"funk" = radio "störung" = distortion. Distorted funk indeed.
Rosenheim, Germany's production duo Michael Fakesch and Chris De Luca have an unforgettably unique and recognizable sound. First found on a compilation of their remixes entitled Additional Productions (1999), then on their Appetite for Disctruction (April 2000) full-length debut, Funkstörung's unrivaled vocal-splicing, groove-shredding, taste-proliferating style is equally strong on Vice Versa - their second compilation of remixes to date.
Dosing each of their remixes with an injection of electronic noise, digital soul, and cinematic ambience, Funkstörung are purveyors of futuristic form. Boasting original tracks by A Guy Called Gerald, Jean Michel Jarre, Nils Patter Molvaer, and other internationally known producers, Vice Versa is a hip-hop inflected blend of jazz, electro, and drum'n'bass, brought full-circle by Funkstörung's masterful studio wizardry.
Rare production talents make Funkstörung one of dance music's most in-demand remix outfits out there. Having contributed remixes for artists like Björk, Wu-Tang Clan, and the East Flatbush Project, Funkstörung has always defied musical boundaries by crossing and blending genres to create something entirely their own. On Vice Versa, Fakesch and De Luca seduce their listeners into a near-catatonic, alluringly-hypnotic pleasure state - truly a Funkstörung trademark.
Funkstörung recently announced that they had seperated as a group on their newly-designed website although this can only be good news to fans as both Chris De Luca and Michael Fakesch are now persuing solo careers.
Cement Shoes Feat. Enik
Funkstörung Lyrics
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Cement shoes on the sticky floor
I'm still walking in an old wracked house
Without a door
Noone's talking
Pssst...
And if the show is bad
Don't let me go
Don't leave me sad
Don't leave me sad
I really want to take care of you now
I forgot my name
I really want to dissapear while im loving you
I forgot my name
Save me
What else should we do now
(tell me, tell me)
And i save you
What else should we do now
(tell me)
Cars, trafficlights, boardwalkjazz
The street is my body
This town is my body
A strangers face
Touch my chest
Noone knows you
Noone knows me
I really want to take care of you now
I forgot my name
I really want to dissapear while i'm loving you
I forgot my name
(voice fx part)
Save me
What else should we do now
(tell me, tell me)
And i save you
What else should we do now
(tell me)
(kanon with refrain:
Cement shoes, i'm still walking
Sticky floor, noone's talking)
I still miss you
The lyrics of Funkstörung's "Cement Shoes" featuring Enik present a dark and hauntingly beautiful picture of the aftermath of a relationship. Enik sings of wearing "Cement shoes on the sticky floor," evoking the feeling of being trapped and weighed down by the pain of the past relationship. She walks through an old, wrecked house without a door, emphasizing the vulnerability and exposed feeling that can come along with heartbreak.
The chorus of the song is a plea for companionship in the midst of the emotional turmoil. Enik asks the listener to stay by her side through the good and bad of the show, promising to do the same in return. Her desire to "take care" and "disappear while I'm loving you" plays into the sense of entrapment and dependency that often comes with a failed relationship. The repeated refrain of "Save me" and "What else should we do now" reinforces this theme of needing someone to lean on during difficult times.
The final lines of the song "Cement shoes, I'm still walking, Sticky floor, no one's talking, I still miss you" bring the listener back to the present moment and drive home the pain of the past. The lyrics of "Cement Shoes" are a poignant reminder of the complexity of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Cement shoes on the sticky floor
I feel weighed down and stuck in a situation that is hard to escape from, like I'm wearing heavy cement shoes on a sticky floor.
I'm still walking in an old wracked house
Despite being in a run-down and unstable place, I am still moving forward and trying to make progress.
Without a door
There is no easy way out of this situation and I feel trapped without any escape.
Noone's talking
There is a lack of communication and conversation happening, which makes things feel even more isolated and difficult.
Pssst...
I am speaking quietly and secretly, trying to convey a sense of intimacy and closeness in our conversation.
Pssst, quiet and enjoy the show
I want you to be silent and present with me, sharing in the experience together without any distractions or disruptions.
And if the show is bad
Even if things are not going well or as planned, I still want you to stay by my side and not abandon me.
Don't let me go
Please stay with me and help me get through this difficult time, as I cannot do it alone.
Don't leave me sad
I am afraid of being left alone and feeling sad, so I need your support and companionship to feel secure and happy.
I really want to take care of you now
I have a strong desire to protect and care for you, showing my affection and devotion towards you.
I forgot my name
My love for you is so strong that it has overwhelmed my identity and sense of self, leaving me feeling lost and consumed by it.
I really want to disappear while I'm loving you
The intensity of my emotions for you is so great that I sometimes wish to vanish into them and lose myself completely in our love.
Save me
I am in need of help or rescue, and I am turning to you for support and assistance.
What else should we do now (tell me, tell me)
I am asking for your guidance and suggestions on what to do next, hoping that you will provide me with direction and clarity.
And I save you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to protect and care for you, returning the favor of your love and support.
Cars, traffic lights, boardwalk jazz
The hectic and chaotic environment around us is reminding me of the vibrancy and energy of our city and lives.
The street is my body, this town is my body
I feel a deep connection and oneness with the place we live in, as if the streets and buildings are a part of me and my being.
A stranger's face, touch my chest
Even in a crowded and anonymous place, I can feel a sense of intimacy and connection when you touch me, as if we are the only ones in the world.
Noone knows you, noone knows me
We may be surrounded by strangers and passersby, but we share a unique and special bond that is private and unknown to anyone else.
(voice fx part)
There is no actual singing or speaking happening at this point, just some vocal effects or sounds to add texture and ambiance to the song.
Cement shoes, I'm still walking
The weight and burden of my situation is still with me, but I am continuing to move forward and make the best of it.
Sticky floor, noone's talking
The same sense of stagnation and isolation persists, with no signs of change or improvement.
I still miss you
Even with all these trials and tribulations, my feelings of longing and affection for you have not changed and remain a constant part of me.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.