2008 was one of the duo’s most successful and madly busy years yet. As well as releasing The Sun & The Neon Light, their most ambitious and full-realized album to date, they embarked on another exhaustive world tour. Performing at festivals like Glastonbury, Rock Am Ring and Creamfields in Argentina, they cemented their reputation as one of the most formidable live acts around (Resident Advisor voted them the 5th best live act in the world). Their single “Charlotte” was one of the top three selling underground tracks on Beatport in 2008 and Booka Shade was voted ‘Best Tech House Act 2008’.
Having released a Movements tour edition, a live DVD called “We Came To Dance” (which found them performing to 12,000 fans at the Pukkelpop festival) and “Cinematic Shades”, a compilation of more reflective tracks from the Booka Shade back catalogue, the guys are now back in their Berlin studio working on a new album. They will play selected shows in Spring and over the summer festival season. Their eagerly-anticipated US tour starts in March 2009.
It’s been a long and winding road that’s got Booka Shade to where they are now. Following their formative synth-pop outings in the 90s and releases on labels like R&S, Music Man and Tommy Boy – including a huge hit in 1993, “Una musica senza ritmo”, as Degeneration - Arno and Walter sought a new, more personal outlet for their creative energies. They found this through Get Physical Music, which they co-founded in 2002. Since then they’ve been at the production helm of countless releases by M.A.N.D.Y, DJ T., Sunsetpeople and Chelonis R. Jones, and the label has quickly grown to become one of the most respected and popular underground dance music labels around, releasing hits from a variety of artists from the aforementioned to Samim, Lopazz, Raz Ohara, Elektrochemie and Jona.
In 2004 Booka Shade released their highly acclaimed debut album Memento, but it was their seminal collaboration with M.A.N.D.Y, “Body Language”, that launched them into the stratosphere. An immediate underground hit, the track also broke into commercial realms and was awarded ‘Ibiza Track of the Season 2005’. Booka Shade’s solo offering “Mandarine Girl” became a club smash and subsequent live performances at the 2005 Sónar festival and a warm-up set for Depeche Mode. Garnering massive props for both their studio work and live performances, Booka Shade have become in-demand remixers, lending their production magic to respected artists including Moby, Yello, Hot Chip, Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, Dubfire, Tiga, Dave Gahan and The Knife.
In 2006 the UK’s leading electronic music website, Resident Advisor, crowned Booka Shade ‘Best Live Act” and awarded them the title of ‘Best Album’ for their second long-player, Movements. Released in May 2006, it featured “Mandarine Girl” and “Body Language” alongside new club anthems “Night Falls”, “In White Rooms” and “Darko”. These tracks were among 2006’s biggest dance tunes, and “In White Rooms” and “Night Falls” were the two top-selling EPs for worldwide vinyl distributor Intergroove. The accolades stacked up: Pitchfork listed “In White Rooms” amongst the best songs of the year, while Germany’s ME Sounds listed 2004’s “Vertigo” amongst the “most important songs of all time”. A Groove Magazine poll voted them second best producers of the 2006, and Movements was one of its top 10 albums for that year. US magazine XLR8R championed the album as one of the top 100 of all time!
During their Movements world tour – which saw them perform a staggering 150 shows over the course of 20 months – Booka Shade released the 12”s “Tickle / Karma Car” and “Numbers”, both international radio and club hits, as well as a mix CD for the DJ-Kicks series which was chosen as DJ Magazine’s 1 compilation of the year and Mixmag’s 2. Soon after they brought out The Sun & The Neon Light, their most diverse and ambitious album to date. Since then they’ve toured as hard as ever, bringing their sound live and direct to audiences all over the globe; meanwhile Get Physical is as healthy as ever, and recently celebrated its landmark 100th release.
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Berlin-based duo Booka Shade (Walter Merziger & Arno Kammermeier) are considered one of the most celebrated electronic acts to come out of Europe over the past two decades.
Originally from Frankfurt, Booka Shade quickly gained a strong following within electronic music. In 2002 they formed the now legendary dance label Get Physical Music (together w/ M.A.N.D.Y., Thomas ‘DJ T.’ Koch and Peter Hayo). In 2005 the band release the international successes ‘Mandarine EP’ & ‘Body Language’ (co-prod. w/ M.A.N.D.Y.) launching them into the stratosphere.
Since their Sónar break-through in 2005 Booka Shade earned huge recognition with their innovative live shows. Opening for legendary acts such as Depeche Mode & Kraftwerk & headlining stages inc. Coachella, Glastonbury, Rock Werchter & Red Rocks. They have been named one of Resident Advisor's Top 5 live acts in the world & DJ Mag’s ’10 Unforgettable Sets From The History Of Exit Festival’. Booka Shade were recently inducted into Pete Tong's BBC Radio 1 Hall of Fame
Remix credits include; Depeche Mode, Moby, Hot Chip, Rüfüs Du Sol, The Knife & many more.
Blaufield Music founded in 2013 is the band’s label for releasing their own music & also other artists & emerging talent.
Twenty years, dozens of EP’s & six albums later, Booka Shade have become more than a household name, they have become synonymous with the spirit which drives electronic music & have set a precedent to which electronic music is still held to today.
Regenerate
Booka Shade Lyrics
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Suddenly you were here, like an angel appeared
And the world that I knew changed into a wonderland
Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone
Like the rays of the sun
Disappeared into never ending nights
Where everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
My body's hurtin', cryin' and yearnin'
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
And I think about you, knowin' only you could understand
Here alone in my room, I can feel all the walls closin' in
Feelin' trapped in a shell
Wishin' that I could spin the wheels of change
'Cause everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change
Everything real has turned to stone
And the songbird has flown
(You're gone)
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
(Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
A shade of blue
I can feel all the walls closin' in
Booka Shade’s song, “Regenerate” opens with “A lifetime waiting for the light to shine”. These lyrics express the feeling of waiting for something to happen, waiting for a chance to start something new, and a chance to begin again. Booka Shade then sings about how “you” suddenly appeared, like an angel appearing. This sudden appearance changed the world into a wonderland. The next lines “Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone. Like the rays of the sun disappeared into never-ending nights”, convey the sadness that follows when the one who brought light is gone. The world feels empty, and the hope and joy that was present is gone. The song goes on to state that everything that was once real has turned to stone and the songbird has flown. This symbolizes the loss of the beauty and joy that was once present.
The chorus, “Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue” speaks to the idea that even when things seem impossible or hopeless, there is always a chance for change. A small change, like a rose changing color can have a profound impact on our perception and is a reminder that little things can help to bring us back from feeling lost or hopeless. The song ends with “Sometimes I feel like I'm losing my mind, I can feel all the walls closing in.” These lyrics capture the feeling of suffocation and the oppressive feeling that comes with losing the light and the wonder that was present before. Overall, “Regenerate” speaks to feelings of hope and loss, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, there is always a chance for change.
Line by Line Meaning
A lifetime waiting for the light to shine
I have been waiting all my life for something great to happen, for the light to shine on me and change my world.
Suddenly you were here, like an angel appeared
You appeared in my life suddenly, like an angel sent from above, and changed everything for the better.
And the world that I knew changed into a wonderland
Your presence made everything in my world seem more magical and wonderful than ever before.
Then you called out my name, looked around and I found you were gone
Just as quickly as you came into my life, you disappeared, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
Like the rays of the sun
Your presence in my life was like the rays of the sun, bright and warm, but now you are gone and I am left in the dark.
Disappeared into never ending nights
You disappeared into a never-ending night, leaving me in a constant state of darkness and loneliness.
Where everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that used to feel real and alive has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.
And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.
My body's hurtin', cryin' and yearnin'
I am in pain, I cry and I yearn for something that I cannot have, namely your presence and love.
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
Sometimes I feel like I am losing my sanity because I cannot find a way to cope with the pain and loneliness.
And I think about you, knowin' only you could understand
I think about you often, knowing that only you could truly understand the depth of my pain and longing.
Here alone in my room, I can feel all the walls closin' in
When I am alone in my room, my loneliness and pain become even more suffocating, like the walls are closing in on me.
Feelin' trapped in a shell
I feel trapped inside a shell, unable to break free from my own pain and loneliness.
Wishin' that I could spin the wheels of change
I wish I could change my circumstances and find a way out of my loneliness and pain, but I feel powerless to do so.
Everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that feels real and important has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.
And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.
Now I know a rose can change
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of self in the face of pain.
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind
Sometimes I feel like I am losing my sanity because I cannot find a way to cope with the pain and loneliness.
A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of self in the face of pain.
Everything real has turned to stone
Without you, everything that feels real and important has become cold and lifeless, like it has turned to stone.
And the songbird has flown
The songbird, a symbol of happiness and freedom, has flown away, leaving me in a state of sadness and confinement.
Now I know a rose can change a shade of blue
I have learned that even a small change, like the color of a rose, can have a big impact on how I see the world, even if it remains in a state of sadness.
A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.
A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.
A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.
(Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' my mind)
Repeating phrase of self-doubt and introspection.
A shade of blue
The color blue, often associated with sadness and loneliness, now colors my world since you have left.
I can feel all the walls closin' in
The anguish and pain of loneliness is becoming even more severe, like the walls of my world are closing in on me.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNO KAMMERMEIER, WALTER MERZIGER
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KPKP2015
Cant believe it's been 10 years. Masterpiece. I remember my golden days as student everytime I hear this song.
killurfacesteff
I don't know how they managed to come up with this amazing song.... I hear it and it always feels like the first time.
Kelsey Cruz
this song just totally cured my headache right now. this is amazing!
Pierre Kirby
I heard this track over and over on a radiostation , first 3 times i heard it it made no impression on me i just thought it sounded .. different. At this point it brings me in trance and i just rise above this world :)
Calm Adventures | Meaningful Music & Ambiance
It's been 10 years already and I still have great music taste
James Phillips
cant wait to see these guys at big day out... when that beat drops in the boiler room!!
mrkuyakuya
alchemical recipe for musical bliss. love the build up to the synthy beeps that start at 3:00
MDHoover
the hook at the end is one of the most addictively awesome I have ever heard in my life
Juan Jimenez Hernandez
What a good track. Saludos desde 🇲🇽
MickeyMouseisWaus
Love IT!