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1. Client are a futurist British musical group from London, England. They combine Scandinavian airline hostess uniforms with glamour-girl aesthetics and harsh electronics to create a sound reminiscent of early forays into electronic sound manipulation and New Wave. Their uniforms have become their trademark.
The original band members were formerly known only anonymously as Client A and Client B, to the extent that their faces were not shown on any publicity photos; it has since been revealed that they are Kate Holmes, formerly of Frazier Chorus and Technique, and Sarah Blackwood, lead singer of Dubstar. Kate Holmes is married to Alan McGee (founder of Creation Records discoverer of Oasis). In late 2005 new member, Client E, joined the group. This is Emily Mann who was a contestant on the Five TV reality show Make Me A Supermodel, an artist, and an active DJ, usually performing as Emily Strange. Client E left the band in June 2007. In November 2007 Charlotte Hatherley joined the Band as Client C, to fill the vacant role of bassist on their European and Scandinavian tours.
Client was the first act signed to Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher's record label, Toast Hawaii/(Mute). They have toured with the likes of Depeche Mode and Erasure and have been described as a combination of "The Pet Shop Boys at their most commercial and The Human League at their most obscure".
Client have collaborated with several high profile musicians and directors. Their video for "Pornography" was directed by French director Jamie Deliessche from video production company Schmooze. It features Carl Barât (formerly of The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things' on vocals. The song "Down to the Underground" features Pete Doherty, also formerly of The Libertines, now frontman of Babyshambles. The song "Overdrive" features Martin L. Gore of Depeche Mode. The song "Where's the Rock and Roll Gone" features Tim Burgess of The Charlatans. Client has collaborated with Moonbootica and Replica on selected tracks and have done a special duet, "Suicide Sister" with Douglas McCarthy of Nitzer Ebb.
It was announced in October 2006 that Client left the Toast Hawaii label. In November 2006, Client signed with Metropolis Records for North America, Noiselab Records for South America, Out of Line for Europe, Subspace Communications in Scandinavia and their own label Loser Friendly in the UK.
They also host the Being Boiled club night in London.
Their third album, Heartland, produced by Youth and Stephen Hague, was released in July 2007 and saw the band licenced through different labels globally. Their final single from Heartland "It's Not Over" was released in October 2007.
On 19 December 2010 it was made official that Sarah Blackwood has left the band to focus on other projects and that Katie will continue the band in a new line-up.
2. Client is an oldschool 1980s hardcore punk/thrash band from Japan.
Blackheart
Client Lyrics
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Of the city
Hundred miles being pretty
Running hard from the rumours
Feeling low
On a backseat
Come from a bad home
No excuse, what a way to go
Bring it on, what's it gonna be?
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Show me what you've got
Never stop
Never stop, can't get enough
Never stop
Show me what you've got
Black heart shows no pity
Welcome back to the city
No place for the loser
Feeling more of a backbeat
High stakes just too low
Giving in, what a way to go
Hands up, you got me
Bring it on, what's it gonna be?
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Show me what you've got
Never stop
Never stop, can't get enough
Never stop
Show me what you've got
The black heart of the city
Hundred miles being pretty
Running hard from the rumours
Feeling low on a backseat
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Never stop
Show me what you've got
Never stop
Never stop, can't get enough
Never stop
Show me what you've got
The lyrics to Client's song Blackheart paint a dark and gritty picture of a city that is both enticing and dangerous. The singer describes the city's black heart, which is a metaphor for its seedier and more sinister side. The city is said to be beautiful, but its true nature is revealed to the singer when they are running scared from rumors and feeling low in the backseat of a car. The singer claims to have come from a bad home, but doesn't use that as an excuse for their current situation.
The song seems to be about someone who is stuck in a cycle of living on the edge, never stopping or slowing down, despite the risks. The backbeat and high stakes of the city are too tempting for the singer to resist, even though they know it could lead them down a dark path. The line "never stop, never stop" is repeated throughout the song, possibly as a way of saying that they can't stop themselves from chasing the thrill of the city, no matter how dangerous it may be.
Ultimately, the lyrics in Blackheart are a commentary on the allure of danger and the thrill of living on the edge, even when it comes at a great personal cost.
Line by Line Meaning
The black heart
The unpleasant and malicious aspect of the city
Of the city
Referring to the place where the song’s scene is set
Hundred miles being pretty
Despite being hundreds of miles from their starting point, the city has a mixed dark and striking vibe that captivates the singer
Running hard from the rumours
The artist is trying hard to avoid negative gossip
Feeling low
The artist is feeling depressed
On a backseat
The singer is in a condition of being helpless or without control
Come from a bad home
The singer had a difficult upbringing
No excuse, what a way to go
The artist has no justification for their current situation
The black heart of the city
Referencing the unpleasant and malicious aspect of the setting
Bring it on, what's it gonna be?
Challenging the unknown circumstances that lie ahead
Never stop
Urging oneself to not give up
Show me what you've got
Asking for whatever the unknown ahead has in store
Never stop, can't get enough
Even when faced with difficulty, the singer can't seem to get enough of what the city has to offer
Black heart shows no pity
The adverse aspect of the city is not sympathetic
Welcome back to the city
Returning to the twisted metropolis
No place for the loser
The city has no space for those without the drive to succeed
Feeling more of a backbeat
The artist feels as if they are off-rhythm or behind the beat
High stakes just too low
The potential reward is not sufficient enough to take the risk
Giving in, what a way to go
Submitting to undesired circumstances
Hands up, you got me
Surrendering to an unexpected situation or other persons
Never stop, can't get enough
They still can't get enough of the adrenalin
Show me what you've got
Asking or daring the unknown to produce the best it can offer
The black heart of the city
Referencing the unfavorable aspect of the setting
Hundred miles being pretty
This mixed negative yet beautiful aspect can be felt even miles from the city boundary
Never stop
Reassuring themselves to keep moving forward
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.