His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Ready For The Weekend Remix)
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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That's what you're, shouting at me
I could run but I'd sooner have this
And I make her bleed
Liquid blood stain from your finger
Say what do you see?
Remind you that whatever you get is
What you want it to be (You want it to be)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
To find a cure for whatever state your in
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Coming back coming back
To a place where, I never knew
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
But I, don't know what they do
This reflection in my mirror, reminds me of you
When I tilt it towards the sunlight, you fall out of view (fall out of view)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
To find a cure for whatever state your in
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today?
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
The lyrics of "Ready for the Weekend" by Calvin Harris seem to be about living for the moment without worrying about what other people think. The opening lines "Counterfeit, counterfeit/That's what you're, shouting at me" suggest that people might be criticizing the singer for not conforming to their ideas of how he should be living his life.
The chorus "Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend" is an upbeat expression of the idea that the weekend is a time to let loose and have fun. The line "We get a thrill from clapping our hands" suggests that the singer is talking about partying with friends and having a good time. The bridge "Coming back coming back/ To a place where, I never knew" talks about the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
Overall, "Ready for the Weekend" seems to be a celebration of youth and the idea of seizing the day. It is an upbeat and fun song that encourages listeners to forget their worries and enjoy the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Counterfeit, counterfeit
You're accusing me of being fake
That's what you're, shouting at me
You're yelling at me about it
I could run but I'd sooner have this
I could escape but I prefer this situation
And I make her bleed
And I hurt her emotionally
Liquid blood stain from your finger
Your emotional pain is real
Say what do you see?
What's your interpretation of this situation?
Remind you that whatever you get is
Remember that you are in control of your own experience
What you want it to be (You want it to be)
It will be what you make it (and that's what you desire)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
Your emotions are under your control
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
There's no time to waste
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
If you're hesitant, push yourself to act
To find a cure for whatever state your in
To get over your current emotional state
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today
I tell my friends to avoid negativity and danger
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We enjoy showing excitement and approval
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
We look for someone to share our joy with
Coming back coming back
Returning to a familiar place
To a place where, I never knew
To somewhere I haven't been before
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
Adjusting the controls, trying new things
But I, don't know what they do
But I'm uncertain of the outcome
This reflection in my mirror, reminds me of you
Seeing myself reminds me of someone else
When I tilt it towards the sunlight, you fall out of view (fall out of view)
When I look closely, you disappear
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
I'm prepared to enjoy my time off
Coming back coming back
Returning
To a place where, I never knew
To somewhere unfamiliar
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
Trying new things, adjusting to change
But I, don't know what they do
But I'm uncertain of the outcome
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
I'm looking forward to relaxing and having fun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM WILES
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Kieran Welch
This is absolutely AWESOME, proper feel good tune
FedUpize
this makes me wanna go out and dance till sunrise :)
alwinpos
That little lead makes me go crazy, I love it so much! Big ups for the high contrast.
seanusmcmaximus
beautiful tune,such a good remix, everything feels tight and where it should be
Cubicated
listening to this, after a long day at work, just makes me want to get my jacket and bag and go out; celebrating the weekend:)
Aidan Barlow
Never. Gets. Old. <3
Whodatboi
this is great even better than the original imo :P Calvin always makes great music and effin awesome JAM TV!!
Ondřej Duffek
Massive track! Especialy in the club when the basses mooving your body ;)!
midnightdawn95
Now THIS is what i call an awesome remix. <3
Josh Roberts
I love high contrast remixes