Native to the eclectically romantic city of Montreal, and now temporary resident in London, Ontario, Atlass brings the Old World charm of his home and infuses it with stark synth landscapes and enormously empty drums not only creating a name for himself, but also eradicating any notions of a specific genre. Coupled with his dreamy, intensely reverbed vocals and inventive melodies, this young maverick has fashioned quite a unique project few will be prepared for. It's something you have to hear to understand.
"The Black Atlass EP", his first EP released on Green United Music, is a six song teaser of things to come. Even in the relatively brief foray, lasting only 18 minutes, Altlass manages to create a plethora of different productions styles varying from the sample heavy banger "Ways", to the ethereal keys found cascading amidst the synthesizer wails of the Paris Interlude.
One of the most captivating aspects of this young artist can only be appreciated once you have witnessed him performing his special brand of crooning in person. Armed only with awkward personability and his MPD/computer combo, this troubadour sings while re-producing his beats live, to slay any notions of disbelief in regards to his talent. He even takes the process one step further when he records his music and plays each song's instrumental in real time drectly from his MPD. This means when you listen to his music, the instrumental backing you hear accompanying his vocals are not the result of quantized drum patterns and sequencing, but fined tuned precision and enviable musical ability.
Fusing his polarizingly different sound-scape with an undeniable musicality, Black Atlass is definitely an act to look out for in 2012. You should expect to see a couple interesting collaborations with some well-known Toronto area performers before the end of this year.
Something great this way comes.
http://www.blackatlass.com
Never Enough
Black Atlass Lyrics
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Fake love and Hennessy
Nothing else can break me
Like your touch
I wanna feel you next to me
Baby I need your energy
Nothing else can break me
Oh-oh, oh-oh
And I don't wanna hide from those eyes, anymore
No more runnin' from us
All I need is your touch
Somehow it's never enough
All I need is your touch
I'll give you all that I've got
It's never enough
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Said I'm my own worst enemy
Drownin' in my memories
Nothing else can break me
Like your touch
I wanna feel you next to me
Baby I need your energy
Nothing else can break me
Like your touch
Oh-oh, oh-oh
And I don't wanna hide from those eyes, anymore
No more runnin' from us
All I need is your touch
Somehow it's never enough
All I need is your touch
I'll give you all that I've got
It's never enough
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
(It's never enough)
In the opening lines of "Never Enough," Black Atlass is talking about their own self-destructive tendencies. They imply that they are aware of their flaws and addictions by mentioning their relationship with fake love and Hennessy. However, these problems are overshadowed by their intense desire for the touch of someone they love. This touch is something that nothing else can replace or replicate, and they need it to feel energized and whole. The lyrics imply that this person's touch is more of a drug than the fake love and Hennessy they are indulging in.
The chorus of "Never Enough" reinforces the idea that the singer's relationship is a drug they can't get enough of. They don't want to hide from the other person anymore or to run from their relationship. Instead, they want to be close to them, feel their touch, and give all they've got. Despite their all-consuming desire, however, it's never enough; the insatiable crave is still there, and they are still looking for more.
The song's lyrics ultimately convey the message that love, and the emotional connection it brings, is more powerful than anything else– even when it can be self-destructive. It's a bittersweet message because it showcases how love can be all-consuming yet insufficient at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I'm my own worst enemy
He acknowledges that he is his own problem and is struggling with issues that he must resolve.
Fake love and Hennessy
He is using vices to cope with his problems, but they are not actually helping him move on or heal.
Nothing else can break me
Like your touch
I wanna feel you next to me
Baby I need your energy
Nothing else can break me
Like your touch
Oh-oh, oh-oh
He finds comfort and escape in her touch and presence. It is powerful enough to make him feel invincible and forget his problems.
And I don't wanna hide from those eyes, anymore
No more runnin' from us
He no longer wants to be disconnected from her and wants to overcome his fear of intimacy and commitment.
All I need is your touch
Somehow it's never enough
All I need is your touch
I'll give you all that I've got
It's never enough
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
(It's never enough)
He craves her touch and wants to give her everything he can, but it doesn't feel like it's ever enough for them to truly connect and for him to find lasting happiness.
Said I'm my own worst enemy
Drownin' in my memories
His memories are a source of pain and may be preventing him from moving forward in life and in his relationship with her.
Writer(s): Alexander Fleming, Danny Schofield, Oliver Goldstein
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danielgarity3522
I don’t know how this doesn’t have millions of views. This is The Weeknd meets Charlie Puth
@walterserranourbina4703
So underrated now... I believe you will be someone big in the future... XOTWOD
@Purpledream887
I think I'm in love. I discovered Black Atlass since few days ago. This album is 🔥🔥. XO❤
@maybe_methembe
I discovered him ever since he signed to XO RECORDS
@amaanrashid
Me too
@bionicpeace0231
This full album is an investment ❤️
@wraithxne.242
It's Just Love Period 🤟🏿
@rerra_
Da, Adda, asa este. 🤭
@mitch1263
Nothing like cruisin behind the wheel wit ya lady in the passenger side while these type of tunes are jamming through the speakers 🔥🔥🔥
@michelles1852
And vice versa 💓