Burial debuted in March 2005 on the Hyperdub label with the South London Borough EP, which included the tracks "Southern Comfort" and "Broken Home." These two tracks would be among the highlights of the full-length album Burial (2006), whose release was accompanied by a second EP, Distant Lights (2006). Comprising bleak, evocative dubstep -- one track, "Night Bus," is entirely beatless, driven only by sampled rainfall and eerie synth melodies -- Burial was critically acclaimed, and most notably voted Album of the Year by The Wire; it was also voted among the best albums of the year by Mixmag. Burial's second album, Untrue (2007), was eagerly awaited as a result of all the acclaim; an EP, Ghost Hardware (2007), was released a few months in advance, drumming up further interest. Like its predecessor, Untrue was critically acclaimed, voted among the best albums of the year by XLR8R, for instance, and reviewed even more favorably than its predecessor.
In February 2008, British newspaper The Independent made a claim that William Bevan, indeed a native of South London, was the individual behind Burial. Bevan later confirmed the report, continued to record under his alias, and issued several collaborative works with the likes of former schoolmate Kieran Hebden (Four Tet), Thom Yorke, Massive Attack, and Jamie Woon. He issued three additional Hyperdub EPs -- Street Halo, Kindred, and Truant -- in 2011 and 2012. A Japanese CD release combined the first two. Bevan's 2013 was quiet until that December, when he released a three-track EP for Hyperdub titled Rival Dealer. A single-sided 12" titled Temple Sleeper surfaced on Keysound in 2015. The following year, Burial collaborated with Zomby on a track called "Sweetz," which appeared on Zomby's Ultra album and was also released as a single. Later in the year, Burial's Young Death/Nightmarket arrived on Hyperdub.
In April of 2017, Burial's remix of Goldie's jungle classic "Inner City Life" was released by Metalheadz. The following month, Burial's ambient Subtemple EP appeared on Hyperdub. He returned to beat-driven material in September with the garage-leaning single "Rodent," which was backed with a remix by Hyperdub boss Kode9, as well as "Pre Dawn," which appeared on Non Plus. In 2018, Burial and Kode9 mixed Fabriclive100, the conclusion of one of the two mix-CD series produced by London club Fabric. Single "Claustro"/"State Forest" appeared in 2019, and Burial ended the year with Tunes 2011-2019, a double-CD compiling most of his Hyperdub-issued output throughout the decade.
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Rival Dealer
Burial Lyrics
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I'm gonna love you more than anyone
This is who I am
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
It's about sexuality, it's about showing a person who you are
To me, this is who I'm about
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
Sometimes you are trying to find yourself
And you run away always
And that's what happened to me
I've chosen you disciple
This is who I am
You know my motherfucking style
We're good to role
Tian di jian
I've been watching you
I want to be you
This is who I am
This is the best way to go
At night, you can see the city lights brighter than ever
And stars and constellations
And it's breathtaking
The star field is just so spectacular
And one night, I saw something come down to us
Come down to us
The lyrics of Burial's song "Rival Dealer" are open to interpretation, as with most of his music. However, one possible explanation is that the song is about a person who is trying to come to terms with their own sexuality and identity. The repetition of the line "I'm gonna love you more than anyone" suggests a passion and intensity that is not just directed at one person, but rather at a whole community of people who are struggling to express themselves.
The reference to "Tian di jian" suggests a connection to Chinese mythology, where it is believed that the sky is divided into twelve regions or palaces, each ruled by a different deity. This could be seen as a metaphor for the different aspects of the self that the person is trying to reconcile. The line "You know my motherfucking style" suggests a sense of defiance and self-confidence, a refusal to be defined by external forces.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most intriguing: "And one night, I saw something come down to us / Come down to us." This could be interpreted as a reference to an extraterrestrial visitation, a spiritual revelation or simply a metaphor for the person's own personal awakening. Whatever the case may be, "Rival Dealer" is a haunting and enigmatic song that captures the struggle of self-discovery and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love you more than anyone
The singer will express their love for someone more than anyone else ever could.
This is who I am
The singer is defined by their ability to love and show their true self to someone.
It's about sexuality, it's about showing a person who you are
The song is exploring the themes of sexuality and identity, in particular the idea of expressing oneself to another person.
Sometimes you are trying to find yourself
The artist has experienced a struggle with identity and self-discovery.
And you run away always
The artist has a tendency to run away from their problems or from difficult situations.
And that's what happened to me
The singer has previously run away from a difficult situation or challenge.
I've chosen you disciple
The singer has chosen someone to follow or learn from, possibly in a religious sense.
You know my motherfucking style
The artist is confident in their own personal style and identity.
We're good to role
The artist and their chosen person or people are ready to embark on a journey, likely a spiritual or emotional one.
Tian di jian
This phrase is likely a reference to Chinese mythology or spirituality, and may represent a connection to a higher power or spiritual realm.
I've been watching you
The singer has been observing or admiring the person they have chosen to follow or learn from.
I want to be you
The artist desires to emulate or embody the qualities of the person they admire and have chosen to follow.
This is the best way to go
The singer believes that following this chosen person or path is the most beneficial or fulfilling way to live.
At night, you can see the city lights brighter than ever
The singer is observing the beauty of a city at night, possibly as a symbol of the potential for beauty or enlightenment in everyday life.
And stars and constellations
The singer is also observing the beauty of the natural world, perhaps representing a connection to something greater than themselves.
And it's breathtaking
The artist is in awe of the beauty around them.
The star field is just so spectacular
The artist is again amazed by the natural beauty of the stars.
And one night, I saw something come down to us
The singer has had a significant or transformative experience, possibly involving a spiritual or mystical event.
Come down to us
This phrase may represent the idea of a higher power or supernatural force intervening in the singer's life.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William Bevan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DFReeZe
I'll be listening to this and Untrue when I'm 90, vibing in the old folks home
David F
@ripclaw238 Which song?! Come Down To Us would be a good one
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I might be in the same place doing the same thing :)
El Narco
Glowsticks on the walking stick popping morphine π€£ππ₯π₯π―
ripclaw238
Same here. Plus I have already made a decision that I want Burial to be played at my burial
Magnus Schimmel
This music is quite unique. The anthemic opening of "Come down to us" is pure goosebumps, it constricts your throat.
String Bean
Casually listening to this for the first time ever at work today after a few years of questioning myself, and I got to the end of the last track and damn near wept β€πππ
OblivionRatula
I choke up at the very least every time - even after a few dozen listens.
Stuart Wells
Have you listened to the whole double cd that these tracks are from Burial Tunes 2011-2019 π₯°π
Franco Cisneros
Burial albums are not just music, they are an experience.