The Legend of Mugison.
(the way I heard it..)

In 2001 Mugison met… Read Full Bio ↴The Legend of Mugison.
(the way I heard it..)

In 2001 Mugison met his first laptop – a used Mac, most likely stolen or over borrowed from a poor philosophy student in Iceland. Inside the laptop he discovered a hard drive filled with songs and the ability to burn songs on to CDRs. Using his acquired ability to burn CDs he came up with a quick money making scheme, sold 70 copies to his grandmother and bought a ticket to London. It was here that Mugison met a man by the name of Joshua who had been living in the streets since he was 9 and supported himself by DJ-ing. They discussed Mugison’s little business and decided that instead of burning the same music onto CDs like Mugison had been doing, they would record their own. Over the next few years, Mugison recorded some tracks. Those tracks came together to make the album, Lonely Mountain.

By that time Mugison met Matthew Herbert who loved his album and offered to release it on his label, Accidental Records. To Mugison’s despair, Matthew also loved the packaging of the demo – a hand made paper case stitched together with a needle and thread. So, Mugison spent the following year stitching 13,000 copies of Lonely Mountain together. On the bright side, Mugison finally had enough money to return home to Iceland. Where he started work on his new record, “Mugimama (is this monkey music?)”.

Mugison moved to the Icelandic countryside, to the West fjords where the sun doesn't shine for 9 months of the year and you have to work for 14 hours a day in order not to freeze to death. He met a girl named Rúna and they settled in the small town of Sudavik where he built a studio in the garage. “Mugimama” was released in 2005 and earned Mugison 5 awards at the Icelandic Music Awards, including album of the year! Accidental Records also released this album in Europe, which led to touring Europe and North America. Mugison hit the road, armed with his guitar and laptop, playing any gig that would put him up for the night and would buy him a few rounds after the show. He also got to support some of his favorite artists, among them Matthew Herbert, Super Furry Animals, Ghostigital, and Fantomas.

When Mugison got back from touring his wife Rúna had given birth to two Mugiboys, Dyri and Eldar. Soon thereafter, she bought a house next to her mother in Sudavik. As the story goes, the guy who owned the laptop showed up on his doorstep and wanted his laptop back. With no laptop, Mugison decided to get a band of flesh and bones to provide the rhythm, licks, chords, and hooks. Mugison says that all the musicians came to him in a dream, each had a special gift and together they made the perfect unit - one on one on one on one on one makes the perfect Circle of Fifths.

Mugison then spent the next three years locked in his studio. His goal: to make a rock ‘n roll album like you’ve never heard before, spanning every note on the emotional scale while at the same time being the most honest rock ‘n roll album you’ll ever hear. Mugison will take you on a ride, spill his guts in front of everybody, rip his heart out and serve it on a plate to make you angry, happy, sad, horny……all at the same time.

That thrill ride is called “Mugiboogie” and it’s been let loose in Iceland and will debut in the U.S. very soon. Are you ready?

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I Want You
Mugison Lyrics

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I want you
Just come on home
Oh... make things work
I need you here
I'm scared of being alone
Ooh

I'est reaching this far

And I don't want to go there
Remember...

Ooohhheeeooo

Baby let's go dancing
Like we talked about
I'll do the strange kind
If you can shout

Look at my wee boy
He's one of a kind
He makes me laugh and he
He makes me cry

This kind of love is hard to find

I want you
And guess what?
I've shaved off my beard

And I need you here
You know I could be that boy that you...

Baby let's go dancing
Like we talked about
I'll be the wheel boy
If you can shout

Look at my wee boy
He's one of a kind
He makes me laugh and he
He makes me cry

Baby let's go dancing
Like we talked about

I'll be the weird boy
And you can shout

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mugison's "I Want You" are a plea for love and companionship. The opening line, "I want you, just come on home," suggests a longing for someone who has been gone for some time, perhaps a lover or partner. The singer expresses a fear of being alone and a desire to make things work, further emphasizing their need for companionship. The repetition of the chorus, "I need you here," reinforces this sentiment.

The second verse takes a slightly different direction, with the singer reflecting on the past and how they've come to this point. "I'm reaching this far and I don't want to go there," could be interpreted as a hesitation to move forward without the person they're addressing. The line "remember" is left hanging, perhaps as a plea for the other person to recall the good times they shared. The bridge provides a moment of levity, with the singer suggesting they go out dancing together. The use of the phrase "wee boy" suggests an affectionate and playful relationship between the singer and their partner. The final repetition of "baby let's go dancing" reinforces the singer's desire to share joyful experiences with their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

I want you
The singer desires the person they are addressing.

Just come on home
The singer wants the person to come back to them.

Oh... make things work
The singer wants the relationship to be successful despite any past problems.

I need you here
The singer wants the person to be with them right now.

I'm scared of being alone
The singer is afraid of being without the person they are addressing.

Ooh
Vocalization to set the mood of the song.

I'est reaching this far
The singer has put in effort to make the relationship work.

And I don't want to go there
The singer is unwilling to let the relationship fail.

Remember...
A pause to set up the following lines.

Ooohhheeeooo
Vocalization to set the mood of the song.

Baby let's go dancing
The singer wants to enjoy time with the person they are addressing.

Like we talked about
The two of them have previously discussed this.

I'll do the strange kind
The singer is willing to do something unusual or unconventional.

If you can shout
The other person needs to be vocal and expressive.

Look at my wee boy
A pause to talk about the singer's child.

He's one of a kind
The singer's child is unique and special.

He makes me laugh and he
A continuation of the previous line.

He makes me cry
The singer loves their child deeply.

This kind of love is hard to find
The love the singer has for their child is rare and special.

And guess what?
A shift in tone to a more upbeat mood.

I've shaved off my beard
The singer has made a physical change.

You know I could be that boy that you...
The singer is willing to be whatever the other person needs them to be.

I'll be the wheel boy
The singer is willing to take the lead.

I'll be the weird boy
The singer is willing to be unconventional or different.

And you can shout
The other person should be vocal and expressive.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS LEE BROWN, VICTORIA MCCANTS, TRAVIS SAYLES, SHANE STEVENS

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