The first single "The Truth" - released in June 2001 - a two part slice of Beatless - part one is deep n' soulful downtempo business, and part two is a heavyweight spiritual club track. Imagine Marvin Gaye or Aaron Neville transported through time to a recording studio in West London, 2001. Remixes are also in the works and a second single, featuring a cover of the Roy Ayers/Dee Dee Bridgewater/Norman Connors classic "Love From The Sun", will drop pre-"Life Mirrors".
Both Martin and Attias have a ridiculous amount of projects on the go. Attias runs his own Visions label and records under the names Mustang, Catalyst, Plutonia (w/Dego of 4 Hero), and River Plate (with his brother Stephane). His work has been likened to that of Carl Craig and his "Jazz with Altitude" and "Dark Jazzor" have provided some of the best underground club moments from past years. Partnering Attias is producer/DJ/music connossieur Paul Martin, A&R man at London based Talkin' Loud records. In addition to DJ'ing at London's legendary Far East monthlies, and running things at Talkin' Loud (the label responsible for releases by Roni Size, MJ Cole, 4Hero etc) his Interfearence project with recording partner Tyrrell was a highly touted release for Electronically Enhanced/London records in 1999.
Plundering the endless resources of Afro-Latin and Brazilian music for funky beats, furious bass lines and punchy percussion, Beatless first appeared on Ubiquity with "Latinaire" - a single that kicked off the now acclaimed New Latinaires series. It's ironic that a band called Beatless would produce such a relentless party rockin' tune built around a Brazilian batucada style beat. But that's Beatless: unconventional and unique.
Working together since 1997 Martin and Attias have previously released music as Beatless for the Sirkus and Cornflex labels. Martin is a Londoner and Attias was born in Paris of Morrocan origin, and brought up in Switzerland. The root of the Beatless sound (the beats) is what will begin to distinguish them from their other projects. "It's funkier music, with maybe some Latin, and dub influences, but overall less complicated and more soulful than my other work", says Attias who's output to date places him at the center of the "broken beat" scene. Musical influences range from soul legends like Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone, to Chuck D, jazz and easy listening/lounge music. 2001 is as busy as it gets for the two, with Martin working on finishing up a new Interfearance album while Attias will mix volume 2 of his "Hi-Fi Jazz" compilations for X-Treme Records, put together a compilation for his own Visions label, and complete work on a mini-album with Jessica Lauren.
Attias and Martin DJ'd on the West Coast of the USA as part of the Ubiquity 10 Year Anniversary celebrations in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2000. Both will be out for a full tour of the USA this Fall in support of "Life Mirrors".
Man in the Mirror
Beatless Lyrics
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It feels so confined
I always end up near
But never know the reasons why
Let's see, are you ready
For the greatest cliche of all time
I'm betting that you think you know
You should
Just look away
And hang that head in shame
Ever since
You came around
Nothing feels the same
I can't go on thinking
That you're probably right
You always acted so smart
You always seemed so snide
Now, but now, I keep getting stuck
In this perpetual rut
Its one you excavated
For a place to hole me up
You should
Just look away
And hang that head in shame
Ever since
You came and went
Nothing feels the same
The lyrics to Beatless's song "Man in the Mirror" convey a sense of frustration and confusion in a relationship. The opening lines, "Hey, what's going on in here? It feels so confined. I always end up near. But never know the reasons why," suggest a feeling of being trapped and unable to fully understand the dynamics at play. The singer feels a sense of disconnect and yearns for clarity.
The following lines, "Let's see, are you ready for the greatest cliche of all time? I'm betting that you think you know just what I've been planning to hide," hint at a desire to reveal hidden emotions or intentions. The singer seems to challenge the other person's assumptions and preconceived notions, possibly indicating a need for authenticity and honesty.
As the song progresses, the lyrics express a shift in emotions. The lines "You should just look away and hang that head in shame. Ever since you came around, nothing feels the same," convey a feeling of disillusionment and a belief that the other person's presence has somehow altered the singer's world. There is a sense that things have changed in a negative way, causing the singer to question their own beliefs and thoughts.
The lyrics continue with a sense of frustration and self-reflection. The lines "I can't go on thinking that you're probably right. You always acted so smart. You always seemed so snide," suggest a growing dissatisfaction and a realization that the other person may have had a negative influence. The singer feels stuck in a "perpetual rut" that the other person played a part in creating, and it seems to be causing emotional turmoil.
Overall, "Man in the Mirror" captures the complexities and uncertainties of a troubled relationship, portraying the conflicting emotions of frustration, confusion, disillusionment, and self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what's going on in here?
I'm curious about what is happening in this situation.
It feels so confined
I feel trapped or restricted in this place.
I always end up near
I always find myself close to the situation.
But never know the reasons why
But I never understand the motives or causes behind it.
Let's see, are you ready
Let's see if you are prepared or willing.
For the greatest cliche of all time
For the most overused and predictable statement ever.
I'm betting that you think you know
I'm confident that you believe you understand.
Just what I've been planning to hide
Exactly what I have been intending to keep secret.
You should
It would be advisable for you to
Just look away
Simply avert your gaze or attention
And hang that head in shame
And display a sense of guilt or embarrassment.
Ever since
From the time that
You came around
You appeared or entered into my life
Nothing feels the same
Everything has changed or lost its previous impact
I can't go on thinking
I cannot continue believing or assuming
That you're probably right
That you are likely correct
You always acted so smart
You always behaved in an intelligent or clever manner
You always seemed so snide
You always appeared sarcastic or disdainful
Now, but now, I keep getting stuck
However, presently, I find myself repeatedly encountering obstacles
In this perpetual rut
In this never-ending cycle or routine
Its one you excavated
It is a cycle that you created or dug
For a place to hole me up
To keep me isolated or trapped in a certain place
You should
It would be advisable for you to
Just look away
Simply avert your gaze or attention
And hang that head in shame
And display a sense of guilt or embarrassment.
Ever since
From the time that
You came and went
You appeared and then departed
Nothing feels the same
Everything has changed or lost its previous impact
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Herring
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@illustravitae
I'm gonna make a change
For once in my life
It's gonna feel real good
Gonna make a difference
Gonna make it right
As I, turn up the collar on
My favorite winter coat
This wind is blowin' my mind
I see the kids in the street
With not enough to eat
Who am I, to be blind pretending not to see their needs?
A summer's disregard
A broken bottle top
And a one man's soul
They follow each other on the wind ya know
'Cause they got nowhere to go
That's why I want you to know
I'm starting with the man in the mirror
I'm asking him to change his ways
And no message could've been any clearer
If they wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love
It's time that I realize
That there are some with no home
Not a nickel to loan
Could it be really me pretending that they're not alone?
A willow deeply scarred
Somebody's broken heart
And a washed out dream (washed out dream)
They follow the pattern of the wind, ya see
'Cause they got no place to be
That's why I'm starting with me
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh)
I'm asking him to change his ways (oh)
And no message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make that
Change
I'm starting with the man in the mirror (oh yeah)
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
No message could've been any clearer
(If you wanna make the world a better place)
(Take a look at yourself and then make the change)
you can't
(Then you close your) close your, your mind
With the man in the mirror, oh yeah
I'm asking him to change his ways (better change)
No message could've been any clearer
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change
gonna feel real good now
I'm gonna make a change
It's gonna feel real good
Come on (change)
Just lift yourself
You know
You've got to stop it
Yourself (yeah)
I've got to make that change today
(Man in the mirror) you got to
You got to not let yourself brother
(Yeah) you know
(Make that change) I've got to get that man, that man
You've got to
You've got to move
Come on
Come on
You got to
Stand up, stand up (yeah, make that change)
Stand up
Stand up and lift
Yourself, now
(Man in the mirror)
Gonna make that change come on
(Man in the mirror)
You know it
You know it
You know it
You know
Change
Make that change
@karlieburkhart3344
He wasn’t a selfish person. Ever. He was so abused and traumatized as a child so when he broke free to release his own albums he was looked upon as selfish. He needed to be free. He then gave back to the fans and for so many children he was a hero. He really was a king. Michael, you dropped this ✨👑✨, fly high king.
@Blizzious
And yet, 11 years later. He's still getting abused, by the media and because of that one documentary that ruined everything.
@m7disonnn
If anyone is saying he wasnt abused. That is a lie. Sorry, but its true.. he was :C
@yussufmadam8324
Michael's got all his fans with him and seen square one documentary that proves him innocent
@thegreytable
Well said sis 🙌
@Blizzious
@Mxddie Flxmingx u should definitely check Square One and not that Leaving Neverland thing.
@susienickel8573
This song was played at my niece's funeral on Monday and it made a huge impact on my life. I love this song.
@malaquiassawoe4093
I’m so sorry for your loss
@PrincessMopar
My condolences. May she rest in peace. 💗
@lesleysmart1649
May her soul rest in peace