Over the last decade they have released over 50 singles with independent and major labels including Manifesto, Virgin, Zomba, Perfecto, MCA, Ministry Of Sound, 3Beat Breaks, Hooj Choons, East West, Platipus, Ultra, Media, Sony, AM:PM, Cheeky, ZTT, Captivating Sounds, Additive, Xtravaganza, Boss and Warner Brothers. They have had 13 top 40 hits in the UK, and their songs have featured on compilations that have sold in excess of 14 million units worldwide.
Aside from their recording work, Lustral has been actively involved in various other projects that include remixes, collaborations, film and television work. They have written music for the television series 'The Sopranos', plus tracks for films including 'Manumission - The Movie' and the John Travolta film - 'Swordfish'. Ricky and Steve are also playing a major role in the digital revolution for dance music. They founded the download store Audiojelly.com, which sold mp3s from over 1000 dance labels across the globe, until its closure in 2014.
Collaborating with Aidan Love, Andrea Britton and Tracey Ackerman - they have come up with what they regard as the 'most exciting music they have written to date'. Their debut Lustral album - 'Deepest Darkest Secrets' is due for a 2007 release featuring the singles 'Solace' and 'Broken'. The 12 track set will surprise keen followers of Lustral with its eclectic, song-driven beauty - which also includes their timeless classic 'Everytime'.
I AM
Lustral Lyrics
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I am desire and despair
I am your glow inside your beating heart
I am the love that leads you there
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the darkness where you disappear
I am the light that leads you safe
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the faith that leaves your spirit strong
I am the sunlight in the rain
I am the universe inside your mind
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the courage that inspires you
I am the knowledge that you gained
I am the people you will choose to be
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am your soul, I am your soul.
The lyrics of Lustral's song "I Am" is a beautiful poetic representation of the many facets of the human existence. The singer of the song positions themselves as a force that embodies both light and darkness, pleasure, and pain. They are the truth, the destiny, the desire, and the despair. They represent the very essence of their subject's being. They claim that they are "your soul," and as such, they are everything that makes the person who they are.
The singer also represents the ideas of faith, courage, knowledge, and inspiration. They are the universe inside the person's mind, and as such, they are the force behind the person's choices and actions. They represent both shepherd and guide, leading their subject through the different phases of life with laughter, tears, love, and strength. In this sense, the singer is a representation of fate or destiny that ultimately determines the course of their subject's life.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a beautiful representation of the complexities of human existence, and the various facets of the self. The singer positions themselves as the embodiment of these ideas, claiming that they are the force behind everything the subject does, thinks, and feels. The song is, therefore, a celebration of the self and the many different aspects of what makes us who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
I am your truth, I am your destiny
I am the one who guides you towards your true purpose and fate
I am desire and despair
I am the source of your longings and your troubles
I am your glow inside your beating heart
I am the warmth and happiness you feel within yourself
I am the love that leads you there
I am the feeling that motivates you to find what you truly want
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the essence of your being
I am the darkness where you disappear
I am the emptiness and uncertainty that makes you feel lost
I am the light that leads you safe
I am the hope and guidance that brings you back to yourself
I am the shepherd of your laughter and your tears
I am the one who watches over your joy and sorrow
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am the source of both your happiness and your suffering
I am the faith that leaves your spirit strong
I am the belief that gives you strength and endurance
I am the sunlight in the rain
I am the source of hope and positivity in difficult times
I am the universe inside your mind
I am the infinite possibilities that your imagination creates
I am the courage that inspires you
I am the bravery and confidence that helps you face challenges
I am the knowledge that you gained
I am the information and wisdom that you have learned
I am the people you will choose to be
I am your decisions and actions that define who you become
Writer(s): RICHARD LOUIS SIMMONDS, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER JONES
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.