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/
Unfold
Monophona Lyrics
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I want more than that
As soon as I lay my weapons down
I pick 'em up again
I hope it unfolds
Before it blows up
I stretch my arms out to the sky
I bury my hands in my pockets
I stretch my arms out to the sky
I'm drawn like a moth to a flame
But I get to keep away from it
I hope it unfolds
Before it blows up
I bury my hands in my pockets
I stretch my arms out to the sky
I bury my hands in my pockets
I stretch my arms out to the sky
I'm drawn like a moth to a flame
But I get to keep away from it
I hope it unfolds
Before it blows up
The lyrics to Monophona's song "Unfold" seem to be about struggling with personal desires and vices. The first line, "I don't like what I have" suggests that the singer is not satisfied with their current situation, they desire more than what they currently have or are experiencing. However, as soon as they try to let go ("lay my weapons down"), they find themselves picking them up again, unable to fully let go of their internal struggles. The repetition of "I bury my hands in my pockets, I stretch my arms out to the sky" suggests a physical tension accompanying this internal struggle.
The singer also mentions being drawn to something ("like a moth to a flame") that they need to keep away from. These conflicting desires and urges seem to be threatening to "blow up", indicating a potential for self-destruction or chaos in their life. The overall tone of the song is one of longing and frustration, as the singer hopes that their situation will unfold somehow to a more satisfying resolution before it becomes too much to handle.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like what I have
I am dissatisfied with my current situation.
I want more than that
I have a desire for something greater than my current situation.
As soon as I lay my weapons down
I pick 'em up again
I struggle with letting go of negative behaviors and tendencies.
I hope it unfolds
Before it blows up
I am holding onto the hope that things will work out before they become worse.
I bury my hands in my pockets
I stretch my arms out to the sky
I'm drawn like a moth to a flame
But I get to keep away from it
I feel conflicting desires to both retreat and reach for something more.
I hope it unfolds
Before it blows up
I am repeating my hope that my situation will improve before it becomes unbearable.
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.