Mocky (real name: Dominic Salole) first got international attention with h… Read Full Bio ↴Mocky (real name: Dominic Salole) 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. The suprise success of his song "Sweet Music" proved the attention of mainstream radio could be held while working with a sampler in your bedrom. 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" ( which got to number 16 in the dutch pop charts qualifying Mocky for the title of "The David Hasselhoff of Holland"). Mocky is a burgeoning producer as well. His production credits span the board and he's well known for collaborations with some of the most interesting artists in the underground music scene.Mocky's production credits are diverse: This year Mocky produced 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. 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 album "Multiply". Mocky released his third album "Navy Brown Blues" in 2006.

What's The Use
Mocky Feat. Jamie Lidell Lyrics

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It's a fine day
Just escaped from a bad dream
Asking
What's the use of figuring it all out?
I'm not starting again
Just continuing the same
Asking
What's the use of figuring it all out?

I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark
I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark
I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark

But what is the question again?
Ooohhhhwah
What's the use of figuring it all out?

I guess a man alone
Always talks too much
Can't start again
So he's just continuing the same
Asking what's the use?

What's the use?
What's the use?
What's the use?

Now we know where we're going
And who we are
Doesn't seem to get us
Too far
Coz everything else is still a mystery
And that mystery is

Life
I just wanna live

Life may be sad sometimes but it's always beautiful
Life may be sad sometimes but it's always beautiful
Life may be sad sometimes but
But it's always a question mark

A walking talking question mark
I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark
Oh
I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark
What is the question
I'm a question mark
A walking talking question mark
I'm a question mark
Baby I'm a question mark
But what
Is the question again

What's the use?
Yeah
What's the use?
What's the use baby
What's the use baby

Ooohohh

Figuring it all out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mocky Feat. Jamie Lidell's song "What's the use" convey a sense of confusion and questioning about the purpose of figuring things out. The singer has just escaped from a bad dream and wonders why they should bother trying to understand everything. They feel like a constant question mark, always searching for answers, but without knowing what the actual question is. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that knowing who we are and where we're going doesn't necessarily bring us closer to understanding the mysteries of life.

The repetition of the question "what's the use?" creates a sense of frustration and hopelessness, as if there is no point in trying to make sense of things. The song implies that life is a beautiful mystery that should be lived, rather than simply analyzed and understood. The use of the question mark as a symbol throughout the song emphasizes this idea, as it represents the endless search for answers and the ever-elusive nature of truth.

Overall, the lyrics of "What's the Use" are a poignant reflection on the human condition and our endless quest for understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a fine day
Today is a good day

Just escaped from a bad dream
Recently had a bad experience or memory

Asking What's the use of figuring it all out?
Wondering if there's a point to analyzing everything

I'm not starting again Just continuing the same
Not making any major changes in life

I'm a question mark A walking talking question mark
Feeling uncertain about everything

But what is the question again?
Trying to remember what the main question or issue is

I guess a man alone Always talks too much
Talking to oneself when alone

Now we know where we're going And who we are Doesn't seem to get us Too far Coz everything else is still a mystery And that mystery is Life
Despite knowing themselves and their goals, life is still full of unknowns

I just wanna live Life may be sad sometimes but it's always beautiful
Desire to live despite life's challenges

But what Is the question again
Continuing to search for answers

What's the use?
Asking if there's a point to anything

Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: DOMINIC SALOLE, JAMIE LIDDERDALE

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