Years spending wandering medieval landscapes have informed Claptone’s view of the world, experiencing both magical mystery and muted melancholy he enchanted onlookers with occult instruments and beguiling sounds. Forever surrounded by a sense of intrigue, the world soon cottoned on to the elusive yet enchanting musical powers of this otherworldly beast. The results are that, today, his shamanistic sonic powers take him all around the world...
Yet despite the best efforts of the hungry masses, the mysterious Claptone still remains a mythical, little known figure who slips in and out of the shadows, leaving in his wake lasting musical experiences. Since hatching in 2012, he has continued to send people into a frenzy with his DJ sets, which are underpinned by supple grooves from the house world, are coloured with real soul and can jack you up or zone you out depending on the mood.
To stay so private and unknown in the visual modern world of likes and photos is no mean feat, especially considering he plays more than 260 shows around the world each year. In 2017 he brought his own immersive and otherworldly 'The Masquerade' events with special guests including Black Coffee, Claude von Stroke, MK and Pete Tong all joining the fun to various places around the world. Besides appearing in Los Angeles, Rio, Berlin, Paris, New York and Barcelona, Claptone brought 'The Masquerade' back to Ibiza, with highlights including two all night long joint venture shows with Elrow at Amnesia. They saw him spellbind the audience for seven straight hours and were the first sold out shows of the year for the club.
Furthermore there were 'The Masquerade' stages hosted in Brazil, at Melt Festival, and in LA for Halloween, and Claptone also hosted an arena at the giant Tomorrowland where four million people tuned in to the live stream that saw him play with invited guests and friends. Because of his strong shamanistic powers, Claptone always leaves people lost in music, rather than concerned about who or what it is they see before them. For that reason he still remains proudly anonymous.
In terms of studio work in the last year, Claptone has served up plenty of stylish remixes of huge and influential artists like Depeche Mode, New Order, Disclosure, Faithless, Bastille and Hurts, all of which show how in demand he is by those who know. His remix of Gorillaz was picked as the best of a star studded selection, and his track The Drums saw endless BBC Radio 1 support. It was one of the tracks of the summer at festivals around the world as well as across Ibiza. All this lead to him being invited by the BBC to perform live to the whole UK during the legendary BBC R1 Ibiza Weekender, and comes off the back of Claptone winning Best House Artist for the 3rd year in a row at the Ibiza DJ Awards, and scoring the highest placed house DJ position in DJ Mag’s celebrated Top 100 DJs Poll (next to being the second highest ‘underground’ artist in the same poll, after Carl Cox).
2018 is sure to be just as busy for Claptone and rewarding for his fans, because it will bring with it ‘Fantast,’ a brand new and hugely anticipated album out in June, which sees Claptone dive deeper into his very own musical realm. With plenty of charismatic vocalists' help, the album is enchantingly beautiful, dreamy and at times naive in a liberating way. If you think you knew everything about Claptone let him prove you wrong.
To keep his now more than one million Facebook fans enthralled, Claptone appeases them with musical trails, such as his weekly Clapcast podcast, which is broadcast on more than 70 radio stations and has been downloaded more than six million times in just 2017 alone. He also allows them into a little corner of his ephemeral world by offering up his own self-designed magical t-shirts and masks, while continuing to win them over with musical offerings for club, radio and home streaming alike.
Stronger
Claptone Lyrics
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When you stand so close you save me
Two hearts beat tight where people see nothing
Oh I just feel something that saves me
I see white lights reflecting in the night
My soul feels numb but lately
When I hear your voice
People say it′s nothing, but all
Oh, why do we keep fighting
Our love, our love?
Oh, 'cause when we are together
We′re Stronger, stronger
I know your love is just around the bend
When you stand so close you save me
Two hearts beat tight
Where people see nothing oh
I just feel something that saves me
Oh, why do we keep fighting
Our love, our love?
Oh, 'cause when we are together
Stronger, stronger
Oh, why do we keep fighting
Our love, our love?
Oh, 'cause when we are together
We′re Stronger, stronger
I′ve been so caught in the middle
I feel like I'm blinded
I′m wasting my time
Down on my luck
I've been walking so much
Will you help me?
Just show me a sign
I just want to know
Oh, why do we keep fighting
Our love, our love?
Oh, ′cause when we are together
We're Stronger, stronger
Oh, why do we keep fighting
Our love, our love?
Oh, ′cause when we are together
We're Stronger, stronger
Oh Our love, our love?
Oh We're stronger, stronger
The lyrics of Claptone's song "Stronger" are about the power of love in bringing together two individuals with an unbreakable bond that no one, not even themselves, can deny. The lyrics express the ebbs and flows of a relationship that may at times be filled with fighting and turbulence, yet when the two individuals are together, they feel invincible, as if nothing can break their unity. The two hearts beat tightly, even when other people see nothing, but the lyrics indicate that they both feel something important and life-saving.
The lyrics describe the feeling of being down on one's luck and walking for a long time, but the hope that love will be around the corner, saving them from their current difficulties. This person wants a sign to know whether to continue holding onto this love, and whether the constant fighting is worth it. The song's message is that love is a saving grace that can conquer even the toughest times in life, and when two people are together, they become stronger than ever.
Overall, the lyrics express the power of love in bringing two people together, and how love can overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your love is just around the bend
The singer believes that their love is within arm's length.
When you stand so close you save me
The intimacy of being close to their lover gives the singer a sense of security.
Two hearts beat tight where people see nothing
No one else can detect the intense connection that the two lovers share.
Oh I just feel something that saves me
The artist can't quite put their finger on what it is, but being with their lover has a positive impact on their life.
I see white lights reflecting in the night
The world becomes more vibrant and beautiful when the artist is with their lover.
My soul feels numb but lately
The singer has been emotionally drained, but being with their lover has helped to rejuvenate their soul.
When I hear your voice People say it's nothing, but all I hear is something that saves me
Others may not find the sound or words of the singer's lover to be noteworthy, but to the singer, their lover's voice is a salvation.
Oh, why do we keep fighting Our love, our love?
The artist is confused as to why they and their lover keep having disagreements when they're meant to love each other.
Oh, 'cause when we are together We're Stronger, stronger
When the two of them are united, they have the power to overcome any obstacle or difficulty in their path.
I've been so caught in the middle
The artist feels torn or unsure about something in their life.
I feel like I'm blinded I'm wasting my time
The singer feels lost and like they're not making progress in their life.
Down on my luck I've been walking so much
The artist has been experiencing a prolonged period of misfortune and has been trying to find a way to make things better.
Will you help me? Just show me a sign
The singer turns to their lover for guidance and support during their difficult period.
I just want to know
The singer seeks clarity about their situation.
Oh Our love, our love? Oh We're stronger, stronger
Despite the difficulties they're facing, the singer knows that their love for each other gives them strength.
Writer(s): Jason Edwards, Melissah Haughton Lawson
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mistok Nimal
I LOVE CLAPTONE SONGS
Shane S
My headphones won't go loud enough for this pure bliss!
Guilherme mascarenhas
Fico muito incrível 🔥🔥🔥
John Hickey
This remix is beautiful!!
Michal Borsky
such a great tune!
Sasa Jankovic
Still my favorite tune !
Amine Fun TV
on repeat <3
Sasa Jankovic
Never alone with you Claptone 😉
Adol yafg
Este es el remix papá! Me encantaaaaa
murdoc music
grandisimoooo , temazo!!!