There are at least four artists called Moke:

1. Moke is a britrock b… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists called Moke:

1. Moke is a britrock band based from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, fronted by Belfast-born singer, guitarist and songwriter, Felix Maginn, who named his band after his Irish Uncle Moke.

Pre-Moke, Maginn and drummer Rob Klerckx were in a band called Supersub. Guitarist Phil Tilli was in the final line-up of Dutch rockers Tröckener Kecks. Keyboard man Eddy Steeneken had played in a band called Flemming. Bassist Marcin Felis completed the group's line-up.

Founded in 2005, Moke would almost immediately bring them more success than their previous bands had brought them. Paul Weller invited the band to play a few support slots for him and Moke's 2007 début album, Shorland, was an instant success in The Netherlands, where 'Last Chance' and 'Here Comes The Summer' were considerable radio hits. Moke played major festivals such as Pinkpop, Lowlands and Parkpop in their home country - as well as Sziget in Hungary. Several songs were about Maginn's childhood in Belfast, about hope, love, war and peace.

The follow-up to Shorland, The Long & Dangerous Sea, was released in 2009 to good reviews, but sales were disappointing compared to the group's début. The same went for album number three, Collider (2012). Founding member, Phil Tilli, left the band in 2014 due to "artistisch differences", amidst a general sense of disappointment.

Tilli's departure seemed to mark the end of Moke, but the band resurfaced in 2015 with a new guitarist (Robin Berlijn, previously in Fatal Flowers, 13, Kane and Sky Pilots, amongst others). The band's first 'post-Tilli' album, The Time Has Come, was released in 2015, again to rather disappointing sales.

2. Chris (Bam Bam) Westbrook, colloquially Bam Bam, is a house/acid/techno artist, as well as music producer from Chicago, Illinois. He has been producing on Ascap records since 1987.

3. Moke were a British rock band who released two albums ("Superdrag"/U.S. version titled "Moke" in 1999 and "Carnival" in 2001), and a handful of singles; most notably, "My Degeneration", described as "an angry indictment of callous youth".

Moke formed in London, England in 1997, composed of John Hogg (vocals, guitar), Sean Genockey (guitar), Alex Evans (bass guitar), and John Morgan (drums). Moke signed to London indie label Dorado Records. The band recorded and co-produced a debut album, Superdrag (1998), described by JT Griffith of Allmusic as "hyper-eclectic, mixing a strong love for Led Zeppelin (à la compatriots Reef) with hints of rap-rock, blues, reggae, and of course classic rock". This led to a US recording contract; Superdrag was re-released in the US as a self-titled album. A second album, Carnival (2001), released on Ultimatum/Artemis Records, was produced by Paul Stacey, who also played guitar on the album. Michael Lipton of LA Weekly described the album: "Sonically and musically, this disc is a pleasure from beginning to end". While Carnival was initially released only in the United States, after the group broke up it was released in Britain by Fruit Pie Records.Critics compared the group to Oasis, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Faith No More.,Tesla, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Moke toured the UK, Europe and the US extensively throughout the late 90's / early 2000s along with many acts, including The Black Crowes, Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic, Kings X, Spacehog and Senser. After the release of Carnival, the group headlined its own tour in the U.S.

4. Moke is an Australia-based YouTube rapper.

Last Chance
Moke Lyrics

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I look in the mirror, and it don't seem too late
But I can remember why I have to wait

It keeps me spinning, in a spiral I fall
There's nothing to cling to, no-one to hear me call

This time, well it's now or never
I know, 'cause I have been there before

A last chance, should be grabbed with both hands
Not thrown, thrown on the floor

I laugh on the outside, but still with a terrible fear
A burning amibition, yeah it's all I can hear

I'm cut by the splinters, been burned by the rope
A proposition, in an entry of hope

This time, well it's now or never
I know, 'cause I have been there before
A last chance, should be grabbed with both hands
Not thrown, thrown on the floor
Thrown on the floor

This time, well it's now or never
I know, 'cause I have been there before

A last chance, should be grabbed with both hands
Not thrown, thrown on the floor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moke's song "Last Chance" touch upon themes of self-reflection, determination, and fears of missed opportunities. The first two lines, "I look in the mirror, and it don't seem too late, but I can remember why I have to wait," suggest that the singer can still salvage their situation, but they recognize that they have been delaying taking action. The line "It keeps me spinning, in a spiral I fall" conveys the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in a cycle without a clear way out. The following lines, "There's nothing to cling to, no-one to hear me call," evoke a sense of isolation and vulnerability, as the singer seems to have no support system to help them overcome their challenges.

The chorus, "This time, well it's now or never. I know, 'cause I have been there before. A last chance, should be grabbed with both hands, not thrown, thrown on the floor," reinforces the idea that the singer is at a pivotal moment and must seize the opportunity presented to them. Throughout the rest of the song, the singer highlights the internal struggles they are facing, such as "laughing on the outside, but still with a terrible fear" and feeling "cut by the splinters" and "burned by the rope." Despite these setbacks, the singer recognizes that they have a "burning ambition" that propels them forward.

Overall, "Last Chance" is a poignant reflection on the universal human experience of feeling stuck and uncertain about the future, but also recognizing the immense potential for growth and change.

Line by Line Meaning

I look in the mirror, and it don't seem too late
I reflect on my life and realize there is still time to make a change.

But I can remember why I have to wait
I recall the reasons why I haven't taken action yet.

It keeps me spinning, in a spiral I fall
My indecisiveness overwhelms me and leads me into a downward spiral.

There's nothing to cling to, no-one to hear me call
I feel alone and unsupported in my journey towards change.

This time, well it's now or never
I realize that this is my last opportunity to make a difference.

I know, 'cause I have been there before
I've missed chances in the past and regret not taking them.

A last chance, should be grabbed with both hands
I should take advantage of this opportunity with full commitment.

Not thrown, thrown on the floor
I should not disregard this chance or let it go to waste.

I laugh on the outside, but still with a terrible fear
I put on a brave face, but inside I am scared of what taking action might mean.

A burning ambition, yeah it's all I can hear
My inner drive and desire to make a change are loud and clear.

I'm cut by the splinters, been burned by the rope
I've faced obstacles and setbacks that have left me wounded.

A proposition, in an entry of hope
There is still a chance for me to succeed and find hope through this opportunity.

Thrown on the floor
Same as line 8 in repetition.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: EDDY STEENEKEN, FELIX A MAGINN, MARCIN MARTIN FELIS, PHILLIP TILLI, ROB KLERKX, FELIX MAGINN

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