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1) Luciano (real name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Luciano (real name Patrick Großmann; born January 28, 1994 in Bautzen) is a German rapper from Berlin.

The son of a Mozambican father and a German mother, Luciano grew up mostly in the Schöneberg district of Berlin. He is a member of the rap crew Loco Squad Gang.

In 2020, Luciano was one of the first high-reach German-language rappers to release music in the internationally successful UK Drill style.

2. Luciano (born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964) is a Jamaican Roots Reggae artist. He first begun recording in 1992 under his first name Luciana, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

2) Luciano, born in 1978 in Chile and raised in Switzerland. Started DJing in 1993 and producing electronic music since 1997. In the mid-90's, he was promoting Sense Club and Encuentros con la Technocultura in Santiago de Chile in the company of many initiators of the Latin American electronic music scene: Señor Coconut AKA Atom Heart, Ricardo Villalobos, Pier Bucci, Dandy Jack, Adrian Schopf, Washington Miranda, Argenix Brito, Microman, etc.

Luciano left Chile at 21 and moved to Europe (2000), settling in Geneva (Switzerland) to launch Mental Groove Records and holding a residency at the Weetamix club. He gradually invaded the inner reaches of electronic culture, forming a partnership with Ibiza’s most notorious underground club, Circoloco at DC10, which gave Luciano a perfect platform and a passionate audience for his irresistible, mind-altering blend of barebones techno and hot-blooded Latin rhythms. His releases appear on the Transmat, Perlon, Lo-Fi Stereo, Bruchstuecke and Klang Elektronik record labels.

Luciano's mixed Swiss & Chilean identity shows in his music, a somewhat mystical blend of deep techno & electro that integrates southern elements in rhythms and colourful patterns in sound. His collaborations with Ricardo Villalobos (Playhouse, Perlon, Warp, Force Inc etc.) as Sense Club are especially rewarding, as is his partnership with Pier Bucci and Argenix Brito as Monne Automne.

Mellowing his style as times goes by, getting more experimental and spacey with a fresh style of his own, Luciano’s production is destined to the wiser dancefloors.

Friend In Need
Luciano Lyrics

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I can see my little brother's wondering
With his head in his hand
And I know he's doing a lot of thinking
With his foot in the sand

No doubt he's hoping
And wishing for a helping hand
I would stop for a while

And listen and do what I can

'Cause I don't think
I live in this suffering time
I do my best
(I do my best)

'Cause a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief, my philosophy
I say a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief my philosophy

A friend in need is a friend indeed
Not for a dime
I put my friendship on the line
Leaving behind all the wonderful time

I'll never forget
No way, where I'm coming from
If my brethren is weak I say
It's for my tho get him strong

'Cause a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief, my philosophy
I say a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief my philosophy

Sometime you are down and low
Don't have a dime, don't know where to go
And you feel like giving up
And a brethren comes along

'Cause a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief, my philosophy

I say a friend in need is a friend indeed
And that's my belief my philosophy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Luciano's song "Friend In Need" convey the importance of helping out a friend in need. Luciano begins by describing how he notices his little brother feeling troubled and deep in thought while standing on the beach with his foot in the sand. He recognizes that his brother is hoping for someone to lend him a hand and help him through his problems. Luciano emphasizes that in times of trouble, it's essential to lend a helping hand to those in need. He explains that he strives to do his best to be there for his friends in difficult situations, because he believes that a true friend is one who helps you through tough times.

Luciano's philosophy that "a friend in need is a friend indeed" is the main motif of the song. He stresses the value of true friendship and that it's not just about the fun times, but also being there for your friend when things get rough. Luciano is willing to risk everything, including his personal comforts and pleasures, to lend a helping hand to his friend. He also acknowledges that sometimes, one might be struggling themselves, but stresses that it's important to make time for others and offer support when they need it.

Overall, the song delivers a message of care, compassion, and support, highlighting the importance of being there for each other amidst life's various trials and tribulations.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see my little brother's wondering
I observe my younger sibling looking troubled.

With his head in his hand
He holds his head with his hand, suggesting he is deep in thought.

And I know he's doing a lot of thinking
I acknowledge that he is introspective to a significant extent.

With his foot in the sand
He has planted his foot in sand, perhaps as he is standing at a beach.

No doubt he's hoping
Undoubtedly, he desires something.

And wishing for a helping hand
Specifically, he wants someone to assist him.

I would stop for a while
I would take a momentary break from whatever I am doing.

And listen and do what I can
I would give him an attentive ear and provide any help that I am capable of giving.

'Cause I don't think
I am of the opinion that...

I live in this suffering time
...we are living in troubled times.

I do my best
As such, I strive to do my utmost to help him and others.

'Cause a friend in need is a friend indeed
Someone who comes to your aid when you require assistance is a true friend.

And that's my belief, my philosophy
This is my fundamental belief and guiding principle.

Not for a dime
I would provide my friendship without expecting anything in return.

I put my friendship on the line
I would risk my friendship for the sake of helping a friend when they need it most.

Leaving behind all the wonderful time
In such a situation, I would set aside all the past fun memories and focus on helping my friend in need.

I'll never forget
I would remember this experience for the rest of my life.

No way, where I'm coming from
It is vital that I do not forget where I come from and how I must treat others.

If my brethren is weak I say
If my brother is struggling or vulnerable, I will take action.

It's for my tho get him strong
It is my responsibility to help him become stronger again.

Sometime you are down and low
At times, we all experience moments of sadness and despair.

Don't have a dime, don't know where to go
We may lack financial resources or direction during these tough times.

And you feel like giving up
We may even consider giving up.

And a brethren comes along
However, if a friend comes to our side during such a moment...

'Cause a friend in need is a friend indeed
...we are reminded that they are our true friends.

And that's my belief, my philosophy
Again, this belief remains central to my value system and guiding principle.

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, PHILLIP BURRELL, MARK WYNTER, LOWELL 'SLY' DUNBAR, Jephter McClymont, Philip Burrell, Sly Dunbar

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