2008 has been the penultimate year for M.A.N.D.Y culminating in 2 of their most memorable DJ sessions: one at the helm of UK club Fabric’s esteemed mix CD series, and the other at the rain-drenched Love Parade in Germany, where they played live for 500,000 music lovers who refused to run for cover from the wet and continued dancing in the streets for the awestruck M.A.N.D.Y. boys.
In between these gigs and their residencies with Monza in Ibiza and Berlin’s Watergate club M.A.N.D.Y. also managed to fit in extensive tours of North & South America, and a new track with Booka Shade for Get Physical’s GPM100 release, plus working on a new remix for Felix Da Housecat and long-awaited new M.A.N.D.Y. material with Lopazz in Iceland, and launching Get Physical sister labels Kindisch and Get Digital to accommodate the sheer amount of great records they want to release.
Patrick Bodmer & Phillip Jung have carved out a unique niche for themselves in electronic music off the back of excellent productions, in-demand remixes, top-notch mixing skills, and a knack for signing some of the best electronic producers alongside their friends DJ T and Booka Shade for their label Get Physical Music, and it’s a story that has been 20 years in the making!
After being introduced to the sounds of early acid house in the late 80's in Saarbruken, Germany, Patrick & Phillip’s lifelong obsessive love for electronic music began; they threw themselves into the music, buying records, driving to Frankfurt’s parties and raves, and DJing at friends’ afterparties.
After going to university in separate cities Phillip & Patrick had both moved to Frankfurt by the mid 90s, where their DJ dreams were reignited, but with the major hurdle that nobody wanted to book them. Philip & Patrick overcame rose to the challenge by starting their own club night. It was a memorable and liberating time for the pair, and their guests - Ata, Ricardo Villalobos, etc - were talented unknowns at the time who only contributed to the fresh & spontaneous vibe of the club.
To keep the money rolling in to fuel their nighttime pursuits, Patrick had established himself in a successful painting career and Philipp worked for Logic Records, label of italo-house outfit Snap. After taking up a new job in A&R with Jive Records, Philip signed tracks by longtime producer friends Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, who produced under a variety of aliases and would eventually become best known as Booka Shade. Walter and Arno taught Philipp and Patrick a few tips in the studio, and the four began producing what they now admit were a string of dire hard trance releases under a name they refuse to divulge!
The next chapter of the story was set in motion at a Bread & Butter fashion show in Cologne where M.A.N.D.Y.’s DJ set caught the interested ears of Monza club’s Patrik Dechent and DJ T, also the founder/editor of the highly influential German music magazine Groove. They could hardly miss M.A.N.D.Y.’s enthusiasm, or their extremely ‘physical’ presence on the dancefloor, stamping their feet and tearing at their clothes in sheer delight about the music. DJ T and MANDY took an instant liking to each other and T invited them to be a resident at Monza, playing sets alongside fellow residents Tobi Neumann, Ricardo Villalobos, Tiefschwarz and Steve Bug.
After M.A.N.D.Y. & Booka Shade both relocated to Berlin in 2002, forming a record label seemed like the natural next step for the 5 friends (including DJ T), as the crucial pieces of the puzzle had fit themselves together: Philipp's record label and A&R experience, Arno & Walter's production talents and fully-equipped studio, Patrick's creativity and artwork, T's envious contacts book and wealth of press knowledge.
So the label was born, and they christened it Get Physical in tribute to the dancefloor,. What began as a hobby for the 5 people behind Get Physical quickly gathered steam after the label’s first release, M.A.N.D.Y’s Put Put Put 12”: the following year their track ‘Tonite’ blew up in the UK when Pete Tong selected it as the Essential tune of the week three times in a row for his BBC Radio 1 show.
With the release of the first Get Physical compilation Body Language Vol 1 in 2005, M.A.N.D.Y. raised the bar high for house and techno lovers, and cemented their reputation as world-class selectors. They joined the dots between electro-influenced house, disco and minimal techno for a release that was crowned DJ Magazine’s Mix CD of the Year.
However it was the joint effort of MANDY and Booka Shade that pushed both their artist names and the Get Physical label into the international dance music consciousness: the track “Body Language” quickly became a bonafide hit, the undisputed anthem of the year and ubiquitous on dancefloors, in charts and in record boxes for months after its release. “Body Language” was named Ibiza’s Track of the Season, DJ Magazine’s Track of the Year, and was licensed to over 100 compilations. The staggering success of “Body Language” led to Get Physical receiving the accolade of Best Label for 2005 from DJ Magazine.
This was followed up in 2006 with At The Controls, a double CD mix for Resist Music which picked up a host of awards, including Mix CD of the Year from Resident Advisor, BBC Essential Mix and Mixmag.
Philipp and Patrick’s reputation as remixers grew, working with artists as diverse as The Knife, Tiefschwarz, Sugababes, Lindstrom, Joakim, Royksopp and Fischerspooner, The Klaxons, Mathew Dear, Rex The Dog, Royksopp, Roxy Music, and Rocker's Hi-Fi; a reputation solidified with the 12 Great Remixes for 11 Great Artists collection of 2007 that brought together some of their finest efforts onto one disc.
Through all the parties, the ladies, the extensive traveling, M.A.N.D.Y. nonetheless treasure the family vibe that influenced them as artists and DJs and that continues to support them in Berlin. For M.A.N.D.Y. this isn’t a job and it isn’t about success; it’s about partnership and friendship, good music, and those five things which bonded them in the first place: collecting records, throwing parties, meeting girls, making friends and laughing…
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Tonite
M.A.N.D.Y. Lyrics
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Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Oh tonight tonight tonight aye
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
I See you over there looking shorty
I Know you bad dirty dancing
About to get naughty
Im the black Pat Swayze
Yeah im so crazy
Make you fall in love
Make you wanna have my baby
Lets step lets move lets wind
What's your number
Are you single do you got the time
Im about to make you mine
Like a valentine as i take my time
And grab your spine
And the spotlights on you as we twine
Later i water your garden
As you swing my vine
Now what you know about it
Shorty lets spend time
But for now we gone dance
Till we leave in time
Shorty got so much ass
as it sit my mind damn
You know im the man baby
If you a ride or die girl
Imma drive you crazy
Baby trilly you feel me
Now grind me
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
The ass is what i met first
Then the pussy start to flirt
Sexy with them heels on
Damn and you know it to
Soon as you pass me
She know she never had me
I want to see you naked
Lay here right beside me
And she gone remember me
Call it saved memory
And i take control
Don't play games with that pussy
Smiles up on my shit
She rode me like a woman chief
Oh gah good grief
What you trying to do to me
Got a nigga all insane
I don't even know your name
Oh you love the way
A nigga pank it pank it
Pank it pank it
Shorty i ain't done yet
We ain't got started yet
Face down take a breath
Love to see it from the back
Take ya feelings for a stretch
Spread them legs east and west
Moves that she never showed
Better on that stripper pole
And i would've never told
The way you fucked a scorpio
And it all started with a dance
Up on the dance floor
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She grinding all on me
Then i whispered in her ear
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
The lyrics of M.A.N.D.Y.'s song "Tonite" depict a situation where the singer, presumably a male, encounters a girl at a party or club and becomes infatuated with her. The repetition of the phrase "Girl we gone be a couple tonight" highlights his desire for an immediate connection and suggests a flirtatious and intense encounter.
The singer describes how the girl is dancing provocatively with him and he whispers in her ear, expressing his intentions to be a couple with her for the night. The lyrics emphasize the physical attraction and sexual tension between the two, with references to grinding on the dance floor and the girl's desirable physical features.
Throughout the song, the singer hints at the possibility of a deeper emotional connection, referring to wanting to make her fall in love and have his baby. However, the primary focus remains on the physical aspect of their encounter.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tonite" depict a fleeting and passionate connection between two individuals, driven by desire and attraction, with the understanding that their connection is temporary and limited to a single night.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl we gone be a couple tonight
Tonight, we will form a romantic couple
Shorty got me on the dance floor
She has captured my attention and we are dancing together
She grinding all on me
She is sensually moving her body against mine
Then I whispered in her ear
I spoke softly into her ear to express my intentions
I see you over there looking shorty
I notice you from a distance, attractive lady
I know you bad dirty dancing
I know you are skilled and seductive when you dance
About to get naughty
We are about to engage in intimate behavior
I'm the black Pat Swayze
I am a charismatic and talented dancer, comparable to Pat Swayze
Yeah I'm so crazy
I am daring and unpredictable
Make you fall in love
I have the ability to make you develop strong feelings for me
Make you wanna have my baby
I can make you desire to start a family with me
Let's step, let's move, let's wind
Let's dance together, sway our bodies, and enjoy the rhythm
What's your number, are you single, do you got the time
Can I have your phone number? Are you available? Do you have a moment to spare?
I'm about to make you mine
I am going to make you my romantic partner
Like a valentine as I take my time
I will treat you with care and affection, just like on Valentine's Day
And grab your spine
I will hold onto your body, showing physical intimacy
And the spotlights on you as we twine
We attract attention as we entwine our bodies while dancing
Later I water your garden as you swing my vine
We will engage in sexual activities, satisfying each other's desires
Now what you know about it, shorty let's spend time
Let's spend quality time together and explore our connection
But for now we gone dance till we leave in time
We will continue dancing until the night comes to an end
The ass is what I met first
I initially noticed your attractive buttocks
Then the pussy start to flirt
We began engaging in suggestive and playful sexual behavior
Sexy with them heels on, damn and you know it too
You look incredibly appealing and confident wearing high heels
Soon as you pass me, she know she never had me
As you walk by, you realize you have not yet captured my full attention
I want to see you naked, lay here right beside me
I desire to see your body without clothing and have you close to me
And she gone remember me, call it saved memory
She will remember our encounter as a cherished memory
And I take control, don't play games with that pussy
I assert dominance and expect honesty and openness in our sexual activity
Smiles up on my shit, she rode me like a woman chief
She shows enjoyment and satisfaction while engaging in sexual intercourse with me
Oh gah, good grief, what you trying to do to me
Expressing surprise and being overwhelmed by the sensations she is causing
Got a nigga all insane, I don't even know your name
She has driven me crazy with desire, despite not knowing her identity
Oh you love the way a nigga pank it pank it, pank it pank it
You enjoy the way I move my body sensually and rhythmically
Shorty I ain't done yet, we ain't got started yet
I am not finished satisfying you, and our sexual journey has only just begun
Face down, take a breath, love to see it from the back
Assuming a position where she faces downward, taking a moment to breathe, enjoying the view from behind
Take your feelings for a stretch, spread them legs east and west
Going beyond physical pleasure, I want to deeply connect with her emotions and engage in intimate positions
Moves that she never showed, better on that stripper pole
She is displaying impressive and alluring dance moves, likely learned from performing as a stripper
And I would've never told the way you fucked a Scorpio
I never would have expected you to engage in such erotic activities with a Scorpio, indicating particular passion and intensity
And it all started with a dance
Our romantic connection began with a simple dance
Lyrics © DistroKid, TUNECORE INC
Written by: Benny Anderson, Dominique Anderson, Emanuel Norman JR, George Carter, Gino Childs JR, Prince Dortch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rick Deckard
Great stuff! Really, really great, been searching for this track for 13 years since Creamfields 2003!
Can't thank you enough!
Александр Ковтун
sme shit bro
Ibis Iglesias
Oh yeah!!!! one of my favorite tracks from the early 2000's......👌💯
RYAN
solid vibes! i had in my head a lot of techno/minimal/ electronica in general just gets made to get made but then you run across tracks like this that have that progressive feel ....stuff like booka shade (which is how i discovered M.A.n.D.Y
Omar Soto
GREAT TRACK !
funk44
Bloody hell this takes me back
sonicbootcamp
Great!!!
My House
love it >> * * * * *
XxxOlumxxX
sweet.....it is deep strange cause mandy is acctualy more straight forward ...i like....:)
RÍNCON SESSIONS
Añañay!!!