1) Example is a rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Example is a rapper from Fulham, West London in the United Kingdom. Formerly signed to The Beats label run by Mike Skinner (The Streets)
2) Example is also an underground hiphop duo from Houston, Texas.
1. Example's birth name is Elliot Gleave. According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave's performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG.
- His first album, a mix-tape called "We Didn't Invent The Remix" Feb 2007 feature's samples from a diverse mixture of artists including Lily Allen, The Rolling Stones, José González & also
- Britney Spears on the Infamous Toxic Breath.
- He followed that in Sept 2007 with his official debut album, (released on The Beats) called "What We Made" produced by Rusher. which was received well by the British public.
- prior to The Beats disbanding.
- He then went on to release "What We Almost Made" May 2008 on All The Chats, which was a mixture of songs that didn't make it onto "What We Made" & new ones.
- After the release of "WWAM" Example took a fresh direction in style, and became very versatile and can cross over into several genres with ease.
- Towards the end of 2008, saw Example work with the likes of Don Diablo experimenting with Electro dance music.
- 2009 was an exciting year for Example, releasing the absolutely free mix tape "The Credit Munch (and Redux package) in February, supporting Calvin Harris on his UK and headlining his own Wonky Pop tour with Flamboyant Bella
- Which brings us nicely to "Hooligans" Example co single with Don Diablo, which blurs dancefloors with moshpits into one. released on 29/06/2009 is sure to be his biggest hit to date, getting regular plays on Radio 1, and by DJ's up & down the country.
- The Launch Party for "Hooligans" saw Zane Lowe who has championed Example on his Radio 1 show, support with a DJ set.
- His next Single after Hooligans, was called "Watch The Sun Come Up" which is came out in September and made its way into the Top 20.
- His next single was called "Won't Go Quietly", which was released on 17th January 2010.
Example's Latest offering takes the form of his "Playing in the Shadows" album, released 4 September 2011 through Ministry of Sound. No colabs are featured on this album however a variety of producers have a noticeable influence on the sound and the album follows his previous move into the dance and electro genre.
Singles from the album include:
-Changed the Way You Kiss Me
-Stay Awake
-Midnight Run (scheduled to be released on 4th December 2011)
2. Example consists of rapper: Kay and producer Cipher. They are signed to Beat Farm, where they released the Impulse EP back in 1997. They also released two singles on Vinyl in 2000 titled 'We Write The Songs / That Is...' & 'The Price You Gotta' Pay... (Pt. 2) / Them From "Id Est"'. Unfortunately no debut album came out of the duo.
"Ok, here's the short version. Kay & I became roommates March 1996 & started a group called Example (I.E.). That summer, Example & the K-Otix had a meeting about putting our music out independently. The plan was to put out a double-sided EP, one side Example & the other K-Otix. Well, things didn't go as planned, so both groups decided to do 2 seperate EPs & release them around the same time. Done deal. Kay became writing the very first song on July 26, 1996. We both produced 3 songs each on the EP. January 1997, we released our 6 song EP titled, "Impulses". We only pressed 500 copies." - Cipher
Something In The Water
Example Lyrics
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Been coming here since I don't know,
Come to play, here to talk,
Or are they here to simply show,
Sense of danger, bunch of strangers,
Simply starin' 'cross the room,
Pretty soon they'll taste the water,
And it ought to change their tune.
Shut the doors, the room is full,
And nobody leaves until,
Until the sun comes out to play,
Until then we blow ourselves away.
At the markets of Gibraltar,
They lock up your sons and daughters,
But the reason they come back,
Is what's been pouring out the tap.
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love.
Hit the town and it's astounding me,
She fits me like a glove.
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love,
And love tastes good to me today.
I see them laugh, I see them cry,
Been coming here since days gone by,
Come to fight, here to shout,
Or are they here to simply pout.
Lack of passion, only fashion,
People glancin' 'cross the room,
Pretty soon they'll taste the water,
And it ought to change their tune.
They take a sip and lick their lips,
Start to shake their hips.
Dance the night away,
The gangsters put their knives away,
The water drowns the fights away,
I'm really liking life today,
But don't let it confuse you,
When they wake, they'll all be back to usual.
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love.
Hit the town and it's astounding me,
She fits me like a glove.
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love,
And love tastes good to me today.
(Yo) Wanna lose your marbles?
Step to the bar, smile at the bar girl,
Ask for the glass of the tasty water,
They only sell at the markets of Gibraltar,
It'll be sure to sort ya,
Nights get longer, days get shorter,
Don't ask questions,
Let's just knock it back.
Say goodbye to tension,
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
The song "Something in the Water" by Example is an electrifying ode to the mysterious and intoxicating powers of a certain type of water found only in the markets of Gibraltar. The song's protagonist is a regular at the markets, who sees all sorts of people come and go, some to play, some to talk, and others just to show off. There is a sense of danger and mistrust in the air, but it all changes when people start tasting the water. The water has a transformative effect on everyone who drinks it, making them dance, love, and forget their troubles. The song talks about the temporary bliss that the water brings, but also warns that it's not a permanent solution and that people will soon return to their usual selves.
The song is full of energy and excitement, with the catchy chorus repeated throughout. The lyrics offer a clever commentary on human behavior and the search for something that can make us forget our problems, even if only for a little while. The water in the song represents a metaphor for any substance or activity that people turn to in order to escape reality. The song is a reminder that while there may be something in the water that can make us feel good temporarily, we must also face our problems and challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
I see them come, I see them go,
Been coming here since I don't know,
Come to play, here to talk,
Or are they here to simply show,
Sense of danger, bunch of strangers,
Simply starin' 'cross the room,
Pretty soon they'll taste the water,
And it ought to change their tune.
I observe people come and go with unsure intentions, some to play games or talk, while others show off. They seem dangerous, like strangers staring across the room. Soon they'll try the water, and it could change their attitude.
Shut the doors, the room is full,
And nobody leaves until,
Until the sun comes out to play,
Until then we blow ourselves away.
The doors are closed, and nobody's allowed to leave until the sun comes up. Until then, we party and enjoy ourselves.
At the markets of Gibraltar,
They lock up your sons and daughters,
But the reason they come back,
Is what's been pouring out the tap.
People's kids get locked up at the markets of Gibraltar, but they still come back because of the quality of water that flows there.
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love.
Hit the town and it's astounding me,
She fits me like a glove.
I'm downing it, she downing it,
We drown ourselves in love,
And love tastes good to me today.
We drink the water and fall in love. As we hit the town, I feel amazed, and she's the perfect fit for me. We drink the water and indulge in our love, and it feels great.
I see them laugh, I see them cry,
Been coming here since days gone by,
Come to fight, here to shout,
Or are they here to simply pout.
Lack of passion, only fashion,
People glancin' 'cross the room,
Pretty soon they'll taste the water,
And it ought to change their tune.
I see people experiencing different emotions since days gone by; some are here to have a fight or make noise while some are here to pout. There's a lack of passion, and people are only here for show. They'll soon try the water, which could change their mood.
They take a sip and lick their lips,
Start to shake their hips.
Dance the night away,
The gangsters put their knives away,
The water drowns the fights away,
I'm really liking life today,
But don't let it confuse you,
When they wake, they'll all be back to usual.
They try the water, and it makes them want to dance and enjoy themselves. The gangsters put their weapons down, and the water washes the tension and fights away. I enjoy life, but it shouldn't be mistaken that they will return to their usual selves once they sober up.
(Yo) Wanna lose your marbles?
Step to the bar, smile at the bar girl,
Ask for the glass of the tasty water,
They only sell at the markets of Gibraltar,
It'll be sure to sort ya,
Nights get longer, days get shorter,
Don't ask questions,
Let's just knock it back.
Say goodbye to tension,
(Yo), wanna have fun and let loose? Head to the bar, smile at the bartender, and ask for the delicious water that's only available at the markets of Gibraltar. It'll surely make you feel amazing. The nights get longer, and days get shorter as we drink it, so let's not ask any questions and drink up. Let's say goodbye to tension.
There's something in the water (like oh!)
I think there's something in the water (like oh!)
I try to stop me drinking it,
But now I come to think of it,
There's something in the water I can't say (no!)
There's something about the water that's making everyone feel good, and I can't help but drink it myself, even when I try to resist. It's hard to put my finger on what's in it, but it's making everyone feel great.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELLIOT GLEAVE, MATT COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jk
i love this song....its a shame he took so long to release the album, its really good tho =)
Yo Sammy!
love this song!
Ell
Forgot how much I used to love this song!
Ruby_raccoon
I love this song I heard it 4 years ago and I am still listening
DJ Veaux
When I hear this song, I walk down the road dancing. Suddenly, I pull out my ear-buds and just play this song through my ipod's speaker. People look at me, and start dancing along with me to this song. All I have to say is this: There's something about this song, LIKE OH!
sleepy
this used to be one of my faves. wish he still did rap.
jaydeasy
Best song on album. Example is one of the best SOLO artists out there
Kez McGlone
I LOVE! THIS SONG!
PokeMyPencil
Omfg i loved this when i was a kid when this came out 😂👌🏻
Mr Mackay
Still a tune!