They met at a Sheffield party, when Murphy had no prior professional singing experience. Meanwhile, Brydon had a thirteen-year musical résumé, first with Chakk / Hula pioneering EBM (then, aka big beat). Subsequently, within dance music, he formed and produced various pop and house acts, e.g. producing Krush's hit "House Arrest" (1987, FON) and his 1993 Cloud Nine project. Murphy approached Brydon with the chat-up line "Do you like my tight sweater? See how it fits my body!", hence their debut album's title. Respectively, 'Moloko' originates from the Nadsat slang word for "milk" (from the Russian, молоко), in Anthony Burgess' novel "A Clockwork Orange".
Recorded while the pair were dating, Do You Like My Tight Sweater? gained notice on underground dance and trip-hop scenes, then more so with I Am Not a Doctor (Jul 1998, Echo). The latter yielded "Sing It Back", which broke Moloko into the mainstream. Remixed by house producer Boris Dlugosch, "Sing It Back (Boris Musical Mix)", was a massive Ibiza hit and entered the top-five of 1999 weekly UK singles charts, helped by a psychedelic video featuring Murphy in a very short metallic flapper dress and cap. "Sing It Back" was eventually featured on more than 110 music compilations. Dlugosch's remix also appears on faux radio station Rise FM in the action-adventure game "GTA: Liberty City Stories" (2005, Rockstar Games).
In 2000 Moloko started touring as a full band along with percussionist Paul Slowly, keyboardist Eddie Stevens, and guitarist Dave Cook.
The band also had chart success with "The Time Is Now", the first single from their third album, Things to Make and Do. This album had relied less on the leftfield beats of the previous albums, and featured more organic instrumentation.
Murphy and Brydon ended their relationship in 2001. After their breakup they recorded and released their fourth and final studio album, Statues, in 2003. Statues continued a segue into more traditional instrumentation, along with electronica elements from their earlier releases. The album majorly incorporated the theme of the couple's split: all of the songs deal with a troubled and/or ending romance.
In 2004 Moloko released a live DVD, 11,000 Clicks, recorded on stage at the Brixton Academy. It contained many of their well known songs including "Indigo", "Sing It Back", and "The Time Is Now".
After concluding the tour supporting Statues, Moloko mutually parted ways, with Róisín Murphy launching a solo career.
A "best of" album, Catalogue, was released in 2006. Murphy and Brydon, along with long-time Moloko guitarist Dave Cook, played a select number of acoustic radio performances to promote the album.
Since 2006 they have been on an indefinite hiatus.
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Moloko Lyrics
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Just keeps coming round
Sure as we've reached
The speed of sound
Sure as the sun will rise
In the morning sky
We'll never say it, never say goodbye
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Just as there's beauty
In everyday things
There is joy universal
When the bird sings
As sure as there's changes
We will all stay the same
The immortal pose
Just pictures in a frame
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Show me amore
Trust in every sign
So be gone the space between us
There's no doubt in heart and mind
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Je t'adore
Now I know it will be
A hundred percent certainty
I'm giving you more
You can be sure
A hundred percent
Sure as a circle
Just keeps coming round
The speed of sound
Sure as the sun will rise
In the morning sky
We'll never say it, never say goodbye
Never say goodbye
The lyrics of Moloko's "100%" appear to be a love song filled with confidence and certainty. The singer is very sure about the strength of their love, expressing their assurance repeatedly in each verse with lines like "Now I know it will be a hundred percent certainty", "You can be sure", and "Je t'adore". The song's upbeat tempo and optimistic tone further emphasize these feelings of certainty and joy.
The chorus of "100%" reinforces the theme of complete trust and commitment, with the repeated phrase "A hundred percent" underscoring the idea that the love being described in the song is unequivocal and absolute. The verse about everyday beauty and joy suggests that the singer sees their love as a source of happiness and inspiration, while the line about "the immortal pose" speaks to the idea that even though the world may change, their love will endure.
Overall, "100%" is a buoyant and hopeful song that celebrates the strength of true love and the faith that it inspires. The singer is clearly not holding back or hedging their bets, but instead is offering themselves up completely to the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sure as a circle
We can count on things coming back around and repeating in a predictable manner, like a circle.
Just keeps coming round
This pattern of repetition will continue indefinitely.
Sure as we've reached
It is just as certain that we have achieved something big, like reaching the speed of sound.
The speed of sound
A monumental feat in science and engineering that marks progress and advancement.
Sure as the sun will rise
Just as we can count on the sun appearing in the sky each morning.
In the morning sky
The time of day when we all can see without question the sun's predictable return.
We'll never say it, never say goodbye
Even though life has its ups and downs and nothing stays the same, we will never lose each other permanently or say farewell forever.
Now I know it will be
As a result of experiencing and believing in these certainties, I am now confident in something.
A hundred percent certainty
This confidence reaches up to the highest level of certainty that we can have, 100%.
I'm giving you more
I am offering to you even more love and commitment as a result of reaching this level of certainty.
You can be sure
You can also trust in this level of certainty and dependability.
Je t'adore
This love and devotion is expressed in French, which adds an air of romance and affection to the meaning conveyed.
Just as there's beauty
Similar to how things are certain and cyclical, there is beauty in the universal and timeless experiences of life.
In everyday things
Nothing is too small or insignificant to appreciate in this way.
There is joy universal
Just as beauty is everywhere, joy can be felt in every situation and by every person.
When the bird sings
Even the simple act of birds singing is a source of joy and beauty that does not discriminate or pose limits.
As sure as there's changes
There will always be changes and fluctuations in life, but the underlying truths and principles will remain solid.
We will all stay the same
Humans have existed for centuries with common experiences and trials, and these things won't change despite evolution and progress.
The immortal pose
The act of capturing an image in a photo, particularly one with symbolic or historic meaning, preserves certain moments in time and allows them to live on indefinitely.
Just pictures in a frame
These photos or images may be framed, but they represent something much bigger and meaningful that cannot be contained by a material frame.
Show me amore
Give me love and affection in a vivid and unequivocal way.
Trust in every sign
Believe in the signs and signals that we give each other regarding our love and devotion.
So be gone the space between us
Remove the barriers and distance between us so that our love can thrive without hindrance.
There's no doubt in heart and mind
With 100% certainty, this love is pure and without question in the heart and mind of the person expressing it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Eddie Stevens, Mark Brydon, Roisin Murphy
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