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
Rihanna
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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Where's the light, still dark when I close my eyes
We tried but the feeling's gone
Summer nights, a beating heart will confuse your mind
We tried but the feeling's gone
[Hook: Noonie Bao]
I remember when the beat was slow
All of the things that we used to know
Back in 2006, oh yeah
Close your eyes and I will take you there
Oh...
[Verse 2: Noonie Bao]
Save your love, save all of he hurting too
We tried but the feeling's gone
You were mine, but I'll never wish rewind
We tried but the feeling's gone
[Hook 2: Noonie Bao]
I remember when the beat was slow
And we got down low to Nirvana on the stereo
All of the things that we used to know
Back in 1996, oh yeah
Close your eyes and I will take you there
Oh...
[Intermission]
[Verse 3: Noonie Bao]
Search for days, in light, life makes you blind
We tried but the feeling's gone
Rest your mind cause I know we are fine
We tried but the feelings gone
[Hook 1: Noonie Bao]
[Hook 2: Noonie Bao]
The lyrics of Clean Bandit's song Rihanna feat. Noonie Bao are about nostalgia and the feeling of loss. The song opens with Noonie Bao singing about darkness and how she feels lost. She talks about a relationship that she tried to keep alive, but the feeling is gone. In the next verse, she sings about saving love but all of the pain too. The relationship was once hers, but she doesn't want to go back.
Noonie Bao then takes us back to simpler times when music was the solution. She reminiscences about dancing to Rihanna's music when the beat was slow in 2006, and Nirvana in 1996. She invites us to close our eyes and go back in time. Finally, Noonie tells us to take a break from looking for something we've lost because we'll be okay. She urges us to rest our minds and find comfort in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Where's the light, still dark when I close my eyes
I'm in the dark and struggling to find a clear direction or purpose in life.
We tried but the feeling's gone
Despite our efforts, the spark between us has faded away.
Summer nights, a beating heart will confuse your mind
Sometimes our emotions can be overwhelming and cloud our judgement.
I remember when the beat was slow
And we got down low to Rihanna on the stereo
All of the things that we used to know
Back in 2006, oh yeah
Close your eyes and I will take you there
Looking back at our past memories and experiences can transport us to a simpler time and a feeling of nostalgia.
Save your love, save all of the hurting too
It's important to be mindful of how our actions and emotions can impact others, and to take care to avoid causing unnecessary pain.
You were mine, but I'll never wish rewind
Although there were happy times, it's not possible or desirable to return to the past and relive them.
Search for days, in light, life makes you blind
Sometimes when we're searching for answers and meaning in life, it's easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of our goals.
Rest your mind cause I know we are fine
Take a break, calm your mind, and trust that everything will work out in the end.
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jesús S
Where's the light, still dark when I close my eyes
We tried but the feeling's gone
Summer nights, a beating heart will confuse your mind
We tried but the feeling's gone
I remember when the beat was slow
And we got down low to Rihanna on the stereo
All of the things that we used to know
Back in 2006, oh yeah
Close your eyes and I will take you there
Oh...
Save your love, save all of he hurting too
We tried but the feeling's gone
You were mine, but I'll never wish rewind
We tried but the feeling's gone
I remember when the beat was slow
And we got down low to Nirvana on the stereo
All of the things that we used to know
Back in 1996, oh yeah
Close your eyes and I will take you there
Oh...
Search for days, in light, life makes you blind
We tried but the feeling's gone
Rest your mind cause I know we are fine
We tried but the feelings gone
singereth espindola
Es hermosa esta versión!!! No entiendo porqué no está en Spotify
Lynx Jackson
One of my favorite clean bandit songs so underrated
Blossom Winter
Don’t understand how they never released this again once they got more popular a lot of people seem to be unaware of their early work for some reason which was just as good
Meg White
I prefer these vocals to the original, she has a great voice!
Jastin John Cabalatungan
This track puts me in a trance. Releases my stress and anxieties.
B e a t r i c e
Esta tambien es una de mis favs ♥
No entiendo porque no es famosa!
No me canso de escucharla ^^
Ákos Rothman
One of Clean Bandit's best songs!!!
G GEM
Oh my god, this song is soo good. I wonder if Rihanna ever heard it, I think she would love it
iamcreature100
Clean Bandit are the best. ever. and I've been listening to them for a day, and heard all their songs now
Taylor Boyland
I need this to be on iTunes and Spotify