With two completely different backgrounds in music, Claudine and Chook may have been an unlikely duo to collaborate at first glance. He used his teenage DJ-ing experience to make a name for himself not only as a turntable artist, but also as a drum&bass producer; she was inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell and became a singer-songwriter, touring with a folk-rock band. He can spend hours in the studio tweaking a sound until it is just the one he’s been looking for, building up a tune that speaks for itself and is in no need of words; she loves acoustic instruments, the touch of fingers on strings or wood.
Yet, after having built successful careers in their respective fields, they were eager to take on a new musical challenge and search for common ground. The result of this collaboration is Monophona, a blend of two extremes, electronic and intimate, melodic and innovative.
On stage, the line-up is completed by percussionist Jorsch, equally at home in both musical worlds. He adds detail and dynamics to their live-set.
Since their first gig in the summer of 2011, they have opened for acts such as Rodrigo y Gabriela, Elektro Guzzi and Nostalgia77.
Their first single "Give up" is released in September 2012. The debut album called "The Spy" will be out in November.
http://www.monophona.com/
Let me go
Monophona Lyrics
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Beady eyed
Overjoyed
Underwhelmed
Belly burning
Into the world
Purple tongued
Bloody toed
Skinny legged
Pear shaped
Scarcely haired
Uncombed, uncombed
Snowy-White
Pink skinned
Doggy cheeked
Older than I am in years
Donkey ears donkey ears
Terrified
Red shoed into the world
Carrot cakes
Baby-bars
Wake-up calls
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Figure charts
Spider games
Kids alarmed
Box cars
Pig nosed
Water hosed
Rimmed glassed
Window panes
Growing pains growing pains
Idly wild weeds wildly sowing seeds
Wishing I was happier
And more beautiful
Bleeding black
Skull cracked
Pretty punks
Gritty fangs
Hold me back hold me back
Horse-heart
Fitzgerald
Lovingly schizophrenic
I'm trying to forget the scene
I had to be
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Standing still in this world
Let me go
Fiery-eyed
I forget what I've seen
Shoelaces
Open and overwhelmed
Clean-shaved
I was, I was already
There
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Hopeful, starry-eyed
In "Let Me Go," Monophona delivers a stream of consciousness of disjointed images and feelings, creating a kaleidoscope of occasions, sensations, and emotions. The song is a reflection on growing up in a hostile and bewildering world, with fear and uncertainty lurking around every corner. The lyrics explore the singer's inner turmoil and his/her struggle to make sense of the outside world, to find a place for themselves and escape the paralyzing grip of anxiety.
Some images in the lyrics paint a picture of childhood and adolescence, such as "Figure charts," "Spider games," "Kids alarmed," and "Growing pains." Others evoke the confusion of adulthood, such as "Beady-eyed," "Terrified undermined," and "Lovingly schizophrenic." The chorus of "Hopeful, starry-eyed" contrasts the darkness of the images, offering a faint glimmer of optimism and suggesting that the singer still holds on to a shred of hope despite the harshness of the world.
"Let Me Go" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with our anxieties, fears, and insecurities to achieve a sense of belonging and fulfillment. It invites the listener to join the singer on this journey of self-discovery, of coming to terms with one's past and present, and of looking forward to the future with hope and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me go
Asking for freedom to escape from the current situation
Beady eyed
Eyes expressing excited anticipation
Overjoyed
Filled with extreme happiness
Underwhelmed
Feeling unimpressed and let down
Belly burning
Suffering from anxiety or nervousness
Into the world
Entering a new phase or stage of life
Purple tongued
Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
Bloody toed
Feet injured and bleeding
Terrified undermined
Scared and feeling powerless
Skinny legged
Having thin legs
Pear shaped
Going wrong or unexpectedly
Scarcely haired
Having little hair
Uncombed, uncombed
Hair being untidy and disheveled
Snowy-White
Pure and innocent in appearance
Pink skinned
Having rosy or light-colored skin
Doggy cheeked
Having chubby or rounded cheeks
Older than I am in years
Mentally or emotionally mature beyond one's age
Donkey ears donkey ears
Feeling embarrassed and ridiculed
Terrified
Feeling intense fear and panic
Red shoed into the world
Starting life with passion and vigor
Carrot cakes
Symbolizing something sweet and delicious
Baby-bars
Denoting obstacles and challenges that come with growing up
Wake-up calls
The harsh reality of life that wakes one up from dreams and illusions
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Feeling optimistic and full of hope for the future
Figure charts
Representing planning and goal setting for the future
Spider games
Symbolizing challenges and tests to overcome
Kids alarmed
Children feeling scared or threatened
Box cars
Toy cars representing the journey of life
Pig nosed
Having a snout-like nose, often considered unattractive
Water hosed
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed
Rimmed glassed
Wearing eyeglasses with frames around the lenses
Window panes
Panels of glass through which one views the outside world
Growing pains growing pains
The difficulties and pains that come with growth and maturation
Idly wild weeds wildly sowing seeds
Engaging in idle and unproductive activities with no clear direction or purpose
Wishing I was happier
Feeling unhappy and wishing for a better situation or circumstance
And more beautiful
Longing for greater physical attractiveness or charm
Bleeding black
Suffering from intense pain and misery
Skull cracked
Experiencing extreme emotional distress and mental anguish
Pretty punks
Attractive and stylish people with a rebellious or non-conformist attitude
Gritty fangs
Having sharp and determined traits similar to an animal's fangs
Hold me back hold me back
Feeling held back and restrained from achieving goals or dreams
Horse-heart
Having a strong and resilient spirit similar to a horse's heart
Fitzgerald
Referring to the famous author F. Scott Fitzgerald and his works about the American Dream
Lovingly schizophrenic
Experiencing a mix of conflicting emotions and feelings, yet remaining loving and affectionate
I'm trying to forget the scene
Attempting to forget a traumatic or painful memory
Standing still in this world
Feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life
Fiery-eyed
Having an intense and passionate gaze
I forget what I've seen
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to recall past experiences
Shoelaces
Symbolizing the little things in life that can cause frustration and annoyance
Open and overwhelmed
Feeling vulnerable and exposed to the challenges of life
Clean-shaved
Having a clean and well-groomed appearance
I was, I was already
Having already experienced certain things, indicating a sense of maturity
There
Referring to a specific place or moment in time
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Feeling optimistic and full of hope for the future
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Feeling optimistic and full of hope for the future
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Feeling optimistic and full of hope for the future
Hopeful, starry-eyed
Feeling optimistic and full of hope for the future
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.