The band has so far produced seven studio albums and a number of singles/outtakes collections (most notably, 2006's career retrospective, All the Blue Changes).
Originally a sample-based proto-Trip hop/Ambient/Electro-Pop styled music, No-Man's sound has become more organic, diverse and band-oriented in subsequent years. The band has been lauded "Conceivably the most important English group since The Smiths" by Melody Maker music newspaper.
The name No-Man was adopted in 1990 and first used on the self-released June 1990 single release, Colours (a cover of the 1960s Donovan song). The single achieved Melody Maker and Sounds (british music paper) "Singles of the Week" accolades and was re-released by Liverpool-based label Probe Plus in October, 1990.
Between 1991 and 1994, No-Man were managed by Talk Talk's manager Keith Aspden. During this period, the band received highly positive UK music media support (including more "Singles of the Week" in Melody Maker, Sounds and Irish music paper, Hot Press), had 2 indie top 20 hits (Days in the Trees and Ocean Song), a Billboard Top 40 dance hit (the US only single, Taking It Like a Man) and had high profile contracts with One Little Indian, Hit & Run Publishing and Epic/Sony.
Subsequently, mirroring the evolution of artists such as Talk Talk, David Sylvian, Radiohead, Scott Walker and Kate Bush, with each successive release, the band has moved further away from its more conventional Pop/Rock roots.
Since the mid-1990s, No-Man has released material via Snapper Music, Third Stone/Adasam and internet label, Burning Shed (www.burningshed.com).
Included amongst the many artists and guest musicians the band has worked with are electronic artists Roger Eno, Faultline, Scanner, Muslimgauze and The Shamen, Jazz musicians Ian Carr and Theo Travis, and the legendary likes of King Crimson personnel, Robert Fripp, Pat Mastelotto and Mel Collins, and ex-Japan members, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn.
Drawing from a diverse mix of Singer-songwriter, Post Rock, Minimalist, Progressive rock, Jazz, and Contemporary Ambient sources for inspiration, No-Man's sound is distinctive, yet difficult to categorise.
As of 2012, No-Man live band members include Steven Bennett (keyboards), Pete Morgan (bass guitar), Michael Bearpark (guitar), Steve Bingham (electric violin), and Andy Booker (electronic drums).
In 2019, the duo released Love You To Bits. there first new record in over a decade.
Move For Me
No-Man Lyrics
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I been stationary staying still for too long
I been staying in my room just writing these songs
Always feel like a nuisance
Parents just want me gone
I'm tryna blow up soon huh
Cause its time for me to move on
I been stationary staying still for too long
Always feel like a nuisance
Parents just want me gone
I'm tryna blow up soon huh
Cause its time for me to move out
Keep complaining cause I'm playing music too loud
Experiment and piece together my own sound
Just for someone to compare
Causing me to doubt
All the hard work that I put in
Man I'm just a human
Just wanna go out on the weekends
I'm tired of feeling fucking useless
Tryna see some movement
But I'm stuck in cement
I kinda miss my old friends
Cause its time for me to move on
I been stationary staying still for too long
I been staying in my room just writing these songs
Always feel like a nuisance
Parents just want me gone
I'm tryna blow up soon huh
Cause its time for me to move on
I been stationary staying still for too long
I been staying in my room just writing these songs
Always feel like a nuisance
Parents just want me gone
I'm tryna blow up soon huh
The lyrics to No-Man's song Move For Me express a strong desire for change and progression in the singer's life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been in one place for too long, both physically and creatively. They feel like a nuisance to their parents, who wish for them to leave and find their own way in the world. The singer is ambitious and wants to make something of themselves, but feels stuck and unable to move forward.
The singer expresses frustration with their situation, wanting to move out and work on their music without the constant complaints from those around them. They are trying to find their own unique sound, but feel discouraged by comparisons to other musicians. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels like they have been working hard, but are not yet seeing the results they desire. They long for a sense of purpose and community, missing their old friends and wanting to go out on the weekends.
Overall, the lyrics to Move For Me convey a sense of restlessness and ambition, as well as the frustrations and doubts that come along with trying to make a name for oneself. The singer is seeking change and growth, and the lyrics suggest that they will not be content until they find what they are looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause its time for me to move on
I need to make a change and move forward
I been stationary staying still for too long
I have been stagnant and unchanging for too long
I been staying in my room just writing these songs
I have been isolating myself to focus on my music
Always feel like a nuisance
I often feel like I am bothering others
Parents just want me gone
My parents want me to leave and be independent
I'm tryna blow up soon huh
I am striving for success in my music career
Cause its time for me to move out
I need to leave my parents' home and live independently
Keep complaining cause I'm playing music too loud
My family members complain about my music being too loud
Experiment and piece together my own sound
I am trying new things and creating my unique style
Just for someone to compare
I don't want to be compared to other artists
Causing me to doubt
Comparison is causing me to lose confidence
All the hard work that I put in
I have put in a lot of effort and dedication
Man I'm just a human
I am not perfect and make mistakes
Just wanna go out on the weekends
I want to have a social life and enjoy my free time
I'm tired of feeling fucking useless
I am exhausted from feeling unproductive and worthless
Tryna see some movement
I want to make progress in my career
But I'm stuck in cement
I feel stuck and unable to move forward
I kinda miss my old friends
I miss the friendships and connections from my past
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Harmeling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mireillejacquez8987
Absoltly killer ! Bravo
@kevinwilkinson2972
The most important musical duo this country had ever produced.
@aquavitrecords
Greatness!
@AnitaMusician
thanx :-) - love 'em so much
@bl4nkd4hli4
Could easily hear this meshing in on a killer DJ setlist with PSB's Left to My Own Devices
@jonasgovenius89
This is pure dance and love (and sex!!).JG
@KOBEKINO71
amazing!
ingredients: NEW ORDER, MOMUS, THE BELOVED = ONLY BABY
@tomas_horn
love, love me.
love me clean,
love me new.
love, love me.
understand I live for you
when the storm is spoken,
the silence is broken.
won't you be my only baby?
when the doubt is over
and I move in closer,
move for me, my only baby.
love, love me.
love me fresh,
love me free.
love, love me.
take this heat and die for me.
breathe for me.
be for me
only.
help me through
help me through
help me through
help me through
these bitter days.
only baby.
only...