Diament set up his own UK record label in December 2004 called Paper and Glue releasing a series of limited edition Temposhark singles, the first of which was their critically acclaimed EP Neon Question Mark.
Temposhark quickly collaborated with singer Imogen Heap (Frou Frou), received club remixes from electro pioneers including Cursor Miner, Mark Moore (S'Express), Melnyk, Metronomy, Avril (FCommunications), Carmen Rizzo and Crispin J Glover as well as hip-hop crew Border Crossing, Masashi Naka (Escalator Records, Japan), Akira the Don and electropunk duo Noblesse Oblige. The band have also written two short film soundtracks for fine artist Justine Pearsall.
A second EP 'Invisible Ink/Little White Lie' came out in May 2005 which attracted many new admirers including acclaimed producer Guy Sigsworth, best known for his work with Madonna, Björk and Britney Spears. Sigsworth went on to produce Temposhark's first nationwide released UK single It's Better To Have Loved, which came out as a limited edition CD on December 12th 2005. All of these early Temposhark limited edition EPs came in deluxe packaging helping to create a buzz around the band in creative circles and with their fanbase. The band themselves were never pictured on the sleeves instead choosing striking original art images and stylish die-cut record sleeves.
In 2005, Diament said that his band name was thought up when he "woke up in the midst of a dream one night, at like 4am, and just said the word Temposhark. So it came from my subconscious I guess. Honestly it was that simple. I wanted a name that sounded strong. I liked the idea that music could be a weapon. Something powerful.."
In May 2006 Temposhark released their second nationwide single Joy on limited edition CD and 7” vinyl and the band set out on a UK tour visiting towns all over the UK. These dates included a very high profile London show at Tate Britain on Fri May 5th and Carling Academy Islington on Sat May 20th. Temposhark gained many new fans when Joy was featured on the front homepage of iTunes UK and in iTunes’ weekly newsletter.
In 2007, Temposhark toured the USA with their full band as well as completing their debut album, to be released in March 2008.
Temposhark's debut album The Invisible Line will be released in Spring 2008 in both UK and USA/Canada. It was produced and recorded in London by rising producer Sean McGhee with two tracks produced by Guy Sigsworth. The album includes the song Blame, which was co-written with legendary producer Youth aka Martin Glover from Killing Joke as well as a duet with Imogen Heap called Not That Big.
On March 15th 2007 at the South by Southwest 2007 festival, Temposhark announced on stage that their debut album was to be called The Invisible Line. Singer Robert Diament has said that the album title was inspired by controversial British artist Tracey Emin from passages in her books Exploration Of The Soul (1994) and Strangeland (2005).
A behind-the-scenes video of Temposhark recording at London's RAK Studios was released on YouTube.com on May 26th 2007. The video was synced up to the full album version of the Temposhark song Blame. This is thought to be the first preview of the newly recorded album version of the song.
In October 2007, Temposhark's song Blame, taken from their forthcoming album, was nominated in the Best International category at the Ontario Independent Music Awards which take place in Toronto, Canada on November 15th 2007. Due to the album being leaked ahead of its official March 2008 release, its now been made available on iTunes in Europe, Australia and Japan.
Don't Mess with Me
Temposhark Lyrics
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If truth be told,
I had a master plan,
Now I rule the world,
I took 'em by surprise,
Worked my way uphill,
They looked into my eyes,
And I became invincible.
No one can stop me,
For only I am in control,
If you want me you better contact my people,
In my crown,
I am king,
I love their endless worshiping,
I am raw,
A dinosaur,
But I will never be extinct,
So don't mess with me,
I'll shoot you down,
Don't mess with me.
Show me sex appeal,
Get on your hands and knees,
Forget about the meal,
It's best to keep me pleased,
Imagine if you will,
I'll meet on the block,
I've got time to kill,
So how about a quick f*ck?
I've come,
It's been fun,
But won't you please disappear?
Something,
Tells me,
That you can't further my career,
In my crown,
I am king,
I love their endless worshiping,
I am raw,
A dinosaur,
But I will never be extinct,
So don't mess with me,
I'll shoot you down,
Don't mess with me
'Cause all your heads are gonna roll,
I've made your misery my goal,
And if you want survival,
Kneel on my arrival,
For this is how I rule the world!
No one,
Can stop me,
For only I am in control,
And if you,
Want me,
You better contact my people,
See my crown?
I am king,
You'll love the endless worshiping,
I am raw,
A dinosaur,
But I will never be extinct,
So don't mess with me,
I'll shoot you down,
Don't mess with me,
I'll knock you down,
Don't mess with me,
I'll shoot you down,
Don't mess with me.
In Temposhark's song "Don't Mess with Me," the singer speaks openly and confidently about his power and dominance. The lyrics reveal the singer's journey from working his way up the ladder to becoming a powerful king who rules the world. The opening lyrics, "How it all began, if truth be told, I had a master plan, now I rule the world," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer's tone radiates self-confidence and suggests that he has gained power and control by being unapologetically self-serving and manipulative.
The chorus, "In my crown, I am king, I love their endless worshiping, I am raw, a dinosaur, but I will never be extinct," depicts the singer as a fierce ruler who expects to be worshipped and never challenged. The singer's superiority and disdain towards others are evident in the verses where he demands people to "get on their hands and knees" and expects people to "forget about the meal" and focus on pleasing him instead.
Overall, "Don't Mess with Me" is a song about power, control, and dominance. The singer's lyrics convey a message that he is a force to be reckoned with and that anyone who tries to challenge him will suffer the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
How it all began,
The story of my rise to power and control over the world.
If truth be told,
To be honest, I had a plan from the start.
I had a master plan,
I had a well thought out strategy to rule the world.
Now I rule the world,
I have achieved my goal of becoming the ultimate authority figure of the world.
I took 'em by surprise,
My sudden rise to power caught everyone off guard.
Worked my way uphill,
I had to climb my way to the top through hard work and determination.
They looked into my eyes,
People took notice of my ambition and confidence.
And I became invincible.
My position of power has made me untouchable and unstoppable.
No one can stop me,
I am too powerful to be defeated by anyone else's efforts.
For only I am in control,
I am the only one in charge of my own destiny.
If you want me you better contact my people,
If you want to do business with me, you must go through my team of advisors.
In my crown,
As the ruler of the world, I wear a symbolic crown.
I am king,
I hold absolute power and authority over everything and everyone.
I love their endless worshiping,
I enjoy the adoration and praise that my followers give me without question.
I am raw,
I am unpolished and fierce in my leadership style.
A dinosaur,
I am a powerful and ancient creature that cannot be taken down easily.
But I will never be extinct,
I am here to stay and will not be knocked off my throne anytime soon.
So don't mess with me,
Do not underestimate my power or challenge my authority.
I'll shoot you down,
I will use my authority and power to take you down if you cross me.
Show me sex appeal,
I demand sexual attractiveness from those around me.
Get on your hands and knees,
I expect subservience and submission from others.
Forget about the meal,
Do not worry about basic things such as food or sustenance.
It's best to keep me pleased,
The most important thing is to keep me happy at all times.
Imagine if you will,
Consider the potential rewards of following my lead.
I'll meet on the block,
We can have a meeting outside, in a public space.
I've got time to kill,
I am not concerned with wasting time or being efficient.
So how about a quick f*ck?
Let's engage in a sexual encounter with no strings attached.
I've come,
I have arrived.
It's been fun,
It has been a pleasant experience.
But won't you please disappear?
Please leave me alone and do not bother me any further.
Something,
I have a gut feeling.
Tells me,
I believe strongly that.
That you can't further my career,
I do not believe that you can offer anything useful to me in terms of career advancement.
'Cause all your heads are gonna roll,
If you cross me, I will not hesitate to punish you severely.
I've made your misery my goal,
I take pleasure in the suffering of others.
And if you want survival,
In order to survive, you must follow my lead.
Kneel on my arrival,
Show respect and subservience when I arrive.
For this is how I rule the world!
This is my method of maintaining power and control over everything and everyone.
I'll knock you down,
I will use my power and authority to take you down if you challenge me.
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@Kimithin
Every time they mention being a dinosaur I start imagining a tiny T-rex wearing a crown and lording it over all the other dinosaurs.
@DaleksinTopHats
Here, we can observe the rare specimens of Homestuck and Hetalia fans fightinh in their natural habitat.
@okeioki
Am I the only one here not because of fandom, but for the song itself?...
@exorislilium7930
My favorite part HAS to be "So if you want survivals, kneel on my arrrival." It gives me the chills. :'D
@_Diesel
"So how about a quick fuck?" Never have I loved a line in a song so much.
@alicelavigne2464
like shoot... i dunno why but this song just gives me a mini eargasm, i mean when it says "alllll your heads are gonna rolllll!" Its just awsome, this is kind of a crazy song...but i love it. wow.
@Sierrabearz
i love how hauntingly beautiful this song is, give me shivers hehe
@JaguarsSoul
''I've made your misery my goal'' Hmm... sounds inspiring...
@wisewarriormuzic
The anthem for every badass in reality and fiction
@terrachikachu
i can't stop listening to this song it is to addicting! WHO ELSE AGREES!