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.

Something special
De-Phazz Lyrics

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Sitting here, my minds an empty page, But I'll try, yes I will to exist. A funky guitar, liberates me from my cage. Well you asked so I say, that's how songs are made. Where do I go when I need some inspiration. Love affair, jump a cliff, light a spliff. Simply vibe, with some wicked orchestration. Well you asked so I say, that's how songs are made. Oh, searching in the back of my mind, Oh oh. Search again there's something I can find. Try to sleep, see if I dream, see if something comes from nowhere. you res your head to lay. Try to sleep, see if I dream. If I let it go, it comes back to me. If you love it so. It comes back to you. Back to you. Back to you. Sometimes I need just a little isolation. What do I do, for a little motivation, On a beach, out of reach, ooh life's a peach. On my own, answerphone, toblerone, ummmmm. A little motivation, give me some information. Yeah. In the middle of the day. When you res your head to lay A little dedication, a little isolation, yeah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of De-Phazz's "Something Special" describe the creative process that leads to the birth of a song. It begins with the singer's mind being an "empty page," but they try to exist and find inspiration through various means. The funky guitar is what liberates the singer from their cage and sets their creative process in motion. The song depicts the importance of inspiration in the creative process, and the different methods that one can use to find it, like having a love affair, jumping off a cliff or lighting up a spliff.

The singer of the song then goes on to describe the search for inspiration, where they look within themselves to find something worth writing about. They try to sleep, hoping to find some inspiration in their dreams, but ultimately acknowledge that inspiration can come from anywhere and at any time. They describe needing isolation and some motivation to write their songs, which they find in different forms and places like being on a beach, alone or eating a toblerone. The song essentially highlights the fluid and elusive nature of inspiration.

Line by Line Meaning

Sitting here, my mind's an empty page,
I feel uninspired and unable to come up with any ideas.

But I'll try, yes I will to exist.
Despite the lack of inspiration, I will attempt to create something meaningful.

A funky guitar, liberates me from my cage.
When I hear the sound of a guitar, I feel free and inspired to create.

Well you asked so I say, that's how songs are made.
I'm explaining to someone who asked how I create music.

Where do I go when I need some inspiration.
I wonder where I can find the motivation needed to create.

Love affair, jump a cliff, light a spliff.
Sometimes finding inspiration involves taking risks and engaging in unconventional activities.

Simply vibe, with some wicked orchestration.
Music can be created by simply feeling the rhythm and working with different sounds.

Oh, searching in the back of my mind, Oh oh.
I am exploring deep within my thoughts and memories to find inspiration.

Search again there's something I can find.
Even when things seem hopeless, it's important to keep looking for that spark of inspiration.

Try to sleep, see if I dream, see if something comes from nowhere.
I'm hoping that my subconscious will provide me with something new while I sleep.

You rest your head to lay. Try to sleep, see if I dream.
I'm attempting to relax and let my mind wander while I sleep in hopes of finding inspiration.

If I let it go, it comes back to me. If you love it so. It comes back to you. Back to you. Back to you.
Sometimes letting go of a creative idea can lead to its return in a better and more refined form.

Sometimes I need just a little isolation.
Being alone can be beneficial for finding inspiration and focusing on creating.

What do I do, for a little motivation, On a beach, out of reach, ooh life's a peach.
Sometimes a change of location or scenery can provide the necessary motivation to create.

On my own, answerphone, toblerone, ummmmm.
Being alone can be helpful for focusing on creating and indulging in small pleasures (like eating chocolate).

A little motivation, give me some information. Yeah.
I'm asking for advice or guidance to help me find motivation.

In the middle of the day. When you rest your head to lay. A little dedication, a little isolation, yeah.
Even in the middle of the day, taking a break and focusing on creating can be a helpful way to find inspiration.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Desree Annette Weekes, Prince Albert Sampson

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