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I Die

from Asteroids by The Moon and You

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The production on this track is a major departure for us, and was inspired in part by Vespertine-era Bjork. The ghostly, layered cello lines and barren soundscape evoke an unusually frosty Moon and You moment.

Matt Martin's brilliantly unhinged guitar solo to finish out the album was inspired in part by Prince. As you know the late, great Prince had an almost supernatural self-confidence to his playing, backed up with serious chops. In my opinion you could also describe Matt Martin that way, and I think it's audible in every note he plays.

I (Melissa) love how this track came out, even though making it was at times intensely uncomfortable for me! Hahaaa yay vulnerability! Whew. My favorite part was orchestrating the layered cello parts.

lyrics

This bag of bones and yellow teeth is yours to dispose of
You give it form and content, you fill it up with love

To love is to be terrified that love someday will end
This bag of bones and words and light is yours now to defend

This lonesome heart, a faulty pump, will no more wander free
You take it home and feed it, you share its care with me

The air from your lungs
The light from your eye
Warm me like fire
Without them, I die.

This stretched-out skin and shaky frame is unsure and unwise
You teach it to be comfortable, you take it by surprise

To love is to be lifted up and shown a better view
To lose is to be left alone, and never speak with you

The air from your lungs
The light from your eye
Warm me like fire
Without them, I die.

The air from your lungs
The light from your eye
Warm me like fire
Without them, I die
Without you, I die.

credits

from Asteroids, released October 18, 2020
Melissa Hyman - cello, vocals
Ryan Furstenberg - telecaster guitar
Andrew Platt - bass
Ross Montsinger - Drums
Kevin Williams - keyboard
Matt Martin - lead guitar
Jef "Hiq" Pirens - Flemish dialogue
JP Biondo - dialogue

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The Moon and You Asheville, North Carolina

The Moon and You is a songwriter duo out of Asheville, NC. Ryan Furstenberg plays guitar, Melissa Hyman plays cello, and both sing. Come for the unusual string arrangements, fingerstyle guitar, duet harmonies and thought-provoking lyrics. Stay for the awkward stage banter. ... more

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