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.
Dominoid
Moloko Lyrics
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I lost to a chicken shit never was panty sniffer,
Got my eye on a cool hand
And I wonder about his dog of a day,
Wanted to be a big shot real hot
Down with the domino,
You know calling on instict calling the bluff,
Telling a tale ten stories high to the operative,
I played by the seat of my pants,
Then fate took a twist quietly wile faking it
Waiting for a fluke,
Waiting for a sign by now boggle eyed,
If I believe I will receive
Leaning on the ever lasting tree,
Hanging in the hands of fate down with the domino,
I'm no, down with the domino,
I'm no casino casanova with the good luck eyes,
It's hard to tell who's friend or foe
When you go down like the domino,
One track mind just digging 'till I find,
The gold at the end of the rainbow just keep on going,
Though twisted up inside her fool heart
Takes over and jumps on for the ride,
Down with the domino,
I need the roulette to make me forget,
Rotating random eyes roll in tandem,
Lady look illusive but I do what I can
Better be a day as a lion,
Than a life time as a lamb
Down with the domino, down, you know.
The lyrics to Moloko's song Dominoid are a reflection on taking chances and how that can lead to both success and failure. The singer of the song is someone who is driven by their urges and willing to risk everything in order to achieve their desires. They describe losing to someone who is cowardly and unworthy, but they continue to seek out the next opportunity to come out on top. The singer is fixated on being a big shot and being seen as hot, but they also acknowledge the role of fate and luck in their pursuits.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to describe their experiences with taking chances and living on the edge. They express a desire to forget their worries and just keep going, even if it means jumping on for a wild ride. The idea of being down with the domino is a metaphor for embracing the chaos and unpredictability of life, rather than trying to control or resist it.
Overall, the lyrics to Dominoid are a testament to the thrill of taking risks and living life to the fullest, even if it means facing failure or uncertainty along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't control this urge so I risk what I wager,
I am unable to resist my impulse, so I am willing to take the risk despite the potential consequences.
I lost to a chicken shit never was panty sniffer,
I was defeated by someone cowardly and inexperienced.
Got my eye on a cool hand
I am intrigued by a seemingly confident individual.
And I wonder about his dog of a day,
I am curious about his past experiences and how they have influenced him.
Wanted to be a big shot real hot
I desire to be successful and popular.
Down with the domino,
I am willing to take risks and embrace uncertainty.
You know calling on instict calling the bluff,
I am relying on my instincts to expose a deception.
Telling a tale ten stories high to the operative,
I am exaggerating or fabricating a story to someone who is in a position of authority or power.
I figured the numbers underpressure
I calculated the odds of success while under stress or pressure.
I played by the seat of my pants,
I acted impulsively rather than planning ahead.
Then fate took a twist quietly wile faking it
Unexpectedly, my situation changed while pretending to be something I am not.
Waiting for a fluke,
I am hoping for an unlikely but fortunate event to occur.
Waiting for a sign by now boggle eyed,
I am anxiously waiting for a clear indication or guidance.
If I believe I will receive
I am hopeful that if I have faith in something, it will come to realization.
Leaning on the ever lasting tree,
I am relying on something that is stable and enduring.
Hanging in the hands of fate down with the domino,
I accept that my fate is beyond my control and I will take risks to see where they lead me.
I'm no, down with the domino,
I am not afraid to take risks.
I'm no casino casanova with the good luck eyes,
I am not someone who is overly lucky or skilled in gambling.
It's hard to tell who's friend or foe
It is difficult for me to determine someone's true intentions.
When you go down like the domino,
When one's situation starts to crumble, it can fall apart quickly and uncontrollably.
One track mind just digging 'till I find,
I am focused on my goal and will not waver until I achieve it.
The gold at the end of the rainbow just keep on going,
I am determined to persevere and continue striving for success despite obstacles and challenges.
Though twisted up inside her fool heart
Although I am emotionally conflicted and confused.
Takes over and jumps on for the ride,
My emotions are strong and overpowering, leading me to take a particular action.
I need the roulette to make me forget,
I rely on gambling as a form of escapism or distraction from other problems.
Rotating random eyes roll in tandem,
The spinning motion of a roulette wheel and the randomness of the outcome is mesmerizing or captivating to me.
Lady look illusive but I do what I can
A woman I am interested in pursuing seems difficult to reach, but I am doing what I can to attract her.
Better be a day as a lion, than a life time as a lamb
It is better to take risks and stand out boldly, than to live a life playing it safe and going unnoticed.
Down with the domino, down, you know.
I am willing to embrace uncertainty and take risks despite the potential consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK ERRINGTON BRYDON, ROISIN MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ant
This has that James Bond feeling to it! Moloko should be a major theme to James Bond.
Yuuki Takemoto
Swayzak, actually. Moloko was already in Batman.
Sergio Vázquez
This version is way better than the album .
Sergio Vázquez
This could be easily the Pulp Fiction OST 👌
Yuuki Takemoto
Moloko was already in a Batman movie.
Abraham Merr
This version sounds like a james bond theme !!
tony gibson
still #nextBondThemeSong
leónjörgh
I would love to see Ró with dark hair again... when she " "released" " Demon Lover back in 2010 I imagined that her look would be dark haired for a video clip or an album cover...
steve hewitt
Immense.
Nick Clark
Oh my dear God...
I knew you were good... But you are a Goddess... Love you. X