The band split up in 2005 with James Ford and Shaw forming the splinter group Simian Mobile Disco. The new group is more dance oriented and are in demand as remixers and Djs. In 2006, "We Are Your Friends", a remix of their song "Never Be Alone" was released on a reactivated Virgin label called Ten Records. This single was credited to "Justice vs. Simian" and started life as a submission by the French electro outfit Justice in a remix competition. The video for the single controversially won the award for best video at the MTV Europe video Awards 2006, and fellow nominee Kanye West appeared on stage to complain at their victory, claiming that the prize should have gone to him.
When I Go
Simian Lyrics
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When I go, where will I go, on my own, when I go
And will you be waiting
Waiting for me
How will I find you, what will I say
When I go, where will I go, on my own, when I go
And will you be waiting
Waiting for me
How will I find you, what will I say
What will I say
What will I say
What will I say
And will you be waiting
Waiting for me
How will I find you, what will I say
What will I say
What will I say
What will I say
Simian's song "When I Go" is a contemplative reflection on the inevitability of death and the unknown that lies beyond. The repeating chorus of "When I go, where will I go, on my own, when I go" captures the uncertainty and fear that often accompanies the end of life. The singer is unsure of what awaits them on the other side, and wonders if there will be someone or something waiting for them.
The verses are filled with questions about the afterlife, addressing an unknown listener or loved one. The lines "And will you be waiting / Waiting for me / How will I find you, what will I say" express the singer's desire for comfort and connection in the face of death. They are worried about being alone and uncertain of how to navigate the transition from life to whatever comes after.
The repetition of the chorus and the questions in the verses create a sense of unease and anxiety, highlighting the weight of the topic at hand. "When I Go" is a thought-provoking and stirring exploration of the end of life and what may lie beyond.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go, where will I go, on my own, when I go
As I ponder about my inevitable death, I wonder where my soul shall go and if I shall embark on this journey alone.
And will you be waiting
As I pass onto the afterlife, I wonder if there will be a beloved one present at the gates of heavens.
Waiting for me
I ponder if someone I love will be eagerly anticipating my arrival at the gates of heaven.
How will I find you, what will I say
In the confusion of the afterlife, I wonder how I will reunite with someone and what words we shall exchange after the long separation.
What will I say
As I contemplate about the afterlife and reuniting with someone, I ponder what words I shall exchange with them.
What will I say
As I contemplate about the afterlife and reuniting with someone, I ponder what words I shall exchange with them.
And will you be waiting
As I pass onto the afterlife, I wonder if there will be a beloved one present at the gates of heavens.
Waiting for me
I ponder if someone I love will be eagerly anticipating my arrival at the gates of heaven.
How will I find you, what will I say
In the confusion of the afterlife, I wonder how I will reunite with someone and what words we shall exchange after the long separation.
What will I say
As I contemplate about the afterlife and reuniting with someone, I ponder what words I shall exchange with them.
What will I say
As I contemplate about the afterlife and reuniting with someone, I ponder what words I shall exchange with them.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES ANTHONY SHAW, ALEXANDER MACNAGHTEN, JAMES ELLIS FORD, SIMON WILLIAM LORD
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