In 2012 the band made their live return, before announcing a full comeback in 2013 with new material. New tracks "Technicolour", "Your Father's Son" and "Jeremy" were released across the year, with an 8 track EP titled Back to the Shore released on 17 February 2014.
The band described their music as "pop music that sweeps and sways and hopefully does justice to the music that makes us get up in the morning."
Their debut release in April 2006 was a limited clear 7" available on tour or online, consisting of What Would Steve Do? (demo) backed with Song E. Each copy came with a postcard signed by a band member.
Mumm-Ra's first release "proper" was the Black Hurts Day And The Night Rolls On EP.
The EP was received with favourable reviews and encapsulated the diversity of the band - from the unpredictable and schizophrenic Song B to the mystical fairy tale stylings of The Temple.
It was followed by the Out Of The Question single on October 23rd 2006, and What Would Steve Do? on February 19th 2007.
Mumm-Ra's impressive live performances have assured a rapidly expanding fanbase, having played support slots with numerous high profile bands including The Kooks, Fields, The Automatic, Jamie T, The Longcut and The Killers. Live favourites included set opener Now Or Never, closer Out Of The Question, She's Got You High and North Of France.
The single She's Got You High was released on May 14th, followed by the debut album, These Things Move In Threes on May 28th 2007.
On the 17th of April 2008, after 7 years, 11 months and 21 days of being together, Mumm-Ra decided their journey as a band had come to an end. However, the band mentioned through MySpace bulletin's that there may be a possibility of various members having new projects in the future.
Summer
Mumm-Ra Lyrics
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Brings me to my knees
I know it's almost time fo you to leave
But I'll miss you sincerely
Days fly
And time goes by
But I still think of you
And time goes by
But I
We share love so sweetly
You kindly guided me to the sea
Nobody would believe me
But I'll keep this in my memory
Days fly
And time goes by
But I still think of you
Days fly
And time goes by
But I
Summer feels like flying
So close to the sun not even trying
I close my eyes and I can feel you shine
Oh it warms my heart even just fo a while
Days fly
And time goes by
But I still think of you
Days fly
And time goes by
But I think of you
The song "Summer" by Mumm-Ra talks about the writer's summer love who is about to leave. The opening line, "A summer's breeze brings me to my knees," is a metaphor that represents how the memory of their summer love is affecting the writer. The line "But I'll miss you sincerely" conveys a sense of sorrow and loneliness that is about to come when the summer love leaves. This line is relatable to many as summer fun is always too short but very memorable, and when it ends it leaves us longing for more.
The lyrics also talk about how quickly time passes by and how the writer still thinks of the summer love even after they are gone. The repetition of the line "Days fly, and time goes by, but I still think of you" emphasizes the point that no matter how much time passes, the writer can't forget the memories and the love that they shared during the summer. The line "You kindly guided me to the sea" shows that the person they loved helped them to discover something new, which they will always remember.
Another significant line is "Summer feels like flying, so close to the sun, not even trying." This line is a metaphor that captures the essence of summer's freedom, warmth, and excitement. People are generally happier during summer, and this line portrays how summer feels like flying so close to the sun, which is an unreachable dream for everyone. However, during summertime, anyone can feel alive, free, and unconquerable.
Overall, the song "Summer" by Mumm-Ra captures the feeling of summer love, freedom, excitement, and overall experience. It's a song that anyone who has experienced summer love, even for a short time, would relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
A summer's breeze
The gentle warm winds of summer
Brings me to my knees
The beauty of summer leaves me humbled and awestruck
I know it's almost time for you to leave
The season of summer is fleeting
But I'll miss you sincerely
I will deeply feel the absence of summer when it is gone
Days fly
Time seems to pass more quickly in summer
And time goes by
Moments are fleeting and brief
But I still think of you
The memory of summer lingers on
We share love so sweetly
My experiences of summer have been filled with love and joy
You kindly guided me to the sea
I have had meaningful experiences of the ocean this summer
Nobody would believe me
Others might not understand or believe the significance of these experiences
But I'll keep this in my memory
I will cherish and hold onto these experiences of summer
Summer feels like flying
The energy and vibrance of summer is exhilarating
So close to the sun not even trying
Summer's warmth and light is effortless and natural
I close my eyes and I can feel you shine
The memory of summer fills me with warmth and light
Oh it warms my heart even just for a while
The memory of summer brings happiness and comfort
But I think of you
The memory of summer remains with me always
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Larah Fisher
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