From the late 1990s, tech house began to broaden and develop different directions. Californian labels Grayhound Recordings and Tango Recordings pioneered a percussion-heavy, Tribal House-influenced strain, that would find big popularity in the 2000s especially on Ibiza, while the US West Coast scene would be later dominated by Claude VonStroke's Dirtybird. In Europe meanwhile, the genre took strong influences from Progressive House and Minimal Techno, crossing over with then-emerging Microhouse, and forming a scene known as "minimal". Germany became central to that stripped-down, cleaner sound, illustrated by the major hits "Body Language", "Heater" and producers like Stephan Bodzin and Oliver Huntemann. Another key element in the 2000s was the common cross-over with Electro House, which resulted in many popular tracks. Mark Knight and his Toolroom Records were driving tech house further into a "big room" direction in the late 2000s, incorporating features like supersaws and more reverberated sound. However, this strain would disappear after the early 2010s, being absorbed by genres like Big Room House, with electro house influences on the minimal tech house variant in Melbourne giving birth to Melbourne Bounce.
In the early 2010s, the genre was largely popularized by a new generation of British producers, such as Jamie Jones, Hot Since 82, Patrick Topping, and Eats Everything, as well as their respective labels like Hot Creations. Newly founded Spanish events Elrow and ANTS also started to play a big role. Nevertheless, tech house was becoming a globally popular subgenre, with fuller basslines and punchier drums, achieved by modern production techniques, adapting it to the festival setting. While G-House emerged as a darker offshoot, tracks like "Suga" represented the genre's funky, dancefloor-friendly side. The mid-2010s saw the formation of numerous new labels, including Repopulate Mars and Solä, as well established players in the house scene - Defected Records and Glasgow Underground - also moving towards tech house, similarly to many artists, most notably Chris Lake and Eli Brown. The increasing popularity of the genre was best exemplified by the huge success of "Losing It", further spreading the energetic, in-your-face strain, continued by upcoming artists such as Martin Ikin, Biscits and John Summit in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
guess featuring billie eilish
Charli XCX Lyrics
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You wanna guess the color of my underwear
You wanna know what I got going on down there
Is it pretty in pink or all see-through?
Is it showing off my brand new lower back tattoo?
You wanna put 'em in your mouth, pull 'em all down south
You wanna turn this shit out, that's what I'm talking about
Pu-pu-put 'em in your mouth, pull 'em all down south
You wanna turn this shit out, that's what I'm talking about (yeah)
Try it, bite it, lick it, spit it
Pull it to the side and get all up in it
Wear 'em, post 'em, might remix it
Send them to The Dare, yeah, I think he's with it
Try it, bite it, lick it, spit it
Pull it to the side and get all up in it
Wear 'em, post 'em, might remix it
Send them to The Dare, yeah, I think he's with it
You wanna guess the color of my underwear
You wanna know what I got going on down there
Is it pretty in pink or all see-through?
Is it showing off my brand new lower back tattoo?
You wanna put 'em in your mouth, pull 'em all down south
You wanna turn this shit out, that's what I'm talking about
You wanna try it, bite it, lick it, spit it
Pull it to the side and get all up in it
Wear 'em, post 'em, might remix it
Send them to The Dare, yeah, I think he's with it
Think he's with it
Guess
(Yeah)
Yeah
Guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess
Guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess
Guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess
Guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess, guess
Guess how much money I just took from this deal
Wanna guess the password to my Google Drive
You wanna guess the address of the party I'm at
You wanna guess if I'm serious about this song
The lyrics to Charli XCX's song "Guess" delve into themes of empowerment, sexual agency, and self-expression. The opening lines, "You wanna guess the color of my underwear, You wanna know what I got going on down there," immediately set a bold and provocative tone, challenging traditional norms of privacy and modesty. Charli XCX refuses to adhere to societal expectations and instead, asserts her autonomy over her own body and choices.
The repeated references to actions like "put 'em in your mouth, pull 'em all down south" and "Try it, bite it, lick it, spit it, Pull it to the side and get all up in it" can be interpreted as Charli XCX reclaiming and owning her sexuality. She presents a sense of confidence and assertiveness in her desires, highlighting the importance of consent and clear communication in intimate interactions.
The mention of a "brand new lower back tattoo" could symbolize a form of self-expression and individuality, suggesting that Charli XCX is unapologetically embracing her identity and personal style. The lyrics also touch on themes of experimentation and exploration, encouraging listeners to break free from societal constraints and boldly express themselves.
The chorus, with its catchy repetition of "Guess, guess, guess," can be seen as a playful and rebellious taunt to those who seek to limit or define her. By posing rhetorical questions about her personal life and decisions, Charli XCX challenges the listener to confront their own biases and assumptions. Overall, "Guess" can be seen as a liberating anthem that celebrates self-assurance, independence, and the freedom to defy expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna guess the color of my underwear
You want to speculate on my innermost thoughts and desires
You wanna know what I got going on down there
You seek to understand the depths of my being
Is it pretty in pink or all see-through?
Are my emotions delicate and soft or raw and exposed?
Is it showing off my brand new lower back tattoo?
Does my outer appearance reflect my inner growth and experiences?
You wanna put 'em in your mouth, pull 'em all down south
You desire to fully immerse yourself in my essence
You wanna turn this shit out, that's what I'm talking about
You want to engage with the true essence of who I am
You wanna try it, bite it, lick it, spit it
You want to explore, experience, and understand me fully
Pull it to the side and get all up in it
Uncover the layers of my being and dive into the core of who I am
Wear 'em, post 'em, might remix it
I present myself to the world in various forms, adapting and evolving
Send them to The Dare, yeah, I think he's with it
Sharing my true self with those who understand and appreciate it
Guess how much money I just took from this deal
Can you fathom the wealth of experiences and knowledge I have gained?
Wanna guess the password to my Google Drive
Do you dare to unlock the secrets and depths of my mind?
You wanna guess the address of the party I'm at
Do you long to join me on this journey of self-discovery and growth?
You wanna guess if I'm serious about this song
Do you question the authenticity and depth of my creative expression?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charlotte Aitchison, Dylan Brady, Harrison Patrick Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lelejane
i feel like im in 2008 watching a music video on mtv that i wasnt supposed to be watching and i love it
@surrealparadox395
at past 12 a.m. too 😁
@junospam9686
OMG right?!? I feel the same way. More music like this!!!!
@santiagoibarra1137
Same feeling
@bobboulden
If you showed this video to a white suburban mom in 2008 they would have a fuckin stroke lmao
@retro.raider
Yessss
@shayenkader
I love how Billie replies to Charli in her verse and it‘s like they are talking to each other 😭
@mrg4388
Yeah never seen before revolutionary idea, they are reinventing music it's crazy.
@davidkonevky7372
@@mrg4388 you don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to do good stuff. Drop the sarcasm if you're gonna use it to be obtuse
@shayenkader
@@mrg4388 it‘s not about inventing i just love how perfectly it works out on the remix, that’s what i‘m saying. Charli herself said in an interview that she imagined talking to friends while writing the lyrics for brat, so what i just said makes perfectly sense