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.
Little White Lie
Temposhark Lyrics
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I'll be waiting with the keys to my hotel
Last night, unforgettable
No one betters the way that you swallow me whole
Don't believe everything you read
Yes, I'm married but I've left my wife at home
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little while lie turns into another
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Lately, I've not said a word
In avoidance of any argument
Become a stranger in my own front room
I can't find her so tell me where has the old you gone?
Don't believe everything you hear
It's you I married! I could never wreck our home
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little while lie turns into another
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Turn my secrets inside out and you will find me
Everything that I hide is true
'Cause a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little while lie turns into another
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
And a little while lie turns into another
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
The lyrics to Temposhark's "Little White Lie" explore the theme of dishonesty, specifically using the façade of a happy marriage to justify a secret affair. The opening verse depicts a tryst between the singer and an unknown individual, with the promise of a hotel room key as a symbol of their fleeting connection. The ensuing lines acknowledge the singer's marital status, but rather than feeling contrite, he uses the titular "little white lie" to absolve himself of guilt. He questions the harm of such behavior, wondering if the lies will ultimately snowball and consume him.
The second verse shifts focus to the singer's home life, where he admits to being distant and avoiding confrontation with his partner. He laments the loss of the person he fell in love with and hints at some underlying tension or change in dynamic that led him to seek affection elsewhere. However, he still insists that his intentions are not to destroy his marriage but rather to preserve it, a paradoxical sentiment that highlights the moral ambiguity of the song's subject matter.
Throughout the composition, the refrain repeats the mantra that "a little white lie never hurt anyone," emphasizing the singer's rationalization and self-justification. The verse "Turn my secrets inside out and you will find me/ Everything that I hide is true" demonstrates that, despite his attempts to suppress and compartmentalize his dishonesty, it permeates every aspect of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me at the after show
Meet me after our performance is done
I'll be waiting with the keys to my hotel
I'll be waiting for you at my hotel
Last night, unforgettable
Last night was incredible and memorable
No one betters the way that you swallow me whole
No one pleases me the way you do
Don't believe everything you read
Don't trust everything you see in the media
Yes, I'm married but I've left my wife at home
I'm married, but I'm not with my wife at the moment
And a little white lie never hurt anyone
Telling a small lie won't have any serious consequences
And a little while lie turns into another
One lie can lead to more lies
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Should I continue lying with more little white lies?
Lately, I've not said a word
I've been quiet lately
In avoidance of any argument
To avoid arguing with my spouse
Become a stranger in my own front room
I feel like a stranger in my own home
I can't find her so tell me where has the old you gone?
I can't find the person I used to know, where have you gone?
It's you I married! I could never wreck our home
I'm married to you! I wouldn't ruin our relationship.
Turn my secrets inside out and you will find me
My secrets are a part of who I am
Everything that I hide is true
The things I hide are genuine and authentic
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Should I continue lying with more little white lies?
Little white lie never hurt anyone
Telling a small lie won't have any serious consequences
And a little while lie turns into another
One lie can lead to more lies
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Should I continue lying with more little white lies?
Little white lie never hurt anyone
Telling a small lie won't have any serious consequences
And a little while lie turns into another
One lie can lead to more lies
Little white lie, shall I tell another?
Should I continue lying with more little white lies?
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.