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.
So Vain
thenewno2 Lyrics
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All so vain, so vain
All the same
It's all so vain
It sounds so vain
All so vain, so vain
All the same
Electric frenzy flash at me
Chime in key to the music on my screen
Alertin' me, warning
Cannibals are ever arouse me from this sleep
Sky (sky) in space darkens
Sky in space darkens
Through your teeth, you softly speak
Lyin' deep, beneath the deep blue sea
Above the waves crash on the reef
When you're here
It sounds so vain
All so vain, so vain
All the same
It's all so vain
It sounds so vain
All so vain, so vain
All the same
It's all so vain
Sky in space darkens
Sky in space darkens
Sky in space darkens
Sky in space darkens
The lyrics to thenewno2's song "So Vain" could be interpreted in a few different ways, but primarily, it seems to be a reflection on the superficiality of modern society. The repetition of "It sounds so vain, all so vain, so vain, all the same, it's all so vain" throughout the song reinforces this theme. The singer is acknowledging the emptiness and shallowness of their surroundings, particularly in the line "Electric frenzy flash at me, chime in key to the music on my screen" which suggests the distraction and overwhelming amount of stimuli that occupy our attention.
The second verse adds another layer to this idea of superficiality, with the mention of "cannibals" and being "alerted" and "warned" of their presence. This could be a metaphor for the way that self-absorption and vanity can consume individuals and society as a whole. The final lines of the verse, "Sky in space darkens, through your teeth you softly speak, lyin' deep beneath the deep blue sea, above the waves crash on the reef when you're here," evoke a sense of darkness and deception, and the juxtaposition of beauty (the crashing waves) and danger (the reef) further emphasizes the idea of the surface being alluring but ultimately destructive.
In summary, "So Vain" is a commentary on the shallow and self-absorbed nature of modern society, as well as the danger of focusing too heavily on the surface level of things.
Line by Line Meaning
It sounds so vain
The subject matter of this music is empty and self-serving.
All so vain, so vain
All the content here is lacking in-depth or sincerity.
All the same
Despite the variety of performers and styles, it's all still shallow and meaningless.
It's all so vain
No matter how you look at it, this music is just a hollow and pointless endeavor.
Electric frenzy flash at me
A sudden burst of electronic energy catches my attention.
Chime in key to the music on my screen
The sounds coming from my computer speakers are synchronized with the on-screen visuals.
Alertin' me, warning
This sensory overload is putting me on edge, making me feel like something is about to happen.
Cannibals are ever arouse me from this sleep
My senses are so overwhelmed that it's as if I'm being woken up from a deep slumber, but the stimulation is not actually beneficial.
Sky in space darkens
The vast expanse of outer space becomes progressively dimmer and more ominous.
Through your teeth, you softly speak
You are speaking deceptively, in a manner that suggests that you are trustworthy and honest when you are actually the opposite.
Lyin' deep, beneath the deep blue sea
Your lies are hidden beneath the surface, lurking in the depths of your words and actions like a sinister aquatic creature.
Above the waves crash on the reef
Despite the danger below, on the surface there is violent and chaotic activity.
When you're here
When you are around, everything becomes unstable and uncertain.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.