Beginnings
Originally from the small town of Saltwood,[4] just north of Hythe, Kent, the Godfrey brothers—DJ/producer Paul Godfrey and multi-instrumentalist Ross Godfrey—moved to London when they were in their late teens.[5][6][7][8] Sometime in the mid 1990s, at a party in Greenwich, the brothers met Skye Edwards, who was singing backup in a funk band, and also played guitar; before too long the three began recording songs together, and formed the trio Morcheeba.[4][9] At first they produced tracks at their home studio,[4] together with engineer Pete Norris.[8][10]
They were eventually signed to China Records[4] by Angus Blair (A&R) and the band released their debut Trigger Hippie EP,[11] in October 1995. At the same time, Paul Ablett came on board as manager.[10] The band's debut album, Who Can You Trust?, was released in April 1996 and fitted into the trip hop genre through a combination of Paul Godfrey's hip hop roots, Ross Godfrey's psychedelic rock influences and Edwards' soul-styled vocals. A second single, "Tape Loop", appeared in July 1996. The band began to play live around Europe and North America,[12] with a live band that included five additional members.[13] At this point, the band had outgrown the home recording set-up and the brothers purchased their own studio.[14] In 1997, they contributed to the David Byrne album Feelings, participating in the recording and production of the release.[8][15][16]
Mainstream success
With a more professional recording set-up, the brothers began developing their ideas for a second album. Much of the material had already been written, and, with Norris involved again, the band moved towards a more mainstream sound.[14] At the same time, Edwards appeared on the BBC charity single "Perfect Day". The follow-up, 1998's Big Calm, moved away from trip hop towards a more pop-oriented, song-based sound. This was exemplified by the band's reworking of "Moog Island" (from their debut) into the pop-song "The Music That We Hear".[17] One of the album's singles, "The Sea", became a radio favourite. The album proved to be a big seller and ensured Morcheeba's success as a breakthrough act.[18] In 1998, Morcheeba collaborated with Hubert Laws to record the classic song "Summer Time" for the Red Hot Organization's compilation album Red Hot + Rhapsody, a tribute to George Gershwin, which raised money for various charities devoted to increasing AIDS awareness and fighting the disease.
In 2000, Morcheeba released their third album, Fragments of Freedom. This repeated the sales success of Big Calm but received a less positive critical response. The band's fourth album, Charango, was released in 2002 and saw a diminished role for Edwards. The singles "Otherwise" and "Way Beyond" followed. The lyrics for "Undress Me Now" were written with Lambchop's Kurt Wagner, while other collaborators on the album were with rappers Pace Won and Slick Rick. In January 2003, the band undertook their first significant tour of the US since 1998.[19] In 2001, the Godfrey brothers contributed three songs to the Jim White album No Such Place.[20]
Split
By the end of 2003, the Godfrey brothers split with Edwards, citing creative and personal differences.[21] Edwards received "a phone call from our manager saying that it was over. It was a relief to think we didn't have to continue".[22] She was under the impression that the band had ceased to operate. A greatest hits compilation, Parts of the Process, helped to retain interest in the band and featured two new tracks: "What's Your Name" (featuring a rhyming cameo from Big Daddy Kane) and "Can't Stand It". At around the same time, they released the live DVD Morcheeba: From Brixton to Beijing. A decade later, Ross Godfrey reflected on this period, saying: "We just felt like we couldn't breathe, I'd been in the band and on the road since I was 18, so to have any kind of break from that was just amazing".[23]
The two brothers reunited the year after, leaving Paul to explain that "Ross and I realised that Morcheeba was kind of our family company, and that we wanted very much to keep it going, hence the change".[24] In 2005, Morcheeba released their fifth studio (and first post-Edwards) album, The Antidote. Daisy Martey (formerly of the band Noonday Underground) was recruited to replace Edwards as the album vocalist. However, Martey's period with the band was brief and she was sacked in the middle of the promotional tour, to be replaced by Jody Sternberg. Martey subsequently sued the band for breach of contract and defamation.[25] Sternberg's own tenure with the band was similarly brief, and she only appeared to have been part of the band to fulfil tour dates. According to Ross, the entire episode "was difficult to say the least. It left us in near-ruin".[26]
After a break of several years, Morcheeba released their sixth studio album, Dive Deep, in February 2008. On this album, the Godfrey brothers fell back into their role as producers, selecting five vocalists to perform their songs. The folk-rock singer Judie Tzuke, Norwegian born Thomas Dybdahl and blues singer/guitarist Bradley Burgess appeared as lead vocalists together with the Korean-American rapper Cool Calm Pete and French singer Manda (Amanda Zamolo).[27] Both Manda and Burgess toured with Morcheeba as lead singers on their 2008 tour.
Reunion
As a solo artist, Edwards remained with the same management company as Morcheeba—Chris Morrison the CM of CMO Management represented both artists—which led to a chance meeting in their London offices sometime in 2009. Edwards and the Godfrey brothers met again to discuss her possible involvement in a new project. Initially the singer was hesitant and pointed out that she "really enjoyed doing my solo stuff and writing my own lyrics".[28] Eventually, Edwards rejoined the band and the trio began work on a new album,[21] with Edwards still on tour promoting her solo album, Ross Godfrey living in California and Paul Godfrey in France.[29] On 12 February 2010, NME revealed that Edwards was once again back with the band, which was confirmed by Paul Godfrey the day after on the band's Myspace blog. Edwards made her live return with the band at the Caprices Festival, Switzerland on 9 April 2010.[30] Edwards' role in the band changed, as she had "become more confident" in her "ability as a singer and a songwriter", and found that during the recording process they were "more honest with each other", and thus they produced "a more honest record".[22]
Morcheeba released their seventh album, Blood Like Lemonade, on PIAS in June 2010, preceded by the single "Even Though". It was produced by Paul Godfrey, who described the album as "a warm, fuzzy blanket of psychedelia", while Edwards described the lyrics as "having dark themes".[22] She also remarked on how the brothers had made her part of the creative process again.[28] An eighteen-month tour followed that saw the band play around the Americas and Europe.[31]
Their eighth album, Head Up High, was released on 14 October 2013, again on PIAS.[32] In 2014, the band toured Australia,[33] with a line-up consisting of Skye Edwards (vocals), Ross Godfrey (guitars), Steve Gordon (bass), Richard Milner (keyboards), Martin Carling (drums) and James Anthony (decks).
Departure of Paul Godfrey
In 2014, Paul Godfrey left the band.[34][35] Ross Godfrey later explained that: "Paul and I had not been getting on musically, or personally for a long time, and after the Head Up High album in 2013, Paul told us he was leaving the band, and he wanted Skye and I to buy him out of his share of the name. We disagreed on how much it was worth so no deal was struck. Skye and I thought it best to just release the record we had made under our own names. There will be no more Morcheeba albums".[2] Paul Godfrey has since established a recording studio, Sacrosync Sound, in Hastings and recorded a new album "Cool Your Soul" with Rachel Cuming under the moniker Morcheeba Productions.[36][37]
Ross Godfrey and Skye Edwards announced a new project in 2016 named Skye & Ross.[38] They have toured, and released an eponymous album on 2 September 2016.[39] The band started as an acoustic duo but soon included Edward's son Jaega (drums), her husband Steve Gordon (bass) and Godfrey’s wife Amanda Zamolo (backing vocals).[40][41] Edwards took responsibility for the lyrics while Ross Godfrey noted that the recording process was "a very organic experience".[42]
To Be
Morcheeba Lyrics
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Okay, then
Mwaah, voila
Better than it's ever been
Curled up in my brain like a wisp of smoke
Tension's rising high I can feel it in my throat
Hell is other people that I want to escape
How can I be certain that in spite of myself
You may be the perfect partner for someone else
After much consideration only one thing remains
While I'm seeking pleasure I'm causing you pain
In the not too distant future
Someone is crying for me
And if I'm not mistaken
This is how I want to be
(This is how I want to be)
This is where I want
Leave me as you find me in an elegant mess
I want to feel untouchable like Elliott Ness
I move around my senses like I'm halfway to bliss
There are many things I've done but none of them I miss
How can I be certain that in spite of myself
You may be the perfect partner for someone else
After much consideration only one thing remains
While I'm seeking pleasure I'm causing you pain
In the not too distant future
Someone is crying for me
And if I'm not mistaken
This is how I want to be
(This is how I want to be)
This is where I want
In the not too distant future
Someone is crying for me
And if I'm not mistaken
This is how I want to be
(This is how I want to be)
This is how I want to be
Yeah, he sits with his wife
Tipping her wine
She tells him bout her feelings inside
Says I'm sick of the nights
When you return with a glint in your eye
People's the size the pesky try
He just smiles
He says that river's run dry
He's finished, confined
Babe, I'm making dinner tonight
Her heart fills with pride
He says go on leave, chill out leave
He breathes and moves to the kitchen
He's through with the bitchin'
In fact, this evening he'll prove what she's missin
Well in the form of a rump steak
Containing some changes
And via majors correct the marination
It's like holidays require a vacation
Yeah, okay then
Mwaah voila
Better than it's ever been
Pinch a suit and they grab a methamphetamine
No ones down with settlin'
She projects a grin, crosses her legs and her chest starts to shrink
She's Russian, but that means somethin'
She's loved him with silence
She can't tell her husband she mustn't
But she urges to touch him
She's struggling to cope by recovery
She leaps on the table
Heels unstable
He smiles and he plans he feels they're unable
She shines and her eyes well
He leans in and says
Welcome to my world
In the not too distant future
Someone is crying for me
And if I'm not mistaken
This is how I want to be
(This is how I want to be)
This is where I want
In the not too distant future
Someone is crying for me
And if I'm not mistaken
This is how I want to be
(This is how I want to be)
This is how I want to be
The lyrics to Morcheeba's song "To Be" explore themes of self-reflection, relationships, and the desire for freedom. The first verse describes feeling trapped in one's own thoughts and tensions rising to a point of discomfort. The line "hell is other people that I want to escape" suggests a desire to be alone and disconnected from the drama caused by social interactions. However, the second verse complicates this desire for isolation by acknowledging the possibility of a perfect partner outside of oneself. This creates a tension between seeking individual pleasure and causing harm to others in the process. The chorus repeats the lines "in the not too distant future, someone is crying for me, and if I'm not mistaken, this is how I want to be." This repetition suggests a sense of fatalism and a willingness to accept the consequences of one's actions. The final verse seems to shift to the perspective of another couple, where the husband is trying to improve their relationship by making dinner and the wife longs to connect with him but is struggling with her own personal issues.
Overall, "To Be" is a complex exploration of human relationships, desires, and the consequences of our actions. It encourages self-reflection and a willingness to acknowledge the impact we have on others, both positive and negative.
Line by Line Meaning
Curled up in my brain like a wisp of smoke
The problem is constantly on my mind
Tension's rising high I can feel it in my throat
The situation is causing me stress and anxiety
Hell is other people that I want to escape
I am struggling with dealing with others around me
The nature of the problem is all bent out of shape
The issue at hand is not straightforward or clear
How can I be certain that in spite of myself
I am uncertain about my own feelings and actions
You may be the perfect partner for someone else
You might not be right for me despite being great for someone else
After much consideration only one thing remains
I have thought about it a lot and only one conclusion stands
While I'm seeking pleasure I'm causing you pain
My actions are hurting you while I am enjoying myself
Leave me as you find me in an elegant mess
Don't try to fix me, I am happy the way I am
I want to feel untouchable like Elliott Ness
I want to feel powerful and in control
I move around my senses like I'm halfway to bliss
I am trying to numb myself to escape from reality
There are many things I've done but none of them I miss
I have done many things in the past but don't feel any attachment to them
Yeah, he sits with his wife Tipping her wine
A man is sitting with his wife, pouring her a glass of wine
She tells him bout her feelings inside
She shares her emotions with him
Says I'm sick of the nights When you return with a glint in your eye
She is tired of her husband's suspicious behavior when he comes home late
He just smiles
He responds with a smile
He says that river's run dry
He tells her the situation is over
He's finished, confined
He is done with the situation and not going to continue
Babe, I'm making dinner tonight
He changes the subject and offers to cook for her
Her heart fills with pride
She is happy and proud of her husband's change in attitude
He says go on leave, chill out leave
He suggests that she goes and relaxes somewhere
He breathes and moves to the kitchen
He goes to the kitchen to cook
He's through with the bitchin'
He is done with the arguing and complaining
In fact, this evening he'll prove what she's missin
He will show her what she has been missing out on
Well in the form of a rump steak Containing some changes And via majors correct the marination
He prepares a meal with improvements, using his culinary skills
It's like holidays require a vacation Yeah, okay then Mwaah voila Better than it's ever been Pinch a suit and they grab a methamphetamine
The meal turns out great, almost like it's a holiday or special occasion
No ones down with settlin'
Nobody wants to settle for mediocrity
She projects a grin, crosses her legs and her chest starts to shrink
She puts on a fake smile, feeling uncomfortable about the situation
She's Russian, but that means somethin'
Her cultural background plays a part in her actions
She's loved him with silence She can't tell her husband she mustn't But she urges to touch him
She has been silently in love with him and wants to express her feelings
She's struggling to cope by recovery
She is dealing with her emotions and trying to recover from the situation
She leaps on the table Heels unstable
She does something unexpected and erratic
He smiles and he plans he feels they're unable
He is happy about the situation but also thinks they can't act on their emotions
She shines and her eyes well
She looks happy and gets emotional
He leans in and says Welcome to my world
He responds to her emotions by saying she is now experiencing what he has been feeling
In the not too distant future Someone is crying for me And if I'm not mistaken This is how I want to be (This is how I want to be) This is where I want
I know that in the future someone will cry for me, but I am content with who I am and how I am living
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@katyapotapova9132
Amazing song
@krakenmixology3149
Nice!🔥
@gabrielaamorim7949
Muito boa 💜💜
@RafaelHuber63
Nice !
@RockElecktro
FEATURING RIZZLE KICKS
@M.Davit613
Who listen in 2023?
@javieranavarro4835
do you have any links on where I could download this song?
@MrFatalistreliefeffo
Javiera Navarro https://thepiratebay.am/torrent/8937624/Morcheeba_-_Head_Up_High_%5Bmp3-320-2013%5D%5Btrfkad%5D
wink wink@MrFatalistreliefeffo
I did actually. I have it on google play. But hey be that person that assumes shit. He obviously wasnt looking for a place to buy it. Anyone could find that.
@hsfgghsfgh
The lyrics to this song are actually pretty fucked up. XD
He totally drugs his wive.