The band's website and myspace page feature several songs and videos entitled Choose What You're Watching and Another John Doe, directed by Oliver Hecks.
Their debut EP, EP001, featuring vocals by Amanda Butterworth, is available via iTunes music store and CDBaby.com. The tracks 'Another John Doe' and 'Choose What you're watching' became available for download at both these places on March'08.
Their debut album You Are Here was released on August 1, 2008, and was written, produced and performed by Dhani Harrison and Oliver Hecks.
There are contributions on the record by Bryony Atkinson (vocals), Nick Fyffe (bass), and Tom Hammond (cello). It was recorded and mixed by Paul Hicks and thenewno2.
Their label is called HOT Records Ltd. and their songs are published by Harrisongs Ltd., a company founded by Dhani's father George Harrison.
Their new EP, titled EP002, is on iTunes and came out September 27.
Idle Lover
thenewno2 Lyrics
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All you're going to say?
Could shout it out from the ship you're sinking
Won't go down with it
People talk as if nothing's wrong
Stab away it all moves on
Wake up and see that your head's held under
You idle lover of delay
Two paths to take, you can choose either
How much longer must I wait for you
To figure this all out?
You'd greet the devil with open arms
No charge
It changes every year, now it's winter time
And the summer's here
This situation's beyond all reason
You idle lover of delay
Two paths to take you can choose either
Do you ever wonder about the way?
Two paths to take, you can choose either
Ahhhh oooo ahhhhh ooooooooo ahhh
Love me baby
Love me baby
Love me baby
Love me baby
You idle lover of delay
Two paths to take you can choose either
Do you ever wonder about the way?
Your path to take and you escape of either
Love me baby, love me baby, love me maybe, love me...
The lyrics of thenewno2's song "Idle Lover" are about someone who is refusing to take action and make changes in their life. The first lines talk about slipping away from warning signs and not wanting to acknowledge what needs to be said. The metaphor of the ship sinking and not wanting to go down with it suggests that the person is aware that something is wrong, but still chooses not to act. The next lines speak about people ignoring problems and carrying on as if everything is fine. The image of someone's head held under the water is a powerful metaphor for feeling suffocated by one's own inaction.
The chorus talks directly to the person who is stuck in their own state of procrastination, calling them an "idle lover of delay." The two paths to take suggest that the person has a choice to either take action and make changes, or continue to delay and suffer the consequences. The next verse talks about the frustration of waiting for someone to figure things out and the willingness to welcome the devil with open arms. The final lines repeat the chorus, emphasizing the importance of making a decision and taking action, rather than being stuck in a cycle of delay and procrastination.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip away from the warning signs did you say
Did you really ignore the signs of something bad about to happen?
All you're going to say?
Is that all you have to say about it?
Could shout it out from the ship you're sinking
You could warn others about the danger you're in, but you're not doing anything to save yourself.
Won't go down with it
You're not going to let yourself be doomed by your own inaction.
People talk as if nothing's wrong
Others are acting like everything's fine when it's clearly not.
Stab away it all moves on
People try to ignore the issue and move forward, pretending like it doesn't exist.
Wake up and see that your head's held under
Realize that you're in a bad situation and that you need to take action to get out of it.
You idle lover of delay
You're someone who procrastinates and avoids making decisions.
Two paths to take, you can choose either
You have two options but you're not taking either one.
How much longer must I wait for you
The artist is frustrated and waiting for the addressee to take action.
To figure this all out?
To come to a decision and solve the problem.
You'd greet the devil with open arms
You're willing to accept anything and everything, regardless of whether it's harmful or not.
No charge
You don't care about the consequences of your actions.
It changes every year, now it's winter time and the summer's here
Times change but you're still not making a decision or taking action despite the changing circumstances.
This situation's beyond all reason
The situation is unreasonable, but you're not doing anything about it.
Do you ever wonder about the way?
Have you ever considered the consequences of your actions?
Your path to take and you escape of either
You have a choice to make and you can escape your current situation if you choose wisely.
Love me baby, love me baby, love me maybe, love me...
The refrain repeats the plea for love, reminding us that ultimately love is the guiding force, either to take action or to hold on.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.