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.
Knee Deepen
Moloko Lyrics
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We deepen the game
In deeper
Don't walk away
Just foolish dreamers
We aspire
Do we deserve all that we desire?
We'll walk on into the night
We know that there's no need to fear
We are there we are here
We move, we move, we move, we move on
So long
We're long gone
Knee deepen (knee deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
In deeper (deepen)
Don't walk away (walk away)
Knee deepen (knee deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
In deeper (in deeper)
Don't walk away
We will remember you
No, we won't forget
No, no fear of regret
And though we are the ones who walk into the night (we go on)
We won't vanish out of sight
We get over it, we go beyond
We find a way to get along
We move, we move, we move, we move on (we move we move)
So come on (come on), if you want to come along (come along, come along)
Knee deepen (knee deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
In deeper (deepen)
Don't walk away (walk away)
Knee deepen (knee deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
In deeper (deepen)
Don't walk away
We go on, we go on, we go on and on
We go on, come along, we go on and on
(we go on and on, we go on)
Knee deepen
We deepen the game (we go on)
In deeper (we go on)
Don't walk away (the game)
Knee deepen (deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
In deeper (deepen)
Don't walk away (the game)
(we deepen)
We deepen the game (the game)
(we deepen)
Don't walk away
The song Knee Deepen by the British alternative dance duo Moloko is a reflection on the pursuit of one's dreams and desires, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt. The first verse is a call to adventure and a challenge to push further. The singer speaks to someone, perhaps themselves, about their aspirations and whether they are worthy of achieving them. The chorus repeats the phrase "knee deepen" and "deepen the game" as a metaphor for the depth of their commitment to those dreams.
The second verse is a reminder that there is no need to fear the unknown and that they will not forget the journey that brought them there. Although they may walk into the unknown, the singers reassure themselves that they will not vanish out of sight. To them, it's a challenge to get over what comes their way, to go beyond the limitations of life and find a way to move on. The final chorus reinforces the message of the song, which is to deepen one's commitment to their dreams, move beyond doubts and limitations, and not to walk away.
Overall, Knee Deepen is a song about the human desire to explore, deepen, embrace our aspirations. It is a call to keep pressing forward and to keep moving towards the destination, even in the dark.
Line by Line Meaning
Knee deepen
We are in a situation where we are deeply involved and committed.
We deepen the game
We are working to make the situation more intense and challenging.
In deeper
We are moving further into the situation and becoming more absorbed by it.
Don't walk away
We are urging whoever is listening to stay with us and not abandon the situation.
Just foolish dreamers
We are admitting that we may not be entirely rational in our desires and goals.
We aspire
We have high hopes and are striving for something better.
Do we deserve all that we desire?
We are questioning whether we have earned or are entitled to all the things we want.
If you decide that we can't set your heart alight
We are acknowledging that not everyone will be inspired or moved by our passion and enthusiasm.
We'll walk on into the night
Even if people don't share our vision, we will continue to pursue it.
We know that there's no need to fear
We are confident that there is nothing to be afraid of in this situation.
We are there we are here
We are present and involved in the situation, wherever it may be.
We move, we move, we move, we move on
We are constantly pushing forward and making progress.
So long
We are saying goodbye for now or suggesting that something is over.
We're long gone
We have moved far beyond where we were before.
We will remember you
We will keep you in our memories and thoughts.
No, we won't forget
We are promising that we will not let anything fade from our memory.
No, no fear of regret
We have no worries or reservations about our past actions.
And though we are the ones who walk into the night (we go on)
We are the ones leaving, but we are still moving forward in our journey.
We won't vanish out of sight
We will remain visible and present, even as we move on.
We get over it, we go beyond
We are resilient and able to move beyond any obstacles or setbacks.
We find a way to get along
We are adaptable and able to work with others to achieve our goals.
So come on (come on), if you want to come along (come along, come along)
We are inviting others to join us on this journey, if they are interested.
We go on, we go on, we go on and on
We are persistent and will continue moving forward, no matter what.
We go on, come along, we go on and on
We are inviting others to join us in our persistence and drive.
(we go on and on, we go on)
We will continue pushing forward, never giving up.
(we deepen)
We continue to deepen our involvement and commitment to the situation.
Don't walk away (the game)
We are strongly insisting that whoever is listening participate fully in the situation, rather than leaving.
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Written by: Mark Brydon, Roisin Murphy
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