If Misch seems surprised, it’s because his fanbase has developed naturally. He never set out with any grand plan when he began making beats, and uploading roughly three tracks a week to Soundcloud at 16. “ I prefer a more organic approach to making music, but also to building a fanbase,” he reflects. “I don’t want a big push on my music as I don’t want to be as big as possible.” And yet, he’s rapidly become one of the U.K.’s most exciting emerging new artists, gaining 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and playing a sold-out tour of the U.K., U.S. and Europe in 2016. Collaborating with a clutch of fellow trailblazers like Novelist, Loyle Carner, and Zak Abel, he’s accumulated a total of 75 million streams across all platforms to date — and it all started in his bedroom.
Misch’s earliest introduction to music came via his artistic family, including his psychiatrist father, a passionate violinist, who would take him to concerts and the opera as a child. He sang in a choir at school, and picked up the violin himself at the age of four. When one of his older sisters took up guitar and later abandoned it, nine-year-old Misch inherited the instrument, and taught himself to play Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Nirvana songs. Today, he also plays bass, banjo, and a smattering of keys.
It was one of his sister’s boyfriends who introduced him to the music of J Dilla at 15, and from then on, Misch was hooked. He took up Music Technology at school the following year, and began learning how to create his own “really chilled out, boom-bap kind of ‘90s hip-hop” on Logic Pro. “When I wasn’t at school, I’d be making beats,” he says. “It was just what I did.” As he began sharing his tunes on Soundcloud, he found the response was overwhelming. “You put songs out and you build a fanbase — it’s kind of addictive.”
A collaboration with his sister Laura, on the jazz-inflected “Follow,” was a major turning point for both siblings after it was uploaded to influencer YouTube channel Majestic Casual. The track features Laura on sax and Tom on beats and vocals, intertwined to mesmeric effect. “That was the point where I was like, okay, maybe I could do this as a career,” Misch reflects. “Suddenly it had 100,000 plays.” Shortly afterward, Soulection co-founder Joe Kay commented on one of Misch’s productions on Soundcloud, asking the teenage prodigy to guest on his radio show.
Soon afterward, in 2014, Misch contributed to Soulection’s White Label series, weaving together obscure jazz samples, guitar, and vocals to create the perfect summer listen (including the dreamy fan favourite “The Journey”). His Beat Tape series collected the best of his hip-hop instrumentals, the 5 Day Mischon project featured collaborations with grime MC Novelist and singer-songwriter Zak Abel, and his 2016 Reverie EP brought the official release of Misch’s most sophisticated songs to date. As well as soulful singers Carmody and Jordan Rakei, he struck up a collaborative relationship with fellow south Londoner Loyle Carner, whose mellow bars flow over Misch’s productions like a breeze on a hot day. Both artists form part of the much-hyped scene of singer-songwriters emerging from south east London, including King Krule and Cosmo Pyke. Each has a DIY mindset and a brooding, poetic approach to lyricism that weaves them loosely together. “There’s definitely a certain sound,” reflects Misch. “Everyone’s music in south London is really chilled. It reflects the vibe of this part of London — it’s laid back.”
Misch has lived in south London all his life, and he loves it so much that his new single, “South of the River,” is dedicated to it. “I much prefer the general vibe of south London,” he says. “I love this area, Peckham, Dulwich, Forest Hill. Singing that line — You should come south of the river — it just felt really good.” With its string arrangements mirroring disco synth stabs and a funky bassline, it’s an irresistible bop that nods clearly to Misch’s danceable new direction.
One of the biggest influences on Misch’s sound has long been jazz. With a degree in jazz guitar, Misch is an avid listener of Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Cory Henry, and jazz-influenced songwriters like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu. “It’s kind of a warm feeling, when you hear a certain chord progression,” he explains.
In the making of his debut album, he’s also been drawing on inspiration from disco, house, and techno, discovered through the portal of producers like Kaytranada and Motor City Drum Ensemble. The euphoric feel of 1970s and ‘80s disco (think Earth Wind and Fire or Gwen McCrae), and the thump of nightclubs like Fabric or Corsica, inspired him to bring more movement into his songs. “I want people to dance at my live shows, I want to bring more energy,” he says. “When you’re in a club and you can feel the bass...I want people to have that experience.”
Misch’s sound is true to its roots — he still makes his tracks in the same bedroom studio in his parents’ house, and his mum produces his artwork. (“ Her work is very DIY, just like my music, and feels homespun,” he explains.) But he’s never afraid to explore new territory. “I think it’s really important to make music that hasn’t been made before,” he says. “I’m trying to work out what my sound is, and pursuing that.” Fans might think they know his style, but Misch is a restless experimentalist, keen to spend endless hours honing his craft. One of his favorite new songs is a “Brazilian-sounding” jam that reflects how deeply he feels about his work. As he puts it: “It’s about how you can’t take away my love for music. I’ll always have that.”
MOVIE
Tom Misch Lyrics
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Smooth on stubble for a moment
And then it's gone
He walks along the platforms into the dream
Every fiber in me wants to shout and scream
'Stop!'
To run across to him, to take him in my arms
To tell him, 'I love you! You silly, silly man, I love you!'
Heart cracking
Those little curls on the back of his head bouncing
As he steps out of my life, forever"
I hope
That the fire we both made
Still burns a little in you
I wrote, to you
Everyday, did my letters find their way?
Our memories on my screen
Two lovers in this mystic dream
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
Too much time on my phone
Baby, do you still sleep alone?
Come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
I heard
That you moved somewhere far away
Is your number the same as before?
I can't ignore, the time
May have changed your ways
Does my record still hang on your wall?
Such a sentimental way to groove
I hope it still touches you
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
It kills me to see you leave
So I came home and made this beat
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
The lyrics in Tom Misch's song MOVIE describe the heartache of missing someone who has walked out of your life. The singer reminisces on a moment where she brushes cheeks with her former lover, feeling the smoothness of his stubble, only to watch him walk away from her forever. She yearns to run after him, to tell him she loves him, but instead, she stands still, her heart cracking. In the second half of the song, the singer wonders if her former lover still thinks of her, if their memories still hold meaning to him. She writes letters to him daily, hoping that some find their way to him, and she asks if the fire they once had still burns in him. The song ends on a wistful note, with the singer reminiscing about what could have been and wondering if they will ever be together again, likening their past love story to a black and white movie.
The lyrics "Fresh out a black and white movie, movie, on every screen. What would you realize? What you meant to me or was it mystery?" convey the idea that their love story was so real to her, it felt like it could have been a classic film. The use of 'black and white' alludes to a time when movies were simpler, more romantic, and had happy endings. The singer wonders if her former lover realizes how much he meant to her or if his feelings were not as strong as hers.
Apart from the poignant lyrics, the song has a mellow beat with light piano notes, guitar riffs, and a subtle drum beat. The chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to, with its repetitive line 'Remember me, let's set the scene.' MOVIE was released in 2018 as one of the tracks on Tom Misch's debut album 'Geography' and has since gained over 45 million views on YouTube.
Line by Line Meaning
My cheek brushes against his
Our faces met, only for a brief moment.
Smooth on stubble for a moment
I felt his rough unshaved face brush against mine.
And then it's gone
Our physical contact ended quickly.
He walks along the platforms into the dream
He walks away from me, into his own world.
Every fiber in me wants to shout and scream
I desire to shout out his name and feelings towards him.
'Stop!'
I wish he would stop walking away.
To run across to him, to take him in my arms
I want to run towards him and hug him tightly.
To tell him, 'I love you! You silly, silly man, I love you!'
I want to confess my love to him and call him silly for leaving.
But instead I stand still
I remain in the same spot.
Heart cracking
My heart is breaking.
Those little curls on the back of his head bouncing
I observe him from behind as he walks away, noticing his hair bouncing.
As he steps out of my life, forever
I realize that he is truly leaving me forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jessica Carmody Nathan, Thomas Abraham Misch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hi
Where's the rest of the translation? I need it badly
@elob1188
lyrics / thank u for this masterpiece <3
My cheek brushes against his
Smooth on stubble for a moment
And then it's gone
He walks along the platforms into the dream
Every fiber in me wants to shout and scream: Stop
To run across to him, take him into my arms
To tell him: I love you! You silly, silly man, I love you
But instead I stand still, heart cracking
These little curls on the back of his head bouncing
As he steps out of my life, forever
I hope
That the fire we both made
Still burns a little in you
I wrote, to you
Everyday, 'til my letters find their way
Our memories on my screen
Two lovers in this mystic dream
Baby come back to me, come back to me
Too much time on my phone
Baby, do you still sleep alone?
Come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out of black and white
Movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
Remember me
Fresh out of black and white
Movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
I heard
That you moved somewhere far away
Is your number the same as before?
I can't ignore, the time
May have changed your ways
Does my record still hang on your wall?
Such a sentimental way to groove
I hope it still touches you
Baby come back to me, come back to me
It kills me to see you leave
So I came home and made this beat
Baby come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out of black and white
Movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
Remember me
Fresh out of black and white
Movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in a lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in our lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in our lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in our lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
@babymongx2
I hope
That the fire we both made
Still burns a little in you
I wrote, to you
Everyday, did my letters find their way?
Our memories on my screen
Two lovers in this mystic dream
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
Too much time on my phone
Baby, do you still sleep alone?
Come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
I heard
That you moved somewhere far away
Is your number the same as before?
I can't ignore, the time
May have changed your ways
Does my record still hang on your wall?
Such a sentimental way to groove
I hope it still touches you
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
It kills me to see you leave
So I came home and made this beat
Baby, come back to me, come back to me
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What
would you realize
What you meant to me, or was it mystery
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in old lover's dream
Still playing on new movie screens
@pleasure.93
[Verse 1]
I hope
That the fire we both made
Still burns a little in you
I wrote, to you
Everyday, did my letters find their way?
Our memories on my screen
Two lovers in this mystic dream
Baby come back to me, come back to me
Too much time on my phone
Baby do you still sleep alone?
Come back to me, come back to me
[Chorus]
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
[Verse 2]
I heard
That you moved somewhere far away
Is your number the same as before?
Can't ignore, the time
May have changed your ways
Does my record still hang on your wall?
Such a sentimental way to groove
I hope it still touches you
Baby come back to me, come back to me
It kills me to see you leave
So I came home and made this beat
Baby come back to me, come back to me
[Chorus]
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
Remember me
Fresh out a black and white movie, movie
On every screen
What would you realize
What you meant to me, was a mystery
[Outro]
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in a lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in a lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in a lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
Remember me, let's set the scene
You and me, what could've been
Still swimming in a lover's dream
Still playing on the movie screens
@TomMisch
New album "What Kinda Music" out now!! ☄️ https://whatkindamusic.lnk.to/album
@landywetzel7978
Tom Misch 💗💗💗✨✨✨
@shathanacoleman4589
YEEESS!!! I'm a big fan, I just listened to your cover of Them Changes I love EVERYTHING!!!😍😍😍😍🎶🎶🎶🎶❤❤❤
@claudemwaura2781
Thank you for the music 😌💯🔥🙌🏿
@karamobyed4308
Honestly
@reigna5148
me too
@shakyracarnadi
the intro was actually his sister speaking and not a sample from a movie, the old school videos throughout the music video is actually his grandparents as young lovers. This is just too wholesome.
@sibongiletasilaphiri7521
Wow, this is beautiful. 🖤😢
@sreeram2857
Yeah I read it in Genius or something...