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.
Iter I: Have You Looked At Yourself
UNKLE Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And have you thought about the mistakes you've made?
And the road you've walked?
This is your story
The lyrics to "Iter I" by UNKLE and Brian Cox are introspective and reflective in nature, urging the listener to take a moment to consider their own life experiences. The first stanza poses three questions: "Have you looked at yourself?" "And have you thought about the mistakes you've made?" "And the road you've walked?" These questions encourage the listener to take a moment to reflect on their past actions and the path they have taken in their life. This can be seen as a call to introspection and an invitation to evaluate one's own life choices.
The second stanza reinforces this theme of self-examination by stating "This is your story." The singer is suggesting that the listener is the author of their own life story, and each decision made has contributed to the narrative of their life. By taking ownership of one's story, the listener can gain a sense of agency and control over their future.
The overall message of the song seems to be that self-reflection is an essential part of personal growth and that one's life journey is ultimately their own responsibility. Through introspection and self-awareness, individuals can develop a greater understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you looked at yourself?
Have you taken a moment to reflect on your own actions and behavior?
And have you thought about the mistakes you've made?
Have you considered the errors in judgment or decisions that you may have made in the past?
And the road you've walked?
Have you contemplated the path that you have taken and the experiences that have shaped you?
This is your story
All of these reflections and experiences make up your personal narrative and journey.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Lavelle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind