Lévy was born in Lyon, France in 1985, and he began listening to electronic dance music as a teenager. He began experimenting with synthesizers, and started producing tracks after he moved to Paris in 2003. He debuted the Gesaffelstein project in 2008 with Vengeance Factory, an EP released by French label OD Records. Modern Walk soon followed on the Hacker's GoodLife label. Zone, another imprint run by the Hacker, released The Operator in 2009. Gesaffelstein signed to Tiga's Turbo label in 2010, issuing Variations that year, followed by Conspiracy, Pt. I and II in 2011. During the same year, he released a split 12" with Brodinski (Bromance #1) and collaborated with the Hacker (Zone 4). Conspiracy Remixes and Bromance #4: Rise of Depravity both followed in 2012. By this time, in addition to becoming a favorite among DJs, he had become a sought-after remixer as well, with clients including Cassius, Moby, Miss Kittin, Duck Sauce, and Lana Del Rey.
Lévy's breakthrough year proved to be 2013. Along with Daft Punk, Brodinski, and Mike Dean, he co-produced two tracks on Kanye West's Yeezus. Gesaffelstein's full-length debut, Aleph, arrived on Parlophone soon after, and achieved critical acclaim. In addition, the disturbing, violent videos for lead singles "Pursuit" and "Hate or Glory" racked up millions of views, and the producer's tracks found their way into television programs and video games. He also released I Love Techno 2013, his first mix CD, on Lektroluv. In 2015, Gesaffelstein collaborated with French electronic pioneer Jean Michel Jarre on a track titled "Conquistador." He also ventured into soundtrack work, composing the ominous music for the thriller Maryland (aka Disorder), directed by Alice Winocour. The score was given a limited vinyl issue in September of 2015. Returning after a long hiatus, Gesaffelstein issued the hard-hitting single "Reset" in 2018. The track was then included on his 2019 full-length, Hyperion, which also featured the single "Lost in the Fire" with the Weeknd.
Lost in the Fire
Gesaffelstein Lyrics
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You're the only one I've got my sights on (sights on, sights on, sights on)
Type of sex you could never put a price on (price on, price on, price on)
I'll take it off, you're the one I'll roll the dice on (dice on, dice on, dice on)
And I just want a baby with the right one
(I just want a baby with the right)
'Cause I could never be the one to hide one
(I could never be the one to hide)
And we lost a lot of things in the fire
So it took a year for me to find out (find out, find out)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (oh-oh)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe
Oh-oh (yeah)
I'm tired of being home alone (home alone)
Used to have a girl a day (girl a day)
But I want you to stay (I want you to stay, hey)
You said you might be into girls (into girls)
You said you're going through a phase (through a phase)
Keepin' your heart safe (keepin' your heart safe, oh)
Well maybe you can bring a friend (bring a friend)
She gon' ride on top your face (top your face)
While I fuck you straight (while I fuck you straight, yeah)
And we lost a lot of things in the fire (fire)
So it took a year for me to find out (find out, find out)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (oh-oh, oh-oh)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (whoa)
I'm tired of being home alone
Used to have a girl a day (girl a day)
But I want you to stay (I want you to stay, hey)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, hey)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
Ooh
The lyrics to Gesaffelstein’s song “Lost in the Fire” are explicit and find the singer describing his sexual desires and relationships. The first part of the song has the singer stating that he wants to have sex with his partner with the lights on and that she is the only one that he is interested in. He refers to the kind of sex they have as priceless and explains that he is willing to take risks with her. The song then goes on to say that he wants a baby but only with the right person and that he could never hide one from her.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase “I can’t lose you, babe,” indicating that the singer is worried about losing his partner. He then goes on to say that he is tired of being alone at home and that he wants his partner to stay with him. The lyrics also include a reference to the fact that his partner may be into girls and that he is willing to accept that as long as she is with him.
The song is about wanting to be with someone and not wanting to lose them. It describes the singer's desire for his partner and his fear of losing her. Ultimately, the lyrics to “Lost in the Fire” are about the complexities of relationships and how difficult it can be to balance sexuality, intimacy, and the fear of losing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna fuck you slow with the lights on (lights on, lights on, lights on)
I want to engage in slow, passionate sexual activity with you while the lights are on.
You're the only one I've got my sights on (sights on, sights on, sights on)
Out of everyone else, you are the only person I am interested in pursuing romantically.
Type of sex you could never put a price on (price on, price on, price on)
The sexual experiences we share are priceless and can't be compared to anything else.
I'll take it off, you're the one I'll roll the dice on (dice on, dice on, dice on)
I am willing to take risks and be vulnerable with you because I trust that you are the right person for me.
And I just want a baby with the right one
(I just want a baby with the right)
'Cause I could never be the one to hide one
(I could never be the one to hide)
I want to start a family with the right person and I would never want to have a child while hiding it from the world.
And we lost a lot of things in the fire
So it took a year for me to find out (find out, find out)
We went through a difficult situation together that caused us to lose a lot, and it took a long time for me to accept and come to terms with that loss.
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
I can't lose you, babe (I can't lose you, babe)
Oh-oh (oh-oh)
You are extremely important to me and I am afraid of losing you.
I'm tired of being home alone (home alone)
Used to have a girl a day (girl a day)
But I want you to stay (I want you to stay, hey)
I am tired of meaningless sexual encounters and I want to have a real, lasting connection with you.
You said you might be into girls (into girls)
You said you're going through a phase (through a phase)
Keepin' your heart safe (keepin' your heart safe, oh)
You have mentioned your attraction to women and your uncertainty about your sexuality, and I understand that you are trying to protect yourself emotionally.
Well maybe you can bring a friend (bring a friend)
She gon' ride on top your face (top your face)
While I fuck you straight (while I fuck you straight, yeah)
Perhaps we can explore our sexual desires together by inviting another person to join us, and I am excited to try something new with you.
Ooh
A vocalization that adds emphasis or emotion to the previous line.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Quenneville, Mike Levy, Nate Donmoyer
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