Kalberg and Molijn have been contributing to the international dance scene for over twenty years, with award-winning and platinum-selling hits for dance acts such as Alice Deejay, Vengaboys, Candee Jay, Pronti and Kalmani and Solid Sessions. Their track "Better Off Alone" was one of the first trance records that became big in the U.S. and was later sampled by French superstar DJ David Guetta in his song "Play Hard" and one of America's biggest rappers Wiz Khalifa in his breakthrough record "Say Yeah". They also had worked together with DJ Sander Kleinenberg on classic tracks like "This Is Miami" and "The Fruit" and remixes for major artists such as Justin Timberlake ('Rock Your Body' Remix winning the award for 'Best Remix' at the Dance Star USA Awards), Janet Jackson, BT, Usher, N.E.R.D., Lenny Kravitz, Junkie XL, Röyksopp, Mylo and Annie Lennox.
On 18 June 2018, Sutorius announced his split from Dash Berlin while severing ties with Kalberg and Molijn, alleging mismanagement and career neglect issues. Beginning October 2018, Sutorius has been performing and releasing songs credited under his own name, while Dash Berlin continued as a duo. Sutorius later gained Legal ownership of the name on 21 June 2019 while Kalberg and Molijn were forced out from Dash Berlin to pursue their own musical projects.
On 29 March 2021, Sutorius announced on his Facebook page that he would onwards perform, produce and release music under his own name "Jeffrey Sutorius". The announcement came after he had lost a legal dispute with the former members of the group who has since 17 March 2021 been the legal owners of the Dash Berlin trademark.
Better Half Of Me
Dash Berlin Lyrics
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There on the side of the street
Concrete casualties of love
Chewed up and spit out
Raise high then dropped down
And now I don't know what's left of me
But I'll collect myself and crawl through the shadows
I'll never make these same mistakes again
'Cause someone up there holds the key to my heart
I'd do everything to tear it apart
By never allowing myself to let you win
When all I want is for you to see
The side that I don't show to anyone in fear that they may turn and run
Alone and incomplete
No more tears to cry and no more blood to bleed
I'll fall forever endlessly
When you should be the ground beneath my feet
The better half of me
When all I want is for you to see
The side that I don't show to anyone in fear that they may turn and run
Alone and incomplete
No more tears to cry and no more blood to bleed
When all I want is for you to see
The side that I don't show to anyone in fear that they may turn and run
Alone and incomplete
No more tears to cry and no more blood to bleed
I'll fall forever endlessly
When you should be the ground beneath my feet
The better half of me
When all I want is for you to see
The side that I don't show to anyone in fear that they may turn and run
Alone and incomplete
No more tears to cry and no more blood to bleed
The lyrics of "Better Half of Me" by Dash Berlin feat. J. Mendelsohn explores the pain and heartbreak of a failed relationship. The opening lines describe a broken promise as roadkill on the side of the street, painting a vivid picture of the pain that the singer is feeling. The singer describes the destruction of their heart and soul, implying that they're not sure what's left of them anymore. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for their partner to see the other side of them, the part that they keep hidden in fear that others will judge them. They feel incomplete and alone, with nothing left to cry or bleed. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and promises not to make them again, but they also won't let themselves be vulnerable enough to allow their partner to win.
The song addresses the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the desire to be seen for who we truly are. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has been hurt and doesn't want to be hurt again. The singer's fear of being judged and rejected is relatable to many, as is the wonder and confusion when a relationship ends. However, the song also offers hope. It implies that there is someone out there who holds the key to the singer's heart and that they won't let themselves be hurt again. The song provides a sense of resilience and strength in times of heartache and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken promises die, like roadkill
Promises that have been broken are like animals hit by cars, strewn across the road.
There on the side of the street
Metaphor for the aftermath of broken promises.
Concrete casualties of love
Collateral damage from a failed relationship.
Chewed up and spit out
Emotions that have been taken in and rejected by another person.
Raise high then dropped down
The emotional roller coaster of falling in love and then losing it all.
And now I don't know what's left of me
The aftermath of heartbreak, when one is lost and unsure of themselves.
But I'll collect myself and crawl through the shadows
Recovery and moving on from a dark place.
Reach up my hands to the sky and shout out
A moment of desperation and vulnerability, shouting out for help.
I'll never make these same mistakes again
A vow to learn from past mistakes and grow from them.
'Cause someone up there holds the key to my heart
Belief in fate or a higher power controlling one's love life.
I'd do everything to tear it apart
Self-sabotage due to fear of being hurt again.
By never allowing myself to let you win
Refusing to give in and open up to love again, even if it means missing out on something great.
When all I want is for you to see
Desire for someone to understand the real, vulnerable side of oneself.
The side that I don't show to anyone in fear that they may turn and run
The fear of opening up and being rejected causes one to keep parts of themselves hidden.
Alone and incomplete
The aftermath of heartbreak, when one is left feeling alone and not whole.
No more tears to cry and no more blood to bleed
The healing process has led to emotional exhaustion and the end of the grieving process.
I'll fall forever endlessly
The pain of heartbreak feels never-ending and intense.
When you should be the ground beneath my feet
The person they loved should have been the foundation of their life.
The better half of me
The person they loved was the better, more positive aspect of their life and identity.
Lyrics © Cloud9
Written by: Jonathan Mendelsohn, Sebastiaan Molijn, Eelke A Kalberg
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