S3RL
Jole Richard Hughes, better known by his stage name S3RL (pronounced "Serl"… Read Full Bio ↴Jole Richard Hughes, better known by his stage name S3RL (pronounced "Serl"), is an Australian Happy Hardcore/UK Hardcore DJ, record producer, singer and musician from Brisbane.

The stage name "S3RL" was based on a nickname his cousins gave him when he was little, which derived from his cousins calling him "arsehole". To avoid profanity, they began saying "arserl", and according to S3RL, the word stuck and became his stage name.

One of S3RL's most popular tracks is "Pretty Rave Girl" (2006), which uses the melody from "Daddy DJ" (November 1999) by the French dance act of the same name. S3RL has contributed tracks for several UK hardcore compilation series, including the Bonkers series.

Many of his songs reference different aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, hentai, and video games. In 2011, he founded his own record label, EMFA Music, through which all of his works are released. In May 2012, the label released "Press Play Walk Away[/track" as a single by S3RL and SynthWulf, a fellow hardcore DJ.

As of February 2015, S3RL was ranked 1798 on the "Official Global DJ Rankings" page djrankings.org, which bases its rankings on a number of factors include chart rankings, DJ fees and radio airplay. During mid-2015, his single "Genre Police" (featuring Lexi), which had been issued in Australia in November the previous year, peaked at #10 on the Norwegian singles chart.

In early 2018, S3RL announced that his 2018 tour would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Though he advertised it as being his final shows, he clarified that he might be willing to return to the stage after at least two years: "After 2018 I will not do any shows for at least a couple of years, then re-assess the situation to do the occasional show here and there.... For example, if I was booked for a show in 2020 that I could bring my family along to I would consider it, but during the two years off I will not be doing any shows at home or away." He also stated that his music production would be unaffected.

In February 2020, S3RL decides to hire contract partners to help him make his new music videos. He notably recruits Aurélien Dacher, a French beatmaker, and they have since created: You Are Mine, Nasty, Dopamine, Wanna Fight Huh, The Bass & The Melody, and S3RL Absolutely Presents.

In May 2021, S3RL announced his new label, M4 Music, with the release of "Dance More (Atef Remix)" on 14 May 2021.
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Pretty Rave Girl
S3RL Lyrics


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I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
And maybe get to know her




I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer

I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
And maybe get to know her

I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
And maybe get to know her

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I know this pretty rave girl, rave girl, rave girl

I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
I know this pretty rave girl

Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
And maybe get to know her

I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right through me

And when I see her dancing
Wanna take a chance
And get in a little closer
And maybe get to know her

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I know this pretty rave girl
Always think about her
And when she says hi to me
Butterflies go right though me
And when I see

Overall Meaning

her dancing, I can't resist the urge to get closer to her and maybe even get to know her. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with a girl who frequents the same rave scene as him. He thinks about her often and feels a rush of nervous excitement whenever she acknowledges him. When he sees her dancing, he feels the urge to take a chance and try to connect with her.


The lyrics capture the carefree, free-spirited vibe of the rave scene, where people come to dance, let loose, and connect with others who share their passion for music and dancing. It's a scene where people can forget their troubles and be themselves, and the singer is clearly drawn to this girl who embodies the spirit of the scene.




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