Artem Stolyarov, or Arty for short, is one of a rising breed of Russian tra… Read Full Bio ↴Artem Stolyarov, or Arty for short, is one of a rising breed of Russian trance producers now starting to make their mark on the scene.
The Moscow-based producer's tracks pop up all over the place, although it's probably with the succession of vinyl he's delivered on the Anjunabeats label that he's most closely associated.
He began his DJ career in 2009. This year, his clean, uplifting sound has made him new friends in both the pure trance and house fanbases, no small part of which was down to another fan, one Ferry Corsten, picking up on a track he made under another of his alter egos, Alpha 9. He gave 'Come Home' prominent billing close to the start of the first CD of his 'Once Upon A Night' collection back in spring 2010, and that, along with his tireless recording and touring schedule, has certainly helped him leapfrog into the chart.
The next 12 months don't look like being any more relaxed, either.
"I've confirmed remixes for Paul van Dyk, Filo & Peri and Gareth Emery," he tells us. "There will be a lot of new singles and I will also be releasing my cover version of Moby's track 'New York New York' on Spinnin' Records.
Quite what his communist era forefathers would have made of such Western decadence we can only imagine, but we know it will go down a storm with clubbers from the Great Wall of China to the Golden Gate Bridge. Not that his excursions abroad to spread his musical message are restricted to America and Canada - as well as Europe and Australia, he's also lined up to visit Indonesia and India.

Poison For Lovers
Arty Lyrics

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For a little while bring me calm
In the dark of the night
And I hurt all the time now
Lift me up in praise

Even in the dark of the waking seas
All I wanna do is go down in the sea of faith
If you love me that time

I′ll break it down
Can you do it to me, to me
Poison for lovers
Do it to me, to me
Poison for lovers
Out in the dark you let me down
Come on bring me down
Come on poison for lovers
Out in the dark we let it out
Come on bring me down

Even in the dark of the waking seas

All I wanna do is go down in the sea of faith
If you love me that time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arty's song Poison For Lovers depict the desire for comfort and intimacy in times of pain and uncertainty. The opening lines "For a little while bring me calm, in the dark of the night, and I hurt all the time now, lift me up in praise" speaks of seeking refuge from emotional turmoil by means of affection and validation. The darkness, referred to in the song, could symbolize a state of depression or anxiety. However, the lyrics also describe the importance of having faith and love as a source of strength. "All I wanna do is go down in the sea of faith, if you love me that time, I'll break it down" suggests that the singer is willing to surrender to love and faith as weapons against his struggles.

The repetition of "do it to me, poison for lovers" emphasizes the complexities of love and relationships. While love can bring solace and healing, it can also be poisonous, bringing jealousy, pain, and heartbreak. The chorus "Come on bring me down, out in the dark you let me down" expresses the fear of being vulnerable and let down in a relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of Poison For Lovers suggest a quest for emotional refuge, faith, and love that can heal and protect from the challenges of life.

Line by Line Meaning

For a little while bring me calm
Requesting for a brief moment of peace and tranquility

In the dark of the night
Referring to a time when the world is asleep and quiet

And I hurt all the time now
Feeling constant emotional pain

Lift me up in praise
Asking for validation and positive recognition

Even in the dark of the waking seas
Despite feeling lost and uncertain

All I wanna do is go down in the sea of faith
Seeking guidance and comfort from one's beliefs

If you love me that time
Asking for love and support during difficult times

I'll break it down
Ready to face the truth and accept the consequences

Can you do it to me, to me
Asking for someone to take action and help

Poison for lovers
Describing the toxic situation between two people in love