Dominick Martin aka Calibre is the 1st exclusively Irish Drum and Bass arti… Read Full Bio ↴Dominick Martin aka Calibre is the 1st exclusively Irish Drum and Bass artist.

Classically trained in violin, he dropped this for drums and began playing in various bands, before finding early Detroit techno and house. His inspiration around that time is said to wander around the likes of Kenny Larkin, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins, the Orb.

His brother introduced Calibre to drum and bass and jungle, which at first he couldn’t follow the pattern as he felt it was too relentless and 'beaty', and so at that point he preferred four to the floor drumbeats from the US house style.

From there he's developed on slowly but surely to become an accomplished producer.

Since his early work for Dublin label Quadrophonic in 1998, Calibre has always delivered a sound that delves below the all too often unsatisfying drum and bass surface.

His ability to bring a warm, natural feel to the digital landscape of drum and bass raised interest from Radio 1's Fabio, leading to a critically acclaimed double album in 2001, entitled 'Musique Concrete' released on Fabio's Creative Source imprint.

Since then Calibre has released for labels such as Soul:R, including collaboration work under the Mist:i:Cal moniker with the Manchester duo Marcus Intalex and ST Files (together MIST). Other label contributions have included CIA, 31, Defunked, V and Critical.

Remixes have also been a heavy outlet for Calibre, with commissions from the likes of High Contrast, Badmarsh & Shri and american R&B-singer Jaheim, to name but a few.

In 2003 Calibre's own vision, Signature records, has come to light. This imprint is the home for his own prolific studio output, offering an unprecedented freedom to experiment and release music on his own terms. Calibre's project with ST Files under the St.Cal moniker saw its first release on Soul:R in September 2004 with 'Red Light/Little Man'.

2005 has truly been the year of Calibre. Spending less time djing and more time in the studio he was able to finalise his second album, entitled 'Second Sun', the first for his label Signature.

2005 also marked the return of the St.Cal production partnership with their 12" 'Losing Ground/Henshaw Dub' on Soul:R. This was a first taste of the forthcoming Mist:i:cal LP project which is being worked on at the moment. The LP will feature tracks from Marcus Intalex, ST Files and Calibre in their various combinations and is due for release on Soul:R.

Give It Up
Calibre Lyrics

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Something happened baby,
Only you can make it right
Clear my heavy mind with your tricks
Got that magic baby,
'Cause everything I fear just slowly disappears
As we kiss, yeah
Baby, I want you close, I want you close
Give me your love

Baby, I want some more, I want some more
Can't get enough
Baby, I wanna feel your touch, wanna feel your touch
Just get me up and go on and on, on and on
Don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) please stay with me tonight
(Uh uh uh uh) don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) I know you're down to give it up
Are you happy baby?
I can make you valentines
Every single night, dim the lights
I'm ecstatic baby, you've got me on the high
Join me in this sky paradise
Baby, I want you close, I want you close
Give me your love
Baby, I want some more, I want some more
Can't get enough
Baby, I wanna feel your touch, feel your touch
Just get me up and go on and on, on and on
Don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) please stay with me tonight
(Uh uh uh uh) don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) I know you're down to give it up
I had a show in sydney in front of aussie, right?
Then a show in london, for the longest flight
I know it's been too long and you're always right
Just tryna see you after a hardest night
Listen, this between us, our secret don't tell
It's beatles mania when I leave the hotel
We don't want tabloid cashing up no chills
Tryna be with you alone for a week
Clock this morning, this is short thing
Let's take off without all the paparazzi swarming
I'm tryna show you you're the most important
Until one you're tryna be too forward
But we've got one chance
And I can't wait till the next time I see you
So you should stay till I leave to the next city and disappear
So, only if I need you here
I'm saying
Don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) please stay with me tonight
(Uh uh uh uh) don't leave me girl
(Uh uh uh uh) I know you're down to give it up
Don't leave
Stay with me tonight
Don't leave me baby

I know you got to to give it up
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Overall Meaning

In Calibre's song "Give It Up," the artist is confessing his love to a woman and asking her to stay with him for the night. He admits that he's had a rough time and that she's the only one who can make it better. He tells her that she has a magical touch that can make all of his fears disappear when they kiss. He wants her to stay with him and give him her love, saying he can't get enough of her. He wants her to feel his touch and wants to go on and on with her, asking her not to leave him. He promises to make her feel special, to create an atmosphere of love and passion every single night, inviting her to join him in a sky paradise.

Calibre uses repetition to convey his message; he wants her to know that he needs her and he's afraid that she might leave him. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the phrase, "don't leave me girl," and the repeated use of, "uh uh uh uh."

The lyrics also suggest that Calibre has a hectic life, with shows in different cities and paparazzi swarming around him. He acknowledges that he's trying to see her after a long night and that he wants to be with her alone for a week. He admits that it's a short thing, but that he wants to make the most of the time they have together.

Overall, the song is a plea for love and companionship. The lyrics express a longing for intimacy and connection, as well as a fear of being alone. Calibre's words are heartfelt and sincere, making it clear that he truly wants to be with the object of his affection.

Line by Line Meaning

Something happened baby,
There was a problem, and only the listener can fix it.

Only you can make it right
The listener is the only one who can solve the problem.

Clear my heavy mind with your tricks
The listener has a method to help the singer relax and forget about their problems.

Got that magic baby,
The listener has a special power or ability to help the artist.

'Cause everything I fear just slowly disappears
The listener's presence or actions can make the artist's fears go away.

As we kiss, yeah
Physical intimacy is an important part of the singer's relationship with the listener.

Baby, I want you close, I want you close
The singer desires physical closeness with the listener.

Give me your love
The artist wants the listener to show affection and care for them.

Baby, I want some more, I want some more
The artist wants to continue receiving the listener's affection.

Can't get enough
The artist is very happy with the listener's attention and doesn't want it to stop.

Baby, I wanna feel your touch, wanna feel your touch
The singer wants to experience physical contact and intimacy with the listener.

Just get me up and go on and on, on and on
The artist wants the listener to continue showing them affection and attention without stopping.

Don't leave me girl
The singer doesn't want the listener to leave them alone or abandon them.

(Uh uh uh uh) please stay with me tonight
The singer is begging the listener to stay with them for the night.

(Uh uh uh uh) don't leave me girl
The singer is repeating their plea for the listener to stay with them and not leave them alone.

(Uh uh uh uh) I know you're down to give it up
The artist is confident that the listener is willing to give them the attention and affection they want.

Are you happy baby?
The artist is checking with the listener to make sure that they are satisfied and content.

I can make you valentines
The singer is offering to create romantic experiences for the listener.

Every single night, dim the lights
The singer wants to set the mood for romantic intimacy every night.

I'm ecstatic baby, you've got me on the high
The artist is very happy and excited because of the listener's affection and presence.

Join me in this sky paradise
The artist wants the listener to share in their happiness and joy.

I had a show in sydney in front of aussie, right?
The artist is talking about a recent concert they gave in Sydney, Australia.

Then a show in london, for the longest flight
The singer is mentioning a recent concert they gave in London, which required a long flight.

I know it's been too long and you're always right
The artist acknowledges that it has been a while since they have seen the listener and that the listener is usually correct about things.

Just tryna see you after a hardest night
The singer is eager to see the listener after a difficult or tiring night.

Listen, this between us, our secret don't tell
The singer wants their relationship with the listener to remain private and confidential.

It's beatles mania when I leave the hotel
The singer is describing the frenzy and excitement they generate when they appear in public.

We don't want tabloid cashing up no chills
The artist wants to avoid attracting negative attention from the media.

Tryna be with you alone for a week
The artist wants to spend an extended period of time alone with the listener.

Clock this morning, this is short thing
The singer is saying that time is running out and that they need to act quickly.

Let's take off without all the paparazzi swarming
The singer wants to avoid being followed or photographed by the media.

I'm tryna show you you're the most important
The artist wants to demonstrate to the listener that they are very important to them.

Until one you're tryna be too forward
The artist accuses the listener of being overly eager or aggressive in their pursuit of the artist.

But we've got one chance
The artist recognizes that their time together may be limited and that they need to make the most of it.

And I can't wait till the next time I see you
The singer is eagerly anticipating their next opportunity to be with the listener.

So you should stay till I leave to the next city and disappear
The artist is suggesting that the listener accompany them on their travels and then disappear with them to avoid the media's attention.

So, only if I need you here
The singer is saying that they will ask the listener to stay with them only if they need them.

Stay with me tonight
The singer is pleading with the listener to spend the night with them.

Don't leave me baby
The singer is asking the listener not to abandon or leave them alone.

I know you got to to give it up
The artist is confident that the listener wants to show them affection and attention.

Ha ha
This is an expression of amusement or happiness.

Contributed by Camden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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