Simian Mobile Disco was originally formed as a traveling DJ duet, playing on the side of their early four-piece band Simian. They ultimately released a number of low profile singles, such as "The Count" on Kitsuné Music, but arguably gained more fame for their remixes of artists such as Muse, Klaxons, The Go! Team, Air and others. In 2006, Kitsuné released SMD's underground hit "Hustler", which features a vocal performance from New York singer Char Johnson.
Musically, Simian Mobile Disco is known for heavily stylized tracks —often with minimal instrumentation— that associate themselves with a particular hook (vocal or instrumental —see mix of "Whoo! Alright, Yeah...Uh Huh" by The Rapture), which is repeated throughout the track. There is often a breakdown (occasionally more —see mix of "Magick" by Klaxons) comprising noise, drums and sometimes synths and vocals.
The band's debut album, Attack Decay Sustain Release was released on 18 June 2007 on Wichita Recordings. Among the tracks included on it are "Hustler", "Tits and Acid", "I Believe", "Hot Dog" and lead single "It's the Beat", which features Ninja from UK indie band The Go! Team on vocals. The album contains five new tracks, and the European version includes a bonus disc. The album was preceded by two mix compilations in April and May, for the "Bugged Out" and "Go Commando" series respectively.
SMD supported Klaxons at Brixton Academy on the 5 December 2007 and The Chemical Brothers at Aintree Pavilion on 9 December 2007 and Brighton Centre on 12 December 2007. SMD made a mix for Mixmag that came free with the January 2008 issue of Mixmag. While working on their second studio album, they released a collection of remixed SMD originals entitled Sample and Hold, which contains eleven tracks and was released in the UK on July 28, 2008. A North American date has not yet been announced.
In January 2009, they announced on their Myspace page that a new album was supposed to come out in 2009. Soon after that, they released a new track "Synthesise", on 12 February, through a music video (directed by Kate Moross and Alex Sushon) that "features live visual accompaniment" for the track. Two days later, a new song was broadcast on the BBC Radio 1 named "10,000 Horses Can't Be Wrong", soon followed by the release on 6 March of the official music video on their YouTube channel.
Their sophomore studio album Temporary Pleasure was finally announced on the 6 May, featuring many guests that they have encountered by their work as producers or their worldly tour including Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals, Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, Beth Ditto of Gossip, and Chris Keating of Yeasayer.
On New Years Eve 2009 Simian Mobile Disco will headline 'Get Loaded in the Dark' at the world famous Brixton Academy alongside Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1), Chase & Status, Herve and Sub Focus.
On NYE SMD headlined The Greatest Show on Earth at Motion in Bristol with the Bugged Out rig and rocked.
I Got This Down
Simian Mobile Disco Lyrics
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I got this all tight
I got this down right
You got no place to hide
All night
I got this down right
I got this all tight
I got this down right
You got no place to hide
I got this down right
I got this all tight
I got this down right
You got no place to hide
So all night
I got this down right
I got this all tight
Bring it on, wanna see
What you're looking at me?
You wannabe, all night
I got this down right
You got no place to hide
Watch me
What you looking at me?
You wannabe, dance all night
I got this down right
I got this all tight
I got this down right
So all night, all night
I got this down right
I got this all tight
I got this down right
So all night, so all night
In Simian Mobile Disco's song, "I Got This Down," the singer expresses his confidence and mastery over a situation or perhaps a dance floor. The repeating refrain of "I got this down right, I got this all tight," emphasizes the singer's self-assuredness and control. The lyrics also suggest a challenge to others: "You got no place to hide, so all night," indicating that the singer believes he is the one to beat on the dance floor.
The lyrics are terse and repetitive, building a sense of momentum and unfaltering energy. The word "all night" is repeated throughout, emphasizing the marathon-like nature of the situation, and the singer's persistence and endurance. Additionally, the phrase "You wannabe" suggests that the singer sees himself as the real deal, while others are merely imitators or followers.
Overall, the song is a celebration of personal power and prowess. The singer asserts himself as the master of his domain, demanding attention and respect from others. The relentlessness of the lyrics and driving electronic beat also suggest a slightly aggressive or competitive attitude, making "I Got This Down" an anthem for those who want to dominate and succeed in any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this down right
I am doing this correctly and with grace
I got this all tight
I am in control and smooth in my actions
You got no place to hide
You cannot escape or avoid my expertise
All night
This behavior will continue for the entirety of the night
Bring it on, wanna see
I am prepared and eager for your challenge
What you're looking at me?
What is it that makes you stare in my direction?
You wannabe, all night
You aspire to match my level of skill and will be trying all night
Watch me, what you looking at me?
Observe me as I show off my proficiency, why are you focusing on me?
You wannabe, dance all night
You desire to match my moves on the dance floor and will keep dancing through the night
So all night
This behavior will continue for the entirety of the night
So all night
This behavior will continue for the entirety of the night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Anthony Shaw, James Ellis Ford
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