1. Monika (b. Λεμονιά Χρι… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists known as Monika:
1. Monika (b. Λεμονιά Χριστοδούλου, 26 May 1986 & raised in Karpenisi, Greece), is an Athens, Greece artist. At five, she started playing the piano & at ten bought her first guitar. Then later, she joined an orchestra in order to take saxophone lessons that lasted 5 years. She can also play some accordion and drums. She used to be a member of her brother's band Serpentine where she did some vocals and played the electric guitar. A year later, she moved to Athens to study in the University (Department of Mathematics) and started recording some songs in her computer. At the same time, she became a member of Relevant Box where she played the saxophone and did backing vocals. In the summer of 2005, she recorded some stuff for My Wet Calvin and in February 2006 she recorded a saxophone piece for the band MENTA. Her first single "Over the Hill" was released in early May 2008 and her debut album Avatar in the 19th of the same month by Archangel Music.
Her debut album quickly became critically acclaimed in Greece, while still is having it's way of coming in the target area of listeners abroad Greece and becoming known.
Monika toured around Greece to support the release of Avatar with most of her shows being sold-out successes.
In May 12th, 2010 her second album Exit was released and she's having her second tour, only this time to support Exit.
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2. A bulgarian singer.
3. An English electronic music producer from Milton Keynes, now residing in south-east London. He's got his tune "Thunderstruck" released on Med School's New Blood 014 compilation.
4. MONIKA (모니카) born May 21, 1991 is a German-Korean soloist. She is the former leader of girl group Badkiz. She debuted with the group on March 24, 2014 and left in early 2018 to focus on her solo career. She made her solo debut on May 19th, 2016 with the digital single Goodbye.
5. A shoegaze, post-rock band from the USA.
Excuse My Friends
Monika Lyrics
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For every man, for every woman
Just throw your sexual life to a million hundred eyes
Like you and me, behind that screen
An intercourse, an intercourse
It's all we need, we can reflect to their romance
In any case, come on, forget of what you've done last night
And set me free today, I'm free today
"I hope our memories succeed to rescue both"
I'm such a fool.
Now, we are one, a sweat naked one
It's rock & roll, It's rock & roll
What could be better after crowded concert nights?
Both walk again, in two separate ways
I wave goodbye, I'd wave goodbye
If all this vanity could break the magic spells
If love would not seem like a knife into our chests
Forget your innocence that only made us
One by one becoming free today
I'm free today
I was the one to love you more that you deserved
I was the one to hate you more just like I've said
I was the only one to care about respect
I'm just a fool.
The song "Excuse My Friends" by Monika is quite an intriguing one, as it talks about the idea of how we as humans might seek validation and attention through our sexual escapades, which are often often reflected upon by external societal norms. The opening lines of the song denote how there is always a bright, falling star for every man and woman, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for how sexual desire is the common denominator that links us all. This is further supported by the lines "Just throw your sexual life to a million hundred eyes / Like you and me, behind that screen / An intercourse, an intercourse / It's all we need, we can reflect to their romance", where Monika describes how we might live vicariously through each other when it comes to sexual relationships.
As the song progresses, Monika seems to urge us to break free from the constraints of what is socially acceptable and explore our sexual desires without fear of judgment. However, she also acknowledges the fact that doing so could also lead to heartache and emotional turmoil as expressed in the lines "If love would not seem like a knife into our chests / Forget your innocence that only made us / One by one becoming free today / I'm free today". In the chorus, she sings about how being naked and vulnerable in each other's arms during a passionate sexual session is the purest form of rock and roll, which is quite an interesting thought.
The song eventually ends with Monika admitting to being a fool for letting her emotions get the best of her and for investing too much in a romantic relationship that was not reciprocated. In conclusion, "Excuse My Friends" is a song that explores the complexities of human sexuality, the need for validation, and the often-troubling consequences of giving in to one's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, there's a star, a bright falling star
There are beautiful moments in life that we should cherish.
For every man, for every woman
These beautiful moments are for everyone, regardless of gender.
Just throw your sexual life to a million hundred eyes
We should be able to express our sexuality without shame and fear of judgment.
Like you and me, behind that screen
We are all the same, trying to find love and connection, even if it's online.
An intercourse, an intercourse
Sexual interaction is a natural and important part of human connection.
It's all we need, we can reflect to their romance
We can find inspiration for our own relationships by observing others.
But have you ever thought of passing through this glass
Have you ever thought about breaking down the barriers between us and truly connecting?
In any case, come on, forget of what you've done last night
Let go of any regrets or mistakes and focus on living in the present.
And set me free today, I'm free today
Let go of any expectations or constraints and live freely in the present moment.
"I hope our memories succeed to rescue both"
I hope that our shared memories can bring us back together and save our relationship.
I'm such a fool.
Despite my best intentions, I may have made mistakes in our relationship.
Now, we are one, a sweat naked one
In the heat of the moment, we are vulnerable and exposed to each other.
It's rock & roll, It's rock & roll
This wild, passionate connection is the essence of rock and roll music and culture.
What could be better after crowded concert nights?
What could be better than coming together after experiencing the magic of a live concert?
Both walk again, in two separate ways
Our paths must diverge, even if it's painful.
I wave goodbye, I'd wave goodbye
I am saying goodbye, even though I wish I didn't have to.
If all this vanity could break the magic spells
If we could let go of our egos and pride, we might be able to salvage our relationship.
If love would not seem like a knife into our chests
If love didn't hurt us so much, maybe we would be more willing to take risks and be vulnerable.
Forget your innocence that only made us
Let go of any naive or idealized ideas about love and relationships that are holding us back.
One by one becoming free today
By letting go of our past and embracing the present, we can find freedom and happiness.
I was the one to love you more that you deserved
I gave more love than you were able or willing to receive.
I was the one to hate you more just like I've said
I also felt resentment and anger towards you, as I expressed before.
I was the only one to care about respect
I valued respect and dignity in our relationship, even when things got messy.
I'm just a fool.
Despite my best efforts, I may have made mistakes or misjudgments in our relationship.
Contributed by Colin L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.