His debut longplayer "True Colours" was released on Hospital to massive critical acclaim in June 2002, paving the way for a move onto the outernational DJ circuit and remixer of choice for many labels inside and outside of the Drum & Bass community. It was the club sessions and mixing skills that dominated the year following the release of "True Colours" - with Lincoln making a name for himself as one of the hottest Drum & Bass DJs around.
In autumn 2004 he dropped the massive "High Society" LP, featuring the anthemic singles "Twilights Last Gleaming" and "Racing Green". The album has already become the stuff of legend, with Knowledge Magazine voting it into their top 3 jungle albums of the last 10 years.
More recently after reaching Drum & Bass superstardom he has released mix albums for Fabric and Mixmag and seen his White Stripes remix all over Radio 1. Missy Elliot and Blaze have also come knocking for a Contrast remix and the world's dance floors have been blown apart by that Gold Digger booty.
2007 saw the High Contrast success story continue, with the single "If We Ever" getting play on Radio One, followed by arguably his finest album yet - "Tough Guys Donât Dance". Rounding the year off with yet another huge remix â this time for Axwellâs Ibizan anthem "I Found You". As we speak, heâs back on the road taking his brand of widescreen jungle soul to the people. "All killer no filler" says IDJ Magazine. Go catch some Contrast and see that they are spot on!
High Contrast released a new album in 2007. The album "Tough Guys Don't Dance" was released on October 1, 2007 in the US. The single "Pink Flamingos" has gotten multiple plays on Sirius' Boombox (a.k.a. Channel 34). The album also has a mixed/mashed up version of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".
Lincoln was born in Penarth, Wales and started his career in 2000
If We Ever
High Contrast Lyrics
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such loveliess
Oooh if we ever get out of here
Without making a sound
Oooh if we ever get out of here
Without making a sound
Oooh if we ever get out of here
Without making a sound
Will we?
Will we ever?
Will we ever get?
Spaceless and timeless and,
such loveliness
Ba da ba ba da ba
Ba da ba ba ba
Ba da ba ba da ba
Ba da ba ba ba
Ba da ba ba da ba
Ba da ba ba ba
Ba da ba ba da ba
Ba da ba ba ba
Will we ever?
Will we ever love?
Oooh if we ever get out of here
Without making a sound
Oh yea
Oooh if we ever get out of here
Without making a sound
(Ooh ooh oooh ooh ooh)
Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get out of here
Ohh ah, will we ever?
The lyrics to High Contrast's song "If We Ever" have a haunting yet hopeful quality. The repeated phrase "if we ever get out of here without making a sound" suggests a desire to escape from a difficult or oppressive situation. The references to "spaceless and timeless" and "such loveliness" create an otherworldly atmosphere, as if the singer is dreaming of a better place beyond their current reality.
The repetition of the phrase "will we ever" adds to the uncertainty and longing in the song. It's unclear if the singer believes they will be able to escape their situation or find the kind of love they're searching for. The "ba da ba ba da ba" refrain adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, as if the singer is lost in their thoughts and hopes.
Overall, "If We Ever" is a powerful and evocative song that explores themes of hope, longing, and escape. The sparse lyrics and haunting melody create a sense of longing and desperation, but there's also a sense that the singer is holding onto a glimmer of hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Spaceless and timeless and, such loveliness
This situation is indescribable and has a beauty of its own
Oooh if we ever get out of here Without making a sound
The singer hopes to escape without drawing attention or causing any trouble
Without making a sound Will we? Will we ever? Will we ever get?
The singer is unsure if they will actually be successful in escaping
Ba da ba ba da ba Ba da ba ba ba Ba da ba ba da ba Ba da ba ba ba
Instrumental break
Will we ever? Will we ever love?
The artist wonders if they will ever find love after escaping this situation
Oooh if we ever get out of here Without making a sound Oh yea
Reiteration of the desire to escape quietly
(Ooh ooh oooh ooh ooh) Gotta get, gotta get, gotta get, gotta get out of here Ohh ah, will we ever?
The singer feels a sense of urgency to escape and continues to wonder if they will be successful
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@suzannecollins2374
played this at my lovely sons funeral... he was a drum n bass dj⌠love it xx
@AyoTexxx
Suzanne Collins rest up his soul . This song fits perfectly!!
@taniaparker1815
Oh my, sending you my heart felt condolences.... Could never imagine what immense pain you are feeling right now. This reminds me of one of my best friends, he passed away a few years ago, he was also a DJ :( :(
@silaslarch
Feel so sad when i hear this my love to u
@krazywally5685
đI feel for you x
@moviemadness4490
Sorry for your loss Suzanne, we also played it at my best friends funeral. ... we both play DNB, he taught me to DJ. Stay strong and never lose hope.
@plorex
This song means more to me than I could admit. I glance over it usually but whenever I hear it at a rave I just instantly get hit by a very fond surge of nostalgia.
Appreciate how it brings me back to my late teens when life wasn't as serious. Much love
@hectormugwump5530
It made me feel nostalgic even when it first came out! Now doubly so. Absolute anthem.
@stevenic6643
top 6
@SJ-to9ge
I got hit with a massive wave of nostalgia almost made me cry. I hard relate to your comment