1) a Canadian indie band t… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Moonface:
1) a Canadian indie band that began as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Spencer Krug
2) a British DJ and music producer
1. Moonface is a Canadian indie band that began in 2010 as a solo project of multi-instrumentalist Spencer Krug (perhaps best known as the pianist and singer and a primary songwriter for indie bands Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, but also having featured with Frog Eyes, Swan Lake, Fifths of Seven, and more). Albums include Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped (2011), With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery (2012), Julia With Blue Jeans On (2013).
2. Phil Thompson AKA Moonface is a DJ and producer living, breathing the underground dance music scene for over 20 years now. Since being signed to John Digweed’s label Bedrock, Moonface became resident at the monthly Bedrock London and Brighton nights. Moonface has also been a regular at high profile events in the UK as well as major club nights and dance festivals covering most of the top spots around the globe, including gigs at JUNK club, Southampton; Ministry of Sound, London; Global Underground, Moscow plus regular events in Greece.
As a producer, Moonface has an impressive discography including releases on numerous compilation CDs such as the ‘Balance Series 006’ on EQ Recordings and the legendary Global Underground and Nubreed series, including ‘GU is 10’ a must-have compilation celebrating 10 years of the Global Underground sound. Bedrock released ‘Layered Sounds’ mixed by John Digweed and Phil Thompson and the now classic sounds of ‘Between Worlds’, a six track album of Moonface tracks, was also released on the same label and in 2001 was voted album of the month by several industry magazines.
Moonface remixed Colin Dale’s ‘Joy’ out on Endemic, plus his Moonface track ‘Know So’ along with more to follow. Back in 2008 saw Paulo Mojo’s remix of ‘You Get So Give’ feature on the compilation CD ‘Bedrock 10, Past, Present and Future’. Bedrock 11 featured yet another classic Moonface track ‘Futurized Fears’ remixed by Guy J released October 2009.
2009 saw Moonface looking for a new direction and this turned up in the form of DJ, producer and friend Tim Cook. After a number of years promoting and playing at their own club nights ‘Cartel’ alongside industry heavy weights such as Terry Francis, Omid 16b and Adultnapper, Phil and Tim then created the new project ‘Animalz’. As well as working in the studio together; they have a string of remixes. They perform together; back to back with a laptop each, a 2 deck Dj midi controller each, with use of loops and fx to keep things moving, two very distinctive styles coming together to make one relentless vibe.
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Black is Back in Style
Moonface Lyrics
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We thought it was the least that we could do
We were under the impression that freedom
Was more than just the freedom
To wipe shit off of your shoe
And we talked about the way that people are
As we drive towards Salt Lake
How could they not have known
How could they not have known
Until we drive fifty miles too far
And we will find a spot in the sun
Where we will let our hearts run wild
They will come back late
They will come back black
But then we'll hear black is back in style
Said they will come back broken
They will come back black
But then we'll hear that black is back in style
And we'll be the last to know
We'll be the last to know
We'll be the last to know
That black is back in style
We'll be the last to know
We'll be the last to know
We'll be the last to know
That black is back in style
The song "Black is Back in Style" by Moonface is an existential reflection of society and the human condition. The first stanza refers to the gender inequality that exists in our society where women have been given the cities as if it was some sort of gift, when in reality, it was a concession they deserved. The phrase "Freedom to wipe shit off of your shoe" is a metaphor for the way in which women are expected to clean up after men, both literally and figuratively. The following lines refer to the idea of the human condition and how people are perceived in different ways. As they drive away from the metaphorical lake of fire, the singer asks how people could not have known about its existence. The answer is that people don't always see or acknowledge what is in front of them until it's too late. They drive fifty miles too far before realizing they should have turned back.
The second stanza talks about how they will find a spot in the sun where their hearts can run wild. They are alluding to the idea of freedom and individuality, where people can be who they truly are without fear of rejection. They acknowledge that the journey back will be tumultuous and people will come back broken and black, but soon black is back in style. This line is the central theme of the song. It captures the human condition, where people are always in a constant state of upheaval. What was once popular is no longer trendy, and what was once reviled is now in vogue. The recurring chorus of "We'll be the last to know" serves to emphasize the underlying theme of the song, that human beings will always be chasing trends without a real understanding of why they do so.
Line by Line Meaning
We gave the cities to the women
We thought that giving cities to women was the least that we could do.
We thought it was the least that we could do
We believed that giving cities to women was the minimum we could do.
We were under the impression that freedom
We believed that freedom was more than just a simple right.
Was more than just the freedom
It was what we thought it was.
To wipe shit off of your shoe
We didn't think freedom was just about cleaning your shoes.
And we talked about the way that people are
We discussed how people behave.
As we drive towards Salt Lake
We drove towards Salt Lake, talking about people.
Away from a lake of fire, we say
While driving away from a lake of fire, we spoke.
How could they not have known
We couldn't understand how they didn't know.
How could they not have known
We wondered how they couldn't have known.
Until we drive fifty miles too far
Then, we got lost after driving too far.
And we will find a spot in the sun
We'll find a place in the sun to relax.
Where we will let our hearts run wild
We'll relax so much that our hearts will run free.
They will come back late
They will come back at a later time than usual.
They will come back black
They will come back changed by their experiences.
But then we'll hear black is back in style
But then we'll hear that black is in fashion again.
Said they will come back broken
They will return in a weakened state.
They will come back black
They will come back changed by their experiences.
But then we'll hear that black is back in style
But then we'll hear that black is in fashion again.
We'll be the last to know
We will be the last to stay informed.
We'll be the last to know
We will be the last to stay informed.
We'll be the last to know
We will be the last to stay informed.
That black is back in style
We will be the last to learn that black is fashionable again.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Spencer Krug
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gargoylegirlfriend
Incredible! Can listen to it any time
Aaron Welsh
Such an amazing performance of such a fantastic song
Victorian Piano Girl
My favorite track off the album
trialsanderrors
brilliant.
Jenna Lemoine
Wow. Thank you.
Victorian Piano Girl
I wish I knew what he was trying to say in this song
Johannes Haarajoki
Chords, anybody? I guess it starts with Fm7 | C#mmaj7 | D#sus4 | A#7sus4 Fm/C | G# | A#7sus2 | Fm7