The new album by the Australian duo Pnau, due out in summer 2011 and tentatively titled Soft Universe, is the finest example yet of their epic techno pop. The faster, more uptempo tracks - using their best-known songs to date, Embrace and With You Forever (the latter featuring Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Empire Of The Sun), as the template ' are their most accessible and uplifting ventures yet into the territory of supercharged anthemica.
For Nick, Elton's involvement has been a lifeline. 'He's been incredible at mentoring me through a period of depression,' he reveals. And Pnau have been able to return the favour, working on an album based on the songwriting legend's massive back catalogue, on a project that will amount to a thorough re-examination of his work. It is bound to cause tremendous interest in 2011.
No More Violence
PNAU Lyrics
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(No more violence)
No more silence
(No more silence)
One, two, three, four
We won't take it anymore
One, two, three, four
No more violence
(No more violence)
No more silence
(No more silence)
One, two, three, four
(We won't take it anymore)
The lyrics to PNAU's song No More Violence speak to the current state of the world and the need for change. The repeated chorus of "no more violence" and "no more silence" demonstrates a desire for a peaceful resolution to current conflicts. The counting from one to four in between the repetition of the chorus represents taking action and standing up against oppression. The lyrics are a call to action for listeners to join in the fight for a better world and to stand up against inequality and hate.
The simplicity of the lyrics is powerful, allowing for them to be easily remembered and chanted in a protest or demonstration setting. The message is clear and concise, making it easy for listeners to feel inspired and motivated to create change. The upbeat and energetic melody of the song also contributes to the overall positive message.
Line by Line Meaning
No more violence
We refuse to tolerate any further aggression or hostility
No more silence
We will not remain silent about the injustices we have witnessed
One, two, three, four
We are counting off, preparing to take action
We won't take it anymore
We will not stand idly by and allow the situation to continue as is
One, two, three, four
We are still preparing to take action
We won't take it anymore
We are committed to speaking out against and fighting against mistreatment and violence
Contributed by Jordan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.