To date they have found their biggest hits include Mozart's House and the massive UK number one single, "Rather Be" with singer Jess Glynne which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Dance Recording
Cologne
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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When I walk into the club and my feet start to rub
Everybody thinks I'm weird but the truth is I'm not
When I'm in the studio and the 8-0-8 pops
Everybody thinks I'm weird but the truth is I'm not
8-0-8 Pace to make, I love the state I'm in, it's ming-blowing
All the feelings that I'm feeling, loving everyone it's amazing
I want to stop until I drop I know I'm on top and now it's time to bop
(Let me see you get low)
Ah whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
It's amazing when we party all night for the cause
When I watch you get down I forget all your flaws
If you fly into my life it's so nice, it's full-on
But the music takes us deep 'til the breaking of dawn
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Whatever happened
Whatever happened you and I
Whatever happened
Whatever happened you and I
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Whatever happens stays between you and I
(Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd)
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
(Whatever happens stays between you and I)
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
(Whatever happens stays between you and I)
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, let me get
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, let me get
Get-get-get low
Get-get-get low for me
Get-get-get low
Get-get-get low for me
The lyrics of Clean Bandit & Nikki Cislyn & Javeon's song, Cologne, describe the euphoric state of mind that often accompanies a night of dancing and partying. The singer explains how when they walk into a club or when the music is turned on in the studio, they feel like they’re in another world. The singer wants to let the music take control of them and let the bass rush through them. They’re feeling amazing, and they don’t want the party to stop until they drop.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, “Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd/Whatever happens stays between you and I” and it symbolizes the idea that what happens in the moment, the euphoria of the night, is what the singer wants to hold on to. The connection that they feel with the person they’re with, their cologne mixing with the bass, is making their heart beat insane. This is the type of moment that they want to remember and hold onto forever.
Overall, the song is about letting go and living in the moment. When the music is playing, it doesn’t matter who you are, what you look like, what you do for a living. All that matters is the feeling of the bass rushing through you, the connection with the person you’re with, and the desire to keep the party going until the sun comes up.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk into the club and my feet start to rub
As I enter the club and begin to dance, some people look at me oddly, thinking I'm strange for dancing in my own way.
Everybody thinks I'm weird but the truth is I'm not
Although some people misunderstand my behavior, I am being true to myself and enjoying the music in my own way.
When I'm in the studio and the 8-0-8 pops
As I create music in the studio and put the finishing touches on my newest creation, it becomes upbeat, which gives me energy.
Gonna let the music take control of me and let the bass rush through me
I will allow the music to influence my emotions and let the bass surge through me, bringing me to an emotional high.
8-0-8 Pace to make, I love the state I'm in, it's ming-blowing
The beat is so groovy that it keeps me moving and I am in a fantastic state of mind that I can't describe.
All the feelings that I'm feeling, loving everyone it's amazing
I experience a range of emotions that make me love the people around me and the overall mood of the atmosphere is irresistible and exciting
I want to stop until I drop I know I'm on top and now it's time to bop
I want to keep on dancing and having fun until I can't anymore because I know I'm having the time of my life.
Whatever happens tonight stays in the crowd
Anything that occurs tonight, stays here because it’s something special that can only happen with this group of people in this moment and not shared outside the event.
Whatever happens stays between you and I
Anything that happens between us will remain only between us and no one else will know.
Your cologne and the bass is making my heart beat insane
The scent of your cologne mixed with the bass of the music creates a combination that makes my heart thump and feel alive.
It's amazing when we party all night for the cause
It is an incredible experience when we can dance and enjoy ourselves all night, united by the shared cause of the music.
When I watch you get down I forget all your flaws
Watching you dance and enjoy yourself makes me forget about any hidden imperfections or issues that may exist as I appreciate the moment with you.
If you fly into my life it's so nice, it's full-on
If you enter my life unexpectedly and we have the opportunity to experience an amazing connection, it would be wonderful and unforgettable.
But the music takes us deep 'til the breaking of dawn
The music can bring us to another level of enjoyment, lasting until the morning when everything slowly returns to normal life.
Whatever happened
Anything that occurred is in the past and cannot be changed.
Whatever happened you and I
Anything that occurred was purely between us and cannot be shared with others.
Bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, let me get
I want to dance and have a good time, bouncing to the beat of the music.
Get-get-get low
Lower yourself and get closer to the ground while dancing to the music.
Get-get-get low for me
I want you to dance and get closer to the ground while moving to the sound of the music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRACE CHATTO, JACK PATTERSON, NICOLE MARSHALL, UZOECHI EMENIKE
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