Dupieux is most famous for his electro track "Flat Beat", which became a hit all across Europe in 1999 for being featured in a series of Levi's jeans TV advertisements. Dupieux also directed the ad, which featured a yellow puppet named Flat Eric nodding his head to the sound of the track while riding in a pickup truck. Flat Eric later appeared in the music video for "Flat Beat".
Dupieux released his first EP's "#1" and "M-Seq" on F Communications in 1997. After "Flat Beat", Oizo released his first album in 1999, Analog Worms Attack, featuring a single of the same name.
In 2005, Oizo released his second album entitled Moustache (Half a Scissor).
In 2006 and 2007, Oizo produced remixes for Kavinsky, Jamelia, Cassius, Scissor Sisters and, most recently, Calvin Harris.
Dupieux's first feature film, Steak, was released in France on June 20th, 2007. He also made the soundtrack in cooperation with Gaspard Augé from Justice.
In 2007, Mr. Oizo's Transexual EP was released on Ed Banger Records. The EP features a re-working of the 1979 disco track "Do It At The Disco" by Gary's Gang. The track appeared on Oizo's MySpace page in 2006 under the title Patrick122.
In 2008 Mr. Oizo released his third album, Lambs Anger, containing solid, hard, over-compressed, in-your-face dance tracks. The Positif EP was released in November, which featured remixes from Mr. Flash and LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation)
In March of 2009 Mr. Oizo released the Pourriture EP, featuring a remix of Erreur Jean by Arveene and Misk as well as some "radical reworks" by Oizo himself. A remix of the track "Z" was released as a Beatport exclusive. Also included in the download was a short film by Oizo, titled "Making Lamb's Anger".
In November of 2011, Mr. Oizo followed up Lambs Anger with Stade 2, a new release for Ed Banger Records. Slowly releasing the album through club nights and Twitter, Stade 2 further refines the style that he displayed on Lambs Anger, providing tracks for headphones and the dance floor.
In January of 2012 he started a music project with Boys Noize called Handbraekes.
In April of 2012 Mr. Oizo released an EP called Stade 3, which is available for free on the Internet. He also directed the Stade 3 Teaser where Flat Eric is starring again.
While in his time in America in November 2014, he produced a new album under the Brainfeeder Records called The Church.
He would return with Ed Banger Records in September of 2016 to make his sixth studio album All Wet featuring a pixelated Flat Eric as the cover art. This album features with artists like Tetanos, Peaches, Boys Noize, Phra, Skrillex, Siriusmo, Mocky, and Charli XCX.
The End
Mr. Oizo Lyrics
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When it's only the beginning
Don't go running off hiding
You can't ever make it right then
It's okay to be indecisive
As long as it doesn't hold your life up
Can't be too caught up the stress, or overly obsessed with flexing
Why do you think so many Americans end up so fucking depressed?
But they never wanna help someone get on their own two legs
Words of encouragement always remain suppressed
Overlooked all my talents, till I claimed I'm up next
Don't be going off deep end
When it's only the beginning
Don't go running off hiding
You can't ever make it right then
It's okay to be indecisive
As long as it doesn't hold your life up
They only interact with ya if you're doing real bad
As soon as they see you dusting yourself getting up off your ass
They hide behind screens and say damn that was fast
I ain't ever think she could turn her life around like that
No drowning in the deep end
You better teach yourself how to swim
Until you see your future crystal clear
Never let anyone interfere
Create your own courageous atmosphere
And you will always persevere
Mr. Oizo's song "The End" contains a message of encouragement and resilience for anyone going through a difficult time in their life. The lyrics speak to the human tendency to become overwhelmed or stressed when facing uncertainty, but emphasize the importance of persevering and not giving up. The first verse urges the listener to stay grounded and not give in to extreme emotions or impulses, reminding them that it's okay to be unsure or indecisive at the beginning of any journey. The second verse touches on the societal pressure to succeed and the difficulty of receiving support from others, especially once one begins to rebuild their life. The final verse is a call to action, encouraging the listener to take control of their situation and believe in their own abilities, to create a positive mindset and atmosphere for themselves.
The message of this song is further emphasized by the simple and almost monotone production style, which underlines the importance of the lyrics over the catchiness of the melody or complexity of the instrumentation. The repetition of the chorus as well as the verse structure allow the message to sink in and resonate with the listener, making it a powerful and impactful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be going off deep end
Don't lose control of yourself or overreact to a situation
When it's only the beginning
Don't get overwhelmed by something that has just started
Don't go running off hiding
Don't avoid or escape from your problems, but rather face them head-on
You can't ever make it right then
You can't always fix things immediately or expect instant results
It's okay to be indecisive
It's fine to lack clarity or struggle with making decisions
As long as it doesn't hold your life up
However, don't let indecisiveness paralyze or prevent you from moving forward in life
Can't be too caught up in stress, or overly obsessed with flexing
Don't be overly stressed or focused on impressing others, as it can lead to negative consequences
Why do you think so many Americans end up so fucking depressed?
This is a rhetorical question meant to highlight the fact that many people struggle with mental health issues due to societal pressures and expectations
They never wanna see someone settle for less
People generally don't want others to accept less than they deserve
But they never wanna help someone get on their own two legs
However, many people are unwilling to offer assistance or support to help others succeed
Words of encouragement always remain suppressed
Positive affirmations or support often go unsaid and unacknowledged
Overlooked all my talents, till I claimed I'm up next
Others may not recognize your abilities and talents until you assert yourself and prove your worth
They only interact with ya if you're doing real bad
Some people only reach out to others when they are struggling or in need of help
As soon as they see you dusting yourself getting up off your ass
However, those same people may disappear once you begin to overcome your struggles and take action
They hide behind screens and say damn that was fast
Some may hide behind social media and only comment on others' progress from a distance
I ain't ever think she could turn her life around like that
This is a statement of surprise and admiration towards someone who has managed to overcome their challenges and improve their life
No drowning in the deep end
Don't allow yourself to sink or get overwhelmed by obstacles or challenges
You better teach yourself how to swim
Learn how to overcome problems and navigate through life's difficulties
Until you see your future crystal clear
Keep working at it until you have a clear vision of where you want to be in life
Never let anyone interfere
Don't allow others to distract or discourage you from pursuing your goals
Create your own courageous atmosphere
Surround yourself with positivity, motivation, and resilience to empower yourself
And you will always persevere
With determination and persistence, you will overcome challenges and succeed in life
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Shelby Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Erik Kallinen
i honestly thought mr oizo sucked at first. and then began to crave it. now im obsessed. blasting this stuff with the windows down in populated areas is bound to get you some weird looks. love it
First Last
Fucking hate suburban fucks . Blast it loud pull in their driveway .
three fold
"dumb" looks ya
maika
You just weren't ready for his music, everyone goes through it.
Monkeyo O
bless them masses with some god-sent tunes 😎
(😸 I do the same)
mikepro500
Mr. Oizo always sounds agressive and evil i love it.
three fold
No he doesn't..... too much. WALLLOOOONS GOOO.
Sophie W.
THIS IS REAL MUSIC, MAN!
54Cymru
I have actually wanted to do this myself for quite some time but you beat me to it, well, thanks for making it easier for me
Doyora
love the clap riff