(1) French house artist from… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named Darius:
(1) French house artist from France.
(2) Soft-pop singer from Scotland.
(3) Neo-progressive rock band from Germany.
(4) A psychedelic artist from the U.S.
(5) An alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label.
(1)
Darius (a.k.a. Terence N'guyen) is a French producer from Paris. His preferred genres usually range between house and disco, though many have pinpointed his sound in the "French touch" category. His work has been likened to Cassius, Fred Falke, and Daft Punk. To date, he has released two EPs via his label, Roche Musique - the critically-praised 'Velour', released in 2012, and his 2014 follow-up, 'Romance'.
N'guyen is also a member of the nu-disco duo Cherokee, alongside Dorian Miche.
(2)
Darius Campbell-Danesh (born 19 August 1980 in Glasgow, Scotland of Persian descendants, died 11 August 2022) was a songwriter, platinum recording artist and acclaimed West End stage actor, well-known from the British TV hit show Pop Idol, from which American Idol was born. His first, self-penned single, "Colourblind", entered the UK singles chart at number one, and his debut album went platinum under the guidance of Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite. Darius has had five UK Top Ten singles and he is managed by Simon Fuller. In 2006 he ended a second successful West End run in the musical Chicago playing Billy Flynn, and 2007 will see him star as Sky Masterson in the musical Guys and Dolls.
Darius' professional career began playing a ten-year-old Trojan boy in the Scottish Opera's avante garde 1990s production of The Trojans. As a teenager he then toured with the Scottish Opera in a critically acclaimed production of Carmen. After performing at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, Darius faced the first of many career cross-roads. He chose to return to his studies in lieu of training his rich baritone voice for an Operatic career.
While studying English Literature at Edinburgh University, a chance audition and promise of a record deal led Darius to fame on the television show Popstars. After reaching the final stages, Darius went on to audition for the show that was in a sense its successor, Pop Idol. He got through to the final rounds of Pop Idol, ultimately placing third. However, he turned down Simon Cowell's million pound offer to sing cover songs,[3] and instead sent a self-composed track to his favourite producer in the hope of creating something original. Grammy-winning U2 producer Steve Lillywhite signed him to a five-album deal. In the summer of 2002, "Colourblind" became Darius' first number one single and that Christmas, his self-penned album "Dive In" went platinum.
Over the next two years, Darius would go on to support Shakira in Paris on her World Tour; complete his own sell-out UK tour; become an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust; contribute to the War Child charity album[5] with Coldplay and Oasis; write a no. 6 Sunday Times Best Seller book, "Sink or Swim"; and headline in India with Alanis Morissette after his album went platinum there.
After receiving news that his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Darius wrote and dedicated his second studio album to Dr Booth Danesh, the man he calls his "hero". In 2005, the album's title track "Live Twice" became Darius' fifth Top Ten single. Amazingly, father Booth not only lived to see his son perform it at the Royal Albert Hall, but fought and beat his cancer into remission, echoing the song's lyrics.
During 2006 and 2007 he composed for his third album in Los Angeles.
(3)
DARIUS is a German band formed in December 1989 in Germany, whose style is rooted in such bands as PINK FLOYD, SAGA and MARILLION among others.
The band was formed by: Marcus Arnrich / drums, Markus Getta / guitars, Tom Mueller / bass, Dirk Bovensiepen / vocals and Sven Martin / keyboards, and with this lineup they released their debut album "A Poet's Soliloquy" in 1994.
This first album is promising but it's evident that they required some practice because the sound is a bit amateur, with a clearly Fish-era MARILLION which is enhanced by the voice of Dirk Bobvenspen which is very similar to the tall Scottish vocalist.
In 1997, the band released their second album, "Voices from the Crowd", which represents a great evolution since their debut; pay special attention to the second half of the album that is dedicated to an Egyptian tale, since we are talking about a semi-conceptual album.
In 1999 the band released their last and only live album, "Somewhere Alive in the Crowd", which contains excellent material from their previous albums and a cover version of Kayleigh by MARILLION.
(4)
Not much is know about "Darius" (AKA Robert J. Ott), other than he was a psychedelic artist from the late '60s and early '70s in the U.S. He only recorded two albums ("Darius" and the unreleased "Darius II").
(5)
An alias of Emma Essex under Halley Labs / LapFox Trax label.
Darius can be recognized from his fusion of acid house and jazz inspired chord progressions.
Darius' first album 'Ergosphere' was released on August 26th 2011 on http://halleylabs.com/, and reached #2 on Bandcamp's recent top-seller list in two days. This alias is still active and new releases keep coming on Halley Labs.
Better Man
Darius Lyrics
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Thought you said that you would call
You took all my pride from me
So I'd be glad to fall and crawl
It's not like me to ever care
That's the side of me you dare
And I don't want to spend another sleepless night
Noooooo
I know that I'm not perfect
And sometimes I'm just not worth it
But you make me want to be a better man
And you make me want to be the best that I can
Tell me now what I should do
I know all the things I've done
If I could I would take them back maybe then I'd be the one
It's not like me to even try
Because of you I've changed my mind
And I don't want to spend another day of my life
Nooooo
Never being right.
I know that I'm not perfect
And sometimes I'm just not worth it
But you make me want to be a better man
Oh you make me want to be the best that I can.
And I hate to wake you up
But I can't sleep without your touch
I need to hear you still could love me
Now I know I've been a fool
And I would change it if I could
But until I find a way to grow please don't go
Oh don't you know that you make me want to be a better man
Oh you make me want to be the best that I can.
You make me want to be a better man.
Darius's song Better Man is a poignant, emotional ballad that showcases the vulnerabilities of a man. The lyrics convey the pain and desperation of a man who has lost the person he loves and aches to make things right. The song begins with the singer waiting for a call from his lover, but he notes the disappointment felt as he receives no call. He is filled with sadness due to the feeling of being ignored and is willing to do anything to win his love back. He is willing to sacrifice his pride and dignity to be with the one he loves.
The second verse conveys the imperfection of the singer as he admits to his mistakes and faults. However, he notes how his lover inspires him to be a better man and the best version of himself. He is willing to change for the better, to work and upgrade himself to be worthy of his love. He expresses remorse for the things he has done in the past and is willing to take them back to be with the one he loves.
In the chorus, the singer admits that his love interest's very presence has impacted his life significantly, and he wants to be a better person for her. He acknowledges the fact that he is not perfect, but he is willing to make changes in his life for his lover. The song ends with the singer begging his lover not to leave him because she makes him want to be a better man, and he truly desires to be the best he can be for her.
Line by Line Meaning
It's two o'clock in the morning
The singer is expressing disappointment at not receiving a phone call they were promised by someone they care about.
Thought you said that you would call
The singer is reminding the person that they promised to call and are now feeling let down.
You took all my pride from me
The singer is saying that the person has hurt them deeply, making them feel ashamed or embarrassed.
So I'd be glad to fall and crawl
The artist is so hurt by the person's actions that they would do anything, even degrade themselves, to make the pain go away.
It's not like me to ever care
The artist is emphasizing that they don't usually let people get under their skin, but this person is an exception.
That's the side of me you dare
The singer is accusing the person of purposely pushing their buttons and causing them to show emotions they don't usually express.
And I don't want to spend another sleepless night
The singer is saying that the hurt caused by the person is keeping them up at night.
Never being right.
The artist is highlighting their frustration at always feeling in the wrong when it comes to this person.
I know that I'm not perfect
The artist is acknowledging their flaws and shortcomings.
And sometimes I'm just not worth it
The artist is admitting that they can cause trouble or disappointment, even to those closest to them.
But you make me want to be a better man
Despite their flaws, the singer is inspired to improve themselves for the sake of the person they care about.
And you make me want to be the best that I can
The person motivates the artist to be the best version of themselves possible.
Tell me now what I should do
The singer is seeking guidance from the person on how to repair the damage they've caused.
I know all the things I've done
The singer is admitting to being in the wrong and responsible for causing the current situation.
If I could I would take them back maybe then I'd be the one
The singer is saying that they would do anything to undo their mistakes and hopes it would make the person love them again.
It's not like me to even try
The artist is saying that they used to give up easily and not put in effort to correct their mistakes, but the person has changed that.
Because of you I've changed my mind
The artist credits the person with changing their outlook and motivating them to be more proactive in improving themselves.
And I don't want to spend another day of my life
The singer is saying that they don't want to waste any more time without the person in their life.
Never being right.
The singer is expressing frustration at constantly feeling like they're in the wrong when it comes to the person they care about.
And I hate to wake you up
The artist is apologizing for disturbing the person's sleep with their emotional turmoil.
But I can't sleep without your touch
The artist is saying that they need the comfort and closeness of the person to feel calm and sleep peacefully.
I need to hear you still could love me
The artist is expressing their need for reassurance that the person still cares for them despite the mistakes they've made.
Now I know I've been a fool
The singer is admitting that their actions have been foolish and caused the current situation.
And I would change it if I could
The artist is expressing their remorse and desire to undo the mistakes they've made.
But until I find a way to grow please don't go
The singer is saying that they need time to work on themselves and become a better person, but they don't want the person to leave them in the meantime.
Oh don't you know that you make me want to be a better man
The singer is expressing how much the person inspires them to improve themselves and be a better person overall.
Oh you make me want to be the best that I can.
The person motivates the singer to strive for excellence and be the best version of themselves possible.
You make me want to be a better man.
The artist is expressing once again how much the person inspires them to improve themselves and be a better person overall.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHEN LIPSON, KARA DIOGUARDI, DARIUS DANESH
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