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Musicbrainz DBSo many times, I've tried to make you understand
You never tried to see behind my smile
If I didn't know you like I do,
I'd let you into the secret in me
Just because I'm good at fooling you
When no one's around, I walk in your shoes
I'm smiling while lying to you
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew...
I always try to hide behind a painted smile
So many things the public never sees
If I didn't know you like I do,
I'd let you into the secret in me
Just because I'm good at fooling you
When no one's around, I walk in your shoes
I'm smiling while lying to you
I'm smiling while lying to you
When will you see through?
I'm smiling while lying to you
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew...
I'm smiling while lying to you
Won't you soon see through?
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew...
I'm smiling while lying to you
Would you concede my smile?
I'm smiling while lying to you
If you only knew...
| TheKing2 (on a small planet) | Posted: Apr 13, 2013 - 08:26 Portishead? oh, someone else mentioned that, duh. |
| theking2 | Posted: Apr 13, 2013 - 08:23 Portishead? |
| expatlar (Michoacan, Mexico) | Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 21:35 30 seconds or so in, I know this is a song I'm gonna' like. For whatever crazy reason. |
| Toke (Bournemouth UK) | Posted: Jan 24, 2013 - 12:05 Appropriate name 'MONO' as thats all it is ... but not even worthy of a 1, Apologies for the negative comment but I had to look up who was responsible. Not often I hit the Off button here on RP but this is one of them.Truely Yucksville. |
| Papasmeg (Lille France) | Posted: Nov 07, 2012 - 11:08 handyrae wrote: A fried egg.....a fried egg. LOL !!!!! I actually quite like this song but when I read the comment WTF!!!!! still a good 7 for me........ |
| Pilgrim301 (Edmonton, AB) | Posted: Oct 22, 2012 - 11:03 A song used in the show "La Femme Nikita". Love it. :) |
| jjsteffe | Posted: Sep 05, 2012 - 12:38 Love this song, been a fav for a long time. |
| 4merdj (donde el viento se devuelve) | Posted: Jul 04, 2012 - 14:33 Nice flow ... has aged gracefully ... love (what sounds like) a harpsichord in the background ... what about that jazzy bass ... cheers ...  |
| haresfur (Bendigo Australia) | Posted: Apr 15, 2012 - 23:26 I didn't catch the whole tune but it sounded similar to Cibo Matto to me. And that's not a bad thing... |
| TJS (Bradley, Il) | Posted: Mar 15, 2012 - 07:48 I love how this song feels. This really is a great album too. |
| whomhow | Posted: Dec 27, 2011 - 04:55 check out "Mono" from Japan - very impressive postrock band! |
| gemtag (Texas) | Posted: Nov 25, 2011 - 11:28 nice |
| handyrae (Zero Point Field) | Posted: Sep 07, 2011 - 08:12 A fried egg.....a fried egg. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 11:01 More_Cowbell wrote: Portishead? No? Same country and same time period. There were a lot of comparisons of Mono to Portishead back in those days (i.e., use of film-track samples, odd sound effects). |
| hippiechick (topsy turvy land) | Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 10:58 One of my favorite albums |
| 1wolfy (Mission Viejo California) | Posted: May 04, 2011 - 08:57 I concur. fredriley wrote: It's strongly reminiscent of Hooverphonic, who also sound like Portishead meet Massive Attack. Nice stuff. Not quite as musically complex as Hooverphonic, but still worth a 7 from the Nottingham jury. |
| peter_james_bond (West Of The Burg) | Posted: Apr 02, 2011 - 17:28 Mono...Silicone...Formica Blues.  Hmmmm....I'm going to the hardware store. |
| haretic (toward Abad, just south of Maitri) | Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 18:13 I was surprised to learn that Burt Bacharach and Hal David (among others) wrote this song. I have missed so much good music, stereotyping artists. Thank you (again!) RP. Good song, good performance. 7 |
| Byronape (Purgatory) | Posted: Jan 14, 2011 - 11:47 Great... now my co-workers think I'm either falling asleep or on something... I'm sitting here swaying a little with the music. Dammit. |
| coding_to_music (Beantown) | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 06:29 trip hop at it's best... |
| 4merdj (donde el viento se devuelve) | Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 14:06 Another type of mono ... |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 14:04 Never heard this. I like it. Edit: just looked back at the comments and apparently I HAVE heard this before...and didn't like it so much. I guess mood and situation have much to do with it. |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 19:44 Imkirok wrote: La Femme Nikita used to be in syndication on the Oxygen network. Haven't seen re-runs anywhere lately. Does anyone know if it's still on? (Great show, great music.) It was cancelled after the fourth season. There was a campaign to bring it back for "closure," and WB dubiously gave it eight episodes, with limited appearances by various cast members. All five seasons are on DVD now, and are pretty much intact, except for one song that the artist refused to allow, so a substitution had to be made. If it's in syndication anywhere, I have yet to see it... WB totally mishandled that series from the start - no promotion, and when they were contacted regarding the cancellation, they responded with, "Do we have that one?" When it was airing, WB and USA Network tossed blame back and forth - neither claimed to have any responsibility for it. It was a great show that, unfortunately, fell through the cracks because of network ignorance. Sorry - LFN is a pet love of mine - I was involved with the online rescue for a fifth season. I guess that makes me a good/bad guy.  |
| Imkirok (The Arctic Hinter Land) | Posted: Aug 24, 2010 - 14:28 Cynaera wrote: Oooo - straight out of "La Femme Nikita." That's where I first heard this song. Rent the DVDs of "La Femme Nikita" and even if you don't watch the show, listen to the music. You'll hear Rhea's Obsession, Mono, Rob Zombie, Semisonic, and a zillion other artists (mostly Canadian) who contributed songs to the five seasons of the series. Goooooood stuff. Gaze, Prodigy, Juno Reactor, Les Jumeaux, P. J. Harvey, Neko Case, Mandalay, Chainsuck, Big Sugar, Beth Orton, Filter, David Silvian, Rose Chronicles, In the Nursery, Stereolab, Cream, Autour de Lucie, Gus Gus, Philosopher Kings... That show opened a whole new world of music for me. I met a few of the vital forces behind it, and Sean Callery (who did the music for "24") was amazing. I danced to Rhea's Obsession as they played, and Sue autographed my CD - they're such an amazing band! Yeah, LFN is still a big part of my life, though the show was totally mismanaged by WB. At one point, I called to inquire about the status of the series, and was told, "Is that one of ours?" GUH! Sorry to ramble - I got finished with my work day, am done with my household chores, and I guess I'm sort of rejoicing that I actually have time to write here. Hugs to all the RPeeps, no matter your musical tastes. Variety is the spice of life, y'know...  La Femme Nikita used to be in syndication on the Oxygen network. Haven't seen re-runs anywhere lately. Does anyone know if it's still on? (Great show, great music.) |
| greentini (Central Coast, CA) | Posted: Jul 07, 2010 - 22:20 Cynaera wrote: Oooo - straight out of "La Femme Nikita." That's where I first heard this song. Rent the DVDs of "La Femme Nikita" and even if you don't watch the show, listen to the music. You'll hear Rhea's Obsession, Mono, Rob Zombie, Semisonic, and a zillion other artists (mostly Canadian) who contributed songs to the five seasons of the series. Goooooood stuff. Gaze, Prodigy, Juno Reactor, Les Jumeaux, P. J. Harvey, Neko Case, Mandalay, Chainsuck, Big Sugar, Beth Orton, Filter, David Silvian, Rose Chronicles, In the Nursery, Stereolab, Cream, Autour de Lucie, Gus Gus, Philosopher Kings... That show opened a whole new world of music for me. I met a few of the vital forces behind it, and Sean Callery (who did the music for "24") was amazing. I danced to Rhea's Obsession as they played, and Sue autographed my CD - they're such an amazing band! Yeah, LFN is still a big part of my life, though the show was totally mismanaged by WB. At one point, I called to inquire about the status of the series, and was told, "Is that one of ours?" GUH! Sorry to ramble - I got finished with my work day, am done with my household chores, and I guess I'm sort of rejoicing that I actually have time to write here. Hugs to all the RPeeps, no matter your musical tastes. Variety is the spice of life, y'know... I immediately thought of Nikita as well. One of my favorite series of all time, and the soundtrack from it is phenomenal. |
| cohifi (Denver) | Posted: Jul 07, 2010 - 22:18 nerakdon wrote: I like the music, but the overtones are a bit alarming. Hopefully Nina won't put a spell on me... exactly. I was afraid of the same thing! |
| nerakdon (Colorado) | Posted: Jul 07, 2010 - 22:15 I like the music, but the overtones are a bit alarming. Hopefully Nina won't put a spell on me... |
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Jun 21, 2010 - 18:29 Oooo - straight out of "La Femme Nikita." That's where I first heard this song. Rent the DVDs of "La Femme Nikita" and even if you don't watch the show, listen to the music. You'll hear Rhea's Obsession, Mono, Rob Zombie, Semisonic, and a zillion other artists (mostly Canadian) who contributed songs to the five seasons of the series. Goooooood stuff. Gaze, Prodigy, Juno Reactor, Les Jumeaux, P. J. Harvey, Neko Case, Mandalay, Chainsuck, Big Sugar, Beth Orton, Filter, David Silvian, Rose Chronicles, In the Nursery, Stereolab, Cream, Autour de Lucie, Gus Gus, Philosopher Kings... That show opened a whole new world of music for me. I met a few of the vital forces behind it, and Sean Callery (who did the music for "24") was amazing. I danced to Rhea's Obsession as they played, and Sue autographed my CD - they're such an amazing band! Yeah, LFN is still a big part of my life, though the show was totally mismanaged by WB. At one point, I called to inquire about the status of the series, and was told, "Is that one of ours?" GUH! Sorry to ramble - I got finished with my work day, am done with my household chores, and I guess I'm sort of rejoicing that I actually have time to write here. Hugs to all the RPeeps, no matter your musical tastes. Variety is the spice of life, y'know... |
| More_Cowbell (Northern IL) | Posted: Jan 14, 2010 - 13:55 Portishead? No? |
| Rachoh (Boston) | Posted: Nov 12, 2009 - 18:24 Good song, but not from the Mono I wished it was...*sigh* |
| iscoot4peace | Posted: Oct 28, 2009 - 09:11 Proclivities wrote: I think it's quite likable. I understand the comparisons, but Trip Hop/Techno-Lounge stuff (especially with female vocals) may all sound alike to those who either are not well-acquainted with it or simply dislike it, however, this is still a good song IMHO. I like it too...I have this CD somewhere in my library...gotsta pull this puppy out again. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Sep 10, 2009 - 17:40 I think it's quite a likeable tune. I understand the comparisons, but Trip Hop/Techno-Lounge stuff (especially with female vocals) may all sound alike to those who either are not well-acquainted with it or simply dislike it, however, this is still a good song IMHO. |
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: Sep 10, 2009 - 17:35 I reckon I like it OK, uhmmm hmmm....  |
| DrLex (Belgium) | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 07:12 electronicshaman wrote: I really like mono, but... is it Massivehead or Portis Attack? It is Massive Morcheeheadphonic. Not bad, but it really sounds like all those bands in a blender. |
| michaelgmitchell (ON, Canada) | Posted: Jul 09, 2009 - 13:28 fredriley wrote: It's strongly reminiscent of Hooverphonic, who also sound like Portishead meet Massive Attack. Nice stuff. Not quite as musically complex as Hooverphonic, but still worth a 7 from the Nottingham jury. Who's on this jury? Curious. Do they sell their souls to network TV as in the U-S? Or do they remain anonymous as in Canada? Any hung? Oh, as soon as I typed that in, I knew I was in trouble. Forget it. |
| coding_to_music (Beantown) | Posted: Feb 17, 2009 - 11:36  |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Dec 16, 2008 - 04:15 lunar1963 wrote: It is much lighter than Portishead and Massive Attack, sometimes almost 60s French... Very sexy, and the best 2 Euro that I've ever spent! It's strongly reminiscent of Hooverphonic, who also sound like Portishead meet Massive Attack. Nice stuff. Not quite as musically complex as Hooverphonic, but still worth a 7 from the Nottingham jury. |
| Cachatons (Califas) | Posted: Oct 29, 2008 - 14:48 More_Cowbell wrote: Sade wanna be Hooverphonic with a new singer? |
| More_Cowbell (North of Chicago, IL, USA) | Posted: Oct 29, 2008 - 14:46 Sade wanna be |
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Sep 12, 2008 - 08:40 this kind of sounds like a Britney Spears tune without all the effluence. |
| hippiechick (Weekendland) | Posted: Aug 27, 2008 - 09:11 A favorite album. Got a lot of airplay when I used to spend a lot of time driving, especially at night. |
| lunar1963 (Netherlands) | Posted: Jul 11, 2008 - 02:19 It is much lighter than Portishead and Massive Attack, sometimes almost 60s French... Very sexy, and the best 2 Euro that I've ever spent! |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Jun 25, 2008 - 04:02 electronicshaman wrote: I really like mono, but...
is it Massivehead or Portis Attack? It's plainly influenced by both. To me it sounded like Hooverphonic at first. 6 -> 7, with a further rise anticipated. |
| spaceman (Vienna, Austria) | Posted: May 24, 2008 - 17:29 This song is nice and trippy-hoppy, but I for one would like to hear some Mono. Post-rock rules! |
| Legs (Columbus, OH) | Posted: Apr 23, 2008 - 05:31 For those that remember the show, this song was on "La Femme Nikita" in the mid-nineties. |
| Frater_Kork (Uppsala, Sweden) | Posted: Apr 23, 2008 - 05:28 xkolibuul wrote: Unspellable like smorgasbord?
Or Smörgåsbord? |
| xkolibuul (Chuckanut sandstone) | Posted: Mar 22, 2008 - 17:35 Unspellable like smorgasbord? kindermanltd wrote: It's like a shmorgushborg of un spellable music. |
| electronicshaman (miskatonic) | Posted: Feb 04, 2008 - 17:08 I really like mono, but... is it Massivehead or Portis Attack? |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Jan 04, 2008 - 06:05 Mindscrape wrote: Yeah, at first I thought it was a Portishead song I had not heard, but I like it.  Never mind Portishead - the singer's voice isn't tortured and anguished enough. I thought it was Hooverphonic at first but there's not enough Massive Attack in the backing instrumentals. Pretty nice song regardless of its 'influences'. |
| Mindscrape (Boulder, CO) | Posted: Dec 19, 2007 - 08:42 rocco1207 wrote: Portishead called, they want their sound back
Yeah, at first I thought it was a Portishead song I had not heard, but I like it. |
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