also emphasizes the idea of seeking internal relief. The repetition of this phrase indicates that the singer is trying to turn inward and find a way to deal with the pain in a more private and personal way. The contrast between the coldness of the outside world and the warmth that is offered inside adds to the sense of comfort and safety that the song is trying to convey.
Overall, the lyrics of "Very" suggest that pain is a difficult and isolating experience, but that there is hope for relief and comfort from someone who cares.
Line by Line Meaning
You would never make it
You don't have the ability to succeed
Inside, oh inside
In your inner self
Love you won't be alone
You will have love available to you
Pain
Suffering or discomfort
It's cold out there
The external world is harsh and unforgiving
So come inside
Retreat to your inner self where it's safe and warm
How we will make it
We don't know how we will succeed
Just you, you and me
We will figure it out together
Soon we'll take it
We will take control of the situation
Pain Yeah
Acknowledgement of the suffering
Pain
Suffering or discomfort
It's warm in here
The inner self is a place of comfort
Pain
Suffering or discomfort
It's cold out there
The external world is harsh and unforgiving
So come inside
Retreat to your inner self where it's safe and warm
Pain
Suffering or discomfort
It's cold out there
The external world is harsh and unforgiving
So come inside
Retreat to your inner self where it's safe and warm
Pain
Suffering or discomfort
It's warm in here
The inner self is a place of comfort
So come inside
Retreat to your inner self where it's safe and warm
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: . MOBY
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TheKyroFreed
Every time I listen to this song, I feel like all my troubles melt away or seem not as bad. I would love to see this song blasted at a party.
Giorgio Ganis
Yup, it's called dopamine release :)
LordArithon
Wow...someone finally put this song up...I've loved this song since I heard it on a plane trip to China back in the summer of 06, and I've been looking for a video of it since then....it's such a beautiful song and will always remind me of that plane ride (which was a pleasant one) not to mention the smiling face waiting for me at the Beijing Airport.
Kiro Shinigami
Im using this in my virtual night club! LOVING THIS SONG!
Jennifer Kennedy
Finally! I first heard this song a few years ago on Moby's MySpace page. (I followed his blog posts.) The vocalist on this is the lovely Laura Dawn. I'd forgotten all about it until it spontaneously popped into my head the other day, and I decided I wanted it on my playlist. :) Thanks for posting it!
SomeBlokeLol
The sound of progress; cities, life. That's what this song is.
Blitz Denkerin
I love it 😘
brain pain
I love this!!!
Lindsay Meniz
Best song on this album
amit aggarwal
Very By Moby is my favourite song & i like his album so much & i listen his songs mostly everyday.