Ashley was born in Schefferville, Quebec, Canada, in 1961. He emigrated to … Read Full Bio ↴Ashley was born in Schefferville, Quebec, Canada, in 1961. He emigrated to England in 1977, where he joined the regimental band of the Royal Scots. He served in the army for 6 1/2 years. After leaving, he worked in England and Europe as a session trombonist, working with, among others, Carla Bley, George Russell and Andy Sheppard. In the late 80s Slater released his first album on Antilles (Island) with the band Microgroove. The band were proto-funk rockers, with a large live following and an electric tuba in the line-up! In 1993, Slater began working with Norman Cook on the now seminal band, Freak Power. They had a Europe-wide number 1 hit in 1995, following use of their tune "Turn on, Tune in, Cop Out". That band split up in 1999, following the success of Cook's 'Fatboy Slim' project.
Since then, Slater has busied himself with a solo release "Biglounge" on his own "patsy" imprint. He collaborates with a French collective based around the 'plush' label in Paris in the making and perfoming of this project.
He has also completed a pilot episode of "The Adventures of Dr Bone, Retired Space DJ", and presented the London Jazz festival for BBC four television. He also does voiceover work for television, having just completed the voiceover for the children's show "BOO".
He also continues to make offbeat club records under the name of Dr Bone, 2 Heads, and others.

Retox
Ashley Slater Lyrics

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Retox the freak in me (repeat)
Retox the freak.

You don't stop,
And you don't stop. (repeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ashley Slater's song Retox depicts an individual's desire to let go of themselves and embrace their wild and freaky side. The phrase "Retox the freak in me" refers to the act of reviving and unleashing the person's inner freak, which is often suppressed by societal norms and expectations. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the intensity of this desire and the need to indulge in this aspect of their personality. The lyrics suggest that the person does not want to stop and wants to continue exploring their wild and untamed self.

The line "you don't stop" is a call to action, urging the individual to keep going and not give up on indulging in their freaky side. It can be interpreted as a encouragement to embrace their inner self and not to be ashamed of it. The repetition of this line reinforces the idea that one should never stop exploring their true self.

Overall, the lyrics of Retox promote the idea of self-exploration and acceptance of one's wild and adventurous side, challenging conventional societal norms and expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Retox the freak in me (repeat)
Ignite the wild, untamed side of my personality and indulge in excessive partying.

Retox the freak.
Embrace the unconventional and daring aspects of one's nature through overindulgence.

You don't stop,
The desire for partying and recklessness is insatiable with no intention of slowing down.

And you don't stop. (repeat)
The excessive and relentless behavior will continue without an end in sight.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN COOK

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