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.
Hélium
Chris Lake Lyrics
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He filled me with your love
It feels so good, it feels so good
Like I'm never coming down.
And ever since that day
Crown beneath the fades away
The fades away, the fades away.
Watch me go!
Float away
Like helium your love
Feel me up!
Like helium, like helium your love.
Up and I'm exposed
I never felt this close,
To atmosphere, the atmosphere
Has really got me.
And ever since that day
The crown beneath the fades away
The fades away, the fades away.
And watch me go
Watch me go!
Float away
Like helium, like helium your love
Things are said, always seems to come into play
But ever since that much in that day
The ground beneath the fades away, away away away
And watch me go
Watch me go!
Float away
Like helium, like helium your love
Feel me up!
And watch me go
Watch me go!
Float away
Like helium, like helium your love
In Chris Lake's song Helium, the singer describes a feeling of being filled up with love, comparing it to the light, buoyant gas helium. The lyrics suggest that this love lifts the singer up and away from their surroundings, as if they are floating away. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "watch me go" several times, emphasizes this feeling of departure from reality and the pull of the love that continues to lift the singer higher and higher.
The lyrics also suggest that this love has a transformative effect on the singer's perspective, helping them feel more connected to the atmosphere around them. The singer notes that they have never felt as close to the atmosphere as they do now, and that the "crown" or burden that they previously carried has faded away. This suggests that the love the singer is experiencing has not only lifted them up, but also allowed them to shed some of the weight they carried before.
Overall, the lyrics of Helium convey a sense of being lifted up and transformed by love, as if the singer is experiencing a new kind of freedom and a deeper connection to the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
He filled me up to the dark
He made me feel whole and full, despite the darkness in the world.
He filled me with your love
He filled me with his affection and devotion.
It feels so good, it feels so good
It's a wonderful feeling, bringing pleasure and satisfaction.
Like I'm never coming down.
It's a sensation of floating and being lifted up, without ever having to come back to earth.
And ever since that day
Since that moment, life has been different.
Crown beneath the fades away
The worries and pressures of the world seem to diminish.
The fades away, the fades away.
All of the stress and concerns seem to disappear over time.
And watch me go
Observe as I soar upward.
Float away
Drift gently up and away.
Like helium your love
Feeling light and free, like being filled with helium.
Feel me up!
Let me soak in and bask in your affection and love.
Up and I'm exposed
Feeling vulnerable and open to new experiences.
I never felt this close,
This level of intimacy and connection is entirely new and profound.
To atmosphere, the atmosphere
The atmosphere carries an energetic vibe.
Has really got me.
It feels like it's taken hold of me and won't let go.
Things are said, always seems to come into play
Words spoken seem to manifest into reality.
But ever since that much in that day
Since that exact moment, everything has shifted.
The ground beneath the fades away, away away away
All of the weight and burden seems to vanish.
Writer(s): Chris Lake, Christopher Mark Elliott, Gita Lake Copyright: Three Six Zero Music Publishing Limited, Ultra Empire Music, Warner-tamerlane Publishing Corp., WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@trtlduv07
This will FOREVER be one of my favorite songs and music videos ever.
@pixiegwynn
Amazing track!
@akosteglasi7248
Old but gold!! 🎉🙌🙌🙌😌
@loekoe
All time favourite <3
@lokzdj
really good song!!! BONITA!!
@Miikanerys
Adoro essa musica 👌
@roxiandresz5656
The best song. I love this ❤👆😭
@infiniteloveboy
Браво! Великолепная мысль!
@Rockadinho
Sensational
@kirangeorge8
Awesome