Aim (real name Andy Turner) is a British musician, DJ and producer, who was… Read Full Bio ↴Aim (real name Andy Turner) is a British musician, DJ and producer, who was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. His father was a jazz drummer and instrument shop owner, and Turner followed in his fathers footsteps, also owning a music shop. It was here that he began to hone his skills on the decks, helping him to embark upon his musical career. Aim's sound is a blend of funky electronic music and hip hop beats, a sound which typified the Grand Central Records label.

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.

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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.

No Restrictions
Aim Lyrics

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Give me no restrictions on what I do or say
Don't speak of tomorrow when it's still today
Leave me to my selfish ways, I'm well enough alone
That is what I tell myself as I stumble home
Derelict across the street in the garbage bin
Looks like he's found something neat judging by his grin
Such a long long way to go, hope I get there soon
Wish I could jump a great height and land in my front room

Whoa-oh-oh-Whoa-oh-oh

Wake up in the morning make sure I'm still alive
Percolate the coffee opens up my eyes
Hear the cricket calling switch on the TV
Sit and stare for hours and cheer Dennis Lillee

Whoa-oh-oh-Whoa-oh-oh

Through the de-restriction zone we pass a long wide load
Laugh at the reflections of cat's eyes on the road
Freeways hypnotize me, up up and away
Hope we make it home tonight
Be that as it may

Whoa-oh-oh-Whoa-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

In Aim's song "No Restrictions," the lyrics speak to a desire for freedom and autonomy. The lines "Give me no restrictions on what I do or say / Don't speak of tomorrow when it's still today" imply a desire to live in the moment without being held back by societal constraints or worries about the future. The singer acknowledges their selfish tendencies and embraces them, saying "Leave me to my selfish ways, I'm well enough alone / That is what I tell myself as I stumble home." The image of a derelict across the street finding joy in something as simple as a garbage bin reinforces the idea that happiness can be found in unexpected places and that possessions or societal status are not necessary for contentment.

The second verse contrasts the first by depicting a more mundane daily routine, but even in this routine the singer finds simple pleasures like the smell of coffee and the sound of crickets. The mention of cheering for cricketer Dennis Lillee adds a personal touch and suggests that even in the mundane and routine tasks of daily life, one can find joy and fulfillment.

Overall, "No Restrictions" is a call to live life without worry and to find beauty and contentment in the present moment, even in the midst of routine.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me no restrictions on what I do or say
I want the freedom to express myself however I please without any limitations or boundaries placed on me

Don't speak of tomorrow when it's still today
Don't worry about the future, focus on the present moment and enjoy it

Leave me to my selfish ways, I'm well enough alone
I prefer to be alone and do things my own way without being influenced by others

That is what I tell myself as I stumble home
This is the mantra I repeat to myself as I walk home, reminding myself to stay true to my own ideas and actions

Derelict across the street in the garbage bin
I see a homeless person going through garbage across the street

Looks like he's found something neat judging by his grin
He seems happy with what he's found, despite it being in the garbage

Such a long long way to go, hope I get there soon
Life feels like a long journey ahead, and I hope I can reach my goals and desires soon

Wish I could jump a great height and land in my front room
I wish I could instantly transport myself to my home without the hassle of traveling

Wake up in the morning make sure I'm still alive
I take a moment each morning to be grateful for being alive and well

Percolate the coffee opens up my eyes
The aroma of coffee helps wake me up and prepare for the day

Hear the cricket calling switch on the TV
I hear the natural sounds of nature, and then turn on the TV for entertainment

Sit and stare for hours and cheer Dennis Lillee
I pass the time watching TV and cheering for my favorite cricket player

Through the de-restriction zone we pass a long wide load
While on the road, we drive through an area with no restrictions and pass a large vehicle

Laugh at the reflections of cat's eyes on the road
The reflection of cat's eyes on the road makes me laugh and brings a lighthearted moment during the drive

Freeways hypnotize me, up up and away
Driving on freeways can be hypnotic, and I feel like I'm soaring up into the sky

Hope we make it home tonight, be that as it may
I hope to arrive safely at my destination for the night, although it ultimately depends on circumstances out of my control

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