The duo have developed a truly unique sound whose experimental rhythms lend themselves to the fringes of dubstep, wonky and hip hop, but ooze with emotion and echoing ambient soundscapes that take the listener to an entirely different place.
Their EPs, released on Hotflush Recordings, have already been well received, with support from pioneering DJs including Mary Anne Hobbs, Scuba, Rob Booth and Ramadanman
Their debut album Crooks & Lovers was released on Hotflush in July 2010 and was met with critical acclaim.
Empty And Silent
Mount Kimbie Lyrics
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The square is empty and silent
On a Monday night
You feel the rhythm of the routines
The week goes on and on and on and on and on
My washing hangs to dry
I left here only once, today, for food
My phone vibrates, my only companion
I walk at 5AM
Along the water was still
And the lights of the street with the cold night air
I felt so good
(The square is emptying)
(The square is empty and silent)
But like I was missing something, a drug (on a Monday night)
What did your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
The water was so still
I could swear it spoke
And a lot of these British films are only shot in one or two rooms
This one is so real
It was so real
I could smell you in my dreams
I can feel the tight jacket details of the floral
Black place that stretch between cold thighs
In reality, I
Was so alone, heartbroken, this bedroom motel will not (stay small?)
Empty stomach, Snickers bar
The next day I walk for miles
Cold alone
Around the lake
And when you called
I took my bags and it started to rain
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
The witch dreams
The gates are yet to open
The gates are yet to open
And we'll survive together through thick and thin
And if I die
Don't search for me
To be misunderstood
We don't have to be
We don't need understanding between it all
And what we feel
The gates are yet to open
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
He said I looked unwell
The lyrics of Mount Kimbie's song "Empty And Silent" paint a vivid and introspective picture of solitude, longing, and melancholy. The singer finds themselves in an empty square on a Monday night, feeling the monotony and rhythm of daily routines. The repetition of "on and on and on" hints at the never-ending cycle of days passing by. The sense of isolation is palpable as the singer mentions their only companion being their vibrating phone, highlighting a deep sense of loneliness.
The imagery of walking at 5AM along the water in the stillness of the night evokes a feeling of peace and contentment, yet there's also an underlying sense of longing and searching for something more. The reference to feeling like they were missing something, like a drug, on a Monday night, suggests a desire for escapism or a distraction from their current state of mind.
The mention of British films only being shot in one or two rooms being real, coupled with the visceral imagery of smelling someone in their dreams and feeling the details of their clothing, creates a haunting and intimate atmosphere. The singer's sense of loneliness and heartbreak is further emphasized by their mention of being alone in a motel room with an empty stomach, seeking solace in a Snickers bar.
The recurring theme of someone's dad saying the singer looks unwell adds a layer of concern or judgment from an external source. The lyrics hint at a complex and troubled relationship, as well as a sense of resignation towards fate and the unknown. The idea of surviving through thick and thin, not needing understanding, and the gates yet to open, allude to a sense of acceptance and moving forward despite the challenges and uncertainties in life. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a poignant and introspective exploration of solitude, longing, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The square is emptying
As people leave the square, it becomes deserted
The square is empty and silent
The once bustling square is now devoid of noise and activity
On a Monday night
This particular night of the week sets the scene for the rest of the poem
You feel the rhythm of the routines
You are attuned to the repetitive patterns of everyday life
The week goes on and on and on and on and on
The endless cycle of the workweek continues indefinitely
My washing hangs to dry
I am attending to mundane household tasks
I left here only once, today, for food
I have only ventured outside once today to procure sustenance
My phone vibrates, my only companion
The buzzing of my phone provides my sole source of interaction
Last night
The evening before the current moment in time
I walk at 5AM
I engage in a solitary early morning stroll
Along the water was still
The surface of the water is tranquil and motionless
And the lights of the street with the cold night air
The illumination of the street contrasts with the chilly night atmosphere
I felt so good
I experienced a sense of contentment and well-being
(The square is emptying)
Echoing the initial sentiment of the emptying square
(The square is empty and silent)
Reiterating the desolate and quiet nature of the square
But like I was missing something, a drug (on a Monday night)
Despite the calm surroundings, there is a lingering feeling of longing or emptiness
What did your dad say about me again?
Recalling a conversation with the listener's father about the artist
He said I looked unwell
The father's observation of the singer's appearance as being unhealthy
The water was so still
The water's lack of movement is emphasized
I could swear it spoke
The calmness of the water gives it an almost speaking quality
And a lot of these British films are only shot in one or two rooms
Reflecting on the limitations of some films in their settings
This one is so real
Emphasizing the authenticity and relatability of the current experience
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Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Andrea Balency-Bearn, Archy Marshall, Dominic Maker, Kai Campos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AD-ti4rh
Lyrics:
The square is emptying
The square is empty and silent
On a Monday night
You feel the rhythm of the routines
The week goes on and on and on and on and on...
My washing hangs to dry
I left here only once, today, for food
My phone vibrates, my only companion
Last night
I walk at 5 AM
Along the water was still
And the lights of the street with the cold night air
I felt so good
(The square is emptying)
(The square is empty and silent)
But like I was missing something, a drug (On a Monday night)
What did your dad say about me again
He said I looked unwell
The water was so still
I could swear it spoke
And a lot of thesе British films are only shot in one or two rooms
This one is so rеal
It was so real
I could smell you in my dreams
I can feel the tight jacket details of the floral
Black place that stretch between cold thighs
In reality I
Was so alone, heartbroken, this bedroom motel will not [stay small?]
Empty stomach, Snickers bar
The next day I walk for miles
Cold alone
Around the lake
And when you called
I took my bags and it started to rain
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
The witch dreams
The gates are yet to open
The gates are yet to open
And we'll survive together through thick and thin
And if I die
Don't search for me
To be misunderstood
We don't have to be
We don't need understanding between it all
And what we feel
The gates are yet to open
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
He said I looked unwell
@MultiAbraham5
The square is emptying
The square is empty and silent
On a Monday night
You feel the rhythm of the routines
The week goes on and on and on and on and on...
My washing hangs to dry
I left here only once, today, for food
My phone vibrates, my only companion
Last night
I walk at 5 AM
Along the water was still
And the lights of the street hit the cobbles
I felt so good
(The square is emptying)
(The square is empty and silent)
But like I was missing something, a drug (On a Monday night)
What did your dad say about me again
He said I looked unwell
The water was so still
I could swear it spoke
And a lot of thesе British films are only shot in one or two rooms
This one is so rеal
It was so real
I could smell you in my dreams
I can feel the tight jacket details of the floral
Black place that stretch between cold thighs
In reality I
Was so alone, heartbroken, this bedroom motel will not [stay small?]
Empty stomach, Snickers bar
The next day I walk for miles
Cold alone
Around the lake
And when you called
I took my bags and it started to rain
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
The witch dreams
The gates are yet to open
The gates are yet to open
And we'll survive together through thick and thin
And if I die
Don't search for me
To be misunderstood
We don't have to be
We don't need understanding between it all
And what we feel
The gates are yet to open
What'd your dad say about me again?
He said I looked unwell
He said I looked unwell
@joaocorreiamedia
These guys should do a full album together. I need it badly.
@edena2058
They already did in 2013 cold spring fault less young
@joaocorreiamedia
@@edena2058Yes, but it was only 1 song, with this one, it makes it the 2nd song they work on together.
I mean a full album, 8-10 songs.
Blue Train Lines is such a great song.
@pamela8329
RD 5 April 2024 ⏺
@MrDanthemegaman
Damn I need it too
@MrDanthemegaman
@@pamela8329?
@lalalooah
One of the greatest creative partnerships in music. "Blue Train Lines" is one of my favorite songs ever written. Archy might as well be a permanent member of MK. Love
@DaftLuv
SAME! I want to hear more songs with the energy and style of Blue Train Lines.
@OloffMusic
"SIX POUNDS IN MY POCKETTTT!" possibly my favourite bit of vocals ever
@hendrystevo
The chord that opens the verse with Archy going “here's anuvver fing” ALWAYS hits