Hernán became a DJ after being inspired by a collection of Chicago house re… Read Full Bio ↴Hernán became a DJ after being inspired by a collection of Chicago house records brought back from America by a friend, featuring artists such as Frankie Knuckles and Inner City. This music played a role in the music he now plays. Hernan describes the music he plays as deep, progressive, funky and tribal house.

In 1996, he won the residency at Clubland Pacha in Buenos Aires. His performances were a great success and led to Cattaneo being invited to DJ at clubs around Latin America. Clubland eventually attracted big-name DJs, such as Sasha, John Digweed, Dave Seaman and Paul Oakenfold who played alongside Hernan. Oakenfold was impressed and signed Hernan Cattaneo to his Perfecto Records label and they toured together in Europe and the United States from 1997 to 1999.

By 2000, Cattaneo was a major name on the world club circuit. Underground releases entitled Clubland Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 created an underground buzz. Also, a DJ magazine released one of his mixes called Funky, Deep & Tribal in 2001. In 2002 he produced the international hit "Deep Funk", released his first mix compilation entitled "Perfecto Presents South America" on Paul Oakenfold's label, and won the "Best Newcomer DJ" at the Pacha Ibiza Awards. Since releasing his first compilation, he has played about 200 shows a year on every continent around the world.

Svefn-g-englar
Hernán Cattáneo Lyrics

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I'm here again
Inside you
Its so good staying here
But I stay a short while
I float around in underwater hibernation
In a hotel connected to the electricity board and nourishing
Tyoowoohoo
But the wait makes me uneasy I kick the fragility away

And shout I have to go - help
Tyoowoohoo
I explode out and the peace is gone
Bathed in new light
I cry and I cry - disconnected

A ruined brain put on breasts
And fed by sleepwalkers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hernan Cattaneo's song "Svefn-g-englar" explore a sense of being trapped in a comforting yet transitory state. The singer expresses their contentment with being inside someone, metaphorically suggesting a deep connection or emotional attachment. However, they also acknowledge that this state is temporary, as they can only stay for a short while. The imagery of "floating around in underwater hibernation" and being in a hotel connected to the electricity board and nourishing creates a dream-like atmosphere.

As the song progresses, the singer begins to feel uneasy and longs to break free from this state. They describe feeling the need to shout out for help, symbolizing a desire for liberation and a yearning to escape. The sudden transition to a new light and crying suggests a shift from the tranquil state to a more unsettling one. The line "A ruined brain put on breasts and fed by sleepwalkers" can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling dependent on others, possibly emotionally drained or controlled by external influences.

Overall, the lyrics of "Svefn-g-englar" offer a contemplative exploration of a complex emotional state, where the comfort of being connected to someone is juxtaposed with a yearning to break free and regain control over one's own emotions and sense of self.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm here again
I have returned to this place

Inside you
Within your presence

Its so good staying here
It brings me joy to be in this place

But I stay a short while
However, my visit is brief

I float around in underwater hibernation
I exist in a state of suspended animation

In a hotel connected to the electricity board and nourishing
In a place that is connected to power and sustains me

Tyoowoohoo
Expressing a sense of delight or excitement

But the wait makes me uneasy I kick the fragility away
Nevertheless, waiting fills me with discomfort and I try to push away my vulnerability

And shout I have to go - help
I exclaim that I need to depart and require assistance

Tyoowoohoo
Expressing a sense of delight or excitement

I explode out and the peace is gone
I burst forth and lose the tranquility I once had

Bathed in new light
I am immersed in a newfound illumination

I cry and I cry - disconnected
I sob uncontrollably while feeling disconnected

A ruined brain put on breasts
A damaged mind assuming a nurturing role

And fed by sleepwalkers
And sustained by those who move through life unconsciously

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Agust Aevar Gunnarsson, Georg Holm, Jon Thor Birgisson, Kjartan Sveinsson

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I think I started listening to Catt around mid 2021, now listening to all the older sets, the value of his tunes is very consistent through the years.