He was discovered by Mark Rae and signed to Grand Central. So far has released three full length studio albums - Cold Water Music, Hinterland and recently Flight 602. He also released Means of Production - an album collecting together his early singles and two DJ mix albums (Stars on 33 and Fabric Live 17).
Much of Aim's work is instrumental, though his records include collaborations with other artists who provide vocals, including Stephen Jones of Babybird, Diamond D, Souls of Mischief, QNC and Kate Rogers.
Aim has also worked as remixer, mixing songs for a variety of artists including Ian Brown, Saint Etienne, The Charlatans, Lil' Kim, Thunderbugs, Archive, Down to the Bone, Texas and former label-mates Rae & Christian.
In 2004, Aim produced the fellow ex-Grand Central artist, Niko's debut album, Life On Earth.
Aim left Grand Central Records in early 2005 and formed his own record label, ATIC Records, in June 2005. The first album released on the label was Aim's Flight 602, which was released in September 2006. Niko has also signed to ATIC and will be returning Aim's earlier favour, by providing vocals for the new album.
There are other artists with the same name:
2) aim エイム is a Japanese jrock/vk band formed in 2010. Their 1st single "LOST VOICE" was released on January 26th, 2011.
Vocal: Rei [→ aim]
Guitar: Schwarz [→ ケミカルピクチャーズ → the Distorted my stratic Faith → aim]
Bass: Sakura [→ Sadith Mary → スカル -THE SKULL- → SKULL → the Distorted my stratic Faith(さくら) → aim(Sakura)]
Drums: Shota [→ aim]
3) AiM is a band from Milano, Italy
4) AIM - Vegan Straight Edge Band from Portugal. https://aimxvx.bandcamp.com/
5) Aim was a Swedish punk band.
6) AIM Baltimore, USA MC and Producer Amy Houck.
7) AIM Dutch folk band
8)AIM Latvian nu metal band
9) ＡｉＭ, real name Ai Maeda (前田愛/Maeda Ai), is a female Japanese seiyuu (voice actress) who is probably most well-known for singing many of the ending songs of the Digimon anime series and performing the role of Tachikawa Mimi in the first two seasons.
A Tree A Rock And A Cloud
Aim Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I lie where the myth is sold
Cross my palm with silver
And I'll give you my heart of gold
Steal away my crystal ball
And bring me in from the cold
And it's fair to say there's no comfort here
No hands to hold and treasure dear
The very death of me
Crawling 'round your floor
On my hands and knees
All caution to the wind
Taken by the breeze
No grave concern for repercussion
No room for talk or brave discussion
Well, I never
But the Devil may care
I'm coming in
On a wing and a prayer
Snowbound daze
Leaves me high and dry
And I swear there's more to me
Than meets your hollow eyes
Throw me a line, I'm sinking fast
I'm not yet willing to die
My secret's safe with you, I trust
Show me faith and give me dust
Well, I never
But the Devil may care
I'm coming in
On a wing and a prayer
The Devil always fools
With the best laid plans
And never can I meet
With all your choice demands
It goes against the grain
To place my life in your hands
Once and for all, never again
I'll take the flak if you'll take the blame
Well, I never
But the Devil may care
I'm coming in
On a wing and a prayer
Well, I never
But the Devil may care
I'm coming in
On a wing and a prayer
The lyrics of Aim's song "A Tree A Rock And A Cloud" tell a story of a person who feels lost, vulnerable and longing for something to hold onto. The opening line "Gypsy in my blood" describes a person who is wandering and restless, feeling like they belong nowhere. The following lines "And I lie where the myth is sold, Cross my palm with silver, And I'll give you my heart of gold" express a sense of desperation and willingness to give away everything for a sense of belonging and meaning.
The chorus, "Well, I never But the Devil may care, I'm coming in On a wing and a prayer" suggests a person who is willing to take risks and make bold moves, even if it means facing the consequences or the unknown. The bridge, "It goes against the grain, To place my life in your hands, Once and for all, never again, I'll take the flak if you'll take the blame" indicates that the person is aware of the risks but is still willing to put their trust in someone else.
The song portrays a sense of vulnerability, confusion and the longing for something to believe in or someone to trust. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a commentary on the human condition and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Gypsy in my blood
I have a wandering spirit within me
And I lie where the myth is sold
I find myself drawn to mystical or legendary places
Cross my palm with silver
If you pay me, I'll offer you my help
And I'll give you my heart of gold
I promise to be sincere and honest with you
Steal away my crystal ball
If you take my tools, I'm left powerless
And bring me in from the cold
If you help me, I'll be grateful to you
And it's fair to say there's no comfort here
The situation is difficult and unsettling
No hands to hold and treasure dear
I have no support or close relationships
You could very well be
You have the potential to be
The very death of me
You could cause my downfall or heartbreak
Crawling 'round your floor
I'm humbling myself before you
On my hands and knees
I'm surrendering to you completely
All caution to the wind
I'm taking a big risk
Taken by the breeze
I'm being carried away by my emotions
No grave concern for repercussion
I'm not considering the possible consequences
No room for talk or brave discussion
I don't want to argue or negotiate
But the Devil may care
I'm willing to take a chance, even if it's dangerous
I'm coming in
I'm making a commitment
On a wing and a prayer
I'm relying on hope and faith, not certainty or strength
Snowbound daze
I'm in a dreamlike state, trapped by my emotions
Leaves me high and dry
I feel abandoned or stranded
And I swear there's more to me
I believe I have hidden depths or potential
Than meets your hollow eyes
You don't see or appreciate my true worth
Throw me a line, I'm sinking fast
I'm struggling and need your help
I'm not yet willing to die
I'm not ready to give up or accept failure
My secret's safe with you, I trust
I confide in you and hope you won't betray me
Show me faith and give me dust
If you show me loyalty, I'll be satisfied with very little
The Devil always fools
The riskiest option is often the most tempting
With the best laid plans
Even careful preparation can't always prevent failure
And never can I meet
I can't always live up to your expectations
With all your choice demands
You have high standards and specific requirements
It goes against the grain
It goes against my natural inclinations or beliefs
To place my life in your hands
To trust you with my future or well-being
Once and for all, never again
This is a final decision
I'll take the flak if you'll take the blame
I'm willing to accept criticism if you take responsibility
But the Devil may care
I'm taking a risk
On a wing and a prayer
I'm taking a leap of faith
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ZeusAVI
Heard this on Pandora yesterday and fell in love with it. Amazing
@TehGardenerer
Magnificent! Bravo!
@jjkurosan
true gem..love it!
@edfraz453
This is that "give her a full body massage " type of music!!
@avantguardism
he is just too good
@AlinaAndreeaTrifanR
Sweet <3