Between 1999 and 2002, Perri released a series of 12"s (by Cog, Dot Wiggin, and Polmo Polpo) on his own Audi Sensa label. These early Polmo Polpo tracks were compiled and re-issued on CD in 2002 by Alien8 Recordings, after which Perri began work on a proper full-length, issued by Constellation in 2003.
In recent years, Perri has been singing original songs either solo (employing kick drum and guitar) or with a rotating cast of improvisers in a project under his own name. A self-released CDr of such recordings was re-issued by Constellation in 2006, featuring re-interpretations of tracks from his Polmo Polpo oeuvre, marked by vocals and live group playing - and notably, no 'electronics'. A full-length recording of brilliant new tunes was released on Constellation in the autumn of 2007, where one can hear musical influences as diverse as post-tropicalia Caetano Veloso, Vanguard-era Skip James (and his weary falsetto), and the 60s-era axis of hybrid songwriters like Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, Harry Nilsson and Fred Neil. All of this filtered through the beautifully cracked musicianship of some of Toronto's finest young avant and improv players, and guided by Perri's wonderful melodic sense and brilliant lyrics.
Perri has toured extensively as Polmo Polpo, was part of the Constellation European Roadshow in 2004, was invited to Winnipeg's 'Send+Receive' festival that same year, and played Montreal's 'MUTEK' electronic music festival in 2005. Sandro has also performed at 'All Tomorrow's Parties' (UK), 'Domino' (Belgium), 'Printemps Du Bourges' (France) and 'Klangtransfer Ost-Fest' (Germany). Sandro has played and released music as part of Glissandro 70, Double Suicide and Dot Wiggin. Other past and present collaborators include Great Lake Swimmers, Eric Chenaux, Adam Marshall, Andre Ethier, Sawako, Detective Kalita/The Michael Parks, Andy Swan, Barzin, The Singing Saws and Tinkertoy.
Behind the board, Perri has engineered, produced or mastered recordings by Alex Lukashevsky, Deep Dark United, CJ Boyd, Off The International Radar, Castlemusic and more. He has also remixed material for the likes of Stephen Malkmus, Under Byen, Ultra Red, Greek Buck, Nilan Perera and Luis Jacob. He does most of his production work out of his Toronto home studio, The Honey Pot.
In 2016 he released the collaborative electronic album Off World 1, with a follow-up album simply entitled 2 released in 2017. In 2018 he released In Another Life, an experiment in "infinite songwriting" which consisted of two long tracks.
Time
Sandro Perri Lyrics
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I said you move too slow
When people tried to tell me
That you were on my side
Now that we've spent some years together
It seems like you're more indifferent
You don't take sides
Time, you got me, you got me
Move most mysteriously in dreams
Threads are not just what they seem
Or maybe you're immune to my prying eyes?
You're not one to let yourself be seen
But clearly at being watched you don't think twice
Time, you got me, you got me
Time, you got me, you got me
We're gonna end up wherever we go
But please can we take it slow
People have been telling me that it's a bumpy ride
There'll be some bruising, busting on the sides
It seems like you've found your way around the finish line
Time, you got me, you got me
Time, you got me, you got me
The lyrics to Sandro Perri's song "Time" explore the concept of time and its changing nature. The song begins with the singer reflecting on their past perceptions of time, recalling a time when they believed time was slow and that it was on their side. However, as they have spent more years and experienced more of life, they have noticed that time seems indifferent and does not take sides. This can be interpreted as a reflection on how our perception of time changes as we grow older and gain more experience. What once felt slow and on our side becomes elusive and seemingly indifferent.
The second verse delves deeper into the mysterious nature of time. The singer wonders if time moves mysteriously in dreams, suggesting that it has a different quality or dimension in our dream states. They also question whether time is immune to being seen, implying that time itself cannot be fully understood or observed. The phrase "threads are not just what they seem" suggests that time is intricately woven and interconnected, holding layers of meaning beyond what appears on the surface.
The chorus repeats the line "Time, you got me, you got me," emphasizing the singer's surrender to the power and influence of time. It conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance that time has control over their life.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that regardless of where they go or what they do, they will ultimately end up at their destination. However, they express a desire to take it slow, perhaps implying a wish to savor the journey rather than rushing towards the end. They acknowledge that there will be bumps along the way and bruises on the sides, indicating that the passage of time is not always smooth and easy. Despite this, it is suggested that time has learned to navigate these challenges and has found its way around the finish line, further reinforcing its enigmatic nature.
Overall, "Time" by Sandro Perri offers a contemplative exploration of time and its impact on our lives. It examines how our perception of time changes as we age, and how time itself remains elusive and mysterious.
Line by Line Meaning
I can remember not long ago
I have vivid memories of the recent past
I said you move too slow
I accused you of being slow-paced
When people tried to tell me
Despite others trying to advise me
That you were on my side
That you were supportive of me
Now that we've spent some years together
After spending a significant period of time together
It seems like you're more indifferent
It appears that you have become indifferent
You don't take sides
You no longer favor one position over another
Time, you got me, you got me
Time has a strong influence over me
Move most mysteriously in dreams
Time behaves in a mysterious way in dreams
Threads are not just what they seem
The connections between events are more complex than they appear
Or maybe you're immune to my prying eyes?
Perhaps you are unaffected by my curious observations
You're not one to let yourself be seen
You do not easily reveal yourself
But clearly at being watched you don't think twice
However, you do not hesitate when it comes to being observed
We're gonna end up wherever we go
Our destination is uncertain
But please can we take it slow
Can we proceed at a leisurely pace?
People have been telling me that it's a bumpy ride
Others have warned me that the journey will be difficult
There'll be some bruising, busting on the sides
There will be some injuries and setbacks along the way
It seems like you've found your way around the finish line
You seem to have figured out how to navigate towards the end
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Sandro Perri
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diego Mora
One of the best albums I have listened this year
This song is brilliant
I.Hold.Vertigo
I could listen to an hour-long version of this
Andrew Albertson
This really brought me back to life thru my hangover shower 🥴🙏
Andrew Albertson
I put this on my playlist called "Key Changes of the World"
Jake Shaw
Should call it “Key changes that lengthen the shaft of my penis”
Victor Samuel
Wow!
Sandro, you got me.
I love you
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