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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.
Here and Now
Client Lyrics
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What brought us to life
What brought us to the here and now
This trouble in time
What brought us to this
What brought us to mind
What brought us to the now and then
You know you're sick you play your power games
I know you're not beyond the blame
You know you lie and then deny
You know you're throwing your love, our love away
You know you're turning you turn your heart away
You know you've fallen in love with deepest lies
You know you're pushing you push your luck again
You know you're twisted you twist the knife again
You know I'll save my pain for the darkest night
We know there's nothing we know the past is gone
I realize you're not the only one
I'll take my time the future's bright
The lyrics of Client's song Here and Now seem to describe a troubled relationship, where the singer is reflecting on what brought the couple to the present moment, acknowledging that there is a "trouble in time". The song's opening lines suggest that the couple's life and existence are somehow linked to this "trouble", indicating that perhaps they have been through some difficult times together. The lyrics continue to describe the conflicting emotions of the singer, who seems to be aware that their partner is manipulative and dishonest, yet still deeply in love with them. In one stanza, the singer asserts that the past is gone and there is nothing they can do about it, but also acknowledges that they are not the only one who is struggling.
Overall, the lyrics of Here and Now are open to interpretation, but seem to suggest a complicated relationship where the couple is struggling with trust, honesty, and communication. The song shifts between reflection on the past, acknowledgment of present struggles, and a cautious optimism for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
What brought us to this
The singer questions what caused them to end up in the current situation.
What brought us to life
The singer wonders what brought them into existence and gave them life.
What brought us to the here and now
The singer reflects on the series of events that led them to the present moment.
This trouble in time
The artist acknowledges that the present moment is difficult and challenging.
You know you're sick you play your power games
The artist accuses someone of manipulative behavior, using their power to control others.
I know you're not beyond the blame
The singer accepts that the other person is responsible for their actions and behavior.
You know you lie and then deny
The singer points out that the other person is dishonest and refuses to take responsibility for their lies.
You know you're throwing your love, our love away
The artist expresses that the other person's actions are damaging the relationship.
You know you're turning you turn your heart away
The artist accuses the other person of becoming emotionally distant.
You know you've fallen in love with deepest lies
The artist indicates that the other person has fallen in love with false and deceitful aspects of themselves or the relationship.
You know you're pushing you push your luck again
The singer warns the other person that they are pushing their boundaries and taking risks again.
You know you're twisted you twist the knife again
The artist accuses the other person of causing emotional pain and suffering deliberately.
You know I'll save my pain for the darkest night
The singer admits to experiencing pain and suggests that they will keep it hidden until it becomes unbearable.
We know there's nothing we know the past is gone
The singer recognizes that the past cannot be changed and accepts that there is nothing left to do about it.
I realize you're not the only one
The singer acknowledges that other people may have contributed to the situation and not just the person they are addressing.
I'll take my time the future's bright
The artist suggests that they will be patient and optimistic about what is to come.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE HOLMES, SARAH BLACKWOOD
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