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".

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You Lyrics

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愛している愛されてる
紛れもなく
モガいているイラついてる
紛れもなく
焼け付いたオイルの香り
天国へと舞い上がるとき
かなわぬ恋を笑うように
唇を毒で濡らして

ひとり走る見知らぬ街
体まかせ風を感じていればいい
愛しているモガいている
おまえだけを
愛されてもイラついてる
抱きしめても
夜ごと街はドアを開け
バックシートは愛で溢れ
フロントグラスが夜空に散る
美しく脆く儚く
蜃気楼に揺らぐフリーウェイ
幻惑され
明日は二度とは見えないぜ
愛しているモガいている
おまえだけを
愛されてもイラついてる
抱きしめても

蜃気楼に揺らぐフリーウェイ
幻惑され
明日は二度とは見えないぜ
愛しているモガいている
おまえだけを
愛されてもイラついてる
抱きしめても
モガいているイラついてる
紛れもなく

愛している愛している
愛している

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Balance" describe a tumultuous relationship filled with conflicting emotions. The singer expresses their love for someone ("I love you, I'm loved" and "I love only you") but also admits to feeling frustrated and irritated at times. The scent of burning oil could symbolize a sense of danger or intensity in the relationship, with the singer feeling like they are soaring towards heaven when things are good. There is a hint of bitterness as well, as they mention laughing at unrequited love and wetting their lips with poison.

The second verse paints a picture of the singer running alone through an unfamiliar city, allowing themselves to be guided by the wind. The nights are described as opening doors to a backseat overflowing with love, while the front glass shatters into the night sky, creating a fragile and ephemeral beauty. The image of a shimmering freeway in a mirage suggests a sense of illusion and being captivated. The singer acknowledges that tomorrow may never be the same and expresses their love and frustration once again.

Overall, the lyrics of "Balance" capture the complexities of a passionate and unstable relationship, exploring the intense emotions of love and irritation, the fragility of happiness, and the ephemeral nature of life.

Line by Line Meaning

愛している愛されてる
I love and I am loved.

紛れもなく
Without a doubt.

モガいているイラついてる
Feeling restless, feeling irritated.

焼け付いたオイルの香り
The scent of burnt oil that lingers.

天国へと舞い上がるとき
When soaring up to heaven.

かなわぬ恋を笑うように
Laughing at an unfulfilled love.

唇を毒で濡らして
Wetting the lips with poison.

ひとり走る見知らぬ街
Running alone through an unfamiliar town.

体まかせ風を感じていればいい
Just let the body feel the wind.

愛しているモガいている
I love and I am restless.

おまえだけを
Only you.