The five band members were Adam Hiles (Guitar), Justin Lockey (Lead guitar), Paul Mullen (Vocals/Guitar), Ross Harley (Bass guitar), & Shaun Abbott (Drums/Percussion). On 16 January 2006 the band announced that former drummer Paul Gamble-Beresford had left Yourcodenameis:milo under amiable circumstances and was to be replaced by Shaun Abbott.
Yourcodenameis:milo's style was influenced by earlier post-hardcore/progressive bands, especially the likes of Cave In, Shellac, Fugazi, and At the Drive-In. Themes such as space/sci-fi dominate their sound and elements, such as track titles and artwork, were often quirky and in-line with a very specific motif the band created for themselves (The Designers Republic are responsible for the band's early artwork with Storm Thorgerson producing artwork from the Rapt. Dept. EP onwards).
Yourcodenameis:milo announced on the 21st August 2007 that they had decided to put Yourcodenameis:milo on an indefinite hiatus. Members have since joined other groups including Editors, The Automatic, The British Expeditionary Force, Losers, We Are Knuckle Dragger and Young Legionnaire.
Understand
YOURCODENAMEIS:MILO Lyrics
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Relinquish honour in order to make it ring ?
You'd have to give me your promise
You won't expect too much from this
You'll just be happy with the gold that I bring
We've been playing cat and mouse now for far too long
I can't let it simmer and just go gruelling on
I've still got so much to prove
You can't imagine the life that I've had
Chorus: if I could put the words together
If I could put the words together
If only I could put the words together
You'd understand
You've been a magnet stuck in my memory
I'd hide if I could but I'm red in a yellow sea
Consider me lost in aspic
(I'd give in but that's not my schtick)
You'll haunt me for ever, I know you will
Chorus: if I could put the words together
If I could put the words together
If only I could put the words together
You'd understand
The lyrics of the song "Understand" by YOURCODENAMEIS:MILO are about a person's struggle to convey their thoughts and emotions to someone they care about. The singer is torn between revealing everything and keeping some things to themselves. They wonder if it's worth sacrificing their honor to make themselves heard. However, they need to be assured that the other person won't expect too much of them. The singer acknowledges that they have been playing games with this person for too long and that it is time to make things clear. They want to prove themselves to this person but have been unable to find the right words.
The chorus repeats the singer's sentiments that if only they could put the words together, the other person would understand. The singer feels that this other person has been a magnet stuck in their memory and that they'll be haunted by them forever. They know they should give in to this person, but it's not their style.
Overall, "Understand" is a song about the struggle to express oneself to another person and the regret that comes with not being able to find the right words.
Line by Line Meaning
Shall I begin from here to tell everything ?
Should I start sharing my story from this point?
Relinquish honour in order to make it ring ?
Should I compromise my values for attention?
You'd have to give me your promise
Before I continue, I need your assurance
You won't expect too much from this
Please don't anticipate too much from me
You'll just be happy with the gold that I bring
I can only offer what I have and hope it makes you content
We've been playing cat and mouse now for far too long
Our game of pursuit has been dragging out for an extended period
I can't let it simmer and just go gruelling on
I can't allow this to continue and become unbearable
I have to make my move
I need to take action now
I've still got so much to prove
There's still a lot I need to demonstrate
You can't imagine the life that I've had
You can't comprehend the experiences I've gone through
if I could put the words together
If I was articulate enough
If only I could put the words together
If I possessed the ability to express myself adequately
You'd understand
You would be able to empathize with me
You've been a magnet stuck in my memory
You've been unforgettable and remain in my thoughts
I'd hide if I could but I'm red in a yellow sea
I wish I could escape, but I stand out in a crowd
Consider me lost in aspic
I feel detached and encapsulated in a moment frozen in time
(I'd give in but that's not my schtick)
(I could surrender, but that doesn't align with my personal style)
You'll haunt me for ever, I know you will
You'll linger in my mind for eternity, I'm sure of it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAUN ABBOTT, ROSS BRADBURY HARLEY, ADAM HILES, WILLIAM JUSTIN LOCKEY, PAUL JOHN MULLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
E. H.
They certainly are one of the best bands I've ever heard. It's a shame they put it on hold.
homestarrun
If it weren't for Enter Shikari (their drummer in particular), I would have never found this band. I love them both.
John Rees
love this song. cheers for uploading.
FelixChampion
great tune! I miss milo....
Joe Kelly
Saw these at the Birmingham Barfly years ago, great band!!!! They were here and better before Enter Shikari
Herodanger89
thanks for letting me know i think i will have 2 buy the album now cos i listened 2 a few other songs out there and they all seem pretty decent
Euan Hamilton
what a tune, what a band.
Herodanger89
i have been looking for this song for a long time now ever since i saw it up late on rage not long afta it came out yay thanks for the upload
beetlecrow
enter shikari is electronicore and YCNI:M is alternative rock wtf... how could they compare two different things
Herodanger89
I got the album this song is on now yay!! but now i can't find it (so much for getting it then) but i shall find it again some day.... in the future