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.
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Simian Lyrics
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And I'll see you, when black skies turn to blue
And when we'll fall, our eyes, our eyes will see it all
A glimpse of make believe
Onwards we walk to who knows where,
Don't stop or get weighed down by care
In circles we move from here to there
I just don't want to know
How I came to arrive here
We should try to resolve we should try to belong here
Learn the land, like skin, it binds and keeps you in
Your mind is full, is full of what you do
And when we'll fall our eyes will see it all
A glimpse of in between
Onwards we walk to who knows where,
Don't stop or get weighed down by care
In circles we move from here to there
Just keep on going
I just don't want to know
How I came to arrive here
We should try to resolve we should try to belong here
I just don't want to know
How I came to arrive here
We should try to resolve we should try to belong here
The lyrics to Simian's "In Between" paint a picture of a journey towards an unknown destination. The song opens with the realization that they need to run away from what they've done and that they will see each other when "black skies turn to blue." There is a sense of uncertainty as they walk onwards without any real knowledge of where they are going or what to expect. However, they are urged to keep moving in circles, to not stop or get weighed down by care, and to learn from their surroundings.
The song then delves deeper into the idea of belonging and resolving conflicts. The line "we should try to resolve, we should try to belong here" highlights the importance of finding a sense of belonging and dealing with conflicts in order to move forward. The imagery of learning the land and becoming one with it, "like skin, it binds and keeps you in," adds to the idea of finding a place in the world and feeling connected to it.
As the song comes to a close, they realize that even through their falls and struggles, a glimpse of "make believe" and "in between" is possible. There is a sense of hope that even in the midst of uncertainty and unknown destinations, they will eventually find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
So we'll run away, away from what we've done
Let's escape from the consequences of our actions and start fresh.
And I'll see you, when black skies turn to blue
We'll reconnect when times are better and more hopeful.
And when we'll fall, our eyes, our eyes will see it all
We'll experience everything, even the bad times, with open eyes.
A glimpse of make believe
We'll have brief moments of escapism and imagination.
Onwards we walk to who knows where,
We're moving forward without a clear destination in mind.
Don't stop or get weighed down by care
We shouldn't let worries or responsibilities hinder our progress.
In circles we move from here to there
We may feel like we're going in circles instead of making progress.
Just keep on going
Persist and continue forward, despite the difficulties.
I just don't want to know
I'm avoiding thinking about or acknowledging certain things.
How I came to arrive here
I don't want to reflect on the past and how I got to this point.
We should try to resolve we should try to belong here
We need to work to fix our problems and find a sense of belonging.
Learn the land, like skin, it binds and keeps you in
We need to understand our surroundings and how they affect us.
Your mind is full, is full of what you do
Our thoughts and actions shape our reality.
A glimpse of in between
We'll experience the gray areas and uncertainties of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES ROBERT BRALOWER, JIMMY BRALOWER, JOHNNY GALE, RYAN SHAW
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