1. Client are a futuri… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
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.
Drive
Client Lyrics
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And you know I can't stop searching
I'm running from the nightmares
But I just can't stop the hurting
I feel like a loser
'Cause you won't god forgive me
I'll show I'm only human
I want love, I can't resist you
I cannot lose what I'm not gonna have
Night driving on a motorway
I'm alive, I'm alive
Another endless evening
Facing shadows in the darkness
Impossible to silence
Have to face myself alone
I want love, I can't resist you
I cannot lose what I'm not gonna have
White lines on a motorway
I'm alive, I'm alive
Drive, drive to feel I'm alive
Drive, drive to keep me alive
Driving through the endless night
Guiding me your blinding light
Fight the pain, fight the pain
Fight the pain, fight the pain
In my soul, behind the wheel
Don't let go, don't let go
The song "Drive" by Client reflects the desire to find a sense of purpose and escape from personal demons through driving. The lyrics suggest feeling lost and hurt, but finding comfort in being behind the wheel of a car. The singer is running away from painful memories and nightmares but realizes that it is impossible to silence these thoughts. The lyrics also touch upon feelings of inadequacy and a desire to find love even though it seems elusive.
The imagery of driving on a motorway evokes a sense of being on an endless journey, fighting through the pain and darkness, and ultimately finding a glimmer of hope or light. The urge to keep driving, to keep moving forward, is a way of coping with the pain and finding a sense of purpose. The repeated line "I'm alive, I'm alive" suggests that although the pain is still present, there is a sense of triumph in being able to keep going.
Overall, "Drive" is a powerful and introspective song that explores themes of pain, loss, and self-discovery. It encourages the listener to keep fighting and finding purpose even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, down the backstreet
I am going deeper into the darkness, hoping to find a way out.
And you know I can't stop searching
I keep moving forward in my search for answers, despite the fear of what I might find.
I'm running from the nightmares
I'm trying to escape the pain and fears that haunt me.
But I just can't stop the hurting
The pain is too strong to ignore and continues to affect me.
I feel like a loser
I feel defeated and hopeless.
'Cause you won't god forgive me
I struggle with guilt and feel like I am unforgivable.
I'll show I'm only human
I want to prove that I can make mistakes and still be loved.
Face the long dark road alone
I have to confront my fears and struggles on my own.
I want love, I can't resist you
I crave love, but it hurts me at the same time.
I cannot lose what I'm not gonna have
I can't let go of something that was never mine to begin with.
Night driving on a motorway
I find solace in driving through the darkness, feeling alive.
I'm alive, I'm alive
I feel alive and present in the moment.
Another endless evening
Another night where I am stuck in my thoughts and fears.
Facing shadows in the darkness
I have to confront the darkness within myself and face my demons.
Impossible to silence
My inner turmoil and pain are too loud to ignore.
Have to face myself alone
I can't rely on anyone else to fix my problems, I have to confront them on my own.
White lines on a motorway
The lines on the road help guide me through the darkness, giving me direction.
Drive, drive to feel I'm alive
I need to keep moving to feel alive and present in the moment.
Drive, drive to keep me alive
The act of driving keeps me going and gives me a reason to keep moving forward.
Driving through the endless night
I keep moving forward, even in the face of uncertainty and fear.
Guiding me your blinding light
I am guided by something greater than myself, giving me hope and a sense of purpose.
Fight the pain, fight the pain
I have to keep fighting through the pain and not give up.
In my soul, behind the wheel
I am in control of my journey and the direction of my life.
Don't let go, don't let go
I can't give up and must keep going even when things are difficult.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARAH BLACKWOOD, KATE HOLMES
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