Regarded by his peers as one of the most… Read Full Bio ↴(also known as David Sugar)
Regarded by his peers as one of the most creative artists around, David E. Sugar has firmly cemented himself as one of the most promising talents on the UK underground. A multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer; he's the latest signing to Rob da Bank’s label Sunday Best.
David initially made a name for himself as a pioneer of ‘Chip-tune’ (think early 90’s computer game soundtracks dragged through an iMac) with the help of his Nintendo Game Boy and other toys like ET’s favourite the ‘Speak & Spell’. And he has toured the World with Calvin Harris, Digitalism, Hadouken and Deadmau5.
Before signing with Sunday Best, David’s single ‘Oi New York, This Is London’ was used to launch Joe Hot Chip’s Greco-Roman label and he has also previously released music on that celebrated vanguard of groundbreaking electro, Kitsuné. ‘To Yourself’ was released as a single and also featured on their Kitsuné Maison 5 compilation while ‘Although You May Laugh’ featured on Kitsuné Maison 6. The latter also makes an appearance on his forthcoming debut album 'Memory Store' (due for release early October 2010).
David's new single 'Party Killer' is the perfect antidote to mundane indie-electro. David’s spitted spiky vocals cut through the intricately layered guitars and samples that make up this buoyant portion of precision perfect pop to complete a sure fire stone cold killer tune. If there’s one thing that’s for sure, kill the party is the last thing this track would do.
‘Party Killer’ will be released as a double A side 7” single backed with non-album track ‘Travel Light’ while the digital formats will feature remixes by Disco of Doom, Adam Smith, The Phenomenal Hand Clap Band, Renaissance Man and Sunday Best’s own re-take.
David’s live shows and forthcoming album feature the talents of a live band; a fresh direction to his previous work.
With support from radio presenters such as Zane Lowe, Jon Hillcock, Kissy Sellout, Eddie Temple-Morris, Joe Ransom and DJs such as Jesse Rose, Hot Chip, Tom Findlay (Groove Armada), Sinden and Hervé it’s not surprise he’s now on the verge of mega stardom.
Written Down
David E. Sugar Lyrics
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But you never left your home town
When you had the chance
And I don′t, I don't have your brain muscle
So I wrote it out in pencil
The marks can′t be erased
So we'll move in to the city
I'll send you all the letters
For your open mind to read
Living in black ball a cat that soothes
Inviting depth perception
With me and only you and me can see
Ohh but you... you speak from of the towers
Not living within
But call me when your sleeping
On my I wont call for you
Taking power from Middle England
When you′re stating where you′re living
Do you think if you applaud
Them that they will not come for you
And if you think that something really down
Has no bearing on the real world
Then speak to those who did go out find out
The paper guns make people disappear
Then if you think that something real is down
But I had that never were heard of thing
Then speak to those who did go out find out
That printed paper can be so threatening
Then if you think that something real is down
But has no bearing of the real world
Then speak to those who did go out find out
That paper guns make people disappear
The song 'Written Down' by David E. Sugar explores the themes of regret, memory, and the reality of the world we live in. The opening lines, "Ohh... You will see them again, but you never left your downtown when you had the chance," hint at the idea of missed opportunities and the nostalgia that comes with it. The singer then goes on to say that he may not have the same mental capacity as the person he addresses in the song, but he still writes down all his thoughts on paper. The use of pencil and the phrase "marks can't be erased" suggest permanence and the importance of recording one's thoughts and emotions.
The next verse talks about moving to the city and sending letters to the said person. The line "living in black ball a cat that soothes" is ambiguous but can be interpreted as finding comfort in something unconventional or perhaps, in a difficult situation. The following lines are more pointed, addressing someone who speaks from a place of power and privilege but is disconnected from the reality of the world he lives in. The song brings up the danger of blindly applauding those in power and how it can turn against you. The final verse returns to the theme of permanence with the idea that "paper guns make people disappear." This line suggests that written words can have a real impact on people's lives and that they must be used responsibly.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh... You will see them again
You'll get the chance to meet them again someday in the future
But you never left your home town
You never took the opportunity to leave your hometown and explore the world
When you had the chance
You had the chance to leave but you didn't take it
And I don’t, I don't have your brain muscle
I don't have the same intellect or knowledge as you
So I wrote it out in pencil
I wrote down what I wanted to say with a pencil, knowing that the marks can't be erased
The marks can’t be erased
What I wrote down can't be undone, it's permanent
So we’ll move in to the city
We'll move to the city together
I’ll send you all the letters
I'll send you all the letters I wrote to you
For your open mind to read
So that you can read them with an open mind
Living in black ball a cat that soothes
Living in a state of calmness or contentment
Inviting depth perception
Inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation of life
With me and only you and me can see
Only you and I can see and understand what it means
Ohh but you... you speak from of the towers
You speak from a position of power or authority
Not living within
Not living in the same situation or environment as others
But call me when your sleeping
But think of me when you're vulnerable or in need
On my I wont call for you
I won't reach out to you when I'm in need
Taking power from Middle England
Gaining power from the working or middle class of England
When you're stating where you're living
When you're talking about where you're living
Do you think if you applaud
Do you think that by showing support or approval, you'll be safe from harm
Them that they will not come for you
From those you're trying to avoid or escape
And if you think that something really down
And if you believe something that's not real or true
Has no bearing on the real world
Doesn't have any impact on the actual world or reality
Then speak to those who did go out find out
Then talk to those who have experienced it firsthand
The paper guns make people disappear
The power of the media to make people disappear or become irrelevant
Then if you think that something real is down
Then if you believe that something is real and happening
But I had that never were heard of thing
But it's something that I've never heard of
That printed paper can be so threatening
That something as simple as printed paper can be so intimidating or alarming
Then speak to those who did go out find out
Then talk to those who have experienced it firsthand
That paper guns make people disappear
The power of the media to make people disappear or become irrelevant
Writer(s): DAVID EDWARD SUGAR
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.