Located deep within the circuitry of a mechanical alien host known as Maetr… Read Full Bio ↴Located deep within the circuitry of a mechanical alien host known as Maetrik you will find a complex web of synaptic dispersements resembling what could be called a soul. And this soul which drives it's host and manipulates it's every move is finally beginning to emerge. Its name is Maceo Plex. The emergence of such an entity has been the result of a need for feeling, a need for interplanetary funk. We as humans consider this need a feeling, a feeling rooted in emotion, and emotion being the very basis of humanity.

Maceo Plex is on a quest to fullfil his need to inject feeling and funk into the world, and he's already proving to be quite productive. With deep and funky works of audible engineering for the label Crosstown Rebels in the form of a full length album titled "Life Index", a night with Maceo Plex will be one of galactic proportions.

To explain the evolutionary process behind Maceo's existance we must travel back to 1993, to the beginning of his creativity. At the start...Maceo was intrigued by a pair of circular shaped objects designed for holding discs created from vinyl that produced vibrations resulting in sound and music. Soon he began conjuring up mixxes of techno, electro, and house music that quickly gained him popularity within the early 90s rave culture. But in 1997, while Heavily influenced by the sounds of other modern funk theorists such as Model 500, Kenny Larkin, Idjut Boyz, Convextion, etc... Maceo began experimenting with hardware modules containing knobs and keys to form his early musical compositions. Seduced by the sounds of techno & electro, Maceo grew into a technologically advanced being later to be known by various names such as Mariel Ito or Maetrik.

After many years of prolific works on such labels as Treibstoff, Dumb Unit, Cocoon, Audiomatique, Modern Love, Mothership, to name a few...Maceo aka Maetrik travelled the world playing in some of the best clubs such as Rex, Cocoon, Fabric, Womb, etc... Now in 2010 Maceo has begun to strip back some of his robotic body armor known as Maetrik in order to expose a more musical and groove based side the world has not seen yet.

The profound change has taken Maceo Plex from the complex and dark life in America to his current homebase of Valencia, Spain. The sunny and relaxed atmosphere has been quite useful to Maceo in his lengthy inward journey that is very apparent in his music. After a much needed retreat into the funky sounds of Parliament Funkadelic, Moodymann, Atjazz, Isolee, and Luomo, Maceo has finally completed his transormation and is shining brighter than the star Sirius....and his newest musical output reflects his radiation in a variety of beautiful colors. In late 2010, Maceo's single "Vibe Your Love" will finally be released on the very foward thinking label Crosstown Rebels and will include a hefty funk remix treatment by Zev of the Wolf & Lamb clang. Soon following will be the full length debut album aptly titled "Life Index" which chronicles Maceo's life long transformation into the soulful ball of energy he is today.

Once experienced, the album will make it abundantly clear the level of versatility Maceo Plex posesses among his many auditory shells. And the world will understand Maceo's pristine vision of house music from beyond.

Insomnia 2021
Maceo Plex Lyrics

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I only smoke weed when I need to
And I need to get some rest
Yo, where's my sense?
I confess, I burned the hole in your mattress
Yes, yes, it was me, I plead guilty

And at the count of three I pulled back my duvet
I make my way to the refrigerator

One dry potato inside, no lie
Not even bread
Jam, when the light above my head went bam
I can't sleep, something's all over me, greasy
Insomnia, please release me and let me dream
About making mad love on the heath
Tearing off tights with my teeth

I only smoke weed when I need to
And I need to get some rest
Yo, where's my sense?
I confess, I burned the hole in your mattress
Yes, yes, it was me, I plead guilty
And at the-

Creaking noises make my skin creep
I need to get some sleep
I can't get no sleep

I only smoke weed when I need to
And I need to get some rest
Yo, where's my sense?
I confess, I burned the hole in your mattress
Yes, yes, it was me, I plead guilty
And at the

Oh, if I could only get some sleep
Creaking noises make my skin creep
I need to get some sleep
I can't get no sleep

I can't get no sleep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maceo Plex's remix of Faithless's "Insomnia" explore the sleeplessness and restlessness experienced by the singer. The opening line, "I only smoke weed when I need to, and I need to get some rest," suggests that the singer uses marijuana as a sleep aid when they can't fall asleep naturally. The admission that they burned a hole in someone's mattress further implies a sense of guilt or anxiety that's contributing to their insomnia. The refrain of "I can't get no sleep" underscores the overall sentiment of frustration and desperation.

As the song progresses, the singer tries various tactics to get themselves to fall asleep: they go to the fridge looking for food, but find only a dry potato; they daydream about having sex on the grassy heath; and they try to ignore the creepy, creaking noises that are making it even harder for them to rest. The repetition of the line "I need to get some sleep" underscores the singer's escalating desperation.

Overall, "Insomnia" explores the experience of sleeplessness, bringing to life the anxiety, frustration, and desperation that can come with it. Through its vivid imagery and driving beats, the song captures the intensity of the experience of insomnia and the struggle to find rest.

Line by Line Meaning

I only smoke weed when I need to
I only use marijuana when I'm in a situation that requires it

And I need to get some rest
I'm currently feeling tired and require some sleep

Yo, where's my sense?
I seem to have misplaced my common sense

I confess, I burned the hole in your mattress
I must admit that I unintentionally damaged your mattress with fire

Yes, yes, it was me, I plead guilty
I take full responsibility for my actions and will accept any consequences

And at the count of three I pulled back my duvet
I prepared to get out of bed by uncovering myself at the count of three

I make my way to the refrigerator
I head towards the refrigerator in search of food or drink

One dry potato inside, no lie
There is only one dry potato in the refrigerator and I'm not exaggerating

Not even bread
There isn't enough food in the refrigerator or pantry to satisfy my hunger

Jam, when the light above my head went bam
Suddenly, I heard a loud noise accompanied by a bright light shining above me

I can't sleep, something's all over me, greasy
I'm unable to fall asleep due to feeling something unpleasant and oily on my body

Insomnia, please release me and let me dream
I'm pleading with insomnia to allow me to experience a peaceful dream

About making mad love on the heath
I imagine being intimate with my partner in a wild and uninhibited manner outdoors

Tearing off tights with my teeth
In my dream, I'm playfully removing my partner's clothing using my teeth

Creaking noises make my skin creep
The sound of creaking makes me feel uncomfortable and uneasy

Oh, if I could only get some sleep
I desperately wish to fall asleep and obtain some rest

I can't get no sleep
I'm still unable to fall asleep despite my efforts

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Champion Management & Music
Written by: Maxwell Fraser, Rollo Armstrong, Ayalah Bentovim

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