He first got international attention with his infamous Zoo concerts in 2001-2002 and his President Will Smith shirt on his own clothing label.
His first album "In Mesopotamia" found a following of loyal fans who appreciated the interesting mixtures of sound and the songwriting and introspective rapping.
With his second Album "Are + Be" (2004) he brought the sugary sweet electro and hip-hop together with songwriting clarity to the radio waves with classics like " Mickey Mouse Muth%*!!" , "How Will I Know You" and "Catch a Moment in Time".
Mocky co-produced "The Reminder" and the Swedish singer Soffy 0's debut album for Virgin Records as well doing sessions for the recent Jane Birkin album and working with the Puppetmastaz and Kevin Blechdom .
He maintains collaborations with his Canadian Crew alumni including Peaches, Gonzales, Taylor Savvy and Feist.
He is also a frequent collaborator with Jamie Lidell, having co-written and co-produced many of the tracks on the albums "Multiply" and "Jim"
Mocky released his third album "Navy Brown Blues" in 2006.
In December 2008 Mocky announced the release of his new and mostly instrumental album "Saskamodie" on the label Crammed Discs on March 23rd 2009.
Having won a lawsuit against a Austrian supermarket that used his song without permission (they set it to a talking pig selling bio products) Mocky took a risk and spent the winnings on block-booking Ferber Studios (a classic Parisian recording space previously used by Nina Simone and Serge Gainsbourg among others) for two weeks, in order to record a totally acoustic album. Unlike anything he has ever released before, the resulting album "Saskamodie" - his first since signing to Crammed Discs - sees Mocky moving away from the electronic music scene and returning to his jazz and acoustic roots.
Birds of a feather
Mocky Lyrics
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And it washed away oh so many things
Things I couldn't learn till I went through
Things I didn't know until I met you
Now I'm learning the hard way
Learning the hard way
Learning the hard way to be true
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
The rain came to my tree top
And it blew away so many things
High up in the breeze which we once flew
Flew me farther from the tree where I met you
So now I'm learning the hard way
Learning the hard way
Learning the hard way to be true
Now I'm learning the hard way
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
Sun came to my tree top
The charms we rock lean off everything
Shown a lot of something that was so true
And suddenly I knew I had to have you
Now I'm learning the hard way
Learning the hard way
Learning the hard way to be true
Now I'm learning the hard way
I'm learning the hard way
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
That birds of a father will rock together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Oh oh, oh oh
The song "Birds of a Feather" by Mocky is a reflective and introspective song that explores the importance of the company we keep and how they shape our identities. In the song, the singer reflects on how the rain came and washed away so many things, and how this served as a learning opportunity for him. He learns that he must learn the hard way to be true to himself and that he must surround himself with people who have similar values to him. This is highlighted in the chorus with the lyrics "birds of a feather will rock together" and "if we got a problem we'll talk together". The song speaks to the importance of building strong, genuine relationships and sticking together through tough times.
The song also explores the idea of growth and change, and how sometimes we need to leave behind old versions of ourselves in order to become the best version of ourselves. The lyrics "the rain came to my treetop and it blew away so many things, flew me farther from the tree where I met you" suggest that sometimes life takes us on unexpected paths and we need to embrace these changes in order to grow and evolve.
In conclusion, "Birds of a Feather" is a powerful song that highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who will support you through thick and thin. It is a song about growth, change, and the importance of building strong relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain came to my treetop
The hardships and struggles of life affected me deeply
And it washed away oh so many things
Those hardships and struggles wiped away many of my beliefs and values
Things I couldn't learn till I went through
I couldn't have gained wisdom without those tough experiences
Things I didn't know until I met you
I was introduced to new perspectives and knowledge thanks to you
Now I'm learning the hard way
I am discovering and understanding life's lessons through tough experiences
That birds of a feather will rock together
People with similar beliefs and values tend to stick together
And if we got a problem we'll talk together
We will work together to solve any issues that arise
So let's head down south just leave for fair weather
Let's escape difficult times and find peace and happiness elsewhere
The rain came to my tree top
I faced another hard time in my life
And it blew away so many things
It took away more of my beliefs and values
High up in the breeze which we once flew
We used to be free and unburdened by life's struggles
Flew me farther from the tree where I met you
I felt distanced from the person who helped me gain knowledge and wisdom
Sun came to my tree top
Better times arrived in my life
The charms we rock lean off everything
We are now more confident and successful in life
Shown a lot of something that was so true
We found and embraced something genuine and real
And suddenly I knew I had to have you
I realized the importance of cherishing the person who brought me wisdom and helped me grow
I'm learning the hard way
I am continuously learning tough lessons in life
Contributed by Gabriel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ethan-loves
Vulfpeck just released a delightful, soulful cover of this!
@moram9170
sitting on my patio in the afternoon listening to this and the birds chirping, next to my favorite person. life's good.
@fohdeesha
that person will die one day and you will be alone, but don't worry because arby's will always have dollar roast beef sliders :)
@nicolasfrossard4315
@@fohdeesha wtf man
@RCallahan592
L O W V O L U M E
@paulistadude
my gosh, this tune is pure prozac.
@patDonahoe
New Favorite for 2010. Awesome groove. Best kept secret at only 20K views.
@TheSlowMusicMovement
I stumbled on this as I was searching for tracks from Mocky's new LP, Music Save Me (well recommended!) and was so happy I did as I'd forgotten how beautiful this track is. Timeless music that will sound good in 50 years...
@alfiea5
Diggin' the original. Vulfpeck did the damn thang, though.
@mootbooxle
I am in love with this!! My first impression: gots that 70s Brazillian thing, def some Joe Raposo type vibes, LOVE that Rhodes and those drums! The whistling hook though - that is ECSTACY!!! I love it.