They began as buskers in Wellington in 2013; Shaan Singh on saxophone and Matt Beachen on drums (the origin of Drax being a portmanteau of 'drums' and 'sax'). Double bassist Sam Thomson joined shortly after, and guitarist Ben O'Leary joined the band a year after, when the band made the switch to creating original material. All members were jazz students at the New Zealand School of Music, except for O'Leary who studied music at Whitireia New Zealand.
In August 2014, the band released their first extended play to Bandcamp. In 2016, the group released their second extended play, T/W/OO, through Universal.
In November 2017, the band released the song "Woke Up Late". It gained popularity over the next few months and was widely played on New Zealand radio stations.
In January 2019, a new version of "Woke Up Late" was released, featuring American singer Hailee Steinfeld. In June 2019, they released the single "All This Time".
Their debut, self-titled studio album was released on 27 September 2019.
Relax
Drax Project Lyrics
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You were my best friend, so content
Hey, is it something 'bout me
Did I kill the fun, say something dumb?
You used to lay on my chest
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection
Hey, not tryna be mean
I just need honesty
Uh, it's fuckin' with me, yea yea
You know I played fair, I took care of you
You used to lay on my chest (Lay on my chest)
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said (Stressing over what I said)
Took it out of context (Stressing over what?)
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection
Don't worry I got lots of love to give
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
Don't worry I got lots of love to give
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
You used to lay on my chest
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said
Took it out of context
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection (Ooh)
Don't worry I got lots of love to give (Got love to give)
No problems here so why're you acting weird? (Weird, weird)
Don't worry I got lots of love to give (Got love to give)
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
The song "Relax" by Drax Project is about the breakdown of a friendship due to miscommunication and a lack of trust. The singer confronts their friend who has been distant and accusatory, explaining that they have not done anything wrong and that their intentions are pure. The friend is unable to relax and continues to misinterpret the singer's words and actions, causing tension and strain in their relationship. Despite the singer's reassurances of love and support, the friend remains guarded and suspicious.
The lyrics suggest that communication is essential in any relationship and that misunderstandings can lead to unnecessary conflict. The singer encourages their friend to let go of their anxiety and embrace imperfection, allowing the two of them to move past their issues and rebuild their friendship. The song has a catchy melody and upbeat tempo, creating a sense of optimism and positivity that reflects the singer's hope for reconciliation.
Overall, "Relax" is a relatable song that speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the importance of clear communication and trust. It reminds listeners that misunderstandings can happen, but they can also be resolved with time, effort, and a willingness to listen and understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what happened to you?
Something has changed in your behavior recently and I'm curious to know what.
You were my best friend, so content
We used to have a happy, fulfilling relationship as best friends.
Hey, is it something 'bout me
I'm wondering if there's something specific that I did to cause your change in behavior.
Did I kill the fun, say something dumb?
I'm questioning if I'm the reason you're not having fun anymore, or if I said something that hurt you.
You used to lay on my chest
I miss the way our relationship used to be when we were more physically intimate.
Now you're all in your head
You're overthinking and worrying too much, making it hard for us to connect emotionally.
Stressing over what I said
You're taking my words too seriously and dwelling on them for too long.
Took it out of context
You're interpreting my words in a way that I didn't intend, causing misunderstandings.
You're just looking for a fight
You seem to be actively trying to pick a fight with me, even when there's no reason to.
Saying things out of spite
You're saying things that are mean or hurtful just to deliberately upset me.
So I got some advice for ya
I have some advice I want to give you to help improve our relationship.
You just gotta learn to relax
You need to stop worrying so much and just let things happen naturally.
Gotta get off my back
Stop nagging me and criticizing me all the time.
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
I don't have bad intentions and I care about you even if I don't always express it perfectly.
You just gotta sit back
You need to just relax and let things happen without trying to control everything.
Nothing wrong with imperfection
It's okay to not be perfect and to make mistakes in our relationship.
Hey, not tryna be mean
I don't want to be rude or unkind, but I need to be honest with you.
I just need honesty
I need you to be honest with me about why you're acting differently towards me.
Uh, it's fuckin' with me, yea yea
Your behavior is really bothering me and I'm having trouble dealing with it.
You know I played fair, I took care of you
I've always treated you well and taken good care of you as my best friend.
Don't worry I got lots of love to give
I have a lot of love and affection to offer you in our relationship.
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
There don't seem to be any problems between us, so I don't understand why you're acting so strange around me.
Got love to give
I care about you and want to have a strong, positive relationship with you.
Weird, weird
It's strange and confusing to me that you're acting differently towards me without explanation.
Writer(s): Jordan Palmer, Brandon Skeie, Ben O'leary, Matt Beachen, Sam Thomson, Shaan Singh
Contributed by Liliana S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kelistoney
Hey, what happened to you?
You were my best friend, so content
Hey, is it something 'bout me
Did I kill the fun, say something dumb?
You used to lay on my chest
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said
Took it out of context
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection
Hey, not tryna be mean
I just need honesty
Uh, it's fuckin' with me, yea yea
You know I played fair, I took care of you
You used to lay on my chest (Lay on my chest)
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said (Stressing over what I said)
Took it out of context (Stressing over what?)
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection
Don't worry I got lots of love to give
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
Don't worry I got lots of love to give
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
You used to lay on my chest
Now you're all in your head
Stressing over what I said
Took it out of context
You're just looking for a fight
Saying things out of spite
So I got some advice for ya
You just gotta learn to relax
Gotta get off my back
Nothing wrong with my intentions, uh
You just gotta learn to relax
You just gotta sit back
Nothing wrong with imperfection (Ooh)
Don't worry I got lots of love to give (Got love to give)
No problems here so why're you acting weird? (Weird, weird)
Don't worry I got lots of love to give (Got love to give)
No problems here so why're you acting weird?
@wessupbrutus4434
They look like the funnest people to hang out with😂😋
@parispeka4613
Relax and All this time helped me deal with a shit time in my life. thank you guys for creating music that helps people like myself escape. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that I didn't find you guys sooner.
@juanitaauelua2693
Drax project seriously sound like this new Zealand singer Pieter t I actually thought for a moment hold on Pieter ts in this song even though I knew he wasn't this song is so smooth love it
@astrid6653
So many know your song, but couldn't recognize you guys. Hope more and more international fans love you guys and the music!!!!!!!
Hope 2020 gonna be wonderful for you👏
@baddi3sslay
well that was a bit of a jinx
@immanuelwilson4195
This song is so underrated.I love this song
@joshuamccutcheon
Just heard this song for the first time and I'm hooked
@animaljamheadquarters8070
I saw you awesome guys at Six60 Saturdays at the Hutt Rec!
You guys stole the show with your amazing singing and awesome personality.
I'm a huge fan and I think I am super lucky to see you amazing dudes live. You make my day when you make a new song, and each song is even better than the last. You deserve so much amazing reputation, love and respect.
Lots of love
Sofiya, your biggest fan.
@bluequeen6887
Bro dis whole human race needs 2 hear dis track.. 🤗😉💯💖😜😆 y'all need to learn how to RELAX
@aleksvasileva5879
This is one of the best songs ever🔥