Their debut single “Cosa Nostra” was released on Functional Breaks in 2003 … Read Full Bio ↴Their debut single “Cosa Nostra” was released on Functional Breaks in 2003 and received universal DJ and radio support around the world. Their second release for the label followed soon after, a double ‘A’ sided single “Proper Tasty / Reconsidered” which firmly stamped its mark on the breaks scene with radio play on Radio One, Ministry of Sound FM, Breaks FM, several other international shows and has had DJ support from the likes of Freq Nasty, Krafty Kuts, Skool of Thought, Tayo and Steelzawheelz to name but a few.

As well as continuing to release on Functional Breaks - their tune “Soundgal“, as featured on Freq Nasty’s Breakspoll 2006 compilation, is released as Functional #44 - the boys have been approached by the likes of Big Square for “Floor Burn“, Trusted for “Funky Music”(also a top ten O2 ringtone) and Drum and Breaks for “Raw 2 Da Floor/ Le Chunk” ft MC Spee (Dreadzone). Plus new labels Silo "Wind It Back" and remixes for Wut Eva and Breakin Even.

Their distinctive sound can be heard on their weekly Nuskool Breaks radio show as well as guest mixes for Pulseradio.net and Outofthevoid.co.uk. Ben & Lex have also had an exclusive half-hour mix on Radio 1 for Annie Nightingale and they are residents at the UK’s longest running monthly breakbeat night, Beatz & Bobz, where they regularly support break beat heavyweights such as Rennie Pilgrem, Freq Nasty, Tayo, James Lavelle (Unkle) and The Freestylers as well as giants such as the Wu tang, Afrika Bambaata, Grandmaster Flash, Adam F & Fresh and DJ Zinc.

With critically acclaimed sets across the UK they have also made numerous festival appearances at Glastonbury, The Glade and Beautiful Days. They are also gaining international kudos with recent appearances at the Miami Winter Music Conference, Dangerous Drums in Berlin, Mission Dance Winter Sessions in Mannheim and the Break Nation festival in Seville where they rocked it to a crowd of over 10,000 Spanish nutters!!

With forthcoming releases on their own brand new label Ape Records (including remixes from Will White (Propellorheads), Transformer Man & more) and releases on Functional Breaks, Silo Records, Wut Eva and Jardim plus many remixes already lined up for the rest of this year, these two Westcountry Warriors look like they will be impossible to escape, so go see them and treat yourself to a damn good party!

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Ben & Lex Lyrics

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Idk how you got me feelin like this
All the pain I've endured jus really lighten
Jus kno you on my mind as I write this thinkin bout you all the time when I'm writing
In a dark deep place I was stuck alone
Got my house kicked in that shit was dead wrong
Same niggas I put on want me dead and gone
I use that energy to make my money spread long
I'm just cooped all up in my bedroom

Got a lil time tripped on sum damn shrooms
Ancestors send me signs from the universe
Don't believe me take a trip to my bedroom
All the walls started melting in my livin room
Can't believe I was stuck in damn loop
Big realization, that's when I had to
Drop everything and start gettin at you
I really miss my son everyfuckinday
I gotta shade that pain every other day
I gotta stay real focused on gettin paid
I barely get three hours of sleep a day
Mostly everyone folded when I needed em
Went to jail talk demons? I defeated em
Went to court by myself I really needed em
Losin time wit my baby I just needed him
Then the day came up something defeating him
Meningitis what a bitch I couldn't believe it then
Day approached so fast a different speed and then
He lost control of everything!
Do you know what it means to lose everything?
My life just flashed in a sudden blink
That shit make me wanna go insane
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
No you haven't seen nothing like me
Idk how you got me feelin like this
All the pain I've endured jus really lighten
Jus kno you on my mind as I write this thinkin bout you all the time when I'm writing
In a dark deep place I was stuck alone
Got my house kicked in that shit was dead wrong

Same niggas I put on want me dead and gone
I use that energy to make my money spread long

Overall Meaning

In the first paragraph, the songwriter expresses their confusion and surprise at how they are feeling as a result of a relationship or connection. They acknowledge that despite the pain they have gone through, that pain seems to be diminishing due to the presence of this person in their life. As they write these lyrics, they reveal that the person they are thinking about constantly is the inspiration behind their creativity.

The second paragraph takes a darker turn as the songwriter reflects on a difficult period in their life. They mention being in a dark and lonely place, and having their house broken into, which was a traumatic experience. They also reveal that people who they once helped and supported now want them to suffer and even wish for their death. However, instead of allowing this negativity to consume them, the songwriter describes channeling that energy towards making money and ensuring their own success.

The third paragraph depicts a scene in which the songwriter finds themselves isolated in their bedroom, possibly influenced by hallucinogenic substances. They mention receiving signs from ancestors and the universe, using this experience as evidence to support their claims. At this point, they also have a significant realization that prompts them to make a change in their life and pursue the person they are constantly thinking about.

The final paragraph delves into the songwriter's personal struggles. They express the intense longing they feel for their son, whom they miss every day. Despite this emotional pain, they push themselves to focus on their financial stability, sacrificing sleep to achieve their goals. They acknowledge that most of the people they relied on during difficult times folded and abandoned them, even when they had to face their problems in court. The lyrics take a tragic turn as the songwriter recounts a day when something devastating happened to the person they needed the most, leaving them feeling like they lost everything. This experience makes them question their sanity and creates a desire for revenge or justice.

Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, resilience, and the deep emotional impact of personal struggles. The songwriter expresses their complex feelings, ranging from love and inspiration to rage and despair. Through their words, they highlight the experiences that have molded them into a unique individual and emphasize that they are unlike anyone else.

Line by Line Meaning

Idk how you got me feelin like this
I don't know how you managed to make me feel this way

All the pain I've endured jus really lighten
All the pain I've gone through seems to be fading away

Jus kno you on my mind as I write this thinkin bout you all the time when I'm writing
Just know that you're constantly on my mind while I'm writing this

In a dark deep place I was stuck alone
I was trapped in a lonely and depressing place

Got my house kicked in that shit was dead wrong
My house got broken into, it was completely unjust

Same niggas I put on want me dead and gone
The people I helped and supported now wish for my demise

I use that energy to make my money spread long
I harness that negativity to drive my financial success

I'm just cooped all up in my bedroom
I'm confined and isolated in my bedroom

Got a lil time tripped on sum damn shrooms
With a bit of free time, I experimented with psychedelic mushrooms

Ancestors send me signs from the universe
My ancestors communicate with me through signs from the universe

Don't believe me take a trip to my bedroom
If you don't believe, come visit me in my bedroom

All the walls started melting in my livin room
The walls in my living room began to melt, creating a surreal experience

Can't believe I was stuck in damn loop
I couldn't believe I was trapped in a repetitive cycle

Big realization, that's when I had to
A significant realization that led me to take action

Drop everything and start gettin at you
I decided to prioritize pursuing you above everything else

I really miss my son everyfuckinday
I deeply yearn for my son every single day

I gotta shade that pain every other day
I have to find ways to cope with that pain every other day

I gotta stay real focused on gettin paid
I need to remain focused on earning money

I barely get three hours of sleep a day
I only manage to get around three hours of sleep per day

Mostly everyone folded when I needed em
Almost everyone abandoned me when I needed their support

Went to jail talk demons? I defeated em
Even in jail, I confronted and overcame my inner demons

Went to court by myself I really needed em
I had to face court alone, desperately needing their presence

Losin time wit my baby I just needed him
Losing time with my child, I just wanted to be with him

Then the day came up something defeating him
Then came the day when something tragic caused his downfall

Meningitis what a bitch I couldn't believe it then
Meningitis, what a terrible disease, I couldn't comprehend it at that time

Day approached so fast a different speed and then
The day arrived unexpectedly, at an accelerated pace

He lost control of everything!
He completely lost control of his life and everything within it!

Do you know what it means to lose everything?
Can you comprehend the feeling of losing everything you hold dear?

My life just flashed in a sudden blink
My entire life passed before my eyes in an instant

That shit make me wanna go insane
That experience made me feel like I was going crazy

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't encountered anyone like me before

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't witnessed anyone like me before

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't observed anything comparable to me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't encountered anything quite like me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't come across anything similar to me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't witnessed anything quite like me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't experienced anything comparable to me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't witnessed anyone like me before

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't observed anything comparable to me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't encountered anyone quite like me

No you haven't seen nothing like me
You haven't witnessed anything similar to me