An avid producer since 2001, Chris's breakthrough came in 2005. His tracks 'One Too Many' and 'Release' caught the attention of the world's press and A&R bosses, but it was the release of his smash hit 'Changes' that catapulted his name into the record boxes of DJs across the planet.
'Changes' became Radio 1's 'Essential New Tune' twice, reaching number 27 in the national charts and picking up column inches in tabloid papers and magazines; turning the once underground buzzer into a worldwide hit.
Chris's DJ schedule duly sky rocketed and over the past 2 years, he has travelled to all four corners of the globe taking in Asia, South America, USA, Australia and Africa. He has graced some of the biggest clubs on the planet that include Ministry Of Sound, Space, Warung, Spybar and Amnesia together with countless festivals - Global Gathering, Creamfields and the Extrema festival in Holland.
In 2006, Chris set up Rising Music as an outlet for his new productions. Rising swiftly became the benchmark for pure underground house - releases that included 'One Too Many', 'Fantasy' and 'Release' have set the standard, whilst Chris has also shown that his A&R head is amongst the best in the business by signing artists that include Sebastien Leger, Micky Slim and Deadmau5.
Chris's success continued in 2007 with his track 'Carry Me Away' hitting the coveted number one spot on the USA Billboard Dance Chart, thus etching his name into the dance history books and propelling his US profile into the stratosphere.
Further collaborations in 2007 with Deadmau5 on 'I thought inside out' and Sebastien Leger 'Word/Ghost' once again proved Chris's versatility in the studio, and with both productions hitting the Beatport Top spot, Chris continued to cement his status as one of the world's finest producers.
And of course there is the small matter of Chris remixing some of the biggest names in the music scene. Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen, Deadmau5 and the Rogue Traders are amongst some of the names to have received sublime workouts from Chris, and support has been immense; not only from Radio 1, but every major radio station around the world.
Radio 1 has also allowed Chris to show his unrivalled ability in the art of DJ'ing. His Essential Mix in August 2007 was yet another defining step in his career as he unveiled two hours of sublime techno, electro and tech house to keep a worldwide audience of millions captivated. His mix was voted as one of the best since the inception of the Essential Mix series, and reminded everyone why Chris is at the top of his trade.
2008 has seen Chris's profile grow even bigger with his global DJ tours, top quality releases, and an eye for the new media world via his new Podcast series - the latter of which has made i-Tunes' 'new and notable' for the last three months. Meanwhile his stunning track 'Only One' taken from his One E.P has held its place in Beatport's Top 5 for more than two weeks, and is currently climbing the US and Australian dance charts faster than ever.
His latest track doing the rounds is 'If you knew', a track Pete Tong reckons is "sounding like a cross between 'Changes' and the song 'Pjanoo' never had - conventional but huge... and we haven't had a song like this for a while."
Chris shows no signs of slowing down, and with demand for his sound even higher than ever, you can be sure to see his name up in lights for many years to come.
Free Your Body
Chris Lake Lyrics
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Free your mind
Free your body
Free your soul
But they really don't know what that means
They don't really know how to do it
Free your soul
Free your body
Free your mind
Free your soul
Free your body
When Chris Lake sings "Free your mind, Free your body, Free your soul," he is calling the listener to engage in a process of liberation. The three-fold repetition of the phrase underscores its importance, as though he is presenting it as some kind of mantra that listeners should repeat to themselves in order to achieve a state of mental, physical, and spiritual freedom. However, the lyric also suggests that most people do not know how to do this. It is up to each individual to determine for themselves what it means to be free in these different ways, and how to achieve that liberation.
At its core, then, the song seems to be a call to action. Lake creates an infectious, danceable beat that seems to drive the message home. Whether or not listeners actually take it to heart, they are likely to find themselves moving to the beat and perhaps even chanting along with the lyrics. In this way, "Free Your Body" becomes an anthem for personal growth and self-discovery. It encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own liberation, and to work actively towards that goal.
Overall, "Free Your Body" is a song that encourages listeners to break free from whatever constrains them, be it physical, mental, or emotional. Its lyrics and beat work together to create an experience that is both liberating and empowering, inviting listeners to embrace their own potential and act on it in order to achieve a truly fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
You always hear people talking about
You often come across people who talk about
Free your mind
Let go of any negative thoughts or emotions that might be holding you back from feeling content
Free your body
Learn to live freely and joyfully, without letting external factors control or limit your actions
Free your soul
Allow yourself to express your true self, without worrying about societal norms or expectations
But they really don't know what that means
However, those individuals may not actually have a grasp on what those statements imply
They don't really know how to do it
In fact, they might not know the specific steps required to achieve this state of mental, physical and emotional freedom
Free your mind
Let go of any negative thoughts or emotions that might be holding you back from feeling content
Free your soul
Allow yourself to express your true self, without worrying about societal norms or expectations
Free your body
Learn to live freely and joyfully, without letting external factors control or limit your actions
Free your mind
Let go of any negative thoughts or emotions that might be holding you back from feeling content
Free your soul
Allow yourself to express your true self, without worrying about societal norms or expectations
Free your body
Learn to live freely and joyfully, without letting external factors control or limit your actions
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, CTM Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LAKE, MARK FOSTER
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