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.
Sing It Back
Moloko Lyrics
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Take me and do as you will
Have what you want, your way's always the best way
I have succumbed to this passive sensation
Peacefully falling away
I am the zombie, your wish will command me
Laugh as I fall to my knees
Lost in the fire below
And you come running your eyes will be open
And when you come back, I'll be as you want me
Only so eager to please
My little song will keep you beside me
Thinking your name as I sing
(Sing it back to me)
(Sing it back to me)
No, you can't help it if you have been tempted
By fruit hanging ripe on the tree
And I feel useless
Don't care what the truth is
You will be here come the day
Truth do you hear me?
Don't try to come near me
So tired I sleep through the lie
If you desire to lay here beside me
Come to my sweet melody
Sing it back to me (sing it)
Bring it back (sing it)
Sing it back (sing it)
Bring it back
Sing it back to me
(Sing it) bring it back (sing it) sing it back (sing it) bring it back
Sing it back to me
(Sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it back to me)
(Sing it back to me, sing it, sing it, bring it back to me)
Bring it back
Sing it back
Bring it back
Sing it back to me
(Sing it) bring it back
(Sing it) sing it back
(Sing it) bring it back
Sing it back to me
(Sing it) bring it back
(Sing it) sing it back
(Sing it) bring it back
Sing it back to me
(Sing it) bring it back
(Sing it) sing it back
(Sing it) bring it back
Sing it back to me
Bring it back
Sing it back
Bring it back
Sing it back to me
Bring it back
Sing it back
Bring it back
Sing it back to me
The lyrics to Moloko's song "Sing It Back" describe a surrender to desire and the loss of control that comes with it. The singer is willing to give themselves completely to their lover, allowing them to dictate and command their actions. They feel passive and almost zombie-like, surrendering their will to their lover's. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sing it back to me," indicating a desire for connection and affirmation.
The second verse contains some uncertainty and insecurity on the part of the singer. They question their ability to control their desires and feel lost in the temptation that surrounds them. They also express some sense of uselessness, a feeling that is quickly dismissed as they eagerly offer themselves up to their lover once again. The chorus repeats again, with the singer pleading for their lover to affirm their connection by singing their song back to them.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being swept up in an all-consuming desire, losing oneself in the passion and the need for connection. The repeated chorus emphasizes this desire for affirmation and closeness, while the verses explore the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with giving over control to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
When you are ready, I will surrender
I am willing to give up control to you
Take me and do as you will
You can have your way with me
Have what you want, your way's always the best way
Your desires and decisions always come first
I have succumbed to this passive sensation
I have given in to a feeling of helplessness and obedience
Peacefully falling away
Gradually losing myself in your control
I am the zombie, your wish will command me
I am under your spell and will do as you say
Laugh as I fall to my knees
You enjoy seeing me submit to you
Can I control this empty delusion?
Can I regain control of my thoughts and actions?
Lost in the fire below
Overwhelmed by intense feelings
And you come running your eyes will be open
When you return to me, you will see things clearly
And when you come back, I'll be as you want me
I will meet your expectations when you return
Only so eager to please
I am overly willing to satisfy you
My little song will keep you beside me
Singing about you makes me feel closer to you
Thinking your name as I sing
My thoughts are consumed by you
(Sing it back to me)
Repeat what I am saying to you
No, you can't help it if you have been tempted
You can't resist the allure of temptation
By fruit hanging ripe on the tree
You are drawn to things that are irresistible
And I feel useless
I feel unimportant and insignificant
Don't care what the truth is
I don't care about the reality of the situation
You will be here come the day
You will always be with me in the end
Truth do you hear me?
Are you listening to me?
Don't try to come near me
Stay away from me
So tired I sleep through the lie
I am exhausted from believing false promises
If you desire to lay here beside me
If you really want to be with me
Come to my sweet melody
Be drawn to my enticing song
(Sing it) bring it back (sing it) sing it back (sing it) bring it back
Repeat what I am saying to you and return to me
(Sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it back to me)
Sing along with me and keep coming back
Bring it back
Come back to me
Sing it back
Repeat what I am saying to you
Sing it back to me
Repeat the words I am singing to you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Errington Brydon, Roisin Murphy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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“Sing It Back"
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
When you are ready I will surrender take me and do as you wish
Have what you want your way's always the best way
I have succumbed to this passive sensation peacefully falling away
I am a zombie your wish will command me, laugh as I fall to my knees
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Can I control this empty delusion lost in the fire below?
And you come running your eyes will be open
And when you come back I'll be as you want me, only so eager to please
My little song will keep you beside me thinking your name as I sing
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Come ,come
Come to My sweet melody
Come Come
Now you can't help it if you have been tempted by fruit hanging ripe on the tree
And I feel useless don't care what the truth is you will be here come the day
Truth do you hear me? Don't try to come near me. So tired, I sleep through the light
If you desire to lay here beside me come to my sweet melody
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Instrumental
Sing it back , sing it back
Sing it back to me
Sing it back, sing it back
Sing it back to me / x 4
Sing it back , sing it back
Sing it back to me
Sing it back, sing it back
Sing it back to me / x 4
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
Bring it back, sing it back
Bring it back, sing it back to me
@stxlxnmusic
2024 anybody??
@juancalle5451
Even with her being "cancelled"....
@sylvainlegon
✨🐲🐉🍀💚✨ everyone in 2024 with this single which hasn’t aged a single bit! 😜✨✨🫵🫶✨✨✨
@Gaming-hub247
I'm here.
@SpoktorDielchen
me too :)
@midhon
popped in my mind randomly lol
@Atreidesprimo
Pure class.
Original.
Timeless.
Love u Rosita & Chico 🧑🎤 xx
@jbl50000
The bass line is FIRE
@muratsahinkaya4986
yes super bass
@retoadyt3196
disco bass, very 1978-ish