"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.
Humanity
Funkstörung Lyrics
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I'm wasting my time
On all the little things
That shouldn't concern me
Weighing my heart
With such confused emotion
Letting anxiousness in
[Chorus: ]
It's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
I've been working on it
Just trying and working on it
Knowing the soul to be lighter
If I could just shed this weight
Or just carry this weight
Without objection
So weight become lightness
And light becomes weightless
[Chorus: ] Oooo
I'm lifting
The lid off
Eventually
Holding my head up
And clarity
Where once there was proud
I know this place
And smile inside
Ooooh it's just my humanity
Getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
It's just my humanity
Getting the better, getting the better of me
The lyrics of "Humanity" by Funkstörung is a reflective song about the struggles of humanity. The first verse talks about how the little things in life drag us down and preoccupy our minds, preventing us from experiencing inner peace. The chorus follows, emphasizing that sometimes our humanity gets the better of us, and we are dominated by our emotions and anxieties that weigh heavily on our hearts. The second verse expresses the idea of working on ourselves and letting go of this burden to find lightness and clarity. The final part of the song shows a glimpse of hope, highlighting the possibility of overcoming humanity's shortcomings and smiling inside.
The song's lyrics capture the human experience of constantly struggling with the complexities of life. Funkstörung's "Humanity" is a thought-provoking piece that encourages listeners to reflect on their lives and work on self-improvement. It tackles the idea of mental and emotional baggage, further emphasizing the need to let go of things that no longer serve us. The lyrics are quite relatable, and the music's overall beauty lends itself to the song's timeless message.
Line by Line Meaning
These days I find
Recently, I have been noticing
I'm wasting my time
I am spending my time inefficiently
On all the little things
On insignificant matters
That shouldn't concern me
That do not require my attention
Weighing my heart
My mind is burdened
With such confused emotion
With mixed feelings and uncertainties
Letting anxiousness in
Allowing fear to take over
Where peace should prevail
In situations where calmness is necessary
[Chorus: ]
Refrain
It's just my humanity
It's a result of my human nature
Getting the better of me
Taking control over my actions
I've been working on it
I've been trying to improve
Just trying and working on it
Making effort and investing time
Knowing the soul to be lighter
Being aware of how light the soul can feel
If I could just shed this weight
If only I could eliminate this mental burden
Or just carry this weight
If I could perceive this burden differently
Without objection
Without struggling or protesting against it
So weight become lightness
So that the burden becomes less heavy
And light becomes weightless
So that what seemed light before becomes effortless
[Chorus: ] Oooo
Refrain
I'm lifting
I am raising
The lid off
The cover of my mind
Eventually
With time
Holding my head up
Feeling proud
And clarity
And understanding
Where once there was proud
Where once there was confusion
I know this place
I am familiar with this state of mind
And smile inside
And feel content internally
It's just my humanity
It's just my human nature
Getting the better of me
Controling my behaviors
[Chorus: ]
Refrain
Getting the better, getting the better (getting the better), getting the better of me
Negatively impacting my decisions and actions
It's just my humanity
It's a product of my human nature
Getting the better, getting the better of me
Taking hold of my mind
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERALD SIMPSON, LOUISE ANN RHODES
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