http://www.joeandwillask.com/
http://www.joeandwillask.com/
Joe and Will met in 2005, both coming from very different musical backgrounds. Joe was releasing drum and bass 12” records while Will came from the hard house and trance scenes. Their name describes their relentless passion to constantly explore genres of music, and represent their different influences within their own characteristic sound that they have become so well known for.
They started collaborating in 2007, and almost immediately drew attention from local DJs at respected nights such as Trash, as well as club promoters and indie labels. Their residencies at underground club nights soon moved into playing at some of the hottest nights in London; Matter, Trailer Trash, Durrr, Club NME, Boombox, Scala, Ministry of Sound, the Egg to name a few, as well as gigs across the UK, Berlin, Florence, Milan, Budapest, Bucharest, Lille, and Ghent..
Meanwhile their productions have been equally well received. Coming across with dirt and cutting edge production and an eye firmly on the dance floor, but also with effortless musicality not normally associated with techno, they win over fans from the band/ indie scene, as easily as diehard clubbers. They inject tonality and musical flow into everything they touch, all under the banner of techno or electro or whatever you would like to call it, and have been compared to SoulWax, Chemical Brothers, DIM and Popof.
The duo signed to Andrew Friendly’s Gulp Communications in 2008, and have released three EPs worth of material, appearing in the Cool Cuts Chart, and bringing a wide fanbase to themselves including Brodinski who said “My favourite producers of the moment”, Kris Menace, Vicarious Bliss, Casper C, Acid Jacks, AutoKratz, Dark Globe, Jody Wisternoff, Cazals, Matik, Virgin Tears to name a few. They went on to remix a wide array of artists, from the highly blogged Mystery Jets remix, to La Roux on Kitsune/Polydor, Revolver (EMI), The Bell, Jupiters Heroes, Acid Girls, Revolver, Franz & Shape, Division Kent (Sony), Circuit Freq, Milke and Atomizer. There are many other remixes in progress for the likes of Ministry of Sound, and EMI’s new priority band ‘Hockey.’
Joe and Will perform live, as well as DJing. As DJs they are adaptable who like to play to any crowd but their heart lies in techno and minimal on big systems. Live, their setup consists of the pair playing a set of their own material using laptops and midi controllers. The set is hard, and energetic with a balance of musicality to win over the indie crowds as easily as the techno crowds, hailing back to the start of warehouse rave with it’s raw energy and fist pumping breakdowns. Just witness the indie crowd at Club NME go absolutely mental to two lads behind laptops, and you quickly realise this is music that’s connecting on a primal level, with enough raw energy, guts and musicality to win over virtually any audience. And therein lies the answer to what Joe and Will asked.
At Night
Joe and Will Ask? Lyrics
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You gotta live your life without someone
To truly know you can't live without them
This one for the night owls
This one for the one's that don't sleep at night
This one for the day dreamers
The bread schemers
Manifest dreams to reality (To reality)
Wearing the cold shoulder now
Cause it ain't work out
I left with my doubts, but could you blame me?
Cause if I stayed with you I wouldn't be the same me
Random thoughts I get of you when I'm all alone
That's probably why you circled back to me
Why did I let her go to venture the unknown?
And I'm finally glad you circled back to me
You known as the one that got away
I never thought I'd see the day
That back inside my arms, you've found your way safe
And you could never be replaced
And I got warm blood beating through my veins
So all that salt you're throwing's only for the cold hearted
And I ain't the same man like when we first started
Or when you last parted
Come get this work, shawty
Let's make it work, shawty
Feeling can't rehearse it
And I'll gladly be your last
Lord knows I was your first
I know you're far from perfect and a totally different person
But I'll gladly risk it all, twice
Because you worth it
Random thoughts I get of you when I'm all alone
That's probably why you circled back to me (Mhmm)
Why did I let her go to venture the unknown?
And I'm finally glad you circled back to me (Mhmm)
This one for the night owls
Living with insomnia, all night thinking of you
For not sticking it through
Girl I apologize
You a boss I recognize
So I had to move like a boss to get you back in my life
Last night I got too high
Seen you in my past life
Too real to be a dream
Pinch me I'm dream
In the song "At Night" by Joe and Will Ask?, the lyrics convey a sense of reflection and longing, as well as a realization of the value of someone who was once lost. The opening lines express the sentiment of this generation, where it seems necessary to live life alone to truly understand the significance of someone's presence. It suggests that some people may only realize they can't live without someone once they are no longer in their lives.
The lyrics then focus on two distinct groups: the night owls and the daydreamers. These individuals are characterized as those who struggle to sleep at night and are constantly lost in their thoughts and aspirations. The mention of "bread schemers" highlights their determination to turn their dreams into reality. This connects to the idea that the singer has matured and experienced a failed relationship, leading to a cold shoulder and doubts.
The song then explores the concept of having let someone go and the subsequent feelings of regret that arise when being alone. The lyrics express random thoughts of the person when alone, indicating that they still occupy the singer's mind. The person they let go eventually returns to them, prompting the question of why they initially ventured into the unknown without them. The singer is now grateful for their return, realizing their worth and acknowledging that they are irreplaceable.
The next section of the lyrics shifts to a more assertive tone. The singer declares that they have changed since the beginning of the relationship, no longer the same person who first started and last parted ways. They express a desire for their love interest to come and work towards making things right, emphasizing the importance of their connection and the value they place on it. The lyrics emphasize their willingness to take risks, recognizing that the other person may not be perfect or the same as before but still valuing them enough to try again.
The song concludes by reiterating the significance of the night owls, emphasizing the sleepless nights spent thinking about someone. The singer apologizes for not sticking it out, recognizing the person's strength and position of power. They assert that they had to take charge, just like a boss, to get the other person back in their life. The mention of getting too high and seeing the person in their past life suggests a deeper connection and the realization that this love is too real to be just a dream, making it even more precious to them.
Line by Line Meaning
In this generation, it's like...
Living in this era, it feels...
You gotta live your life without someone
You have to navigate through life without a significant other
To truly know you can't live without them
To realize that you cannot imagine your life without them
This one for the night owls
This song is dedicated to those who stay awake at night
This one for the one's that don't sleep at night
This song is for those who struggle to fall asleep
This one for the day dreamers
This song is for those who daydream
The bread schemers
The ones who devise strategies to achieve their goals
Manifest dreams to reality (To reality)
Turning dreams into tangible accomplishments
You definitely got older now it's been a while
You have undoubtedly aged, it has been a long time
Wearing the cold shoulder now
Showing indifference or aloofness now
Cause it ain't work out
Because the relationship did not succeed
I left with my doubts, but could you blame me?
I departed with uncertainties, but can you really fault me?
Cause if I stayed with you I wouldn't be the same me
Because if I had stayed with you, I would not be the person I am now
Random thoughts I get of you when I'm all alone
I often have spontaneous thoughts of you when I am by myself
That's probably why you circled back to me
That is likely why you have come back into my life
Why did I let her go to venture the unknown?
Why did I allow her to leave and explore unfamiliar territory?
And I'm finally glad you circled back to me
And now I am ultimately happy that you have returned to me
You known as the one that got away
You are recognized as the person who I let slip away
I never thought I'd see the day
I never expected this day to come
That back inside my arms, you've found your way safe
That you have found your way back into my embrace, feeling secure
And you could never be replaced
And you are irreplaceable
And I got warm blood beating through my veins
And I have passionate emotions running through me
So all that salt you're throwing's only for the cold hearted
So all the negative comments you're making are meant for those who are emotionally detached
And I ain't the same man like when we first started
And I have changed as a person since the beginning of our relationship
Or when you last parted
Or since the time you left
Come get this work, shawty
Come and experience this effort, my dear
Let's make it work, shawty
Let's make our relationship succeed, my dear
Feeling can't rehearse it
This feeling cannot be practiced or faked
And I'll gladly be your last
And I will happily be the final person you choose to be with
Lord knows I was your first
God knows that I was your first love
I know you're far from perfect and a totally different person
I acknowledge that you are imperfect and have changed completely
But I'll gladly risk it all, twice
But I am willing to take a substantial risk, even twice
Because you worth it
Because you are deserving of it
This one for the night owls
This song is dedicated to those who stay awake at night
Living with insomnia, all night thinking of you
Suffering from sleeplessness, spending the entire night thinking about you
For not sticking it through
For not persevering and continuing our relationship
Girl I apologize
Girl, I am sorry
You a boss I recognize
I acknowledge that you are a strong and powerful individual
So I had to move like a boss to get you back in my life
So I had to take decisive action, like a leader, to bring you back into my life
Last night I got too high
Last night I consumed drugs or alcohol excessively
Seen you in my past life
I saw visions of you in my previous existence
Too real to be a dream
You are too authentic to be a figment of my imagination
Pinch me I'm dream
Pinch me to prove that I am not dreaming
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jayrod9183
BET needs to hurry up and do a tribute to this man. Give that man his flowers and respect. He DESERVES IT!
@kellyludford4246
He died?
@cocorich7686
@@kellyludford4246No he's not dead they've just never honored his talent which he's still very talented to this day!
@raidermanic872
Facts
@ukayilkacase9662
I wanna know,
Love scene,
I believe in you,
Good girls and many more without awards.
@raidermanic872
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@robertclark9629
Hearing this song fills my heart. It was my wife's favorite. Rest in heaven sweetheart. 🙏
@teedy3523
My condolences
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@kokainejane773
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