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]
What's Your Name
Morcheeba Lyrics
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Every time I think about you
My senses start to raise
And when I try to get you
You're gone without a trace
In my imagination
We 're doing things together
This is not reality
Nobody knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
I try to get to know you
And your identity
You're always in the distance
Don't seem to notice me
So much I want to tell you
How come you're never here?
Every time I try to stop you
You always disappear
Nobody knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
Listen, I put it down in a way that you have to just love
Mad xxxxxx, dance with me, so we passin' them both?
At the end of the night when I'm asking "What's up"
Track 6 of 50's album that's what's after the club
All the same when I run my game
Let me make it crystal clear to you
Baby jus what's my name?
I'm loved by all, duplicated by many
The B-I-G D-A double-D Y K any uh
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
What's your name,there's nothing wrong
In wanting you babe all night long
I can look but i can't touch
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
The song "What's Your Name" by Morcheeba featuring Big Daddy Kane is a soulful love song with a touch of hip hop. The lyrics convey the desire of the singer to know and be with someone who they constantly see, but never can seem to catch. The song starts with a low-key beat and the smooth vocals of Skye Edwards from Morcheeba, which sets the mood for the romantic undertones of the lyrics. The opening lines in the song, "Every time I think about you, my senses start to raise, and when I try to get you, you're gone without a trace" showcase the strong feelings the singer has towards the person they have their sights set on.
The lyrics continue with the singer stating that they see themselves being with this person in their imagination, but they know that it's not a reality. They express their frustration at not being able to get close to this person and not knowing their name with lines like, "You're always in the distance, don't seem to notice me, so much I want to tell you, how come you're never here?" The chorus, which repeats the line "What's your name?" emphasizes the singer's strong longing to know the person's identity.
Big Daddy Kane's verse adds a rap element to the song and describes his smooth moves on the dance floor. His verse also repeats the line "What's my name?" which could be interpreted as him being confident in his own identity and asking his dance partner to take notice.
Overall, "What's Your Name" is a beautifully crafted and emotionally impactful love song that perfectly blends the soulful touch of Morcheeba with the suave rapping of Big Daddy Kane.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I think about you
Whenever you cross my mind
My senses start to raise
My emotions intensify
And when I try to get you
When I attempt to approach you
You're gone without a trace
You disappear without a trace
In my imagination
Inside my mind
I see you here with me
I envision you by my side
We 're doing things together
We are participating in activities together
This is not reality
This is a product of my imagination and not real life
Nobody knows ya
You are unknown to others
But I've got to fight
I still have a desire to pursue you
Something about ya
There's an unexplainable quality that draws me to you
Plays in my mind
It occupies my thoughts
What's your name?
I want to know your identity
Been watching everything you do
I pay close attention to your actions
I can look but I can't touch
I can see you but can't physically interact with you
There's nothing wrong in wanting you!
It's perfectly okay to desire you
I try to get to know you
I attempt to become familiar with you
And your identity
And who you are as a person
You're always in the distance
You're always out of reach
Don't seem to notice me
You don't seem to be aware of my presence
So much I want to tell you
There's a lot I want to share with you
How come you're never here?
Why are you never around?
Every time I try to stop you
Whenever I try to catch you
You always disappear
You always vanish
Listen, I put it down in a way that you have to just love
Listen to how I present myself, it's irresistible
Mad xxxxxx, dance with me, so we passin' them both?
Are you so impressed that you will dance with me and forget about others?
At the end of the night when I'm asking "What's up"
By the end of the night, I'll inquire about your feelings
Track 6 of 50's album that's what's after the club
The sixth track on 50 Cent's album is what plays after the club closes
All the same when I run my game
My approach remains the same when I am making moves
Let me make it crystal clear to you
Allow me to make it perfectly clear to you
Baby jus what's my name?
Baby, do you know my name?
I'm loved by all, duplicated by many
I have many admirers and copycats
The B-I-G D-A double-D Y K any uh
This spells out Big Daddy Kane, don't you know?
What's your name,there's nothing wrong
What is your name? It's perfectly natural to ask
In wanting you babe all night long
I desire you every minute of the night
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing inappropriate between us
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing inappropriate between us
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing inappropriate between us
There's nothing wrong between xxxxx
There's nothing inappropriate between us
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIANLUCA ANSELMI, PIETRO PASTORE, ROBERTO ARDUINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
barzolaster
Every time I think about you
My sense start to raise
And when I try to get you
You're gone without a trace
In my imagination
I see you here with me
Were doing things together
This is not reality
No body knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you [x2]
I try to get to know you
And your identity
You're always in the distance
Don't seem to notice me
So much I want to tell you
How come you're never here?
Every time I try to stop you
You always disappear
No body knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
Listen, I put it down in a way that you have to just love
Mad xxxxxx, dance with me, so we passin them both?
At the end of the night when I'm asking What's up
Track 6 of 50's album that's what's after the club
All the same when I run my game
Let me make it crystal clear to you
Baby jus what's my name?
I'm loved by all, duplicated by many
The B-I-G D-A double-D Y k an E uh
What's your name? [...fade]
Will
Saudades desse clipe quando passava na CBS ♥
Lord Solaris
This is my favorite "pop" song of theirs; totally fun and catchy! <3 Skye & her Morcheeba!
Catch Up
One of my favourite songs ever
Alireza Rad Sadeghinia
The best and the most impressive modern art that vibrated deeply and for long my amygdala and dopaminic receptors ...I can confidently dare to call it as an addictive stuff which never gets old ...thats why I can see it the best masterpiece from very intelligent Morshiba ..my beloved .....this song is very sexy and powerful ..
Ritxi Iriondo
gran grupo
Snowy G
love this song still listen 2018
Can Esmer
Big Daddy Kane ? Damn this song is AWESOMENESS.
barzolaster
Every time I think about you
My sense start to raise
And when I try to get you
You're gone without a trace
In my imagination
I see you here with me
Were doing things together
This is not reality
No body knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
What's your name?
Been watching everything you do
I can look but I can't touch
There's nothing wrong in wanting you [x2]
I try to get to know you
And your identity
You're always in the distance
Don't seem to notice me
So much I want to tell you
How come you're never here?
Every time I try to stop you
You always disappear
No body knows ya
But I've got to fight
Something about ya
Plays in my mind
Listen, I put it down in a way that you have to just love
Mad xxxxxx, dance with me, so we passin them both?
At the end of the night when I'm asking What's up
Track 6 of 50's album that's what's after the club
All the same when I run my game
Let me make it crystal clear to you
Baby jus what's my name?
I'm loved by all, duplicated by many
The B-I-G D-A double-D Y k an E uh
What's your name? [...fade]
Robert H
Big Daddy Kane is the God-father of Rap!!!!
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