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 Don’t Dance". Rounding the year off with yet another huge remix – this time for Axwell’s Ibizan anthem "I Found You". As we speak, he’s 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.
CheekySweetroll
I remember standing right next to the speakers at a massive concert with this playing, spazzing out because the md really hit me when the bass dropped
Split
Scott Johnstone wish I was there 🤪
emily sloan
mood
Christopher Mcgurrin
Same as that! Good Times, great memories, grown-up and got kids now. Might get back to it when they fly the nest! 😁🥴😂🔊🍻
CheekySweetroll
@Christopher Mcgurrin that's it man get back to it as soon as you can!!!!
Gxnni
Christopher McGurrin thought your name was Chris mcgurning for a minute that made me crease🤣
Owen Thomas
I'm gonna be banging this tune out in the nursing home when I'm 90 on my Zimmer frame
Scoot
😂
Alex Locke
I'm the zimmer frame killer 🎶
Nondo
Yesss nan