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.
Truly
thenewno2 Lyrics
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What's wrong with just yourself?
Oh it sounds so beautiful once that
You know we're all the same
Truly
Truly
Are you truly?
Not to me
Are you merely talking loud?
Or have you truly found it?
I feel uncertain there
May you find it in this crowd
Truly
Are you truly?
Truly
Not to me
[repeat 2x]
When will you wake up and go?
What will it take till you know?
The song Truly by thenewno2 begins with a series of questions directed at someone who seems to be ashamed of themselves. The singer asks if the person is truly so ashamed and wonders what's wrong with just being oneself. The line "Oh it sounds so beautiful once that / You know we're all the same," seems to suggest that the singer believes that accepting oneself can be beautiful and that ultimately we are all the same underneath our outward differences.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to ask the person if they are truly being honest when they talk about their feelings. There is a sense of uncertainty in the lyrics as the singer wonders if the person has genuinely found what they are looking for, or if they are just talking out loud. The line "May you find it in this crowd" implies that the singer is hopeful that the person will eventually find the answers they are seeking.
The song ends with the singer asking when the person will "wake up and go," and what it will take for them to know the truth. Overall, the song seems to be an encouragement to accept oneself and be truthful in one's interactions with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you truly so ashamed?
Do you sincerely feel embarrassed or guilty about something?
What's wrong with just yourself?
Why do you need to pretend to be someone else or compare yourself to others?
Oh it sounds so beautiful once that
It may seem attractive or appealing when you try to fit in with others or conform to societal expectations.
You know we're all the same
At the core, we are all human beings with similar needs and desires.
Truly
Honestly or genuinely.
Truly
Honesty is important.
Are you truly?
Are you being sincere?
Truly
Truthfulness matters.
Not to me
Your actions or words do not affect me personally.
Are you merely talking loud?
Are you just making a lot of noise or showing off for attention?
Or have you truly found it?
Or have you actually discovered something meaningful or important?
I feel uncertain there
I am unsure if you are being sincere or not.
May you find it in this crowd
I hope you find what you are looking for among this group of people.
When will you wake up and go?
When will you realize that you need to leave behind certain behaviors or beliefs?
What will it take till you know?
What needs to happen for you to understand the truth or reality of a situation?
Contributed by Henry Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.