As ‘the morning after’ reared its head, the song writing took a more naked and vulnerable turn with songs like “To the Light” and “Addicted” exploring the fragility of being in love and the desire to escape the harsh cruelty reality sometimes serves up. On the way a flamenco song and a lullaby written for Stefan’s nephew came to be part of the mix. The collection of songs was screaming to be recorded and so they roped in the effervescent Javier Solo to do the Spanish vocal duties. Stefan after years of developing his vocal tone with Placebo sang the English versions.
As the music was coming together, Stefan and David also kept themselves busy as ‘Hotel Persona DJ’, being invited to deejay around Europe, hitting the fashion capitals of Milan, Paris, London, Barcelona, Athens... They have also completed remixes for She Wants Revenge and rock heavyweight’s Queens Of The Stone Age. Tie this all in with an obsession with online social networking and you have a very active wide ranging fan base worldwide.
Their debut album “In The Clouds” is a co-production with Fabien Waltmann (programming and remix work for U2, Madonna and No Doubt),
it was recorded and mixed in London, Madrid and New York (2005-2007). There is a wide array of additional vocals from the likes of Brian Molko (Placebo), Samantha Fox and Miguel Bosé and it is a trip through the mind and moods of the band in the years it took to finally reach fruition.
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Hotel Persona is the versatile project under the hands of Stefan Olsdal, David Amen and Javier Solo.
This proyect has emerged in a progressive and eclectic way, sporadically composing songs, doing performances and dj sets for friends, mixing different musical styles, and with the only purpose of joining fun with creativity in the relax moments of Stefan’s busy life with Placebo and the day by day of David and Javi.
These years of intermittent though constant activity have been the ones which have been consolidating the concept of what now is Hotel Persona. Their debut album ‘In the Clouds’ is about to be released and the band is already doing their first shows and keeping their philosophy of fun, nightlife and playing with different musical and artistic styles that have no place usually in their daily routine. In ‘In the Clouds’ remains recorded these years of work and influences, full of interesting collaborations as those of Alaska, Brian Molko, Miguel Bosé and Samantha Fox.
With this first album this Hotel, in which rooms we will find incesant surprises, open its doors to us. Would you like to enter?
Visit their site www.hotelpersona.com.
Touch Me
Hotel Persona Lyrics
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Nothing's gonna stop me now.
There was a time I couldn't get you out of my mind
And since the day you came you tried to take control of me.
Then came the day I thought about running away
And now my bags are packed
Nothing's gonna stop me now
And I don't want to talk it over
I said nothing's gonna stop me now
Gonna break it up
Gonna take my Igve away
Yeah
Yeah.
Day after day
I saw it slipping away
You took my self respect and you made a fool of me.
Time after time
I turned it round in my mind
And now my mind's made up to leave the past behind me.
Nothing's gonna stop me now
And I don't want to talk it over
. . .
Nothing's gonna stop me now
Nothing's gonna stop me
Nothing's gonna stop me now.
Time after time
I turned it round in my mind
And now my mind's made up to leave the past behind me.
Nothing's gonna stop me now
And I don't want to talk it over
. . .
Nothing's gonna stop me now
And I don't want to talk it over
. . .
Nothing's gonna stop me now
And I don't want to talk it over
. . .
Hotel Persona's "Touch Me" is a song about empowerment and breaking free from the hold of a toxic relationship. The singer reflects on a time when they were unable to stop thinking about their partner and how that person controlled them. However, they reached a breaking point and decided to leave. The line "nothing's gonna stop me now" serves as the anthem of the song and the singer's realization that they have the power to take control of their life and move on from this relationship. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's determination and resolve to break free from their past and start anew. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has finally made a decision to leave the past behind and move on to a brighter future.
Overall, "Touch Me" is a song about the importance of self-respect and the need to stand up for oneself in a relationship. It encourages listeners to be confident in their ability to make decisions that will benefit them and not to be held back by anyone else's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing's gonna stop me now
I am determined to move on and no obstacle or person will hold me back from doing so.
There was a time I couldn't get you out of my mind
I used to think about you all the time and was under your control.
And since the day you came you tried to take control of me.
You entered my life with the intent to control me.
Then came the day I thought about running away
One day, I realized I had to leave you behind.
And now my bags are packed
I am ready to physically leave this situation behind.
Don't even think of holding me back!
I won't allow anyone to stop me from leaving.
Gonna break it up, gonna take my Igve away
I am going to end this relationship and take my independence back.
Day after day, I saw it slipping away
I watched my independence slip away while in this relationship.
You took my self respect and you made a fool of me.
You mistreated me and made me feel foolish and ashamed.
Time after time, I turned it round in my mind
I thought about the situation over and over again.
And now my mind's made up to leave the past behind me.
I have made my decision to leave this situation and not dwell on it anymore.
Nothing's gonna stop me
My determination is unwavering and nothing will change that.
And I don't want to talk it over
I am done discussing this and my decision is final.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE HURST, RAY FENWICK
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