Mark has produced over 100 remixes for artists including Bob Marley, Jay-Z and Dinah Washington as well as the Six Feet Under theme song. Under Rae & Christian, he released two albums including Northern Sulphuric Soul which ranked on the Top 50 British Dance Albums of All Time.
For his latest poject, YESKING, Mark partnered up with Rhys Adams. Although conceived in Jamaica, Yesking remains true to their UK influences. The album features guest vocalists including Ayak (2004’s Prince’s Trust Urban Music Awards winner), Dawn Penn (‘No, No, No’), Veba, Tor, Mystro, Kenny Knots, Sweetie Irie, Baby Chann (Suncycle), Prezident Brown (Hi Power Soundsystem) and Pete Simpson. Fusing elements of hip hop, dancehall, reggae and ska with live instrumentation and crunchy hip hop/R&B beats, the CD offers up the goods for everyone from young hip hop fans right through to old school reggae lovers.
As a solo artist, Mark has released two albums, RAE ROAD (2002) and INTO THE DEPTHS (2004) and is currently working on his third.
Lavish
Mark Rae Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Im lost for words tis needless to say
There's no two days the same,its pleasure then pain
We oscillate from love to obsession
There is no need to boast just because you love me the most
We make this a beautiful thing....
Knocked me took me off mine,my head rolls
On me you lavish your affection when it came into my direction
Knocked me took me off mine
Yesterday i loved it all today im not so sure 2moro i'll love it all again
yesterday has been and gone 2moro never comes
We oscillate from love to obsession
There Is nuff need to boast just because you want me the most
We make this a beautiful thing..
On me you lavish your affection
With eyes wide to find
I got a lust for life and im feeling live
Gone are the days are the days of rejecting
Come are the days of accepting lust is real
Killing and thrilling kiss it back to life
Killing and thrilling bring itback to life.
The lyrics of Mark Rae feat. Veba's song Lavish explore the complexity of love and obsession. The singer is driving insane, but despite the ups and downs, they cannot complain. They use the metaphor of oscillating between love and obsession to depict the tumultuous nature of their relationship. The singer expresses that there is no need to boast about loving them the most; they want to make this a beautiful thing. The chorus revolves around how the other person lavishes their affection on them, and how it has taken them off their feet. The line "yesterday, I loved it all, today, I'm not so sure, tomorrow, I'll love it all again," indicates how the singer's emotions are constantly in flux.
The second verse starts with the singer's eyes wide open as they try to find meaning in their life. They express their desire for a lust for life and how they are feeling alive. The singer seems to have accepted that lust is real and that they are no longer rejecting it. The last two lines of the song, "Killing and thrilling, kiss it back to life, killing and thrilling, bring it back to life," are suggestive of a sexual encounter, perhaps an attempt to revive their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Its driving me insane but one cant complain
Although the ups and downs of our relationship are causing me distress, I know that complaining won't help.
Im lost for words tis needless to say
I don't have the words to express the intensity of my emotions, but it's obvious to both of us.
There's no two days the same,its pleasure then pain
Our relationship is unpredictable- we experience both happiness and suffering at different times.
We oscillate from love to obsession
Our feelings for each other fluctuate between passionate love and intense fixation.
There is no need to boast just because you love me the most
You don't have to brag about your feelings for me- your actions speak louder than words.
We make this a beautiful thing....
We both put effort into our relationship and make it something to be cherished and appreciated.
On me you lavish your afection when it came into my direction
You show an overwhelming amount of love and affection towards me and I am grateful for it.
Knocked me took me off mine,my head rolls
Your love has completely caught me off guard and has left me feeling dizzy and disoriented.
Yesterday i loved it all today im not so sure 2moro i'll love it all again
My feelings towards our relationship are constantly changing- yesterday I was happy, today I have doubts, and tomorrow is uncertain.
yesterday has been and gone 2moro never comes
The past is behind us and we can't predict the future- all we have is the present moment.
With eyes wide to find
I am eagerly searching for something meaningful and fulfilling in our relationship.
I got a lust for life and im feeling live
I have a strong desire to experience all that life has to offer and I am currently living my life to the fullest.
Gone are the days are the days of rejecting
I have left behind the negative mindset of rejecting new experiences and am now open to the possibilities that life has to offer.
Come are the days of accepting lust is real
I have embraced the fact that I have intense desires and emotions, and I am ready to act on them.
Killing and thrilling kiss it back to life
We can revive the passion and excitement in our relationship by expressing our love physically.
Killing and thrilling bring itback to life.
We can reignite the spark in our relationship by engaging in exhilarating activities and exploring new adventures together.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kingeliii9011
I can't stop playing this song, it's not funk, it's not soul, it's not House, it's everything combined which makes it beautiful.
@JowMorisson
Man, I really love this song, What a feeling! :D
@hinalpattni3993
DJ spun this track last night, hadn't heard it years and totally forgot how good it is! RIP GrandCentral!
@marcocatavero5823
This song is pure beauty! ❤️
@djdevisra
On me you lavish your affection when it came into my direction Knocked me took me off mine, my head rolls On me you lavish your affection when it came into my direction Knocked me took me off mine I woke up this time With eyes wide to find I got a lust for life and I'm feeling alive Gone are the days are the days of rejecting Come are the days of accepting lust is real Killing and thrilling kiss it back to life Killing and thrilling bring it back to life
@djdevisra
On me you lavish your affection when it came into my direction Knocked me took me off mine, mine Yesterday I loved it all Today I'm not so sure Tomorrow I'll love it all again But yesterday has been and gone Tomorrow never comes We oscillate from love to obsession There is no need to boast just because you want me the most We make this a beautiful thing ...
@djdevisra
We oscillate from love to obsession There is no need to boast just because you want me the most We make this a beautiful thing ... On me you lavish your affection when it came into my direction Knocked me took me off mine, my head rolls
@Wawelman
Can't stop listening to it. Love those soulful old-school rhythms a la SWV ;-)
@christhomas9221
literally one of the best songs i've ever heard
@phuturephunk01
Have always loved this! Just remembered to look it up on here. Awesome summer tune :)