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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Return to the Violence of the Ocean Floor
Moonface Lyrics
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I've got a spirit
Made out of sand
Sometimes it slips through my fingers
Back onto the beach
In some kind of lust
To return to the violence of the ocean floor
So I kneel down
And gather it up
Grain by grain
I have to keep it safe
I still have some things to say:
You should have been a writer, you should have played guitar,
But those kids keep coming down the fucking hill
You should have been a writer, you should have played guitar,
But your face looks like a statue in the dark
Like a candle that is held up to a mirror
Or the terrible glimpse of a shark
Within your idiot heart
I heard you hate it all just based on your principles now
So I kneel down
Down into your burning sand, singing
One, we got the spirit, two, we got the music
Three, we got the past and four, we got the future
And five, we got some kind of lust
To return to the violence of the ocean floor
The opening lines of "Return to the Violence of the Ocean Floor" by Moonface might seem like a simple counting exercise, but they gradually emerge into a deep and introspective reflection on the complexities of human identity and the struggle to maintain a sense of purpose and belonging. The singer describes himself as having a spirit made out of sand, which represents his fragile, transient nature and the way in which he can never fully grasp the elusive essence of his own being. He confesses that this spirit often slips through his fingers and back onto the beach, yearning to return to the tumultuous depths of the ocean floor, where it can be tested and shaped by the forces of nature.
To prevent this from happening, the singer must kneel down and gather up his spirit, grain by grain, and hold it close to his heart. This image represents his determination to protect his sense of self and keep it intact, even when faced with the relentless tides of change and uncertainty. The song then takes on a more confessional tone, as the singer addresses himself directly and laments the missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams of his past. He should have been a writer, he should have played guitar, but for some reason, he never quite found the courage or the inspiration to pursue these paths.
The chorus offers a fleeting moment of hope and affirmation, as the singer repeats a series of simple phrases that speak to the primal human desire for connection and meaning. "One, we got the spirit, two, we got the music, three, we got the past, and four, we got the future." The final line, "and five, we got some kind of lust to return to the violence of the ocean floor," is a haunting reminder that even in our moments of clarity and purpose, there is always a part of us that yearns for the unknown and the untamed.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four, five
Listing the components of a desire to return to the ocean floor
I've got a spirit
The singer has a restless soul
Made out of sand
The singer's identity is fragile and easily lost
Sometimes it slips through my fingers
The artist's sense of self is not always within their grasp
Back onto the beach
The artist's identity is tied to their physical surroundings
In some kind of lust
The singer longs for something more
To return to the violence of the ocean floor
The singer desires the chaos and unpredictability of the ocean
So I kneel down
The artist prepares to take action
And gather it up
The artist attempts to reclaim their sense of self
Grain by grain
The task is difficult and time-consuming
I have to keep it safe
The singer recognizes the fragility of their identity
I still have some things to say:
The artist has a message to share
You should have been a writer, you should have played guitar,
The singer is lamenting missed opportunities
But those kids keep coming down the fucking hill
The singer is frustrated by external distractions
You should have been a writer, you should have played guitar,
Reinforcing the singer's sense of missed opportunities
But your face looks like a statue in the dark
The artist perceives themselves as lifeless and unexpressive
Like a candle that is held up to a mirror
The artist sees themselves as distorted and unclear
Or the terrible glimpse of a shark
The singer is afraid of their inner self
Within your idiot heart
The singer harbors disdain for their own emotions
I heard you hate it all just based on your principles now
The artist is struggling with their own beliefs and values
Down into your burning sand, singing
The artist continues their search for identity
One, we got the spirit, two, we got the music
The artist focuses on the positive aspects of life
Three, we got the past and four, we got the future
Reflecting on the passage of time and potential for growth
And five, we got some kind of lust
The artist still longs for something more
To return to the violence of the ocean floor
Reiterating the singer's desire for unpredictability and chaos
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.