(the way I heard it..)
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(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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To The Bone
Mugison Lyrics
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gone until seven
why that dreamy smile?
oh whatever
I wish I was somebody
with all the moves
wish I was someone that wouldn't
I'm so paranoid
Way down all I know
your loving pulls me through
Yeah I owe it all to you
I know all can go
but I'm worried to the bone that my
lover is not my own
(don't worry love's going to save you)
Why you messing with me?
gone until seven
please pick up your phone
oh whatever
I know they all want your warmth
show off their moves
Hate how they cast their charm
Just giving me the blues
I'm so paranoid
Way down all I know
your loving pulls me through
Yeah I owe it all to you
I know all can go
but I'm so worried to the bone that
my lover is not my own
(don't worry love's going to save you)
The lyrics to Mugison's song "To The Bone" seem to be about a paranoid lover who is worried about their partner's infidelity. The first stanza sets the scene by asking where their partner has been until seven and why they have a dreamy smile on their face. The singer then wishes they were someone who had control over their emotions and didn't get affected by the blues. However, they are so paranoid about their partner's love that they can't help but worry.
The second stanza continues with the paranoia as the singer questions why their partner is messing with them and not answering their phone calls. They then express the fear of losing their lover to someone else who might want to show off their moves and charisma. The "I'm so paranoid" refrain emphasizes their state of mind and anxiety.
The chorus reaffirms the singer's love for their partner and how it is keeping them going. It is clear that they owe everything to their lover but also acknowledge that anything can happen. The final line, "don't worry love's going to save you," could be interpreted as the singer trying to convince themselves that love will conquer all.
Overall, the lyrics to "To The Bone" convey the fear and insecurity of a paranoid lover who is constantly worried about losing their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do you go?
Asking where the person he is addressing goes to when they're not around.
gone until seven
Specifying the time frame that the person is gone until.
why that dreamy smile?
Questioning the reason for the dreamy smile on the person's face.
oh whatever
Expressing indifference towards the person's response.
I wish I was somebody
Desiring to be someone else.
with all the moves
Wanting to have confidence and skill like others do.
wish I was someone that wouldn't
Desiring to be someone who doesn't
get the blues
Experience sadness or depression.
I'm so paranoid
Expressing excessive anxiety or fear.
Way down all I know
Deep down, in his heart or soul.
your loving pulls me through
Suggesting that love provides the strength and motivation to keep going.
Yeah I owe it all to you
Acknowledging that the person he is addressing is responsible for his happiness and wellbeing.
I know all can go
Acknowledging that things can change or go wrong.
but I'm worried to the bone that my
Expressing an extreme level of worry or fear that his
lover is not my own
Partner may not be faithful or committed to the relationship.
(don't worry love's going to save you)
Offering reassurance that love will help him overcome his fears and worries.
Why you messing with me?
Asking why the person he is addressing is playing games or messing with his emotions.
please pick up your phone
Asking the person to answer the phone.
I know they all want your warmth
Acknowledging that others are attracted to the person he is addressing.
show off their moves
Trying to impress or show off in front of the person.
Hate how they cast their charm
Disliking the way that others try to charm or win over the person he is addressing.
Just giving me the blues
Making him feel sad or depressed.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alchemic01
Awesome style!
@maazvdo
Ohhh!!!! This sound!!!!
@jacobgrim8090
Reminds me a little of Shakey Graves.
@luisbertola
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