… Read Full Bio ↴Science does not know its debt to imagination. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
If there is one thing you can’t blame Maarten Elen and Jonas Kiesekoms – alias Mumbai Science – it’s a lack of imagination. At only 24, the duo already has a decade worth of creative experimenting behind them, from making politically incorrect rock music to writing absurd theatrical plays. However, it was only in 2010 that their musical passion culminated into the indie electro vibes of ‘Mumbai Science’, creating a sound that melts contemporary electro-synths with a vintage techno feel.
Begin 2010, the duo signed with the notorious label Lektroluv Records, releasing four original EP’s (Woof EP, Ancova EP, Gold EP and Lotus EP). Club hits like ‘Ancova’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Lotus’ got picked up rapidly by artists around the globe (2 many dj’s, Crookers, Erol Alkan, Boys Noize, Tiga and beyond), putting Mumbai Science on the worlds EDM radar. Apart from their original work, Mumbai Science is building an impressive list of remixes. To date, the duo finished remixes for Mixhell (Boysnoize Records), Goose (!K7), Crookers (Southern Fried), Alex Gopher (Go 4 Music), Shameboy (East), Highbloo (Lektroluv) and Jaymo & Andy George (Moda Music).
So, what’s next for Mumbai Science? The duo plans to release not one, not two, but three (!!!) original EP’s in the coming months: “With this trilogy, I feel like we experimented with genres like New Beat, Future Techno, Acid and Electro... In a way, I think we tried to contemporize everything we liked from our youth... We just made something we think is quite cool”. And there’s that!
Gold
Mumbai Science Lyrics
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Sorry that the chairs are all worn
I left them here I could have sworn
These are my salad days
Slowly being eaten away
Just another play for today
Oh, but I'm proud of you
Nothing left to make me feel small
Luck has left me standing so tall
Gold
(Gold)
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are
Gold
(Gold)
I'm glad that you're bound to return
There's something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believe in
After the rush has gone
I hope you find a little more time
Remember we were partners in crime
It's only two years ago
The man with the suit and the face
You knew that he was there on the case
Now he's in love with you
He's in love with you
And love is like a high prison wall
But you could leave me standing so tall
Gold
(Gold)
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are
Gold
(Gold)
I'm glad that you're bound to return
There's something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believe in
Love is like a high prison wall
You could leave me standing so tall
Gold
(Gold)
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are
Gold
(Gold)
I'm glad that you're bound to return
Something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believe in
You are gold
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are
Gold
(Gold)
I'm glad that you're bound to return
Something I could have learned
You're indestructible, always believe in
(Gold)
(Gold)
The song "Gold" by Mumbai Science is an interpretation of the power of self-evolution and inner strength. The opening lines of the song, "Thank you for coming home, Sorry that the chairs are all worn, I left them here I could have sworn" set the scene for a nostalgic and slightly melancholic tone. The lyrics then progress into the phrase "These are my salad days, Slowly being eaten away, Just another play for today," which signifies the fleeting moments of the singer's youth. The song then moves onto the chorus, where the phrase "Always believe in your soul, You've got the power to know, You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are Gold" is repeated twice, emphasizing the theme of resilience and strength.
The second verse of the song addresses the idea of change and the passing of time. The lyrics read, "After the rush has gone, I hope you find a little more time, Remember we were partners in crime, It's only two years ago, The man with the suit and the face, You knew that he was there on the case." This verse focuses on reminiscing about the past while also acknowledging that people can grow apart and evolve over time. The phrase "Now he's in love with you, He's in love with you," refers to someone who was once a part of the past and is now in love with the person that the singer has become.
Overall, the song "Gold" is about embracing one's inner strength and potential to evolve and grow. The lyrics emphasize the theme of resilience and the idea that people are capable of change.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for coming home
Expressing gratitude for someone's return home
Sorry that the chairs are all worn
Apologizing for the worn-out condition of the chairs
I left them here I could have sworn
Expressing uncertainty about how the chairs became worn
These are my salad days
Referring to a time of youth and inexperience
Slowly being eaten away
The youth and inexperience is fading over time
Just another play for today
Everyday actions or routines
Oh, but I'm proud of you
Showing pride towards an individual
Nothing left to make me feel small
No reason to feel belittled anymore
Luck has left me standing so tall
Feeling fortunate and confident
Gold (Gold)
Referring to the individual as 'gold'
Always believe in your soul
Encouraging the individual to trust themselves
You've got the power to know
Acknowledging that the individual is capable of understanding and making decisions
You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are
Reinforcing that the individual can withstand challenges and should have faith in themselves
I'm glad that you're bound to return
Expressing happiness towards someone's anticipated return
There's something I could have learned
Feeling regretful for not taking the opportunity to learn something
Love is like a high prison wall
Love can feel restricting or limiting
You could leave me standing so tall
The individual could bring confidence and pride to someone else's life
After the rush has gone
Referring to a past excitement or frenzied period
I hope you find a little more time
Wishing someone can find more time in their life
Remember we were partners in crime
Recalling a past shared experience
It's only two years ago
Referring to a recent past event
The man with the suit and the face
Describing a notable individual
You knew that he was there on the case
Awareness of someone's investigation or mission
Now he's in love with you
The notable individual has developed feelings of love
And love is like a high prison wall
Reinforcing how love can feel restrictive or limiting
Gold (Gold)
Referring to the individual as 'gold'
Indestructible, always believe in you
Reinforcing that the individual can withstand challenges and should have faith in themselves
You are gold
Affirming the value of the individual
Contributed by Levi C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.