The Rhythm
Hixxy / Dougal / Sy Lyrics
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That old black magic that you weave so well
Icy fingers up and down my spine
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine
The same old tingle that I feel inside
When that elevator starts its ride
Down and down I go, round and round I go
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name, and I'm aflame
Aflame with such a burning desire
That only your kiss can put out the fire
You are the lover that I've waited for
The mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Baby down and down I go, all around I go
In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
Under that old black magic called love
In these lyrics to Hixxy / Dougal / Sy's song, "The Rhythm," we can see a clear tribute to the classic jazz standard "That Old Black Magic," which was originally composed by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer, and made famous by performers such as Frank Sinatra and Louis Prima. The song is essentially a love song, in which the singer is entranced by the alluring charm and magic of their lover. The line "that old black magic has me in its spell" emphasizes the idea that this love is not just a mundane and ordinary emotion, but something powerful and almost supernatural.
The lyrics go on to describe the physical sensations that the singer experiences when they are near their lover. The "icy fingers up and down my spine" and the "tingle" they feel inside are vivid descriptions of the way that love and desire can physically affect us. The image of the elevator going down and round and round also emphasizes the idea that this love is like a dizzying ride that the singer is unable to resist. Despite knowing that they should "stay away," they are unable to resist the "burning desire" that they feel and are constantly caught up in the intoxicating whirlwind of love.
Overall, "The Rhythm" is an upbeat dance track that incorporates these classic love song lyrics into a modern musical style. By drawing on the imagery of "That Old Black Magic," the song taps into a universal fascination with the power and mystery of love.
Line by Line Meaning
That old black magic has me in its spell
I am powerless to resist the allure of your love
That old black magic that you weave so well
Your love is like a spell that I cannot escape
Icy fingers up and down my spine
Your touch sends shivers down my body
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine
The chemistry between us is undeniable
The same old tingle that I feel inside
I still feel the excitement I felt when we first met
When that elevator starts its ride
My heart races whenever we're close
Down and down I go, round and round I go
I can't help but fall deeper in love with you
Like a leaf that's caught in the tide
I'm helplessly swept up in the passion we share
I should stay away but what can I do
I know I should resist your love but I can't
I hear your name, and I'm aflame
Just the thought of you makes me burn with desire
Aflame with such a burning desire
I am consumed by my love for you
That only your kiss can put out the fire
Only you can quench the flames of my passion
You are the lover that I've waited for
You are the one I've been searching for all my life
The mate that fate had me created for
Destiny brought us together
And every time your lips meet mine
Every kiss between us is electric
Baby down and down I go, all around I go
I am dizzy with love for you
In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
I'm lost in the pleasure of our love
Under that old black magic called love
Our love is a force that cannot be denied
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@colingram8785
actual tracklisting (courtesy of RollDaBeats) for anyone that requires it from this date forth:
DJ Hixxy:
B1) DJ Hixx - Tailor Made [Happy Jack Productions]
B2) DJ Hixx & Sunset Regime - People's Party (Timmy's Bad Boy Mix) [RSR]
B3) Billy "Daniel" Bunter & J.D.S. - Let It Lift You [Just Another Label]
B4) Dougal & Mickey Skeadal - Innervation [Essential Platinum]
B5) J.D.S. - Higher Love [stompin Choons]
B6) Evoke - Runaway (Jimmy J & Cru-L-T Remix) [Remix & Kniteforce]
B7) N-Zo & DJ Invincible - Funky Sensation (Billy Bunter & J.D.S. Remix) [Just Another Label]
B8) Happy Rollers - 95 Style [universal]
B9) Dougal And Mickey Skeedale - Really Love You Remix [Essential Platinum]
B10) DJ Hixx - Jackattack (Dubplate Mix) [unreleased]
B11) DJ Demand - Dark 'n Light (Jimmy J & Cru-L-T Remix) [Vinyl Momentum]
B12) DJ Force & The Evolution - Show Me Heaven [Kniteforce]
B13) DJ Brisk - Airhead [Remix]
@colingram8785
actual tracklisting (courtesy of RollDaBeats) for anyone that requires it from this date forth:
DJ Hixxy:
B1) DJ Hixx - Tailor Made [Happy Jack Productions]
B2) DJ Hixx & Sunset Regime - People's Party (Timmy's Bad Boy Mix) [RSR]
B3) Billy "Daniel" Bunter & J.D.S. - Let It Lift You [Just Another Label]
B4) Dougal & Mickey Skeadal - Innervation [Essential Platinum]
B5) J.D.S. - Higher Love [stompin Choons]
B6) Evoke - Runaway (Jimmy J & Cru-L-T Remix) [Remix & Kniteforce]
B7) N-Zo & DJ Invincible - Funky Sensation (Billy Bunter & J.D.S. Remix) [Just Another Label]
B8) Happy Rollers - 95 Style [universal]
B9) Dougal And Mickey Skeedale - Really Love You Remix [Essential Platinum]
B10) DJ Hixx - Jackattack (Dubplate Mix) [unreleased]
B11) DJ Demand - Dark 'n Light (Jimmy J & Cru-L-T Remix) [Vinyl Momentum]
B12) DJ Force & The Evolution - Show Me Heaven [Kniteforce]
B13) DJ Brisk - Airhead [Remix]
@mhairimacdonald4602
Great Night 🙂
@kewlcartman
On the flip side of this tape was Vinylgroover, does anyone know where I can find it?
@nathancarter553
Does anyone know the track @ 28:48
@serioussmoke1123
Dougal & micky skeedale realy love you temix
@nathancarter553
Can anyone possibly tell me the track from the start? " I like to move it move it" and then kicks in with the happy tune i know ive heard before at the 1:00 mark. Its killing me!!!
@serioussmoke1123
@Green Candle you any idea what the vocal break is taken from? I'm sure I've heard it before. ( not the reel 2 real sample)
@ChrisW_Essex
@Serious smoke pet shop boys - love comes quickly
@vaggelisioannidis4636
Space Cube - Session /Â Kool Killer Vol 3
@colingram8785
the actual track is Hixxy - Tailor Made, which I believe was only an acetate release (or maybe test press?) and as mentioned below the main vocal sample is lifted from Space Cube - Sassion and obviously uses Reel 2 Reel's "I Like To Move It"