1. Growing up on Hono, a small island outside Gothenburg, Andreas was influenced by his father's love of electronic music. Artists such as Brian Eno and 60's soundtrack experimentalist David Axelrod inspired Andreas to create progressive and original tracks. Another major influence is jazz legend Herbie Hancock, who motivated Andreas to master improvisation skills on his first instrument, the keyboard.
Andreas started playing the piano at the age of six and discovered techno and other experimental music at the age of 14. Today Andreas is involved in several projects. His Swell Session moniker on Hollow recordings has received acclaim from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Les Gammas and LTJ Bukem.
Not one to be confined to a particular style, Andreas records techno for SLS and Fleebite and with his partner Jonatan has an experimental pop duo, Saagolime.
2. Stateless are Chris James (lead vocals, keyboards, guitars), kidkanevil (turntables, sampling, programming), Justin Percival (bass, vocals) and Dave Levin (drums). Their self titled debut album was released on July 16th 2007 on !K7, whilst their sophomore release 'Matilda' was released 21 February 2011 on Ninja Tune. kidkanevil also releases solo work, see www.kidkanevilofficial.com for more info.
Curtain Call
Stateless Lyrics
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Tell me your stories, all the places you've been
With a diamond in your mouth
You showed me the way through the temple
We drank wine from the Emperor's glass
And danced until sunrise
You must confess you're not exactly innocent in all this
We both knew what time it was as soon as you walked in
So now I'm gonna vanish with you
So now I'm gonna vanish with you
Maria and the sailors they'll tango til dawn
But I'm leaving with you girl
What else can i do?
The sound of the helicopter the hammer on the floor
The old neon liquor sign just above the door
Sister put the gun down and come
Kiss the sky cause if you
Wanna be a killer then you're not friend of mine
At quarter past midnight we walk out to the ocean
I watch you bathing in the moonlight
We take the jewel from the tomb and fly to our cave
And watch as the oldest mountains burst into flame
You must confess you're not exactly innocent in all this
We both knew what time it was as soon as you walked in
So now I'm gonna vanish with you
So now I'm gonna vanish with you
Maria and the sailors they'll tango til dawn
But I'm leaving with you girl
What else can i do?
The sound of the helicopter the hammer on the floor
The old neon liquor sign just above the door
Sister put the gun down and come
Kiss the sky cause if you
Wanna be a killer then you're not friend of mine
The lyrics of Stateless's song "Curtain Call" contain vivid imagery and tell a story of two people who are not exactly innocent and are leaving together to an uncertain future. The song opens with an invitation to sit by the fire and share stories of the places one has been to. The diamond in the mouth could signify wealth or a sense of danger, and the temple represents a journey of self-discovery. Drinking wine from the Emperor's glass and dancing until sunrise suggest a reckless and adventurous lifestyle. The lyrics make it clear that the two characters know what they are getting into as soon as they meet, and they are willing to take the risk and vanish together.
The second verse sets the scene of a dangerous situation where there is a helicopter, a gun, and an old neon liquor sign. The lyrics serve to create a sense of tension and danger. The singer urges his sister to put the gun down and "kiss the sky," implying that violence is not the solution. The final verse brings the story to a somewhat mystical and dreamy conclusion. The couple walks out to the ocean at midnight, and the imagery of bathing in moonlight and taking the jewel from the tomb adds a sense of mysticism and otherworldliness to the song. The lines "watch as the oldest mountains burst into flame" suggest a radical and transformative change that the couple is about to experience. The lyrics come full circle in the final refrain as the singer repeats that he is leaving with the girl, and there is no other choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you come sit here by the fire with me?
The singer wants the listener to come and sit by the fire and have a conversation.
Tell me your stories, all the places you've been
The singer wants the listener to share their travel experiences and life stories.
With a diamond in your mouth
The listener is wearing a piece of jewelry, possibly a diamond, in their mouth.
You showed me the way through the temple
The listener guided the singer through a temple or some sort of holy place.
We drank wine from the Emperor's glass
The singer and listener shared a special moment by drinking wine from a prestigious glass.
And danced until sunrise
The singer and listener danced together until the sun came up.
You must confess you're not exactly innocent in all this
The singer is implying that the listener is somehow involved in something that is not entirely innocent.
We both knew what time it was as soon as you walked in
The singer and listener were aware of the situation or what was going to happen as soon as the listener arrived.
So now I'm gonna vanish with you
The singer is going to disappear or leave with the listener.
Maria and the sailors they'll tango til dawn
Other people are dancing and having fun, but the singer is leaving with the listener.
But I'm leaving with you girl
The singer is leaving with the female listener.
What else can i do?
The singer feels like there is no other option but to leave with the listener.
The sound of the helicopter the hammer on the floor
There are loud noises, possibly suggesting danger or an urgent situation.
The old neon liquor sign just above the door
There is a liquor sign above the door, possibly indicating the location of the scene.
Sister put the gun down and come
The singer is telling someone, possibly a female sibling, to put down a weapon and come with them.
Kiss the sky cause if you
The singer is encouraging the listener or another person to embrace life to the fullest.
Wanna be a killer then you're not friend of mine
The singer will not associate with someone who has a desire to harm or kill others.
At quarter past midnight we walk out to the ocean
The singer and listener go for a walk by the ocean late at night.
I watch you bathing in the moonlight
The singer watches the listener as they bathe in the light of the moon.
We take the jewel from the tomb and fly to our cave
The singer and listener take a precious object from a tomb or grave and go to a secret hiding place together.
And watch as the oldest mountains burst into flame
They watch the mountains catch on fire, possibly as a metaphor for some sort of transformation.
Writer(s): Gray, Sensible, Vanian, Scabies Copyright: Anglo-rock Inc.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.