From the sleeve notes for the latest release End Titles...Stories For Film released in July 2008, the current line-up is stated as James Lavelle and Pablo Clements, also a member of the Psychonauts.
The original line-up was James Lavelle, Tim Goldsworthy (now a member of DFA) and Kudo (Major Force West, Skylab). This incarnation released several EPs and singles, usually involving collaborations with other Mo'Wax affiliated artists.
In 1998, after the departure of Goldsworthy and Kudo, Lavelle enlisted US producer DJ Shadow to help complete UNKLE's debut album, "Psyence Fiction". On this album they collaborated with a variety of guest artists including Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Mike D (Beastie Boys), Badly Drawn Boy and Richard Ashcroft (The Verve). The album contained songs which merged indie-rock with hip hop.
In 2003 UNKLE released "Never, Never, Land". At this time UNKLE consisted of Lavelle and new collaborator Richard File, and the album also featured Ian Brown (The Stone Roses), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack), Mani (The Stone Roses, Primal Scream) and others.
A third album entitled "War Stories" was released in July 2007. It features collaborations with Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Ian Astbury (The Cult), Autolux, Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack), The Duke Spirit, and Gavin Clark, and is far more strongly rock-influenced than previous releases. The album was preceded by an EP, Nights Temper, of which a limited pressing was released in May 2007.
Lavelle has also released several mix albums and remixes under his own name and under the name UNKLEsounds (together with Richard File).
UNKLE is known for remixing music from artists such as Explosions in the Sky, Massive Attack, and Oasis.
Inside
UNKLE Lyrics
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The only thing that burns in hell
Is the part of you that won't let go of your life
Your memories, your attachments
They burn them all away,
But they're not punishing you, they say
They're freeing your soul, relax.
This can't go on
It's all been wrong
For far too long
Through all these tears
No light appears
And all that trust
Has turned to dust
So one things clear
I wanna hear
I wanna hear
So break on through
For something true
'cause love's confused
And love does see
Sense in all of this
Something's gotta give
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
Inside of me
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
Inside of me
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
Inside of me
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
Inside of me
In time
You'll find
In time
You'll find
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
You don't wanna see
Inside of me
The lyrics to UNKLE's song "Inside" explore the themes of letting go, burning attachments, and finding something true. The opening verse depicts a fiery image of hell burning away memories and attachments that hold a person back. The interpretation is that these attachments are not physical but rather emotional, and the reference to burning is more metaphorical than literal. This line paints a picture of starting fresh and moving forward without the weight of the past.
The following verse describes a feeling of hopelessness and being trapped in a cycle of pain and betrayal. The phrase "something's gotta give" serves as a turning point in the song, where the singer acknowledges that they must break through and find something true. The last verse is a plea for understanding and acceptance, with the refrain "You don't wanna see inside of me" implying that the singer feels vulnerable and exposed.
Overall, the lyrics of "Inside" suggest a journey of self-discovery and emotional release. The message is to let go of what's holding you back and break through to a truer sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethings gone
Something is not right
This can't go on
The current situation is unsustainable
It's all been wrong
Everything has been incorrect
For far too long
For an extended period of time
Through all these tears
Despite all the crying
No light appears
No hope or positive outcome is visible
And all that trust
The confidence previously had
Has turned to dust
Has disappeared completely
So one things clear
One thing is evident
I wanna hear
I want to listen or understand
So break on through
Overcome or push past
For something true
In search of something genuine
'cause love's confused
Love is uncertain
And love does see
Love does understand
Sense in all of this
The reasoning behind everything
Something's gotta give
Something has to change
You don't wanna see
You do not want to witness
Inside of me
The internal struggles and demons within oneself
In time
Eventually
You'll find
You will discover
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PATRICIA ROTHBERG, PATTI ROTHBERG
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