“It all comes down to feel,” states AL-P. “We’re interested in making people feel like they want to dance, at least a little bit, so it’s all about whatever it takes to get people there.”
Formed in 2005, the pair has been collaborating, on and off, since 1998. Though they went separate routes – Jesse taking a brief break from music, and Al moving to New York where he worked at studios like Sound on Sound and Chung King recording artists as diverse as Jay-Z, Wyclef Jean, and David Clayton Thomas – the friends remained in contact, trading tapes of their individual, unreleased forays into dance music.
This studio success naturally led to Al’s being at the helm early in 2002 when Jesse was looking for fresh production ideas to compliment his band, Death From Above 1979. Jesse and Al worked 15 hours a day in the studio together to complete DFA 79’s “You're A Woman, I'm A Machine”, a red-hot masterpiece that fuses the energy of rock and roll with the oomph of disco that received rave reviews and spawned hit singles like “Romantic Rights,” and “Black History Month.” It also gave rise to Jesse and Al’s resolve to start their own project.
Enter MSTRKRFT, a package of house, hip-hop, grime, punk, and all kinds of electronic experimentation rolled into one. In a little over a year they have developed a cult following of dance fans around the world and have remixed just about everyone including The Kills, Annie and Wolfmother’s track “Woman” for which they have been nominated for a Grammy for Best Remix.
“I love DJing so much,” enthuses JFK. “It’s so emotionally rewarding to see a room full of people dancing. That’s better than any experience I’ve ever had.”
With two feet firmly planted in punk rock’s influential past, and two in dance music’s future, MSTRKRFT are the now of now, wow.
MSTRKRFT's The Looks, was released on Last Gang records in North America and on Modular in Australia and the United Kingdom.
MSTRKRFT recently (December 2, 2007) played along with Ratatat, Jay-Jay Johanson, Claude VonStroke and Björk in the Sonofilia festival in Guadalajara, México.
Work On You
MSTRKRFT Lyrics
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Until you're feeling right,
I'm gonna make you mine,
Under the disco light.
In MSTRKRFT's song Work On You, the lyrics suggest a desire to fix or improve a relationship. The singer is determined to work on their partner until they feel happy and content. This could be interpreted as love or obsession since the lyrics suggest that the singer wants the other person all to themselves. The line "Under the disco light" could also suggest a party atmosphere or social setting, where the singer is trying to win over their partner's affection. The use of the word "make" also implies a certain level of control or power over the partner, which could be seen as problematic.
The repetition of "work on you" in the song's chorus emphasizes the dedication and persistence of the singer in trying to fix the relationship. The lyrics imply that the singer believes that with enough effort, they can create a perfect relationship. However, this could also be seen as a sign of codependency and the belief that the other person is incomplete without them. Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex relationship dynamic that is both loving and controlling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna work on you,
I am committed to improving your well-being and fixing any issues you may have.
Until you're feeling right,
My efforts will continue until you are satisfied with your emotional and physical state.
I'm gonna make you mine,
My goal is to establish a romantic relationship with you and claim you as my partner.
Under the disco light.
Our passion will be fueled by the vibrant, electric atmosphere of a lively club setting.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL PUODZIUKAS, JESSE KEELER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bryan
This song and video are perfect. This should've been a much bigger hit.
SegaChamber
MSTRKRFT should’ve been a bigger hit😖
Chris Medina
I remember when I first witnessed this, it made me optimistic for the future of music....
Jack Smith
I'VE FOUND IT!!! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS MUSIC VIDEO FOR 13 YEARS!
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Mahlah
YES! This song is the best!! No idea there was a video until TODAY! YES!!! So happy to see all the robots. <3
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greetings U have arrived
Abhijeet Singh Rajput
holy xD wow i can feel it
Salvador Guzman
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T C
Just such a rare, rare gem. I downloaded this probably 8 years ago. Had to have it. It's survived about 9 hard drives. The ending is soooooo cool! Whole thing really.