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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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Running
Moderat Lyrics
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Legs and limbs
Millions of eyes
Searching, pulling, and devouring
Spoke before you shared the light
Why we lecture burning ground
Up the hill and down the hall
We try so hard
But our time is stowed away
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
Up the hill, down the hall
You choose to do the walking
Up the hill, down the hall
You choose to do the walking
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
The lyrics to the song "Running" by Moderat describe a sense of restlessness and a drive to keep moving, even when it seems like everyone else has slowed down or given up. The first verse highlights the feeling of being constantly watched and judged by others, with "millions of eyes" always "searching, pulling, and devouring." The second verse suggests that the singer has tried to keep up with others, constantly climbing up hills and walking down the halls, but that despite their efforts, time seems to slip away and is "stowed away."
Despite these challenges, the chorus offers a sense of determination and a refusal to give up. The repetition of "So I keep on running" emphasizes the importance of persistence, even when it seems like there are obstacles in the way or when others are content to simply walk. Ultimately, the song seems to celebrate the idea of pushing forward, even when it feels like nothing is certain or guaranteed.
Overall, the lyrics to "Running" suggest a need for perseverance and a willingness to keep moving forward, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity. The song acknowledges the challenges of this mindset, but ultimately seems to suggest that it is worth it, as long as you keep pushing ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time running 'round
We spend so much time and effort constantly moving and busy, without any clear direction or purpose.
Legs and limbs
Our physical bodies are always in motion, but it doesn't necessarily mean we are going anywhere meaningful or fulfilling.
Millions of eyes
The pressure of being watched and judged by others is constantly present and can feel overwhelming.
Searching, pulling, and devouring
We are constantly seeking something, whether it be material possessions, success, or validation from others, which can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Spoke before you shared the light
People often talk without truly understanding or knowing the full truth of a situation, which can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication.
Why we lecture burning ground
We often try to rationalize or explain things that are already past, leaving us feeling burned out and exhausted.
Up the hill and down the hall
We go through all sorts of obstacles and hardships in life, but it can feel like we're just going in circles and not making any progress.
We try so hard
Despite all of the difficulties and hardships, we keep pushing ourselves to keep going and never give up.
Try hard
We keep striving towards our goals and dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem at times.
But our time is stowed away
Despite all of our efforts, time seems to slip away from us and we don't always make the most of it.
So I keep on running
Despite all of the challenges and obstacles, we keep moving forward and never give up.
Up the hill, down the hall
Life is full of ups and downs, and we never know what's coming next.
You choose to do the walking
We have to make the conscious decision to keep moving forward, even when it's hard and we want to give up.
So I keep on running
No matter what comes our way, we keep pushing forward and never give up.
Writer(s): Gernot Bronsert, Sascha Ring, Elisa Mishto
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinakrn9199
All this time running 'round
Legs and limbs
Millions of eyes
Searching, pulling, and devouring
Spoke before you shared the light
Why we lecture burning ground
Up the hill and down the hall
We try so hard
Try hard
But our time is stowed away
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
Up the hill, down the hall
You choose to do the walking
Up the hill, down the hall
You choose to do the walking
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
So I keep on running
@Charlie1821
Moderat is a musical gift, truly unique. I'm glad they gave us 3 magical albums... the world could use another right now.
@coltaku_
Well, it could still use it and we're getting one! I didn't think it would ever happen again.
@masterninja9716
Well technically they gave us 5….
@WhatNowMaxTVchannel
You had to say something didn't you.
@mariusaudickas8480
Take a look to Running cover made by "Violin Beats"
@patrickm2895
sometimes you get tired of the same music... then an artist comes through and breaks the mold and lifts your heart to a new level.. that's MODERAT!! love live MODERAT. speak to us. up the hill, down the hole.
@TheValkire
I feel so fortunate of these guys meeting and creating Moderat... Their music is so unique, their sound... So appealing to the mind for some reason. I just hope I someday get to see them live.
@SirChillicious
Definitely one of the best albums of this year already. This is actually my favorite track of the release :)
@alphagamer047
Totally agree!
@jean-claudedetroux3533
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