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Moderat's formation began back in 2002 in Berlin, Germany when Sascha Ring (aka Apparat) and Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary (aka Modeselektor) recorded an EP for the record label BPitch Control ("Auf Kosten der Gesundheit"). When it came time to begin working on an album, Moderat suddenly broke up.
Meanwhile Modeselektor set a milestone in German music history with their sophomore album, Happy Birthday!, including musicians such as Puppetmastaz, Maximo Park and Thom Yorke. Amongst a slew of remixes for the likes of Thom Yorke and Björk, Modeselektor also went on to tour with Radiohead across Japan in 2008.
Apparat, on the other hand, moved forward with his album Walls in 2007 (after his collaboration with Ellen Allien on "Orchestra of Bubbles"), taking a musical path that was more band-oriented and kept him on tour for several years running.
2008 saw the reunion of this project and the three members of Moderat went back to the studio to continue working together and finally released their 1st full album "Moderat" in April 2009. This is a monumental 'audio-visual declaration' album, which includes ten videos by Berlin's highly regarded visualists Pfadfinderei.
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Reminder
Moderat Lyrics
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Give to the fat man
I dance in the halls of the nearly insane
Pray to god
That is vacant again
Dark is the shadow filled with prejudice, no pride
Worn out and welcome, his truth birthing lies
Fallen from grace
Luster this way
Burning bridges is not my way
And while the rain keeps comin down
A rope of hopes to thin to climb
The night is closin in
We're down the bottom of the well
Burning bridges is not my way
Burning bridges is not my way
Burning bridges is not my way
The lyrics to Moderat's "Reminder" are evocative, yet cryptic, leaving room for interpretation. It appears to be a commentary on societal inequality, as the first line describes the singer stealing from beggars' empty plates to give to a fat man. This could be viewed as a metaphor for the rich exploiting the poor. The next line, "I dance in the halls of the nearly insane," could refer to the madness and chaos of modern society, and the singer's attempts to find solace or meaning within it. This is followed by the line "Pray to god that is vacant again," which hints at a sense of hopelessness or a lack of faith in any kind of higher power.
The second verse continues this theme of disillusionment with society, describing shadows filled with prejudice and lies. The line "A whisper now speaks what words used to say" suggests a breakdown in communication or a loss of meaningful dialogue. The last few lines of the verse, "Fallen from grace/Luster this way," could be interpreted as a desire to escape the corruption and decay of society.
The repeated line "Burning bridges is not my way" can be viewed as a refusal to give up on hope and connection. It could be a call to action to work towards a more equitable society, rather than isolating oneself from others.
Overall, "Reminder" is a haunting and thought-provoking song that touches on themes of inequality, madness, and disillusionment with society.
Line by Line Meaning
I steal from the beggars' empty plate
I take from those who have nothing and give to those who have too much
Give to the fat man
My gift goes to someone who is already well-fed and comfortable
I dance in the halls of the nearly insane
I find myself in the company of people whose behavior is unconventional, bordering on madness
Pray to god
I seek help from a higher power
That is vacant again
But I feel that my prayers go unanswered
Dark is the shadow filled with prejudice, no pride
There is a negative force present, characterized by intolerance and lacking in dignity
Worn out and welcome, his truth birthing lies
This force is losing its power, and its version of the truth is creating falsehoods
A whisper now speaks what words use to say
The quiet murmurings are now more significant than the loud declarations of the past
Fallen from grace
This force has lost its once exalted position
Luster this way
Attention is now being paid to something else
Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others
And while the rain keeps comin down
Even though things continue to be difficult
A rope of hopes to thin to climb
The chance of success is slim and uncertain
The night is closin in
Things are becoming darker and more ominous
We're down the bottom of the well
We have hit rock bottom, there is nowhere to go but up
Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others
Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others
Burning bridges is not my way
I do not believe in destroying relationships or connections with others
Writer(s): Gernot Bronsert, Sascha Ring, Simon Brambel
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertarr
Moderat "Reminder "
I steal from the beggars' empty plate
Give to the fat man
I dance in the halls of the nearly insane
Pray to God, that is vacant again
Dark is the shadow filled with prejudice, no pride
Worn out and welcome, his truth birthing lies
A whisper now speaks what words used to say
Fallen from grace, luster this way
(Burning
Burning bridges light my way)
Burning bridges light my way
(Burning bridges light my way)
And while the rain keeps comin' down
A rope of hopes, to thin to climb
The night is closin' in
We're down the bottom of the well
(Burning
Burning bridges light my way)
Burning bridges light my way
Burning bridges light my way
(Burning)
Burning bridges light my way
(Burning bridges light my way)
@infectedN8
This song is so unique ... I have never heard anything similar to it.
Whole song feels like some story.... 10/10
@yudikurniawan8256
Thom yorke - Black Swan
@janeanderson4985
Didn't it rain by the fureys
@sandrobubashvili6060
This song should be a reminder for everyone , that Moderat is incomparable...
@phuturephunk
+Mod Erat They are the greatest.
@lntersteIIa5555
Esattamente
@senorgrande9323
The atmosphere they create with their sounds is so surrounding, its fantastic.
@masterninja9716
Surround sound lol
@camilamart114
This track hurts, hurts in they way that makes me feel alive. Thank you Moderat.
@ChakibTsouli
Music video is so good it should be a video game !