Previously more commonly known for his worldwide smash Herd & Fitz “I Just Can’t Get Enough”, Jason now joins the ranks alongside Laidback Luke, Fedde Le Grand and Axwell with his new direction of vocal, but big room house music. Forthcoming releases include top vocalists Lisa Millett, Steve Edwards and Roland Clarke, whilst his current xxx-rated track “My Girl” has reached anthemic levels and has been smashing dancefloors everywhere resulting in it being snapped up and due for a full commercial release in its clean version. Meanwhile his tech house/techno alter ego Juan Kidd has releases forthcoming on Toolroom and Azuli for those darker floors.
Jason is one of the UK’s most respected House DJs and has gained residencies at Gods Kitchen, Sankeys, Gatecrasher and has more recently added his name to the Warehouse Project line-up. Whilst house is his main genre, he often swings towards vocals or to the underground, depending on what the crowd are going for.
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From The Underworld
Herd Lyrics
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Darkness, we were returning
Towards the morning light
Almost in reach of places I knew
Escaping the ghosts of Yesterday
You were behind me following
Closely
I heard you whisper in my ear
"If you should turn now,
All that you won
Will vanish just like a passing dream.
Just on the very verge of the
Morning, daylight was dawning,
Freedom was but a step away
Now with the deep dark river
Behind us,
What could go wrong if I stayed
Strong in mind.
What was the sudden lapse into
Madness, what was the urge that
Turned my head around to look at you?
What was the stubborn will
To destroy the love and the joy
I nearly held?
Three times the thunder roared
In my ears
In all of my years I'll see that lost
Look in your eyes.
As, with a sigh like smoke in the wind
You slipped from my grasp into
The waiting shadows
So much I longed to say,
But my touch found only the
Empty air and a black nights
Coldness.
Into another world you entered
And never again I can reclaim you.
The lyrics of "From The Underworld" by Herd tells a story of a person escaping their past and moving towards a brighter future. However, their past catches up to them in the form of a loved one who urges them to focus on the present and look forward to the future. They almost make it to the other side, but something causes them to turn around and look back, causing them to lose everything they had achieved and the one they loved.
The opening lines describe the journey from darkness and shadows towards the light in a metaphorical sense. The singer is leaving their past behind and moving towards a brighter tomorrow. Their companion, who represents their past, is following them closely, urging them not to look back. They almost reach their destination, but the singer's inner demons get the better of them, and they turn around.
The last few lines convey the sense of regret the singer feels at losing the one they loved. Their touch finds only empty air and the coldness of an empty night, a metaphor for the loss they have suffered. The loved one has entered "another world," signifying their death, and the singer can never regain what was lost. Overall, the lyrics seem to suggest that we must let go of our past and focus on the future if we want to achieve our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the land of shadows and Darkness, we were returning Towards the morning light Almost in reach of places I knew
We were leaving a dark and gloomy place and heading towards the light of day. We were almost at familiar places that I recognized and were within reach.
Escaping the ghosts of Yesterday You were behind me following Closely "Don't turn around now"
We were running away from the troubles of the past and you were following closely behind me. You warned me not to look back.
I heard you whisper in my ear "If you should turn now, All that you won Will vanish just like a passing dream.
You whispered in my ear that if I looked back, everything that we had gained would disappear like a fleeting dream.
Just on the very verge of the Morning, daylight was dawning, Freedom was but a step away Now with the deep dark river
We were so close to the break of dawn and freedom was just within reach. We were now at the edge of a deep, dark river, which posed a potential obstacle.
Behind us, What could go wrong if I stayed Strong in mind. What was the sudden lapse into Madness, what was the urge that Turned my head around to look at you?
There seemed to be no danger behind us if I just stayed strong mentally. Yet, I inexplicably turned my head to look at you. What was the sudden urge and lapse into madness that caused me to do this?
What was the stubborn will To destroy the love and the joy I nearly held? Three times the thunder roared In my ears In all of my years I'll see that lost Look in your eyes.
Despite my desire for love and happiness, there was a stubbornness within me that caused me to ruin what I had almost achieved with you. The thunder roared three times in my ears and I will always remember the look of loss in your eyes.
As, with a sigh like smoke in the wind You slipped from my grasp into The waiting shadows
With a sound reminiscent of smoke blown by the wind, you slipped out of my hold and disappeared into the shadows that had been waiting for you all along.
So much I longed to say, But my touch found only the Empty air and a black nights Coldness.
I had so much I wanted to tell you but I found myself grasping at nothing but cold, empty air on that black night.
Into another world you entered And never again I can reclaim you.
You entered into another world and I know I can never bring you back to me again.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: HOWARD BLAIKLEY
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Linda
I was 15 when this came out. I'm now 70 and can still remember the words. Love the 60's! The absolute best time to be growing up.
Clive Getliff
Here, Here
Christopher Hastings
16 years old myself at the release, those were the years, unbelievable music of such quality, that has stood the test of time….
Martin Featherstone
Ditto.
Martin Featherstone
1960s truly the greatest decade.
Gary Cocks
Me too.....
Graham Ashdown
What a great memory from 1967,I haven’t heard this song for ages and I’d forgotten just how good it is,love the big production,a really powerful track.
1kmjac
An era when bands could sing live and actually play the instruments they were holding.
Peter K.
For me one of the most fascinating songs of the 60s......
Clive Getliff
It most probably inspired Jon & Vengelis with the song.. I'll find my way home, another masterpiece