Cox was born in Oldham in 1962, to parents originally from Barbados (they later moved back after he grew up). Cox began DJing family get-togethers at the age of eight, selecting records from his parents' stack of soul 45s. He was buying his own records soon after, and owned his first pair of turntables at the age of 15. The rest of his teens was spent making spare money at any event he could DJ; though Cox studied electrical engineering in college, he quit after six months and began working various jobs until he could become a full-time DJ.
Cox had followed the musical trends from disco to rare groove on to hip-hop during the late '70s and early '80s, but the introduction of house into Britain during the middle part of the decade convinced him that he had found his niche. After moving to Brighton in 1986, his reputation bloomed during the acid house explosion of 1988-1989; Cox played the opening night at Shoom, one of the defining club nights of Britain's house revolution (as well as other legendary hot spots like Land of Oz and Spectrum). In front of 15,000 at the 1989 open-air event Sunrise, he unveiled his use of three decks on the mix; that signature technique built him into one of the top DJs of the late '80s and early '90s.
By 1992 Cox had signed an unheard-of long-term production deal with Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Records and hit number 23 on the British charts with his debut single, "I Want You (Forever)." His second single, "Does It Feel Good to You," also reached the Top 40, and he quickly diversified by setting up his own record label (Worldwide Ultimatum) and an international DJ agency (Ultimate). The onset of a more hardcore rave sound (and the fact that he was increasingly becoming pigeonholed within it) forced Cox to spend several years reestablishing his niche. In a bit of irony, commercial successes like Cox's own steered him away from high-BPM candy-core and toward the still soulful house and techno scene.
Three years after his hit singles, Cox returned with the first volume in what became a genre-defining mix compilation series, F.A.C.T.: Future Alliance of Communications and Tecknology. After the first volume dropped in 1995, surprisingly high sales figures earned a second two years later (released in America as well). One year later, Cox released his first studio full-length with 1996's At the End of the Cliché. Mix album The Sound of Ultimate B.A.S.E. followed in 1998, with another studio album, Phuture 2000, appearing in 1999. One year later, he released the self-explanatory Mixed Live, recorded at Chicago's Crobar. A second edition of Mixed Live appeared two years later along with the mix CD Global. The DJ's next busy year was 2004 with the Pure Intec mix CD appearing in August and Cox's entry in the Back to Mine series dropping in November. Second Sign appeared in 2006 with new Cox productions and a diverse set of collaborators, including superstar DJ Norman Cook and Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson. John Bush, All Music Guide
Why Can't We Live Together
Carl Cox Lyrics
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Why can't we live together
Tell me why, tell me why
Why can't we live together
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Just a little peace
No more war, no more war
All we want is some peace in this world
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
No matter, no matter what color
You are still my brother
I said no matter, no matter what color
You are still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Everybody wants to live
Everybody's got to be together
Everybody wants to live
Everybody's going to be together
Everybody's got to be together
Everybody wants to be together
I said no matter, no matter what color
You're still my brother
I said no matter, no matter what color
You're still my brother
Everybody wants to live together
Why can't we be together
Gotta live together
Together
The lyrics to Carl Cox's song "Why Can't We Live Together" are a cry for unity and peace in the world. The song asks why we can't all live together and why there is so much war and conflict in the world. The lyrics suggest that everyone wants the same thing, peace and harmony, and that we should all be able to live together regardless of our differences.
The repetition of the phrase "why can't we live together" emphasizes the frustration the songwriter feels about the state of the world. The line "everybody wants to live together" suggests that we all have a shared desire for peace and unity. The repetition of the line "no more war" emphasizes that the songwriter sees war as a major obstacle to achieving this peace.
The line "no matter what color you are, you are still my brother" speaks to the issue of race and racism. The songwriter is saying that we should be able to live together regardless of our differences, including race. The message is that we are all human and should be treated as such, with love and respect for one another.
Overall, the lyrics to "Why Can't We Live Together" are a powerful call for unity and peace in the world. They emphasize the fact that we all want the same thing and that we should all be able to live together in harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Asking for an explanation as to why people can't live together peacefully.
Why can't we live together
Questioning why people can't coexist without conflict.
Everybody wants to live together
Acknowledging that everyone desires a peaceful existence.
Why can't we be together
Wondering why it's so difficult for people to come together in unity.
No more war, no more war, no more war
Calling for an end to all conflict and violence.
Just a little peace
Asking for a small amount of tranquility in the midst of chaos.
All we want is some peace in this world
Expressing the simple, universal desire for peace.
No matter, no matter what color
Affirming that race should not divide people.
You are still my brother
Emphasizing the unity that exists between all human beings.
Everybody's got to be together
Stressing the importance of unity and togetherness.
Everybody's going to be together
Expressing hope for a future where everyone can coexist peacefully.
Gotta live together
Urging people to come together in order to live peacefully.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Timmy Thomas
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Saludos Fon! Siempre veo tus videos y si, Carl es el mejor.
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grande Fon!!!!
@RelexStayle
ONLY THE BEST
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buenas Fon excelente eleccion musical
@joan71000
Grande Fon
@stevekons3520
Not only is this guy a world class DJ, a motor head, and an all round good guy, he also calls my home town Melbourne, home! Love this guy!
@aa-ti1ip
Carl is simply the Best!. Since the first time that i heard him until now. Is a privilege and delightful hear his sessions
@bjornramseger6163
Mr. Cox, I just wanna say „thank you“ for all these amazing parties over the years. You always were and still are one of the best DJs in the world. You are so incredibly talented and besides that you are also a lovely person. Thank you for all this.
@djretrobrasil
Carl Cox A FANTASTIC PROFESSIONAL, EXCELLENCE IN EVERYTHING HE DOES, I AM YOUR FAN FRIEND, CONGRATULATIONS ON THE AMAZING PLAYLIST!