1. A French synthpop grou… Read Full Bio ↴There are different bands under the same name:
1. A French synthpop group active in the 1970's and the 1980's
2. A British alternative rock group
3. An alias of Jimmy Cauty of The KLF
4. The project of an Australian guitarist active in the 2000's
5. A rapper signed to Black Eye Records
6. SpacE: A one-off project found on animator Yotam Perel's Newgrounds Audio page.
1) Space is a French group playing electronic and synthpop music, founded by Didier Marouani (known also under nickname Ecama). Song "Magic Fly" from their first album was a hit in the 70's. Space released three studio albums (Magic Fly, Deliverance, Just Blue), which became very influential in their subgenre. Creative differences led Marouani to leave the band around 1980, however the rest of Space released "Deeper Zone" LP in 1981. After it disbanded in 80's, Didier Marouani continued his career as solo artist before he got the brand name "Space" in the court around 1990, re-releasing classic albums and giving a concert tour. The latest Space album was released in 2002.
2) Space are an indie/alternative dance band from Liverpool, England, who rose to prominence in the mid 90s' with hit singles such as "Female of the Species", "Me and You Versus the World", "Neighbourhood", "Avenging Angels" and "The Ballad of Tom Jones", the latter a duet with Cerys Matthews of Catatonia, and are still active today. Space pursued an eclectic sound dubbed "queasy listening" by critics, embracing electronica and sampling in their work and drawing from genres as diverse as hip hop, techno, post-punk, ska, lounge music, easy listening and film scores, the result of the differing tastes between band members. The group were also noted for their deliberately tongue-in-cheek, dark humoured lyrics inspired by films, which frequently deal with topics such as serial killers, failed relationships, social outcasts, and mental illness. Whilst Space's eclecticism and camp humour polarised listeners and critics, they have maintained a devoted cult following.
3) Jimmy Cauty (of The KLF, The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu, etc. and, briefly, of The Orb) released his solo ambient album Space under the artist name Space. The album - originally released as one continuous track - is, like The KLF's landmark LP Chill Out, a "journey" album in which the product is a soundtrack of/for a trip. In Space's case, this trip is one through our solar system.
4) Space is the moniker of the Australian-born guitarist for Memento, The Hiwatts, and Nine Times Bodyweight. Space's solo project was released in September of 2006 - you can hear his work at his official site as well as his personal mySpace page.
More Than a Friend
Space Lyrics
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My alcohol, you're my Russian Roulette
And my 999
You are caramel, my energy
You're my rainy day
All my stolen years
If this is love knocking at my door
Safely watch the sunrise
I can safely watch the sunrise
Cos you're more than just a friend to me
You are my medicine
My pain in the ass, you're a shooting star
Falling just for me
You can be mercenary
But not to me
You are stainless steel
Could be the death of me
If this is love knocking at my door
I can safely watch the sunrise
Safely watch the sunrise
I can safely watch the sunrise
Cos you're more than just a friend to me
I can safely watch the sunrise
Safely watch the sunrise
I can safely watch the sunrise
Cos you're more than just a friend to me
I can safely watch the sunrise
Safely watch the sunrise
I can safely watch the sunrise
Cos you're more than just a friend to me
The lyrics of Space's song "More Than a Friend" are a reflection on how the singer sees their companion as far more than a mere friend. The opening line "You are my alibi, my alcohol, you're my Russian Roulette and my 999" shows that the person is someone that the singer can rely on, someone that they can trust blindly. The next line "You are caramel, my energy, you're my rainy day, all my stolen years" indicates that the person is also a source of comfort, of sweetness and happiness but also a reminder of everything that has passed.
The verse "You can be mercenary, but not to me. You are stainless steel, could be the death of me" suggests that the person might have a hard exterior or a tough personality but that the singer knows them beyond that and appreciates them for who they really are. The repetition of the line "If this is love knocking at my door, I can safely watch the sunrise" emphasizes the fact that the singer realizes the significance of their connection with this person and that it might be more than just friendship. The chorus "Cos you're more than just a friend to me" solidifies the fact that the singer views their companion as someone truly special.
This song is an ode to the beauty of true friendship and the possibility of it blossoming into something deeper. It is a reminder that the people we surround ourselves with can have a profound impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my alibi
You cover up for me and provide an excuse for my actions.
My alcohol, you're my Russian Roulette
You are like alcohol that I rely on and consume excessively, but at the same time, you're also dangerous like a game of Russian roulette.
And my 999
You're my emergency number that I can call without hesitation when I'm in trouble.
You are caramel, my energy
You are sweet and comforting like caramel, but also give me the energy and motivation I need to keep going.
You're my rainy day
You are the one who is always there for me, especially during rough times.
All my stolen years
You make up for all the lost time in my life, and I cherish every moment we spend together.
If this is love knocking at my door
If this is what love feels like, then I am ready to embrace it.
I can safely watch the sunrise
With you by my side, I feel secure enough to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise without any worries or fears.
Cos you're more than just a friend to me
You mean so much more to me than just a friend. You are my partner, my confidant, and my soulmate.
You are my medicine
You heal me and make me feel better when I'm down or going through a hard time.
My pain in the ass, you're a shooting star
You can be annoying and troublesome at times, but you're also like a rare shooting star that I'm lucky to have in my life.
Falling just for me
You love me and only me, and I feel so special and lucky because of it.
You can be mercenary
You can be ruthless and selfish when it comes to others, but never with me.
But not to me
You only show kindness, generosity, and compassion towards me.
You are stainless steel
You are strong, resilient, and unbreakable like stainless steel, but also gentle and understanding at the same time.
Could be the death of me
Although you are my everything and I can't imagine my life without you, I also recognize that my love for you could be my eventual downfall.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marianaanissa2869
thank you
@cockshield
Woulda been a single I reckon.
@thomasogg602
Where was the logic in this song being removed from the official release of the Love You More Than Football album and replaced by the B-side Raymond? I was so disappointed as, to me, this is easily one of the best songs on the album, and one of Tommy's best pure pop songs. It's such a terrifically catchy tune, with really great lyrics. There were plenty of songs far more deserving of exclusion from the album than this.
@tcaudiobooks737
Agreed Thomas!
@thomasogg602
@@tcaudiobooks737
They also left off Loony Tune, Blow Your Cover and Only Half An Angel, the latter of which several band members have named as their all-time favourite Space song. Still a great box-set, mind.
@tcaudiobooks737
@@thomasogg602 It's a wonderful little box set! I accidentally won it about a year ago. I retweeted a post about the collection coming out, and didn't see that I'd entered a competition haha. Shame about those missing gems, but it's good they didn't snub Jamie's "Bastard Me, Bastard You" which I thought they would. I Really want that cover art as a poster.
@thomasogg602
@@tcaudiobooks737 I've got mixed feelings about Jamie's songs. Some of them I love, but some I don't like so much; however, I've always thought Bastard Me, Bastard You is one of his absolute best, and I really wish it had been on Tin Planet (it's way better than 1 O'Clock). Such a great song!