In February 2007 the band released their first record, a two song vinyl with the song "That Boy That Girl", which gained mainstream popularity after the video, directed by friend Bob Harlow, made it onto MTV2. Shortly after the video, the band added bassist Chris Purcell. After releasing their 12-track mixtape "Not Here To Please You" on November 12, 2007 featuring originals and remixes, the band returned to the studio to complete their debut album Music for an Accelerated Culture. This featured nine new songs as well as the single "Liquid Lives" and was released on May 5th 2008. It achieved reasonable success reaching 12th in the UK album charts.
In mid-2009, the band recorded their second studio album, For the Masses, in Holland with drum and bass producers NOISIA. The band described the new album as being different, both lyrically and musically. The album was released on February 25th 2010 and did not have the same success as their debut album, receiving generally poor reviews from critics and reaching 19th in the UK album charts.
Songfacts reports that "Parasite" is the band's first single after signing with independent label Ministry of Sound. Zane Lowe premiered the song on April 12, 2012 during his BBC Radio 1 show.
On 27 December 2012, the band announced that their third studio album will be called 'Every Weekend' and will be released through their own label 'Surface Noise Recordings'. The group made an appearance in 2012 on Feed Me's "Trapdoor" and James provided vocals for KillSonik's song "Slaughterhouse" this year.
On 22 January 2013 Hadouken! released a follow up video to 'People Are Awesome', titled 'People Are Awesome 2013'. The video featured the track 'Levitate' taken from the album 'Every Weekend'. 'People Are Awesome 2013' was the number one most watched video on YouTube around the world, gaining 20 million views in its first week.
On November 10th 2014, Hadouken! announced their hiatus through Facebook.
The band’s name is a reference to a special move called "the Hadouken" (surge fist) from the Street Fighter video game franchise where the player throws a fireball at their opponent. The video game references extend into their music which includes sound effects from Nintendo Game Boy titles.
Current Members
James Smith (vocals)
Daniel 'Pilau' Rice (guitar, synths, backing vocals)
Nick Rice (drums, samples)
Alice Spooner (synths, keyboard)
Chris Purcell (bass, synths, backing vocals)
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Stop Time
Hadouken! Lyrics
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No, we can stop time tonight, tonight
Arrested (so many)
The walls are closing in slow motion
So we can let go, let it go
Spread your arms, embrace the light
We can stop time tonight
We can stop time tonight!
Let's go!
We can stop…
No room to lay, turn another one to sail
Don't wanna wait as out moment turns to slams our wall
Come feel inside, it's ignition where you are
Spread your arms, embrace the light
Forget the world
We can stop time tonight
We can stop time tonight!
No, we can stop time tonight, tonight
Let's go!
No room to lay, turn another one to sail
Don't wanna wait as out moment returns to slams our wall
Come see inside, it's ignition where you are
Let's go!
We can stop…
Let's go!
Spread your arms, embrace the light
Forget the world
We can stop time tonight
We can stop time tonight!(x2)
We can stop time tonight
We can stop time tonight!
The lyrics to Hadouken!'s song Stop Time convey a message of wanting to escape the pressures and confines of reality and live in a moment of pure freedom. The opening lines, "A still frame like a strobe light, No, we can stop time tonight, tonight," indicate a desire to pause time and indulge in a moment of pure euphoria. The repetition of the phrase "we can stop time tonight" throughout the song emphasizes this desire and creates a feeling of urgency.
The next few lines, "Arrested (so many), The walls are closing in slow motion, So we can let go, let it go," suggest a feeling of being trapped or caught in a predicament. The use of the word "arrested" implies a feeling of being restrained or held back, while "the walls are closing in slow motion" could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling suffocated or trapped. However, the following line "So we can let go, let it go" transforms the negative feeling into a positive one, urging the listener to release themselves from their troubles and embrace the present moment.
The chorus of the song, "Spread your arms, embrace the light, Forget the world, We can stop time tonight," serves as a call to action. The imagery of spreading one's arms and embracing the light conveys a sense of freedom and openness, urging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and live in the moment. The repetition of the phrase "we can stop time tonight" further emphasizes the idea of seizing the moment.
Overall, the lyrics to Stop Time suggest a desire for escape and an embracing of the present moment. The repetition of the phrase "we can stop time tonight" creates a sense of urgency, urging the listener to take action and pursue their desire for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
A still frame like a strobe light
The moment is so perfect that it seems to be frozen in time
No, we can stop time tonight, tonight
We can create a moment so special that time seems to stand still
Arrested (so many)
Many moments in life seem to be interrupted or restrained
The walls are closing in slow motion
Time seems to move slower when we're in a moment that we want to last forever
So we can let go, let it go
We can release ourselves from the constraints of time and just enjoy the moment
Spread your arms, embrace the light
Open yourself up to the beauty and wonder of the moment
Forget the world
Let go of all external stresses and distractions
No room to lay, turn another one to sail
Don't waste time waiting for the perfect moment, create it yourself
Don't wanna wait as out moment turns to slams our wall
Don't let the passing of time ruin the beauty of the moment
Come feel inside, it's ignition where you are
There's a spark within us that can ignite any moment, no matter where we are
No, we can stop time tonight, tonight
We have the power to create a moment so special that time stands still
Let's go!
Let's make this moment happen
We can stop…
We can create a moment that defies the laws of time
Spread your arms, embrace the light
Open yourself up to the beauty and wonder of the moment
Forget the world
Let go of all external stresses and distractions
We can stop time tonight
We have the power to create a moment so special that time stands still
We can stop time tonight!(x2)
We can create a moment that defies the laws of time and lasts forever
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Henry Arceo
This song is amazing! Make me chills!
Danny B.
2019 still listening my fave people 🤘
Drew Van Zandt
This song gets me goin'! Epic on a notha' levooh. :) Thank you!
KATALYST
This song is madness ❤️❤️
Nate Rivera
best song
DJ Beat
Ohh der Stil ist mal was Anderes, aber gefällt mir auch sehr gut!