Demi Riquísimo:
In a relatively short career spanning just over five years, Demi has done things his way. Wherever he plays the result is the same, and the worldwide audience cannot help but take notice. With his playful audacity and boisteros approach, Demi exuberates only what some DJs can only dream of behind the decks, and this is really ONLY the start for the young Londoner.
His diversity in his performance are both consistent and memorable, always striving to create the whole picture whether over a 2 or 10 hour set. Often found to maintain a steady tempo, Demi works a lot more with the internals of a track to make it 'feel' faster. He knows exactly what he’s doing in terms of creating a journey. This organic approach is never over-thought or planned out, but just oozes out of him very naturally and successfully. It is his humbleness and boundless energy which feeds off anybody who comes across this young man.
Demi’s meteoric rise has been down to a combination of sheer hard work, talent and luck. But as Demi says, “you make your own luck”
Since making his debut holding down an exclusive summer residency in one of Indonesia’s biggest venues at Double Six, and reaching the final of Cream’s Resident competition in 2002, Demi is now in-demand globally from promoters and a host of the elite DJ's requesting to have him perform alongside them.
Highlights include his much publicised visits spinning with Tenaglia in NYC, Miami WMC and most recently in London where both wowed the audiences at Heaven. Pacha debut alongside Laurent Garnier and Tong which had Tong stating on record in DJ Magazine, saying his set was the best warm-up set he’d heard in 2004.
On top of this, spell-binding performances at world reknowned venues such as Cavo Paradiso, Crobar NYC, Avalon and at his Deeper Substance London residency among others have all not gone unnoticed –
He received two separate nominations for `Best Newcomer` and `Breakthrough DJ` at the 2004 DJ Pacha Awards and House Music Awards 2004. Demi is widely acknowledged as being one of the rising stars in the global dance music community.
Demi's DSR label will be showcasing his long awaiting original material which have already featured on some high profile compilations this year alone.
There is some outstanding music to follow as well from the 16bit Lolitas, Shafunkers, B.Original and Harry Peat. This is just the beginning.
Along with the original material comes the string of remixes which have been carefully selected. Whilst many artists are churning out remixes by the dozen, Demi's selective approach to remix work is simply quality not quantity.
A chance meeting with Trifactor from LA led them to collaborating on one of their favourite David Bowie tracks. "Lets's Dance not only received global support from the DJ's but was also picked up by EMI who released the single on their ‘Club Bowie’ remix compilation.
Demi has also finished up a remix of Mashtronic's Supernova which will be released on the excellent SexonWax label and also another remix under his alternative Shepherds guise for Rob da Bank's Sunday Best label called Plastic Operator - Folder.
With so many years ahead of him it’s scary to think how good Demi is going to get. If his career as a DJ is set, he is still warming us up……
Stop the World
Demi Lyrics
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I don't know why I'm so afraid
I don't know how
I don't know how to fix the pain
We're living a lie
Living a lie
This needs to change
We're out of time
And it's still the same
We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be alone
I'm hearing the noise
Hearing the noise from all around
I'm on the edge
I'm on the edge of breaking down
Like Bonnie and Clyde
Let's find a ride and ditch this town
To keep it alive, keep it alive
Don't make a sound
We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be
I never wanna take that final look
I'll turn another page
Won't close the book
We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be alone
Let us be alone (let us be alone)
Let us be alone
The song "Stop the World" by Demi Lovato talks about how the singer feels the world is moving so fast and is afraid to face her pain. The opening lines create a somber tone and desolate atmosphere as the singer is unsure of why she is so apprehensive and doesn't know how to mend the damage. The next line addresses the futility of living a lie and how it must change, while being time-bound. The chorus displays the singer's yearning for a world where they could slow down and be alone with someone special. Despite being unable to stop the world from moving, there is still possible love and growth that could be explored, leading to the singer saying "But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone."
In the second verse, the singer hears the noise around them, adding to the overwhelming pressure they are under. The reference to Bonnie and Clyde suggests that the singer wants to escape with someone and start anew. The lines "To keep it alive, keep it alive/ Don't make a sound" reinforces this idea of wanting to keep the love and escape unnoticed. The bridge contrasts the chorus' tone, where the singer expresses how they want to turn the page and not close the book indicating that they don't want to end the journey with their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
I am uncertain of the reasons behind my current feelings and situation.
I don't know why I'm so afraid
I do not understand why I am experiencing fear.
I don't know how
I am unsure of the proper way to proceed or solve a problem.
I don't know how to fix the pain
I do not know how to alleviate or resolve the emotional pain that I am experiencing.
We're living a lie
Our current circumstances are dishonest or misleading.
Living a lie
Our lives are steeped in deception.
This needs to change
We require a significant alteration in our current situation.
We're out of time
We have exhausted all of the allotted time that we had available to us.
And it's still the same
Despite our efforts, nothing has changed or improved.
We can't stop the world
We do not have the power or influence to halt the progression of the planet or society.
But there's so much more that we could do
However, we do have the ability to take action and do more than we are currently doing.
You can't stop this girl
You do not possess the ability to prevent me from experiencing a certain emotion or feeling.
From falling more in love with you
Specifically, you cannot prevent me from experiencing a stronger sense of affection for you.
You said, "Nobody has to know
You previously stated that it is unnecessary for others to be aware of certain aspects of our relationship.
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
You suggested that we require more time to develop our relationship and move forward at a steadier pace.
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
However, I would take drastic measures and halt the entire world if it meant that we could finally be left alone with each other and our emotions.
I'm hearing the noise
I am receiving excess sensory input from my surroundings, such as sounds or sights.
Hearing the noise from all around
These sounds and other distractions may be coming from a wide variety of different sources and locations.
I'm on the edge
I am approaching a breaking point or moment of crisis.
I'm on the edge of breaking down
Specifically, this breaking point may be related to a mental or emotional breakdown.
Like Bonnie and Clyde
In a reference to two infamous criminals, the artist may feel that her relationship and circumstances are similarly volatile or risky.
Let's find a ride and ditch this town
The artist proposes that she and her love interest escape their current environment and begin a new life elsewhere.
To keep it alive, keep it alive
The continued viability of their relationship may be at stake, and it is important to the singer to keep things alive and functional.
Don't make a sound
The artist is emphasizing the need for discretion and subtlety in their plan to escape and start anew.
I never wanna take that final look
The singer has no desire to engage in a prolonged or intense reflection on recent events or their current situation.
I'll turn another page
Instead, the singer is content to move on and continue living their life, like turning to a new page in a book.
Won't close the book
Ultimately, the singer is not ending their story or coming to a final conclusion about their life, but rather remaining open and uncertain about what may happen next.
Let us be alone
The artist is once again expressing a desire for her and her love interest to be able to spend time in privacy and isolation from external forces.
Let us be alone (let us be alone)
This repetition emphasizes the importance and urgency of the artist's request.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demitria Lovato, Nicholas Jonas, Patrick Bianco
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