Growing up in DC, Spooky became interested in punk and go-go music, and attended Bowdoin College in Maine, earning degrees in French literature and philosophy. He began writing science fiction and formed a collective called Soundlab with several other artists.
In the mid-1990s, Spooky began recording a series of singles and EPs. His debut LP, "Songs of a Dead Dreamer", is now widely regarded as a formative influence on illbient. "Riddim Warfare" was an underground hit that include collaborations with Dr. Octagon and other cult figures in indie rock.
He then worked with several other artists on various collaborations and mix CDs, returning in 2002 with "Modern Mantra". That same year saw the release of "Optometry", a widely acclaimed collaboration with avant-jazz players Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Guillermo E. Brown and Joe McPhee. This album also features portions of a breaks record by Billy Martin of Medeski Martin & Wood.
DJ Spooky also composed the score for the 1998 film SLAM, featuring poet/actor Saul Williams in the lead role. The film went on to win both the Cannes Camera D'Or and the Sundance Festival Film Festival Grand Jury Prize.
In 2004 DJ Spooky released a book, Rhythm Science published by MIT Press. The same year saw the launch of his film/music/multimedia performance piece "DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation". A live audio/video re-mix of D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation which includes footage from choreographer Bill T. Jones and a score newly composed by DJ Spooky, "Rebirth of a Nation" was commissioned by the Lincoln Center Festival, The Festival d'Automne a Paris, The Spoleto Festival USA, and the Vienna Festival. DJ Spooky continues to tour the world performing this work.
2005 sees the release of "Drums of Death", DJ Spooky's CD based on sessions he recorded with Dave Lombardo of Slayer. Other guest artists include Chuck D. of Public Enemy and Vernon Reid of Living Color. The record was co-produced by Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto.
DJ Spooky is also a professor of music mediated art at the European Graduate School where he co-teaches (with Michael Schmidt) an Intensive Summer Seminar in Saas-Fee, Switzerland.
Not to be confused with the similarly named, UK electronica duo, Spooky.
My Boy Lollipop
DJ Spooky Lyrics
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You made my heart go giddy up.
You are as sweet as candy;
You're my sugar dandy.
Ho, ho, my boy lollipop,
Never ever leave me,
Because it would grieve me;
My heart told me so.
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so,
That I want ya to know.
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so,
And I'll never let you go.
My boy lollipop,
You make my heart go giddy up.
You set my world on fire.
You are my one desire.
My boy lollipop.
My boy lollipop.
The song "My Boy Lollipop" by DJ Spooky is a cover of the popular 1964 ska hit by singer Millie Small. The lyrics depict the singer's immense love and admiration for her sweetheart, who she affectionately refers to as her "boy lollipop." She describes how he makes her heart flutter and compares him to candy, saying he is as sweet as sugar. She insists that he never leaves her, as the mere thought of such a thing would cause her great anguish. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing her adoration of this special someone.
The song's catchy tune and lyrics were a hit at the time of its release and have continued to be beloved across generations. Its upbeat melody and romantic lyrics make it a classic love song. The term "my boy lollipop" has become a term of endearment in many cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
My boy lollipop,
My significant other whom I adore and cherish,
You made my heart go giddy up.
You bring joy and excitement into my life, making my heart flutter with happiness.
You are as sweet as candy;
You are kind, loving, and delightful, just like the sweetness of candy.
You're my sugar dandy.
You are the one who brings sweetness and happiness into my life, my darling.
Ho, ho, my boy lollipop,
An expression of endearment towards my special someone.
Never ever leave me,
Please never abandon me, as the thought of it is unbearable.
Because it would grieve me;
Your departure would cause me immense heartache and sadness.
My heart told me so.
My intuition and feelings confirm that I need you in my life.
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya so,
I adore you deeply, more than words can express.
That I want ya to know.
I want you to be aware of the profundity of my feelings towards you.
I need ya, I need ya, I need ya so,
I rely on your presence and support; you are an essential part of my life.
And I'll never let you go.
I promise to hold onto you tightly, never allowing you to slip away.
You set my world on fire.
You ignite passion and excitement in my world, making it a livelier and happier place.
You are my one desire.
My ultimate yearning and wish is to spend my life with you.
My boy lollipop.
Reaffirming my adoration for my beloved, my sweet and caring significant other.
My boy lollipop.
Reaffirming my affection for my loved one, my source of joy and contentment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Johnny Roberts, Morris Levy
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