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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The White Flash
Modeselektor Lyrics
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Ah ah
You have all the time in the world
No one else, you and me
You have all the time in the world
Me
Ah Ah
You have all the time in the world
Ah ah
You have all the time in the world
Teeth
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
Ah ah
You have all the time
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
Ah ah
You have all the time in the world
And the lights go out
And the stars are out
Ah ah
You have all the time in the world...
You have all the time in the...
You have all the time in the
You have all the time in the...
You have all the time in the...
Teeth
Ah ah
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
You and me, you and me, girl
The lyrics of Modeselektor's song "The White Flash" are repeated phrases that speak to the idea of time and the power it holds over our lives. The opening lines, "You have all the time in the world, no one else, you and me" suggest a romantic moment between two people, where they have no obligations or responsibilities except to each other. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the idea that time is a gift to be cherished, especially when shared with someone we love.
The phrase "Teeth" is used only once and it's unclear as to its meaning in the context of the rest of the lyrics. It could be a reference to something entirely unrelated to the rest of the song, but it's also possible that it is a metaphor for the passage of time, the idea that time is a force beyond us that gnaws away at our lives.
As the song progresses, the repetition of "You and me, you and me, girl" and "And the lights go out, and the stars are out" create a sense of timelessness and intimacy, reinforced by the song's gently pulsing beat and ethereal synths. The final lines, "You have all the time in the world, you have all the time in the..." suggest that time is infinite, and there is always more to be shared with those we love.
Overall, "The White Flash" by Modeselektor is a beautiful ode to the power of time and the joy of sharing it with someone we love. The repetition of certain phrases and seemingly unrelated lyrics create a dreamlike atmosphere that is both intimate and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ah
Sound of music playing
You have all the time in the world
There is no rush or pressure, you have all the time you need
No one else, you and me
It's just the two of us, no distractions or interruptions
Me
Refers to the singer themselves
Teeth
Possibly a reference to biting or clenching teeth in pleasure or anticipation
You and me, you and me, girl
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the intimacy between two people
And the lights go out
The lights are turned off, possibly suggesting a private or intimate setting
And the stars are out
Possibly a romantic reference to stargazing or being in a beautiful outdoor setting
Contributed by Alyssa S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.