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.
Silicone
Mono Lyrics
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I've tried to make you understand.
You never try to see behind my smile.
If I didn't know you like I do,
I'd let you into the secret in me.
Just because I'm good at fooling you,
When no ones around I'll walk in your shoes.
I'm smiling while lying to you
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew.
I always try,
To hide behind a painted smile.
So many things the public never sees.
If I didn't know you like I do (I do),
I'd let you into the secret in me.
Just because I'm good at fooling you,
When no ones around I'll walk in your shoes.
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
When will you see through?
(Day day day)
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
If you only knew.
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (and you don't see through)
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew.
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (but you don't see my smile).
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
While lying (while lying)
To you (to you)
If you only knew.
The lyrics of the Mono song "Silicone" delve into the concept of hiding one's true emotions and wearing a facade in front of others. The opening lines refer to the singer's attempts to make the other person understand them, but the latter never tries to see the emotions behind their smile. The singer reveals that they are good at fooling the other person, but they would let them into their secret if they didn't know them so well. The singer highlights that they try to hide behind a painted smile and that there are many things about them that the public never sees.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's ability to maintain a smiling facade while lying to the other person. The repetition of the line "I'm smiling while lying to you" highlights the singer's ability to deceive the other person. They ask if the other person will ever see through their facade and understand their true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
So many times,
I have attempted multiple times
I've tried to make you understand.
to help you comprehend
You never try to see behind my smile.
You never attempt to understand the truth behind my smile
If I didn't know you like I do,
If we weren't as close as we are
I'd let you into the secret in me.
I would share my secret with you
Just because I'm good at fooling you,
Because I am skilled at deceiving you
When no ones around I'll walk in your shoes.
I will attempt to understand your experience when you're not around.
I'm smiling while lying to you
I am deceiving you with a smile
I always try,
I make an effort
To hide behind a painted smile.
To conceal my true emotions behind a false smile
So many things the public never sees.
There are many things that the public is not aware of
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (to you)
when talking to you
When will you see through?
When will you realize the truth?
(Day day day)
I'm smiling while lying to you
I am deceiving you with a smile
If you only knew.
If you only knew the truth
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
while still lying
To you (to you)
when talking to you
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (to you)
when talking to you
If you only knew.
If you only knew the truth
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (and you don't see through)
when talking to you and you don't notice my deception
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (to you)
when talking to you
I'm smiling while lying to you
I am deceiving you with a smile
If you only knew.
If you only knew the truth
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (but you don't see my smile).
When talking to you, but you don't detect my fake smile
I'm smiling (I'm smiling)
I am wearing a smile
While lying (while lying)
even though I am lying
To you (to you)
when talking to you
If you only knew.
If you only knew the truth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, ROY BUDD, VIRGO MARTIN, SIOBHAN LOUISE MEEHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NightMarePaint
Mono was ahead of their time.
@capnemo6576
TRUE ! 💯
@jossua7524
Not really. It sound like the 90s to me. But good song tho
@FallenStarFeatures
Trip Hop still rules. It effortlessly outclasses all that follows.
@german3907
25 years after its release and still a masterpiece. Let's not forget the instrumental, timeless.
@gansofreson9870
The lyrics. The sound. Her voice....The best company while walking by myself through this big city
@fractalign
The Nineties was the decade of cool, It started out with Acid Jazz and Trip Hop took it to next level mid decade.
@julietavasquez1627
Sin comentarios 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@yaaklabmusicproduction9496
Still Love & Respect since this album released.
@christophermitchell2780
This is fantastic. Wonderful voice, music and vibe. Simply amazing.