Dirty Vegas is an electronic/dance/club trio from London, made up of Steve … Read Full Bio ↴Dirty Vegas is an electronic/dance/club trio from London, made up of Steve Smith, Paul Harris, and Ben Harris. (no relation) The group first gained public attention in North America when one of their songs, Days Go By, was used in a Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial. This song is their biggest hit to date.

The group's first album, the self-titled Dirty Vegas, contained a mix of electronic/club instrumentals and similar tracks with vocals by Steve Smith. This album was influenced by The Crystal Method and The Chemical Brothers, but with a slightly more laid-back approach. Songs like Throwing Shapes or The Brazilian would sound at home on an album by either of these two contemporaries.

Their second studio album, One, moved away from club music, and featured a style reminiscent of an adult contemporary album; none of the tracks went on to become hits. Some fans were put off by the drastic departure from their first album, while other fans welcomed the change.

The band reports that their third studio outting should strike a balance between the two, leaning toward the club style again.

7AM
Dirty Vegas Lyrics

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First light in the morning
Shadows start to fall
Temptation is calling
Coming for us all

Flames are getting higher
People come and go
Just for a second

I was in a world of my own

It's a habit of mine
Sometimes it makes me wonder
Is it passion or crime
It's like a wave that pulls me under

7 o'clock in the morning
Somewhere I shouldn't be
My heart beats out a warning
Don't bite the hand that feeds

It's a habit of mine
Sometimes it makes me wonder
Is it passion or crime
It's like a wave that pulls me under

It's a habit of mine
It's like a wave that pulls me under

Overall Meaning

The song "7am" by Dirty Vegas starts off with the first light of morning casting shadows, and temptation calling for everyone. The flames are getting higher and people come and go, while the singer is lost in their own world for a second. They reflect on their habits, wondering if it's passion or a crime that pulls them under like a wave.

At 7 o'clock in the morning, the singer is somewhere they shouldn't be, feeling their heart beat out a warning. They caution themselves not to bite the hand that feeds. They then repeat the chorus, wondering about the nature of their habits and how it's like a wave that pulls them under.

Line by Line Meaning

First light in the morning
The beginning of a new day is upon us

Shadows start to fall
The darkness of the night fades away as morning arises

Temptation is calling
The desire to do something that may not be wise is enticing

Coming for us all
Everyone experiences temptation in some way

Flames are getting higher
The intensity of the temptation is increasing

People come and go
Others may be around but ultimately the decision is personal

Just for a second
A fleeting moment of self-indulgence

I was in a world of my own
Lost in thought and desire

It's a habit of mine
I tend to repeat this pattern

Sometimes it makes me wonder
I question my choices and their consequences

Is it passion or crime
I debate whether my actions are driven by love or selfishness