De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and el… Read Full Bio ↴De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and elements of soul, Latin, trip hop and drum and bass into a lounge music sound. De Phazz is led by Pit Baumgartner, a German producer who changes his crew for every new album. Some of the more permanent members are Karl Frierson and Pat Appleton. Since the release of Detunized Gravity and Godsdog, De Phazz have appeared on the radar of listeners of equally innovative and sample-driven jazz by the likes of Amon Tobin and The Cinematic Orchestra. The band has released records on Mole Listening Pearls and Universal Jazz Germany along with single releases on Edel Records and United Recordings, and also remixes existing material.

Sabbatical
De-Phazz Lyrics

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I must admit I'm getting tired
Of sitting on my cloud
Well, heaven's not what I desire
Eternity can wear you out

So I get lost on busy boulevards
Forget about my mission
Drown in a pair of tempting eyes

Cultivate my indecision

Is that you angel-devil?
(Yeah)

Bitter Berlin winter fog
Sweet flavor of Rome's summer smog
Spill the wine at cafÃ© costes
Lisbon's rain I like the most

I must admit I'm getting tired
Of sitting on my cloud
Well, heaven's not what I desire
Eternity sure wear you out

Is that you angel-devil?
(Yeah)

I got get-down funky feeling
Inside my soul

But I have my reservations
To keep it on the down low

Overall Meaning

The De-Phazz song Sabbatical is a playful ode to taking a break from the monotonous routine of life. The lyrics depict the singer's dissatisfaction with the conventional idea of heaven and eternal paradise, and they long for something more exciting to occupy their time. As they sit on a cloud, they begin to feel tired and restless. They start to wander busy streets and lose sight of their mission. The temptation of new experiences ultimately draws them away from their heavenly post.

Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of different cities and their unique attributes. From the bitter fog of Berlin to the sweet smog of Rome's summer, to the cozy cafés and rainy streets of Lisbon, the singer is in search of something that excites them. However, despite their desire to break away from their heavenly monotony, they still have reservations about fully embracing a more adventurous lifestyle.

The playful lyrics of Sabbatical encourage listeners to take a break from the norm and seek out new experiences, all while acknowledging the difficulty of breaking away from the familiar. The inclusion of different cities and their moods creates a vibrant and exciting atmosphere that adds to the upbeat and energetic tone of the music.

Line by Line Meaning

I must admit I'm getting tired
I am starting to feel fatigued

Of sitting on my cloud
I am weary of being idle

Well, heaven's not what I desire
I find that paradise is not what I crave

Eternity can wear you out
Infinity can be exhausting

So I get lost on busy boulevards
I become disoriented on bustling streets

Forget about my mission
I abandon my purpose

Drown in a pair of tempting eyes
I lose myself in captivating gaze

Cultivate my indecision
I nurture my inability to decide

Is that you angel-devil?
Are you a celestial or infernal being?

(Yeah)
Yes

Bitter Berlin winter fog
The harsh mist during Berlin's winter

Sweet flavor of Rome's summer smog
The pleasant scent of Rome's summer air pollution

Spill the wine at cafÃ© costes
Spilling wine at Café Costes

Lisbon's rain I like the most
I enjoy the precipitation in Lisbon more than anything else

I must admit I'm getting tired
I am starting to feel fatigued

Of sitting on my cloud
I am weary of being idle

Well, heaven's not what I desire
I find that paradise is not what I crave

Eternity sure wear you out
Infinity can be exhausting

Is that you angel-devil?
Are you a celestial or infernal being?

(Yeah)
Yes

I got get-down funky feeling
I feel a groovy sensation

Inside my soul
Within my spirit

But I have my reservations
However, I have some doubts

To keep it on the down low
I prefer to keep it discreet

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAT APPLETON, OTTO ENGELHARDT, KARL FRIERSON, PIT GOODFRIEND BAUMGARTNER

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Comments from YouTube:

@princeeverlove

14y↑8

Sampling of "Chrystal Blue Persuasion"...Beautiful Song!!!

@LauraCabas

10y↑2

Ufff apasionante y único. Gracias por estas ellas melodias.

@marloukoh5828

3y↑7

DPR Ian brought me here🖤

@jz5748

3y↑2

what a beautiful song....hit the spot

@marioluizdesa

4y↑5

How to use a sample such as that of Cystal Blue Persuasion, hit in 1969, #2 on Billboard and Cashbox, and make it sound utterly brand new in 2001. I am fan of De Phazz to the infinity and back.