Symon - ‘One And One Makes Three’

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You have to admit: add up one and one and the right answer doesn’t seem to be three, right? But when you leave those cold hard facts out of the equation and apply this sum to that broad spectrum of human emotions, the answer that first pops into your mind isn’t necessarily correct. The answer could very well be three, according to Simon Binkenborn, the 28 year old singer-songwriter whose band Symon is about to release its excellent debut album in spring 2010. “If you look at a relationship between two people and take their passion, their arguments and their other emotions into account, the answer to that mathematical question is always more than just two.”

His previous single ‘Superstitious’ (2008) showed the shape of things to come. The song became a hit on national radio and leading Dutch magazine REVU called Simon ‘Talent for 2009’.
On his debut album the German-born, Amsterdam-based Binkenborn shows himself as a singer who can write about every aspect of life. The result is an incredibly varied record [album?]. There’s some extraordinarily catchy indie rock to be heard, which could set a dance floor on fire, but Simon also leaves a lot of room for ballads that are extremely carefully crafted and some more than just decent pop-rock tunes. The variation in musical styles and lyrics can be traced back to Binkenborn’s personal life. “Writing allows me to take a good look at myself, my feelings and my emotions. It enables me to learn and grow. I’m trying to be the best person I can be, but just like everybody else, I have a dark side that rears its ugly head every now and then. I think that really shows on this album.”

The singer likes to experiment with different moods and loves to contradict himself in his music and lyrics. A good example is the single ‘Superstitious’, which was originally a pretty melancholy tune, but with a new arrangement on this album, it becomes an uptempo, catchy track. “With the new arrangement, the song sounds a lot lighter”, Binkenborn admits. “Lyrically, however, it remains unchanged; there’s still some pretty heavy content in there. But by changing the pace and the dynamics of the music, I’ve put the song in a whole new perspective.”

The album was recorded in Sweden’s Varispeed studio (The Hives) with the help of producer Niels Zuiderhoek (Relax, Seven). Binkenborn emphasizes the importance of his band consisting of Chris Kikic (Keith Caputo), Ben Bakker and Len van der Laak. “It was a real group-effort; my band mates helped out in the song writing department, especially on those faster indie tracks like ‘Cut Me Loose’ and ‘Can’t take It’.”

Sweden was also the place where a definitive band name was chosen. “I’m not particularly fond of these aliases that do not say a thing about me or my band. My lyrics and music are really close to my heart and way too much about myself to just have a completely irrelevant name tacked onto it. So, when we were in Sweden recording the album, we were contemplating a fitting band name. Each night after recording we were outside watching the stars. There was this incredibly symmetric star sign in the shape of the letter Y, so we decided to use that and combine it with my name.” Symon was the result.

The band has built up its momentum these past few months, playing lots of shows in Dutch clubs and opening up for artists like Colbie Caillat, Justin Nozuka, Ronan Keating and Wouter Hamel. Right now, Symon is playing gigs in Holland together with other up-and-comers Miss Montreal and Bertolf on the Serious Talent Tour organized by 3FM, Holland’s most popular public radio station. The time is right for Symon to capitalize on that momentum. With an excellent debut ‘One And One Makes Three’, a catchy single ‘Cut Me Loose’ and lots of live shows on the horizon, 2010 is set to become the breakthrough year for Symon.

NO WAY
Symon Lyrics

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Late, quarter after midnight
Lace, fitting on me just right
Taste, wishing that you could, right?
I could go on and on
About that shit you want

Confident, from what you been talking
I got you hooked on my body

But it ain't just anybody's
You can load the gun and I'll cock it
Point it and aim it
You wanna take it, but baby
There's no way
I'm fucking you

No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking you
No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking
You got that good and maybe I could
But I'm thinking you should wait until I say
Okay, okay, okay, I'm fucking you

Come, party in the bedroom
Tongue, tell me what you're into
But, only gonna let you
Keep going on and on
If you keep something on

I'm not the girl from the Beverley Hills
Who goes down everytime she gets wasted
Totally down for a lights out and chill
But tonight there ain't no fucking way I'm fucking you

No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking you
No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking
You got that good and maybe I could
But I'm thinking you should wait until I say
Okay, okay, okay, I'm fucking you

If you think you're just gonna fuck it
Boy there ain't there ain't no way
I'll let you kiss it, I'll let you touch it
But I'm gonna make you wait (ey, ey)
If you think you're just gonna fuck it
Boy there ain't there ain't no way
I'll let you kiss it, I'll let you touch it
But I'm gonna make you wait (ey, ey)

Confident, from what you been talking
I got you hooked on my body
But it ain't just anybody's
You can load the gun and I'll cock it
Point it and aim it
You wanna take it, but baby
There's no way
I'm fucking you

No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking you
No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking
You got that good and maybe I could

But I'm thinking you should wait until I say
Okay, okay, okay, I'm fucking you

Overall Meaning

The song "No Way" by Symon is an anthem of female empowerment and control. The lyrics depict a woman who is confident in her sexuality and won't succumb to the pressures of a man trying to convince her to have sex. The chorus repeats the lines "No way, no way, no way, I'm fucking you," emphasizing the woman's clear boundaries and refusal to be manipulated. The verses depict the man attempting to persuade her, but she stands her ground and reminds him that she is in control.

The lyrics also showcase a woman who values her own pleasure and desires, as she encourages the man to keep going if he can "keep something on." She asserts herself as a sexual being who knows what she wants and won't settle for anything less than what she deserves. Additionally, she rejects the stereotype of the "Beverly Hills" girl who is expected to be sexually available at all times, and instead asserts her own agency and autonomy.

Overall, "No Way" is a song that celebrates female empowerment and sexual confidence, and encourages women to stand up for themselves and their own desires.

Line by Line Meaning

Late, quarter after midnight
It is late at night, around 12:15 am.

Lace, fitting on me just right
My clothing fits me perfectly.

Taste, wishing that you could, right?
You desire to experience what I have to offer.

I could go on and on About that shit you want
I am well aware of the things you want from me.

Confident, from what you been talking
Your words have made me feel confident about myself.

I got you hooked on my body
You are attracted to my physical features.

But it ain't just anybody's
However, I am not interested in being intimate with just anybody.

You can load the gun and I'll cock it Point it and aim it
You can try to entice me, but I am in control of the situation.

You wanna take it, but baby There's no way I'm fucking you
Although you may want to get physical with me, I have made the decision not to engage in that activity with you.

You got that good and maybe I could But I'm thinking you should wait until I say Okay, okay, okay, I'm fucking you
While I am considering the idea of engaging in sexual activity with you, I am not ready yet and will only give the green light when I am comfortable.

Come, party in the bedroom Tongue, tell me what you're into But, only gonna let you Keep going on and on If you keep something on
You can express your desires to me, but I will only entertain the conversation if you respect my boundaries.

I'm not the girl from the Beverley Hills Who goes down everytime she gets wasted Totally down for a lights out and chill But tonight there ain't no fucking way I'm fucking you
I am not the type of person who engages in sexual activity when drunk. While I do enjoy relaxing and spending time with you, tonight is not the night for intimacy.

If you think you're just gonna fuck it Boy there ain't there ain't no way I'll let you kiss it, I'll let you touch it But I'm gonna make you wait (ey, ey)
If you believe you can pressure me into sex, you are mistaken. While I may allow physical touch and kissing, I will delay intimacy until I am ready.

Writer(s): Jordan Harry Monroe Baum, Michel Schulz, Gabrielle Anne Friedland, Michael Mcnamara, Gino Maurice Barletta

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