With his philosophy of anything goes, Backini has traded the well trodden route of sampling funk 45's in favour of slipping between the sheets with the likes of the Andrews Sisters.
Weaving an elegant web of lush samples and sonics Backini manages to evoke images of 1940's big bands, 50's bebop and 70's pop divas.The feelgood factor of his work is never far away, but there's a distinctly ironic darkness to the overall vibe.
Backini has developed the sample-based sound of his debut album to incorporate rappers, guitarists, and the proverbial kitsch-in-sink, but keeps to his catchy, hummable manifesto.
Dreamer
Backini Lyrics
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But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
The night, my friend
For I'm always so alone
Till the day draws to an end
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
The day is my enemy
The night, my friend
For I'm always so alone
Till the day draws to an end
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
Crashing back
Right, right, right
Right
Crashing back
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
I'm a dreamer
But I won't be happy
Till you make me happy, too
I'm a dreamer
In Backini's song Dreamer, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and dissatisfaction with the current state of the singer's life. They are a dreamer, someone who envisions a different, better life for themselves, but they believe that they cannot achieve true happiness until someone else helps them get there. The day is described as an enemy and the night as a friend, suggesting that the singer feels isolated and alone during the day, but find some solace in the comfort of nightfall. Yet, even in the darkness, the dreamer's thoughts remain focused on the person they are waiting for to come and fulfill their dreams.
The repeated phrase, "I won't be happy till you make me happy, too", reveals the singer's dependence on someone else to bring them happiness. It speaks to the idea that human connection is essential to our sense of well-being and that without it, we can feel lost and unfulfilled. It's important to note that this dependence isn't necessarily healthy, as it puts the dreamer's happiness in the hands of someone else, rather than taking control of their own life and emotions. The song ends with the phrase "crashing back", implying that despite their dreams, the dreamer has yet to find what they are truly looking for and have come crashing back to reality.
Overall, Dreamer is a poignant reflection on the human experience of longing for something more, of searching for happiness, and of the emotional weight that can come from feeling alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a dreamer
I have aspirations and goals that I want to achieve
But I won't be happy
Despite my dreams, I still feel incomplete and unfulfilled
Till you make me happy, too
I need someone else to share in my happiness and validate my success
The day is my enemy
The routine of daily life is a struggle for me
The night, my friend
At night, when everything is quiet, I can reflect and dream
For I'm always so alone
Even with my dreams, I feel lonely in this world
Till the day draws to an end
Each day is a struggle, but it ends with the hope of a better tomorrow
Crashing back
Despite my dreams, I still face setbacks and obstacles in achieving them
Right, right, right
I need to keep moving forward, even when things get tough
Right
I need to stay focused on my goals no matter what
Writer(s): Robert Quickenden
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
35k0
A quality trip-hop sound.. Thanks for uploading, I like the sound of Backini.
Ruhel74
Very filmic, visual and evocative, infused with nostalgia..as all dance music should be
spiros politis
Amazing
!!! all time classic.
Janey
I LOVE THIS!
Boss InfiniteLives
Epic, love this
Drew Bie
wow this song is very good
skimpyyields
damn this track is also awesome!
therealKINDLE
Interesting. I like the Snare & how there is plenty going on in the background to add depth to the sound; I don't get how some like to know exactly what is happening in a track. What, are they scared of anything more complex or detailed than all the trite on beatport or something? This has mystery. Just like Portishead. ;)
Soki Boom
love this so very very much! keep dreaming !
José Concepción
Sounds like a revelation to me! The Blue Wizard. Carpe diem!