Hide and Seek
Imogen Heap · Speak For Yourself (2005)
The dust has only just begun to fall,
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
Spin me round again and rub my eyes.
This can't be happening.
When busy streets a mess with people
would stop to hold their heads heavy.
Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this
still life.
Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines. (Oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears,
They were here first.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Ah off course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that itÂ’s just what we need? And you decided this.
Mmm what you say?
What did she say?
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I dont believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap
Imogen Heap's 'Hide and Seek' serves as a pivotal track on her 2005 album *Speak For Yourself*, marking a significant evolution in her electronic pop sound. Released during the height of the digital age, the recording features Heap's signature use of the Monophonic synthesizer, a custom instrument she designed to explore new sonic textures. The song exemplifies her ability to blend intricate production with introspective lyrics, addressing themes of identity and connection within the context of modern technology. As a defining piece of her discography, it showcases her role as a pioneering figure in indie electronic music, influencing peers and establishing a blueprint for integrating technology into songwriting. The track remains a staple of her catalog, celebrated for its atmospheric quality and innovative approach to melody and rhythm.