John Digweed is a British DJ and record producer. He began DJing at around… Read Full Bio ↴John Digweed is a British DJ and record producer. He began DJing at around age 13. He realised the only way to break through was to start his own nightclub and book the big names like Carl Cox for him to play with. His break finally came when Sasha (real name Alexander Coe) played at Digweed's Bedrock nightclub in Hastings. Sasha, impressed by what he heard, offered Digweed the residency with him at the now seminal club Renaissance, at that time in Mansfield. A lasting partnership was born and saw the release of the the first ever club mix compilation "Renaissance a mix compilation pt One - Sasha and Digweed," regarded by many as still the best.

John Digweed, along with Sasha, as Sasha and Digweed, is known for promoting a progressive trance/house sound that became popular in Europe and North America in the 1990s. However, as trance became brighter (described by some as 'cheesier' or 'fluffier'), the progressive sound provided a counterpoint by becaming darker, more minimal and tribal going into the 2000s.

Along with Nick Muir, Digweed produces under the alias Bedrock. Digweed also started the record label Bedrock Records.

Digweed appeared in the 2000 film Groove, and in 2008, Digweed's music is to be featured in the film movie adaptation of Irvine Welsh's best-selling novel "Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance." A Bedrock track 'For What You Dream Of' also appeared in "Trainspotting," which was based on the novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh.

Digweed has a weekly radio show on Kiss 100 in the UK, where he provides a one hour set of his choice of music, followed by a one hour set of a guest.

In addition to Europe, Digweed has had a tremendous career in North America. Digweed, along with Sasha, established a monthly residency at the now defunct New York club Twilo, a legendary residency that established itself at the forefront of progressive trance and house music into the American mainstream. Digweed followed this appearance with a country-wide tour called Delta Heavy, a moderately successful appearance across North America.

Digweed's Bedrock nightclub in the UK still continues with a very clued up and loyal crowd of house lovers!

In And Out Of Love
John Digweed Lyrics

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Love in traffic
Robot police
They like pornographic
Girls and dope beats

Love in traffic

Love in traffic

Skylight nowhere
Soporofic

Put a gun in my hand and pretend
You don't care
Said I'm walkin' through you baby
Please stay silent
Put a gun in my hand and pretend
You don't care
Ooh I'm walkin' through you baby
Please stay silent

Love in traffic
Ultra violent
Red electric

Put a gun in my hand and pretend
You don't care
Put a gun in my hand and pretend
You don't care
I've been thinkin' and drinkin' that's
Why I'm a mess
I've been thinkin' and drinkin' that's
Why I'm a mess

Put a gun in my hand and pretend
You don't care
Ooh I'm walkin' through you baby
Please stay silent

Love in traffic

Love in traffic
On my way to oblivion

Love in traffic

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Digweed's song "Love In Traffic" seem to portray someone who is lost and overwhelmed by their surroundings, seeking solace in the idea of a dangerous and forbidden love. The opening line "Love in traffic" suggests that the singer is in a state of stagnation or chaos, and is possibly using love as a temporary escape from their problems. The following line "Robot police, they like pornographic girls and dope beats" suggests a society where authority figures are corrupt and desire only the most base and superficial pleasures.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more consumed by the idea of their forbidden love. The repeated line "Put a gun in my hand and pretend you don't care" suggests that they are willing to do anything to win over this person, even if it involves dangerous or violent acts. The line "Said I'm walking through you baby, please stay silent" further emphasizes the idea of desperation and obsession.

The chorus of the song returns to the phrase "Love in traffic," which seems to symbolize the singer's feelings of being trapped and unable to move forward. The final line "On my way to oblivion" suggests that the singer has resigned themselves to their fate, and is heading towards a potentially destructive end.

Overall, the lyrics of "Love In Traffic" paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find their way in a society that is corrupt and unfulfilling. The idea of forbidden love and danger seems to offer a temporary escape from their problems, but ultimately leads them to a potentially destructive end.

Line by Line Meaning

Love in traffic
The experience of feeling love in the midst of crowded and chaotic traffic

Robot police
A reference to unfeeling and mechanical law enforcement

They like pornographic
Imagery denoting a focus on base and crude desires

Girls and dope beats
A pairing of two popular elements of electronic dance music

Skylight nowhere
A sense of being lost, without direction or a clear path

Soporific
Evoking a dreamy or sleepy state of mind

Put a gun in my hand and pretend You don't care Said I'm walkin' through you baby Please stay silent
Fantasizing about having power and control, and seeking cooperation from the imagined partner

Love in traffic Ultra violent Red electric
Contrasting the tender emotions of love with violent and charged imagery

I've been thinkin' and drinkin' that's Why I'm a mess
Acknowledging the negative effects of overindulging in alcohol and rumination

Love in traffic On my way to oblivion
A sense of being consumed by intense feeling and a loss of self

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KELLI ALI, SATOSHI TOMIIE

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