D. - Guitar, Programming
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D. - Guitar, Programming
Syd Ogy - Vocals, Programming, Keyboards
Somewhere far... far away from everything, dark and strange.
Y Front never sounded like any of the other band around in Europe. And yes, Y Front could have been from Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale or Vancouver, just because their sound always been unique, unique as any of the bands that define how Industrial Music and Electronica is perceived today.
Back in 97 when it all started for Y Front the international music scene was praying at Nine Inch Nails and Ministry's feet, bringing samplers, loops and overdrived vocals to the altar of rock. And like many others, Y Front was then on hunt for the kings heads, recording a high energy firs t album on one of the most famous indie label in France, Boucherie. But syncronicity wasn't working out so good at that time, besides a hell of good press and several tour in Europe and the USA (where they play NY at the Coney Highland High with Ramnstein), the band was going against a saturated market and some deep band problems that reduced the core of the unit to it's dual expression: D. and Syd Ogy.
Refreshed and free from the context that was restraining their creativity, the duet started to write new songs, Syd and D. moved to Paris, enlarging an already wide range of emotions and feelings. Working late in their home studios, letting everything go, forgetting the rules, opening themselves to the Gods of creation.
Pain, suffer, joy.
After a couple of local shows in early 2000 the duet found with Intoxygene and Patrick Jammes (commander of the Young Gods Spaceship) a strong enough vessel to channel their energy and focus on their international potential. Time was right to start thinking about recording.
And time was also right to express their musical diversity and Y Front just free what has always been inside but never expressed with such intensity.
Power pop electronica, industrial rock with attitude, minimal grooves, subtle arrangements... everything founded its place in the 11 songs D. and Syd put together with the help of Bernard Trontin (The Young Gods), rv Loos and Entonie (LTNO). Everything produced at Relief studio in Switzerland, by Y Front and mixed by D. himself.
And from Depeche Mode, to Killing Joke, from Chemical Brothers to Nine Inch Nails, with a zest of Cure, and a slice of superproduction "a la americana techno rock".
Y Front realized something that never been done with such a quality and identity. A cosmic opera of sounds, tragic and magic, a cocktail of dynamics, beats, huge guitars and highly emotional vocals.
Something due to last longer that the french touch itself. Ask the Daft Boyz.
2. Y-front was also a local band from Lund, Sweden.
Enjoy The Silence
Y Front Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence
In Y Front's "Enjoy the Silence," the singer portrays the conflict between words and silence. The first verse highlights the tension between words, which the singer calls "violence," and silence, which he seems to prefer. He sees words as breaking the silence and piercing through his inner world, causing pain. The singer sounds frustrated with the little girl, perhaps his daughter, who he wishes could understand this conflict between words and silence.
The second verse takes a more introspective tone, with the singer mulling over the meaning and significance of words. He suggests that vows, which are essentially words, are destined to be broken, and that feelings, which are often expressed through words, can be intense but also fleeting. He ultimately concludes that words are trivial and forgettable, and that pleasures and pain remain even after words are spoken. Given this, the singer argues that words are "very unnecessary" and can only do harm. He advises instead to "enjoy the silence," which seems to represent a state of inner peace and contentment that is beyond the reach of words.
Overall, "Enjoy the Silence" can be interpreted as a meditation on the power and limits of language. Words are powerful, and can hurt or heal, but they ultimately fall short in capturing the depth and complexity of human experience. Silence, on the other hand, can be a source of wisdom and serenity that transcends language.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The power of words can be harmful, just like the effect of the physical violence on someone.
Break the silence
Words can break the peaceful and quiet state of one's mind.
Come crashing in
Words can be so powerful that they can invade one's thoughts and emotions.
Into my little world
Words can penetrate deeply into one's small inner world and have a big impact.
Painful to me
Words can cause emotional pain and hurt, which can be difficult to bear.
Pierce right through me
Words can penetrate through one's emotional defenses and have a deep impact.
Can't you understand
The singer is trying to make someone see the power of words and their effect on them.
Oh my little girl
The artist is addressing someone with affection, but also with a sense of guidance.
All I ever wanted
The artist's desires are modest and focused on things that matter the most.
All I ever needed
What the artist really needs is simple and uncomplicated.
Is here in my arms
The singer values a physical connection with someone, beyond just words or concepts.
Words are very unnecessary
The artist thinks that words are often overused and not needed to convey emotions or ideas.
They can only do harm
The singer sees words as a potential source of pain or misunderstanding, instead of clarity or comfort.
Vows are spoken
The singer is referring to the promises that people make to each other, which can be empty and broken easily.
To be broken
The singer acknowledges the fragility of vows, which can be shattered easily by words or actions.
Feelings are intense
The artist acknowledges that emotions can be overwhelming and hard to control or express with mere words.
Words are trivial
The artist sees words as insignificant or superficial, compared to the depth and complexity of feelings or experiences.
Pleasures remain
Despite the pain or challenges in life, there are still moments of joy or bliss that can be savored and remembered.
So does the pain
No one can escape the inevitable suffering or difficulties in life, which coexist with pleasures and joys.
Words are meaningless
The artist thinks that words alone cannot capture the complexity or beauty of life, and might even distort or cheapen it.
And forgettable
The artist believes that words can be overshadowed or erased by the impact of actions or experiences, which can be more lasting.
All I ever wanted
The artist repeats their earlier statement, emphasizing its simplicity and sincerity.
All I ever needed
The singer reaffirms their core values and priorities, which are not swayed by external factors or words.
Is here in my arms
The artist finds solace and comfort in their physical embrace with someone, which transcends words or concepts.
Words are very unnecessary
The singer repeats their earlier statement, underscoring their belief that actions or emotions can suffice without words.
They can only do harm
The singer repeats their earlier statement, warning against the potential pitfalls or dangers of relying too much on words.
Enjoy the silence
The singer's final words are an invitation to savor a moment of quiet and reflection, which can be more meaningful than words.
Writer(s): Martin Gore
Contributed by Natalie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dominique Grandfils
Y Front figure dans l'Anthologie du rock français (Camion Blanc).
CrowmosomicEdits
Best cover, must be something on live.
Michael Kerrigan
Amasing
OgreTheGreenGuy
Un groupe de la balle, un album de la balle....surtout le premier très indus...valait largement un grand Skinny Puppy ....j’aurai misé des euros sur eux mais ils ont splittés !!! DOMMAGE
frederic niess
R.I.P Christophe ... enjoy the silence