Herbert began creating music with found objects whilst at Exeter University (UK) in the 1990s, where he studied Drama. From bottles, books, and pepper pots he progressed to recording places and experiences, effectively using the sampler as an instrument on many of his Doctor Rockit and Herbert releases. This style evolved into the overtly political when he began sampling objects from McDonald's and The Gap as a protest against corporate globalism on the The Mechanics Of Destruction album. The CD was distributed free at concerts and available as a free download and has never been available in stores.
His 2003 Big Band album, Goodbye Swingtime combined the political commentary of Radioboy with the song structure of his Herbert albums. Recorded with sixteen musicians from the British jazz world, including saxophonists Dave O'Higgins and Nigel Hitchcock and bassist Dave Green, the band is complemented on stage by long-term vocal partner Dani Siciliano and occasionally Arto Lindsay and Warp recording artist, Jamie Lidell. Recently he has provided music for a number of films, including Dogme director Kristian Levring's The Intended along with original music for TV. Herbert's newest album Plat du Jour addresses world famine.
It
Herbert Lyrics
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And days are bright
But some days you don't feel like
Waking up again
Weather is beautiful
But I'm exhausted
Day is great
But I'm in pain
Times pass on
Feelings always fade
But you remain close
Love will hold you close
And revive your soul
Stars shine bright in the dark
Sometimes I feel great
And days are bright
But some days I don't feel like
Waking up again
Weather is beautiful
But I'm exhausted
Feelings always fade
But you remain close
When it all rushes upon you
When your mind can't take it all in
When you're full of force in your mind
Rest in the love
When it all rushes upon you
When your mind can't take it all in
When you're full of force in your mind
Rest in the love
Love will hold you close
And revive your soul
Stars shine bright in the dark
Herbert's song "It" conveys the reality of life - how sometimes we feel great and everything falls into place, but at other times, we struggle to face each new day. The first section of the song compares the contrast of feeling great and feeling down, using imagery of the weather and physical sensations to create a sense of contrast. The repetition of "sometimes I feel great, and days are bright" highlights how fleeting these good moments can be, while the contrasting line "some days, I don't feel like waking up again" emphasizes the weight of struggle.
As the song progresses, it shifts towards a message of hope and resilience. The line "feelings always fade, but you remain close" suggests that even though hard times may pass, there is a constant source of support that will always be present. This is further reinforced in the lyrics "love will hold you close and revive your soul," showing the power of love to provide healing and strength amidst difficult times.
The closing lines of the song, "when it all rushes upon you, when your mind can't take it all in, rest in the love," further emphasize the importance of relying on love and support during difficult times. The use of the word "rest" implies that it is okay to take a break and seek comfort when things get overwhelming, which ultimately creates a message of hope and resilience that leaves listeners with a sense of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you feel great
There are days when you feel really positive and happy
And days are bright
On such days, everything seems to be going well and nothing is bothering you
But some days you don't feel like Waking up again
On other days, however, you feel so low and done that you just don't feel like getting out of bed
Weather is beautiful
The weather outside is great and pleasant
But I'm exhausted
Despite everything that seems to be going well, you feel drained and tired
Day is great
The day is a good one
But I'm in pain
But you are still struggling with some personal issues and in pain
Days go by
Time moves on and days pass
Times pass on
Time moves forward and things change
Feelings always fade
No matter how strong our feelings are, they always have a tendency to fade away with time
But you remain close
However, there are people who will always be close to you, regardless of how you feel or how time passes by
Love will hold you close
Love has the power of holding you close when everything else feels like falling apart
And revive your soul
Love can make you feel rejuvenated and alive
Stars shine bright in the dark
Even in the darkest of times, there are still some things that can light up your life and make you feel better
When it all rushes upon you
When you feel overwhelmed and everything seems to be falling apart
When your mind can't take it all in
When you're experiencing too many emotions and your mind feels like it's going to explode
When you're full of force in your mind
When you're thinking too much and feeling too much, and it feels like everything is happening at once
Rest in the love
As you're going through tough times, it's important to surround yourself with love - whether it's from yourself or from others
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Zion Herbert
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@xuahna
Lyrics..
It's only the sound of the phone ringing,
It's only your silent voice singing,
It's only the darkness bringing memories of you
It's only the first double meaning
It's only the second hand dealing
It's only you carefully stealing pieces of me
Its been long...... If...So so long.... to be here
It's only the tired clock ticking
It's only the part of the drum kicking
It's only the touch of you picking little old me
It's only my favourite face breaking
It's only the frozen ground shaking
It's only my opening eyes taking pictures of you
.......................
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@mrwang420
if you even know this song exists. You're literally a fking legend. No questions asked.
@bassrokwell000
HOUSE MUSIC ESSENCE
@ImUpsetThatYouStoleMyUsername
No, I am not. Or if I am, not for that reason.
@nickycalerosalazar8714
🔊🔊🔊💯💯💯🧿🧿
@lisabajramovic
Epic
@lannabryanna
Legends, let go lol <3!!!
@Waterlow9
always reminds me of afterhours where friends just sitting around at 10 am, nobody was talkin anymore and only listened to this track
@vep233
This is so absolutely incredible and timeless... The kind of tracks you only listen to for special occasions not to ruin the unique flavor it possesses.
@elkibayev
Well said!
@natanmiksic8537
I wish I was that strong… I listen every gem song on repeat for 5 days straight… but I’ll tell you this much, it hits just as strong whenever I revisit it