German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron… Read Full Bio ↴German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) decided to end his tentative steps toward forming a solo career in 1978; and decided to work with Ulrich Weber (guitars, percussion) instead. After recording a few tracks in 1978, the pair decided to record a full album, and with the inclusion of Albin Meskes (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) and Harald Grosskopf (drums, synths) they hit the studio again to create their debut album "Electric Day", issued in the fall of 1979.

This same line-up also recorded the next release, the EP "Scanner part 1 & 2" in 1981. After this line-up changes were afoot, with Weber and Grosskopf leaving; leaving the duo of Hanten and Meskes - and this duo would be the only permanent mebers of this project further on. In 1982 they hit the studio again, to make their second full-length album. Former member Weber made a guest appearance on this venture along with Helmut Brüker; and the finalized result was issued in June 1983, named "Time Code". In December 1983 Hanten and Meskes hit the studio again; this time without guest musicians. Two months later their third album was completed, and was issued in the first half of 1984 as "Wonders From the Genetic Factory.

Late in 1985 You started recording what was to be their last album in this first phase of their existence. Featuring guest appearances from Jaime Zenamon and Klaus Gertken. "Laserscape" was made availble to the general public in April 1986.
Following this release Hanten and Meskes hooked up with former member Grosskopf to form the project "Central Europe Performance"; an outfit concentrating on live performances. In the just over 20 years this still existing project many musicians have been involved; with Hanten and Meskes as the core foundation of the outfit. 1995 saw a new addition to the discography of You, with the release of the multimedia production "00:1996:00", and the following year the 5 CD box compilation "Era" saw the light of day.

In 2000 You chose to change moniker, and opted for the use of Yourovion; and releases a fair number of albums of various kinds under that name. In April 2009 Hanten and Meskes announced that they would return to their former moniker You, and that they'll herald the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a limited edition CD package names "The Electric Box".

Ti
You Lyrics

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来不及再轰轰烈烈
就保留告别的尊严
我爱你不后悔

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in You's song Ti reflect the pain and struggle of a tumultuous relationship. The song describes being willing to endure physical and emotional pain in order to feel the joy of being with the person they are in love with, even if they are not by their side. The singer is resigned to the idea that their love is doomed and will eventually decay into mere remnants. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is putting on a brave face and pretending to be strong in order to cover up their heartbreak. They fear being nothing more than a toy to their lover, whose affections are fickle and easily transferable.

Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a complex and challenging relationship, where pain and joy are intertwined, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with their feelings and the reality of the situation. The song's message is poignant and relatable, reminding listeners of the fragility of love and the difficult choices that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

能叫你痛快假使一身伤损都算愉快
I can make you feel happy, even if it means getting hurt.

或远或近未配共你并排
We're not together, either near or far.

谁吻我却也笑笑推开抽身一切更改
Someone kissed me, but I just laughed it off and withdrew from everything.

惊险欢呼日夜连续叫卖
Thrilling cheers and constant calling day and night.

凭我这两臂怎么紧握可惜总会淘汰
No matter how tightly I hold on with these two arms, it's a shame that they will always lose in the end.

或冷或暖让爱腐化残骸
Love will decay into ruins, whether it's cold or warm.

忘了告诉你不响一声只想掩盖悲哀
I forgot to tell you that I didn't make a sound, I just wanted to hide my sadness.

假的潇洒用尽全力放大
Fake coolness, using all my strength to exaggerate it.

掩饰地爱(是我是爱但却活埋)
Love hidden (it's me who loves but it's buried alive).

忐忑地爱(是爱是怨但似冒牌)
Nervous love (it's love and resentment, but it seems fake).

当你也会爱惜念旧落力做戏
When you also cherish nostalgia and put in effort to play.