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.
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Show Me
Black Atlass Lyrics
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I'm not shy but that′s my type
You know that I'm just quiet
'Cause I′m payin′ attention, oh-oh
And when you talk I listen
Girl I need a commitment, from you, ooh
And nobody else, nobody else
I used to get so high off of love
So won′t you show me
Show me what I'm missin′
You wanna be the one?
Here's your chance, girl don′t miss it
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
You think you got what it takes
And baby I don't doubt you
I see it on your face, you want me to want you
If you do me right
This won′t be the only night
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Show me what I′m missin′
You wanna be the one?
Here's your chance, girl don′t miss it
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
You think you got what it takes
And baby I don′t doubt you
I see it on your face, you want me to want you
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won′t you show me
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won′t you show me
Won't you show me
So won′t you show me
The lyrics to Black Atlass' song "Show Me" talk about wanting a genuine connection with someone who he can commit to. The lyrics start off with Black Atlass stating that he doesn't need attention and he's not a shy person, but he prefers to listen and pay attention to those around him. He then expresses his need for a commitment from a particular girl and no one else. The fear of distance, which could potentially ruin the commitment, is alluded to in the lyrics. The chorus of the song talks about wanting the person he's interested in to show him what he's missing, and if they do things right, they'll have more than just one night. The lyrics also suggest that the person Black Atlass is interested in wants him to want her back just as much.
The song's lyrics delve into themes of commitment, attention, and connection, with a focus on Black Atlass' personal needs and desires. The lyrics speak to anyone looking for a real, genuine connection and wanting someone to show them what they've been missing.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need the attention
I am not seeking attention
I'm not shy but that's my type
I am not introverted, but I prefer to keep to myself
You know that I'm just quiet
You understand that my silence does not indicate disinterest
'Cause I'm payin' attention, oh-oh
I am listening and observing closely
And when you talk I listen
I focus on and value your words
Girl I need a commitment, from you, ooh
I desire a serious relationship with you
And nobody else, nobody else
I am not interested in anyone else
I used to get so high off of love
I used to be euphoric and infatuated with romance
Now I'm so scared of the distance
Now I fear the potential separation between us
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Show me what I'm missing
Reveal to me what I am lacking without you
You wanna be the one?
Do you aspire to be the only one for me?
Here's your chance, girl don't miss it
This is your opportunity to seize my heart
If you do me right
If you treat me well
This won't be the only night
Our relationship will last longer than a single evening
You think you got what it takes
Do you believe you possess the necessary qualities?
And baby I don't doubt you
I trust in your abilities and character
I see it on your face, you want me to want you
I discern from your expression that you desire my affection
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Won't you show me
Please reveal to me
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Won't you show me
Please reveal to me
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Won't you show me
Please reveal to me
Show me what I'm missing
Reveal to me what I am lacking without you
You wanna be the one?
Do you aspire to be the only one for me?
Here's your chance, girl don't miss it
This is your opportunity to seize my heart
If you do me right
If you treat me well
This won't be the only night
Our relationship will last longer than a single evening
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Won't you show me
Please reveal to me
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Won't you show me
Please reveal to me
So won't you show me
Please demonstrate to me
Writer(s): Anders Lee, Danny Schofield, Michael Holmes, Mohamed Sulaiman, Akeel Henry, Alex Flemming
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lionelxo
So here is the lyrics:
I don't need the attention
I'm not shy but that's my type
You know that I'm just quiet
'Cause I'm payin' attention, oh-oh
And when you talk I listen
Girl I need a commitment, from you, ooh
And nobody else, nobody else
I used to get so high off of love
Now I'm scared of long distance
So won't you show me
Show me what I'm missin'
You wanna be the one?
Here's your chance, girl don't miss it
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
You think you got what it takes
And baby I don't doubt you
I see it on your face, you want me to want you
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Show me what I'm missin'
You wanna be the one?
Here's your chance, girl don't miss it
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
You think you got what it takes
And baby I don't doubt you
I see it on your face, you want me to want you
If you do me right
This won't be the only night
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
Won't you show me
So won't you show me
@abee3000
This album was so worth the wait, oh my god. Every track is an absolute banger.
@ericvelasquez3779
Allison Blake right. Album is so good
@jorgebarron8290
Abel no make mistakes, u r the next XO boss!
@GoodenYou
Agreed 🤝
@michellynailsart
@Lee Rios I love bouth♥️
@yodie_yodarf8860
P gd XX
@drsoommmer
does weeknd support him at begin? he isnt bad
@meedy92
Unfortunately he’s no longer on the XO record label :(
@Bengolstar300
My brain can’t handle all this euphoria 🔥
@tina9905
Every song from this album is fire I’m obsessed