Plutonic Labs music ranges from ambient sound sculptures to futuristic Hip-Hop beats, the diversity of which is presented in art installations, films, performance soundtracks, and recordings on CD and vinyl.
His Debut LP Give Me Sabotage Shell was released in 2001 to a broad market and was strongly received in Australia and overseas, featuring on Englands Radio 1 Ninjatunes Solid Steel show with amazing DJ reactions. Plutonic Lab found fans all over the world from the likes of Aim, Herbaliser and Freddy Fresh to name but a few. Plutonic Lab is in the final stages of perfecting his upcoming solo LP.
Muphin has proved himself a consummate all rounder, winning the 2001 Victorian Verbal Mechanics Freestyle Battle Competition and since then performing countless live shows. His reflective and conscious song writing had its debut LP in 2003 with More Than Music.
Supports for international artists include, J-Zone (US), Mystik Journeymen (US), Sage Francis (US), Anticon (US), People Under The Stairs (UK), Foreign Legion (US) and locals Hilltop Hoods, Koolism and Lazy Grey.
They have released three albums together to date: Hunger Pains, (2004) Silence the Sirens, (2006) & ...And Then Tomorrow Came, (2008)
Muph solo: Who I Am (1999) & More Than Music (2003)
Plutonic Lab solo: Give Me Sabotage Shell, (2001) Collision Of Days, (2004) & Codes Over Colours, (2005)
What You See
Muph & Plutonic Lyrics
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[Verse 1: Muph]
Trout plowed landscape, hands out - man waits for spit
How my acting ability could never really save shit
Take this at face value and we'll break it down to cross priced, cross side
Blurred words incurred curved out in Bondi
Hung from a long line of keep it reals and an even longer genre
What you see is what you get, from the music to the feel
Innerfuse it with the never kill, over
And you know it's straight up goal posts
While their all over the place like a Volvo
Hold those hindsights into the warmth of the limelight
Pipe blind, travel under the ravel
Tryn'a fire fight out burnt down bridges
While we work out the business and we churn out the fitness
Like the Biggest Loser, click the user
Use a dooner filth ridden
Four flat tyres and we're still driven
[Chorus:]
We've come along way, let's go further now
You know it started out just by word of mouth
This is life and we'll try our best to work it out
Without churning out a faithless heart because
[Hook: x2]
What you get is what you get and what you see
We tell it like it is
[Verse 2: Ivens]
Return of the faceless I foresaw how I sees in these days blatant?
Hot shaped box rattle on the pavement, skipping a ledwing
Impatient minds quick to grab the template
How walking demonstations seem to be dated
Ethics lost with the ages, 'character buildings a waste of time'
Truth flies and why they mention no glamour shots
Pick a winner off the rack - money well spent, monotonous
Style so symmetrical, my sentiments exactly
Romanticising life though bucket of crabs stop, money tragedy
In a world in that all the while looking at me like 'he's not down with the movement
Can't even walk right, leans to the left, looks foolish'
The feelings mutual friend, just keep my plate heavy with amusement
Laughing aloud at all these product placement games for the youth
I don't try to walk in shoes that aren't gonna fit, not my intent
But a tap of the multi-coloured pigment of vision inside my head
Don't say I used up rockin all that 50 minutes 'til death
Work my way up outta the trench with a more interesting mess
[Hook x2]
[Chorus]
[Hook x2]
[Chorus]
[Hook x4]
The lyrics of Muph & Plutonic's song 'What You See' is more of a social commentary. The opening verse talks about a person's futile attempt to defend themselves through acting, and how he has failed at it. Then he goes on to address the topic of chasing money and fame, which is a recurring theme in today’s society. The line 'What you see is what you get, from the music to the feel' suggests that there's no hidden agenda or motive behind their music, and they’re just following their passion without compromising on their beliefs. The verse also highlights the struggles of making it in the music industry, and how the journey is often filled with burnt bridges and flat tires, but they continue to push forward anyways.
In the second verse, Ivens continues with the social commentary, talking about how society has lost its way, and how people are too quick to follow trends and templates. He talks about how ethics have been lost, and how people seem to have given up on building character. He also touches on the idea of romanticizing life and how life can sometimes be tragic, which is a stark contrast to the mainstream narrative that is often presented. He concludes the verse by saying that he chooses to stay true to himself, no matter how the world perceives him.
Overall, 'What You See' is a very thought-provoking song that encourages people to stay true to themselves, despite the pressures of society. It critiques contemporary society's obsession with money, fame, and trends, and calls for people to build character and ethical values.
Line by Line Meaning
Trout plowed landscape, hands out - man waits for spit
I see someone waiting for handouts in a bleak and bare environment.
How my acting ability could never really save shit
Even if I was a good actor, I couldn't save this situation.
Take this at face value and we'll break it down to cross priced, cross side
Let's take this simply at first and then look at it from different angles.
Blurred words incurred curved out in Bondi
I hear unclear words spoken in a certain area (Bondi?).
Hung from a long line of keep it reals and an even longer genre
I come from a tradition of honesty and a music genre that's been around for a long time.
Of you gotta get that meal
Where I come from, success is often defined by making money.
What you see is what you get, from the music to the feel
I'm being transparent with you - this is what I'm offering and how it makes you feel.
Innerfuse it with the never kill, over
I'm infusing it with ideas of non-violence and persistence.
And you know it's straight up goal posts
I have clear objectives and goals in mind.
While their all over the place like a Volvo
Others are scattered and disorganized in comparison.
Hold those hindsights into the warmth of the limelight
I'm looking back at past experiences and keeping them in mind as I move forward into the spotlight.
Pipe blind, travel under the ravel
I can't see the way forward clearly and need to navigate through tough obstacles.
Tryn'a fire fight out burnt down bridges
I'm trying to repair relationships that have been damaged in the past.
While we work out the business and we churn out the fitness
As we focus on our work, we're also taking care of our physical health.
We've come along way, let's go further now
We've made progress, but let's not stop now and keep pushing forward.
You know it started out just by word of mouth
Our success began simply by people talking about us.
This is life and we'll try our best to work it out
Life can be tough, but we'll do our best to power through and make it work.
Without churning out a faithless heart because
But we won't give up and become cold and jaded.
What you get is what you get and what you see
We're just being transparent and offering what we have.
We tell it like it is
We're honest and straightforward.
Return of the faceless I foresaw how I sees in these days blatant?
I'm witnessing the return of anonymity and wondering why it's so prevalent today.
Hot shaped box rattle on the pavement, skipping a ledwing
I see a strange box shaking on the ground and someone avoiding it.
Impatient minds quick to grab the template
People are quick to follow established patterns and ideas.
How walking demonstations seem to be dated
Protests and demonstrations don't seem as effective as they used to be.
Ethics lost with the ages, 'character buildings a waste of time'
As time goes on, ethics and building character seem to be less important to people.
Truth flies and why they mention no glamour shots
People aren't interested in the truth anymore, and they don't celebrate when it's presented to them honestly.
Pick a winner off the rack - money well spent, monotonous
People are content with buying things that are pre-made and popular, even though it might become repetitive and boring.
Style so symmetrical, my sentiments exactly
The style people follow is so predictable, and it reflects my own feelings exactly.
Romanticising life though bucket of crabs stop, money tragedy
We tend to idealize life even as we struggle to make ends meet and have to deal with harsh circumstances.
In a world in that all the while looking at me like 'he's not down with the movement
Despite my efforts, people underestimate my commitment to a cause.
Can't even walk right, leans to the left, looks foolish'
I may look silly or out-of-place trying to fit into certain circles.
The feelings mutual friend, just keep my plate heavy with amusement
I acknowledge that we both feel the same way, but let's try to stay positive and entertained.
Laughing aloud at all these product placement games for the youth
I find it amusing how products are marketed to younger generations.
I don't try to walk in shoes that aren't gonna fit, not my intent
I don't aim to be someone else or try to fit into a community that doesn't suit me.
But a tap of the multi-coloured pigment of vision inside my head
Instead, I draw inspiration from my own unique perspective and vision.
Don't say I used up rockin all that 50 minutes 'til death
Don't say I wasted my time and energy on music that wasn't popular or lucrative.
Work my way up outta the trench with a more interesting mess
I'm trying to succeed and find my own path, even if it's messy or non-traditional.
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.