1) Mono are a post-rock band from Tokyo, Japan formed in 1999. The songs, all of which are instrumental (their only song featuring vocals is off Rays of Darkness entitled 'The Hand that Holds the Truth' which has guest harsh vocals by Envy's vocalist), are usually focused on layered guitar melodies both epic and heavy in nature built around quieter delicate clean guitar melodies. Post-rock-styled tremolo picking can also be prominently found as well as the frequent use of strings and pianos that is featured in some songs. Mono are known for their powerful live shows, hard-hitting drumming and their complex wall of sound guitar work.
Their first EP, titled Hey, you was released in September, 2000. So far, they have released eleven full albums: Under The Pipal Tree, One Step More And You Die, Walking cloud and deep red sky, Flag fluttered and the sun shined, You Are There, Hymn To The Immortal Wind, For my parents , the double album Rays of Darkness/The Last Dawn, Requiem for Hell, Nowhere Now Here and Pilgrimage of the Soul.
They also have several other records; including a remix album, a collaborative split record with Pelican, another split with The Ocean, an album collaborating with World's end girlfriend, an EP entitled The Phoenix Tree, another EP entitled Memorie dal Futuro, several singles, a compilation, a DVD, a soundtrack and a string of live albums/EPs.
For more information, visit their official websites:
Official Website
Bandcamp
2) Mono were a British trip-hop duo which became a one-hit wonder in the late 1990s with their song "Life in Mono" featured on album Formica Blues. Mono's music shares some similarities with other such acts including Sneaker Pimps and Portishead.
3) Mono are a Dutch indie rock / post-rock band from Rotterdam. They are on Zabel Records, together with We vs. Death. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/monotheband
4) Mono Mono is a female Austrian Reggae / Dancehall artist who now mostly collaborates with the German artist Nikitaman forming the band Mono & Nikitaman. Both have recently moved from Düsseldorf, Germany to Linz, Austria.
5) Mono is one of the names used by Jezper Söderlund, also known as Airbase, Ozone, Parc and Rah.
6) Mono (모노) was a Korean ballad trio active in the first half of the 90s. They released two albums in 1993 & 1994, and resurfaced for a new album in 2000.
7) Mono is a German field and nature recordings archival project by former STARLAB. A self-titled album was released in 2022.
Dancing With the Devil
Mono Lyrics
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I was risking my life
At the edge of the time
I was loosing my mind
No one else to find
I was feeling so lonely and I
I gave myself to the dark
You can call me insane
But I call it an insight
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
You can call me insane
But I call it an insight
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
De - de - de - de - vil
De - de - de - de - vil
Once I felt so week
I needed the streght to don't give up
I was so high and I see
That someone came for me that night
She turns all the ligths out
And embraced my sould so tight
She said "this is one in a lifetime"
That was the best that ever happend in my life
You can think that I'm insane
But I needed it inside out
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
You can think that I'm insane
But I needed it inside out
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
But I'm dancing with the devil
De - de - de - de - vil
De - de - de - de - vil
So you must see
She is so demanding
She can set me free
But then, she can kill me
You can call me insane
But I call it an insight
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
You can think that I'm insane
But I needed it inside out
You can say whatever
But I'm dancing with the devil
In “Dancing with the Devil,” Mono reflects on a time when he was struggling and found solace in embracing the darkness to find his light. He had been feeling lonely and on the edge of losing his mind when he was drawn to the darkness as a way of finding himself. He acknowledges that others may view him as insane for exploring this often taboo side of life but to him, it was an insight. He then calls on the devil as a way to explore this darkness and to find his strength.
In the second verse, he describes how he met someone who was able to offer him the support he needed when he was feeling weak. With the lights out, they embraced him and he felt as though this was the best thing that had ever happened to him. Even though he may be seen as insane for dancing with the devil, he doesn’t regret it as it has helped him to find himself and to feel whole again.
Line by Line Meaning
I was blind to see
I was unaware of the situation at hand
I was risking my life
I was putting myself in harm's way
At the edge of the time
At a critical moment
I was loosing my mind
I was becoming irrational
No one else to find
No one was there to help
I was feeling so lonely and I
I was experiencing intense isolation
I gave myself to the dark
I surrendered to the negative forces
'Cause I was looking for my light
In search of a solution
You can call me insane
Others may view my actions as crazy
But I call it an insight
I see it as a form of revelation
You can say whatever
Others may criticize me
But I'm dancing with the devil
But I'm engaging in risky behavior
Once I felt so week
Once I felt vulnerable
I needed the streght to don't give up
I needed the strength to persevere
I was so high and I see
I was so intoxicated that I experienced hallucinations
That someone came for me that night
A positive influence arrived to assist me
She turns all the ligths out
She creates a sense of darkness and mystery
And embraced my sould so tight
And held me intimately
She said "this is one in a lifetime"
She recognized this as a rare occurrence
That was the best that ever happend in my life
This was one of the most impactful experiences of my life
So you must see
You must understand
She is so demanding
She requires a lot from me
She can set me free
She can liberate me
But then, she can kill me
But she can also be detrimental to me
But I'm dancing with the devil
But I'm still engaging in the dangerous behavior
De - de - de - de - vil
Implies the presence of evil
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenifer Regina Alvarez Silva
Muy buena música!
Laura Rodríguez
Buena voz,buen acompañamiento.Felicidades.
Jenifer Regina Alvarez Silva
Muy bueno, felicitaciones
Jasson Leon
Buen tema
Franco Scamarone
Ah, pues suena bien :O
Gabriel Reyes
:O ta chevere
FELIPE FELIPOLLO
jajajajajaj que ahora que te digo cantante !!!! por favor tu siempre seras mono !!! y mono seras!! fuera de todo la pista esta de la ptm !! parece el soundtrack de un videojuego! suerte Bro!!!!
stopbotheringmegoogle
Nice.
MONO
666!
José Fernández
en español nada? está muy chevere