The group members met in 1992 in Berlin with group member Szary performing live acid house music at illegal underground parties. Both soon joined forces and began creating music under the moniker Fundamental Knowledge. In 1996 the group renamed to Modeselektor, a name taken from a function on the Roland RE-201 Space Echo analog delay effects unit.
In 1999 Modeselektor signed its first remix contract and began working with Pfadfinderei, a Berlin based VJ and design collective. In 2000 Modeselektor met Ellen Allien, making BPitch Control their home label. Modeselektor has also been involved in collaborative efforts; Moderat - a musical collaboration between Modeselektor and Apparat, Pfadselektor - a music/visual collaboration between Modeselektor and Pfadfinderei, and with Rhythm & Sound's Paul St. Hillaire. They have produced sound installations at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and lectured at the Merz Akademie in Stuttgart.
Modeselektor is a favourite group of Thom Yorke (Radiohead frontman), who has recommended their albums in interviews and included the song Silikon (from their 2005 LP Hello Mom! and featuring vocalist Sasha Perera) in a publicly available iTunes playlist.
The follow-up to Hello Mom! was Happy Birthday! which saw Paul St. Hilaire, TTC, Puppetmastaz, Thom Yorke and Maxïmo Park as guest vocalists. Other collaborators included Otto von Schirach, Siriusmo, and Apparat.
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Let Your Love Grow
Modeselektor Lyrics
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Katno come togetha
Yes you want me lovaa
Viva foreva
Preach you like a pastor
A pulp meep meep deya
Get de raggamuffins and a catchoopa me riddim
Checken' ova, from yourself
N'matter what dey say when I call ya name
Bring ya luv my way, dhgsaaay
N'matter what they say, when I call you aaaangel
Just let your love grow, inch, grow, inch, grow
...
Aw yeah beubé.
The lyrics to Modeselektor's song "Let your love grow" are a mix of English and what appears to be a made-up language. The first verse seems to urge two people, "Pipampadaya" and "Katno," to come together and express their desire for each other. The words "Preach you like a pastor" suggest a kind of spiritual unity, while "get de raggamuffins and a catchoopa me riddim" implies a call to dance and celebrate.
The chorus then seems to address any doubters or naysayers who might condescend to the singer or the object of their affection. The repetition of "N'matter what they say" suggests a kind of defiance in the face of criticism, while "Bring ya luv my way" and "Just let your love grow" express a desire for mutual affection and understanding.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of love and unity, with a particular emphasis on overcoming obstacles and finding connection even in the face of cultural or linguistic differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Pipampadaya
Starting with an energetic word to ignite the enthusiasm of the listeners
Katno come togetha
Coming together is essential to achieve a common goal
Yes you want me lovaa
Acknowledging the mutual attraction and desire to be loved
Viva foreva
Expressing the hope of eternal life and celebration
Preach you like a pastor
Showing the intent to persuade and inspire others like a religious leader
A pulp meep meep deya
Using nonsensical sounds and words to create a playful atmosphere
Get de raggamuffins and a catchoopa me riddim
Assembling a group of people with diverse backgrounds and musical styles to create a unique rhythm
Check an eenan, don't you know
Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and introspection
Checken' ova, from yourself
Encouraging the audience to examine their own thoughts and behaviors
N'matter what dey say when I call ya name
Suggesting that the opinions of others should not affect one's personal choices
Bring ya luv my way, dhgsaaay
Inviting the recipient of the message to express their love freely and enthusiastically
N'matter what they say, when I call you aaaangel
Reinforcing the idea that the artist sees the addressee as a special and unique person
Just let your love grow, inch, grow, inch, grow
Encouraging the expression and expansion of love in small but continuous ways
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Ending the song on a positive and energetic note
Aw yeah beubé.
Expressing the joy and satisfaction of creating a successful piece of music
Writer(s): Paul St. Hilaire, Sascha Ring, Gernot Bronsert, Sebastian Szary
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.