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
Pain & Pleasure
Black Atlass Lyrics
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Never sayin' sorry (oh, no)
I'll tell you what, baby
It's a lifestyle
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, she could be the one if I let her
Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace
Yeah, we could just stay on the edge
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin' on this life, live and die
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, we could never change for the better
Your beautiful eyes keep me reckless
Yeah, baby put your money where your mouth is
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin' on this life, live and die
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
(Love me by the night)
Yeah we are
Livin' stars
Yeah we are
Livin' stars
Yeah we are
Livin' stars
Yeah we are
Livin' stars
The lyrics of Black Atlass's song "Pain & Pleasure" appears to be about his relationship with a woman who is unapologetically herself and is willing to love him through all of life's ups and downs. The lines "She wrote her name across, yeah / Never sayin' sorry" suggest that she is proud of who she is and is not one to apologize for it. Black Atlass acknowledges this and states "It's a lifestyle," accepting and even admiring her way of being.
The chorus, "She love me through the pain and the pleasure / Yeah, she could be the one if I let her / Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace / Yeah, we could just stay on the edge" indicates that despite the challenges they may face as a couple, he knows she is the one for him and he is willing to commit to her. The idea of putting her name on a necklace suggests a display of affection.
Throughout the song, Black Atlass also alludes to how they met - at a strip club where she danced for him. The line "I met her on the pole where she danced for me" suggests that he looked past her occupation and fell in love with her as a person. The lyrics "Love me by the night" repeated throughout the song could be interpreted as a reference to their unconventional start as a couple and their willingness to embrace it.
Line by Line Meaning
She wrote her name across, yeah
She made her presence known and marked her territory without an apology.
Never sayin' sorry (oh, no)
Refusing to apologize for her actions or choices.
I'll tell you what, baby / It's a lifestyle
This is a way of life, and not just a temporary situation or phase.
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Despite the ups and downs of their relationship, she remains loyal and supportive.
Yeah, she could be the one if I let her
She has the potential to be the perfect match for him, if he's willing to take the chance and commit to her.
Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace
He's considering making a significant gesture of affection to show his love and commitment to her.
Yeah, we could just stay on the edge
They enjoy living on the edge and taking risks.
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
He met her when she was working as a stripper, and was immediately drawn to her.
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
He compensated her for her work, and wouldn't expect her to do anything for free.
Now she up on top of the world with me / Takin' on this life, live and die
Together, they're taking on the world and facing the ups and downs of life as companions.
Yeah, we are livin' stars
They're living a glamorous and exciting lifestyle, and feel like they're the center of attention.
Love me by the night
He's asking her to show him affection and attention during the night, when they're most passionate and intimate.
Your beautiful eyes keep me reckless
Her beauty and charm have a strong hold on him, causing him to behave impulsively and recklessly.
Yeah, baby put your money where your mouth is
He's challenging her to prove her commitment to him and their relationship by taking action.
Yeah, we could never change for the better
They're content with their current lifestyle and don't see a need for improvement or change.
So love me by the night
He's reaffirming his desire for her to express her love and affection, especially during intimate moments.
Yeah we are / Livin' stars
They continue to feel like they're living a glamorous and extravagant lifestyle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander Sandford Fleming, London Tyler Holmes, Rex Kudo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nikkomccarroll8919
[Intro]
She wrote her name across it (yeah)
Never sayin' sorry (oh, no)
I'll tell you what, baby
It's a lifestyle
We got London On Da Track
[Verse 1]
She love me through the pain and the pleasure (yeah)
Yeah, she could be the one if I let her
Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace
Yeah, we could just stay on the edge (yeah)
[Refrain]
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah, I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me (on top)
Takin' on this life, live and die
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
[Chorus]
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
[Verse 2]
She love me through the pain and the pleasure (yeah)
Yeah, we could never change for the better
Your beautiful eyes keep me reckless
Yeah, baby, put your money where your mouth is (yeah)
[Refrain]
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah, I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me (on top)
Takin' on this life, live and die
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
[Chorus]
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the-
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
[Chorus]
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the-
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
[Outro]
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
@friashernandezmarielaguada2367
She wrote her name across, yeah
Never sayin’ sorry (oh, no)
I’ll tell you what, baby
It’s a lifestyle
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, she could be the one if I let her
Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace
Yeah, we could just stay on the edge
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin’ on this life, live and die
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
[Chorus]
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
[Verse 2]
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, we could never change for the better
Your beautiful eyes keep me reckless
Yeah, baby put your money where your mouth is
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin’ on this life, live and die
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
[Chorus]
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
Yeah, we are livin’ stars
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
[Outro]
Livin’ stars
Yeah we are
Livin’ stars
Yeah we are
Livin’ stars
And we are
Livin’ stars
@ArNoOoOoOLd
She wrote her name across, yeah
Never sayin' sorry (oh, no)
I'll tell you what, baby
It's a lifestyle
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, she could be the one if I let her
Yeah, I could put her name on a necklace
Yeah, we could just stay on the edge
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin' on this life, live and die
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
She love me through the pain and the pleasure
Yeah, we could never change for the better
Your beautiful eyes keep me reckless
Yeah, baby put your money where your mouth is
I met her on the pole where she danced for me
Yeah I gave her half a check, never work for free
Now she up on top of the world with me
Takin' on this life, live and die
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
So love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Love me by the night
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
Yeah, we are livin' stars
@beth6830
This is the best kind of music out there. It'll never get old.
@tanyacopy5832
Not... I am. Legend listen 2022? Anyone
@nassimbenz8240
It's okay if you don't like Black Atlass, not everyone has a good taste. XOTWOD
@bxoz3352
Alex and Abel are the best for sure.
@nassimbenz8240
Abel Fanbxoy ABEX
@Above3Beyond123
true dat 😂👌
@andronikit.896
😎😎😎
@quarantinesquad3422
Well......good thing I ain't got taste buds.......
@bxoz3352
This dude is talented, i heard his new album and i can say that this is AMAZING. Hope the gets the fame that he deserves.
XOTWOD
@hockeygirl8720
Me too!!!! He needs more fame. So underrated