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!
So In Love
John Digweed Lyrics
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Robot police
They like pornographic
Girls and dope beats
Love in traffic
Love in traffic
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OldManMick
You forget that there actually WAS a time before the mindless sea of phones filming everything... oh man take me back to THAT!
@kodax86
And you're probably watching this on your phone ... enjoy the moment and forget about "the past was better".
@OldManMick
That's the point though, these days it's not about 'enjoy the moment'... people watching their live recording while filming it, rather than what's in front of them! Not watching this on my phone BTW! 😎
@michaelc.ateoate979
I dance into them on purpose at shows now
@aptcore59
@@michaelc.ateoate979 Me too! hahaha
@polewka123
Word.✊
@jeremyzabel3139
Still sounds fresh 15 years later.........Digweed is the GOAT.
@foreksz
Was there. I took a flight from Warsaw in the morning however I lost my tickets so that booked another in the evening which meant I came directly from Heathrow to Matter. Spent most of the time by the dj booth i was exicted all of sudden a random guy in a hood git int to booth. He was Danny Howells :D
@user-iw8dc7ir5i
The best electronic Music. !!
@TinusAirius
Thank you very much for posting this. Please, also allow for posting of more sets of you and Sasha. Many people can never experience the magic, because they can't go, and they are electronic music history.