When the history of postmodern dance music is written he is ubiquitous: his visions, his stylistic versatility and open mindedness had a huge influence on the development of global dance culture. Very early on, he experimented with acid house and helped pioneer the style that was later called jungle and drum'n'bass. Fiercely independent he's preparing himself for a string of new releases, the launch of his online shop and touring worldwide.
The Manchester scene in the late 80s radiated from the Hacienda. It was a place which grew to be a breeding ground for the likes of Laurent Garnier and Chemical Brothers and in the Summer of Love the Hacienda had a theme tune called Voodoo Ray. It was A Guy Called Gerald's first release in 1988 and became a seminal classic that put British house music firmly on the map. As part of 808 State’s first incarnation he co-produced another Hacienda classic, Pacific State. He soon decided to concentrate on his solo project and toured worldwide (and with a quarter of a ton of equipment!) performing live.
In the early 90s he launched his own label Juice Box and released a series of 12"s that were the blueprint to what would become jungle. In 1992 he compiled these releases into the proto jungle classic "28 Gun Bad Boy" album. In 1995 he followed up with the definitive "Black Secret Technology" to critical acclaim. Black Secret Technology featured Finley's Rainbow with vocals by Finley Quaye and a collaboration with Goldie. Finley's Rainbow featured Finley Quaye who later re-released the tune on his debut album. In 2005 Knowledge Magazine ranked "28 Gun Bad Boy" EP was as the No. 1 jungle single of all time. His sound was an inspiration to many - Goldie, LTJ Bukem and DJ Krust have all stated his influence.
But never wanting to be stereotyped into any particular style of music his sound continued to develop. In 2000 he signed with !K7 Records and released "Essence" with guest vocals from singer/songwriter Wendy Page, Lady Kier and Finley Quaye. In 2005 the down tempo "To All Things What They Need". In 2005 he launched his Sugoi and Protechson labels. His latest album "Proto Acid / The Berlin Sessions" was released on Berlin's Laboratory Instinct label.
In 2006 he released "Proto Acid - The Berlin Sessions" album and in 2010 the follow up "Tronic Jazz - The Berlin Sessions" - on Berlin's boutique Laboratory Instinct label.
In July 2008 a remastered edition of the jungle classic “Black Secret Technology” was reissued. And in August of the same year “In Ya Head feat. Mia” came out on Berlin’s favourite Perlon Records.
2012 sees a new EP "How Long Is Now" out on Bosconi Records.
He continues to tour bringing his studio into the clubs worldwide.
Humanity
A Guy Called Gerald Lyrics
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I'm wasting my time
On all the little things
That shouldn't concern me
Weighing my heart
With such confused emotion
Letting anxiousness in
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I've been working on it
Just trying and working on it
Knowing the soul to be lighter
If I could just shed this weight
Or just carry this weight
Without objection
So weight become lightness
And light becomes weightless
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I'm lifting
The lid off
Eventually
Holding my head up
And clarity
Where once there was proud
I know this place
And smile inside
Ooooh it's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
The lyrics in A Guy Called Gerald's song "Humanity" speak to the human experience of struggling with one's emotions and anxieties. The opening lines convey a feeling of frustration with the little things that can weigh us down and worry us, taking up too much space in our minds. The singer goes on to describe the internal struggle of balancing the heart and the mind, wanting to find peace but feeling weighed down with conflicting emotions. The repeated chorus of "it's just my humanity, getting the better of me" drives home the idea that we are all human and susceptible to these struggles, but that we can work on ourselves and strive to overcome them.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of self-reflection and determination to improve. The lyrics discuss the idea of shedding weight, both literally and figuratively, to feel lighter and more at ease. The final lyrics speak to a sense of inner peace and clarity, implying that by working on oneself and confronting these emotions, it is possible to find a sense of calm and understanding.
Overall, "Humanity" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of grappling with our emotions and striving towards self-improvement. It encourages listeners to confront their anxieties and work towards a lighter, more peaceful existence.
Line by Line Meaning
These days I find
Currently, I realize
I'm wasting my time
I'm spending my time without any productive result
On all the little things
On detailed matters
That shouldn't concern me
Things that do not need my attention
Weighing my heart
Experiencing deep emotional conflict
With such confused emotion
With unclear and puzzled feelings
Letting anxiousness in
Allowing worries to affect me
Where peace should prevail
Even though inner serenity should be the norm
It's just my humanity
It is only my being human
Getting the better of me
Overcoming me and causing me trouble
I've been working on it
I have been trying to fix it
Just trying and working on it
Simply attempting to handle it
Knowing the soul to be lighter
Being aware that the soul is less heavy
If I could just shed this weight
If only I could let go of this burden
Or just carry this weight
If I could bear this responsibility
Without objection
Without any disagreement
So weight become lightness
Thus, the heaviness fades away
And light becomes weightless
And the weight is no longer felt
I'm lifting
I am getting rid of
The lid off
The cover on my emotions
Eventually
At some point in time
Holding my head up
Feeling proud and confident
And clarity
And being clear-headed
Where once there was proud
Replacing my arrogance with humility
I know this place
I am familiar with this state
And smile inside
And feel happy internally
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
Overcoming me more and more
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERALD SIMPSON, LOUISE ANN RHODES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Communicator
These days I find
I'm wasting my time
On all the little things
That shouldn't concern me
Weighing my heart
With such confused emotion
Letting anxiousness in
Where peace should prevail
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I've been working on it
Just trying and working on it
Knowing the soul to be lighter
If I could just shed this weight
Or just carry this weight
Without objection
So weight become lightness
And light becomes weightless
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I'm lifting
The lid off
Eventually
Holding my head up
And clarity
Where once there was a cloud
I know this place
And smile inside
Ooooh it's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Limits98
Lyrics
These days I find
I'm wasting my time
On all the little things
That shouldn't concern me
Weighing my heart
With such confused emotion
Letting anxiousness in
Where peace should prevail
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better,
Getting the better of me
I've been working on it
Just trying and
Working on it
Knowing the soul
To be lighter
If I could just
Shed this weight
Or just carry this weight
Without objection
So weight become lightness
And light becomes weightless
Ooh
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better,
Getting the better of me
I'm lifting
The lid off
Eventually
Holding my head up
And clarity
Where once
There was proud
I know this place
And smile inside
Ooh
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better,
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better,
Getting the better of me
Getting the better,
Getting the better
(Getting the better),
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better,
Getting the better of me
Johnny Mnemonic
I've loved this song for years.
silent-skies
Girl same. 2008 for me.
K B
Please bring this song to Spotify! <3
LiamMB
That's the exact reason I'm here! 🤣 How isn't this on Spotify!?
Endless Rage
AGCG doesn’t do Spotify due to the unfairness of royalty payments from them. It’s hardly worth doing for the minute percentage of one pence the artist gets.
Still THE original acid house G and a living legend.
S Cooper
@Endless Rage there are other AGCG songs on Spotify though
Nicholas Crowe
Yeah… it was on there
Communicator
These days I find
I'm wasting my time
On all the little things
That shouldn't concern me
Weighing my heart
With such confused emotion
Letting anxiousness in
Where peace should prevail
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I've been working on it
Just trying and working on it
Knowing the soul to be lighter
If I could just shed this weight
Or just carry this weight
Without objection
So weight become lightness
And light becomes weightless
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I'm lifting
The lid off
Eventually
Holding my head up
And clarity
Where once there was a cloud
I know this place
And smile inside
Ooooh it's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Anthony Hemsley
Where once there was cloud
Marcus Leonard
Real and just dope lyrics