For more than twenty years he has been releasing, to only marginal commercial and critical success, playful and transgressive albums on labels in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Japan. In his lyrics and his other writing he makes seemingly random use of decontextualized pieces of continental (mostly French) philosophy, and has built up a personal world he says is "dominated by values like diversity, orientalism, and a respect for otherness." He is also known in certain circles outside the U.S. as a producer. He is fascinated by identity, Japan, the avant-garde, time travel and sex. Live Momus shows are rare but when he does perform he often sings the crowd favourite 'maf' from the Stars Forever LP.
He wears a patch over his right eye because he lost the use of it after contracting acanthamoeba keratitis from a contact lens case washed with Greek tap water.
Nick Currie currently resides in Osaka, Japan.
Tamagotchi Press Officer
Momus Lyrics
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He does not even read your paper anyway
We cannot guarantee he will appear at Cannes
And if he does he'll do no one-to-ones
He is asleep
And when he wakes he will need to be fed
Then he will sing
No interviews with Mr Tamagotchi today
We are dismayed by your attempts to invade his privacy
Please go away! Please, go away!
Goodbye!
His painting exhibition is at Andrea Rosen
His rock band rocks the Buddokan
And his book 'I, Tamagotchi' is in its third impression this week
But Mr Tamagotchi is asleep
No interviews with Mr Tamagotchi today
We are dismayed by your attempts to invade his privacy
Please go away! Please, go away!
Goodbye!
Please go away!
No interviews today
Good day! (Hoppit!)
Please go away!
No interviews today
In the song Tamagotchi Press Officer by Momus, the lyrics portray the life of a famous and elusive Tamagotchi, who is constantly in high demand from the paparazzi and the media. However, the Tamagotchi who is supposed to be a virtual pet is depicted as a drowsy being who keeps sleeping and has no interest in any of the attention and hoopla surrounding him. The song starts with the assertion that Tamagotchi will not speak to anyone, let alone read the papers. The singer then says that we cannot guarantee Tamagotchi's attendance at the Cannes festival and if he decides to go, no interviews will be granted.
The chorus of the song highlights the Tamagotchi's daily life pattern. The creature sleeps, wakes up to eat, sings, and goes back to rest. In the second verse, the singer explains that Tamagotchi is an artist with a painting exhibition at Andrea Rosen, a band that performs at the Buddokan, and a popular writer whose book, 'I, Tamagotchi,' is doing fairly well. Still, it all seems futile as the celebrity Tamagotchi is fast asleep. The press officer repeatedly tells the media to leave, disappointed that they cannot invade Tamagotchi's private space.
Overall, Momus's Tamagotchi Press Officer is a humorous commentary on the nature of fame and the price of privacy. The song reveals how media buzz and public attention can be overwhelming even for a virtual pet, creating a life to which it did not consent.
Line by Line Meaning
The Tamagotchi will speak to no-one today
Mr. Tamagotchi will not entertain any conversations today.
He does not even read your paper anyway
He has no inclination to read or acknowledge any papers.
We cannot guarantee he will appear at Cannes
We are not sure if Mr. Tamagotchi will be present at Cannes or not.
And if he does he'll do no one-to-ones
Even if he attends, he won't participate in any one-to-one communication.
He is asleep
Mr. Tamagotchi is currently in a state of sleep.
And when he wakes he will need to be fed
After waking up, he will need to be nourished.
Then he will sing
Soon after, he will sing.
Then he will go back to bed
After singing, he will return to his slumber.
No interviews with Mr Tamagotchi today
Interviews with Mr. Tamagotchi are not taking place today.
We are dismayed by your attempts to invade his privacy
We are disappointed with your endeavors to violate his privacy.
Please go away! Please, go away!
Kindly leave at once!
Goodbye!
Farewell!
His painting exhibition is at Andrea Rosen
His painting exhibition is currently on display at Andrea Rosen gallery.
His rock band rocks the Buddokan
His rock band is performing at the Buddokan.
And his book 'I, Tamagotchi' is in its third impression this week
His book 'I, Tamagotchi' is gaining popularity and has been reprinted thrice this week.
But Mr Tamagotchi is asleep
Despite his work's success, currently, Mr. Tamagotchi is sleeping.
Please go away!
We implore you to leave!
No interviews today
No interviews will take place today.
Good day! (Hoppit!)
Have a pleasant day! (Hurry up and leave!)
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aldo Charles
on Morality Is Vanity
I’ve been listening to this song last two weeks.