Known for impressing crowds across the UK, Europe and across the world with his peaktime dancefloor tunes featuring big hooks and catchy melodies, Metrik has certainly captured the imagination of many fans already and will undoubtedly continue to do so in the coming months and years. With diverse tastes ranging from Eric Prydz to Incubus, Pink Floyd to The Prodigy, Metrik’s love of music doesn’t stop there. An avid fan of 80s synth music, film music as well as dance music across the board, his influences span house, techno, trance, rock, soul and classical.
Metrik’s first big break was in 2008, when he debuted with Your World (Instrinsic) which became an overnight liquid funk anthem although it wasn’t until the next release that he was catapulted into the spotlight when his track “Technicolour” gained Radio One support from Annie Mac and Zane Lowe and was also used as a sound bed for Barack Obama’s victory speech on Radio One! Following this came a slew of singles and EPs with notable releases including the sci-fi inspired “Between Worlds EP” (Viper, 2011) and most recently the smash hit “Freefall” (Viper, 2012) as well as remixes of Prydz, John B, Camo & Krooked, Ayah Marar, Rockwell, DJ Fresh, Dirtyphonics and many more.
With his recent signing to Hospital, we are all very excited about the future for Metrik. Stay tuned.
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Metrik Lyrics
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And I know???
We go skin-to-skin friction
Lust to addiction
You must know that
I want your love
And I need your love
But I'm holding back
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
And I'm???
???
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back
Don't show any affection
They know when there's a rebellion
Lay low, run into bleakness
Touch me a secret
They can't know that
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back
The lyrics of "Cadence" by Metrik are about a desire for love that is being held back due to the unfair nature of the world. The singer knows that they are not supposed to show any affection, as it will be seen as a rebellion. Despite this, they long for a connection with someone else and describe it as going "skin-to-skin friction" and becoming addicted to each other. The singer acknowledges that they want and need love, but they are holding back due to the danger of being caught.
The lyrics reflect a struggle between personal desire and societal expectations. The singer wants to love and be loved, but they cannot openly express themselves due to the fear of repercussions. They describe the act of touching as a secret that cannot be revealed to anyone else. This creates a sense of tension and yearning throughout the song.
Overall, "Cadence" conveys a sense of isolation and longing for a deeper connection, but also highlights the difficulties of navigating such desires in a world that may not be accepting. The song captures the complexity of human emotions and the challenges of finding love and acceptance in today's society.
Line by Line Meaning
I know this place is unfair
I am aware that the current situation is unjust
And I know???
And I'm also knowledgeable about something else, that I don't express explicitly
We go skin-to-skin friction
We engage in intimate physical contact
Lust to addiction
Desire has developed into a dependency
You must know that
I need you to understand this
I want your love
I crave for your affection
And I need your love
I am dependent on your love
But I'm holding back
But I am emotionally restraining myself
And I'm???
And I am becoming more and more uncertain or hesitant
Don't show any affection
Do not express any tenderness or warmth
They know when there's a rebellion
They can sense any act of defiance
Lay low, run into bleakness
Stay out of sight, retreat into a desolate place
Touch me a secret
Whisper to me something confidential
They can't know that
They must not discover what we are doing
I want your love
I deeply desire your affection
And I need your love
I require your love to feel complete
But I'm holding back
However, I am holding back my emotions
I want your love
I crave for your affection
And I need your love
I am dependent on your love
I want your love
I deeply desire your affection
Writer(s): Eija Lee Thomas, Thomas Mundell
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Apple Slipper
Here are the lyrics for the song!
I know this place is unfair
And I know we'll never compare
We go, skin-to-skin friction
Lust to addiction, you must know that
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
And I'm burning cause
We
We're on fire
And I'm on fire (x2)
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back (x2)
Don't show any affection
They know when there's rebellion
Lay low, blend into bleakness
Touch me in secret, they can't know that
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
I want your love
And I need your love
I want your love
But I'm holding back (x2)
James Cheeks
Her vocals are so enchanting. This reminds me of Dimensions track All I Need. Thoroughly enjoyed. :)
Crinn Ge
Vocal-wise the beginning of the chorus reminded me of "Freefall" ;)
Сhanel 666
Actually, female vocal is mainstream in dnb today, I would like to hear this song without it. Not saying vocals are bad, awesome work, btw
Tainted Garden
Сhanel 666 I'm sure there's an instrumental version
Fakename Code
@Сhanel 666 I would fkin love it if the producers would just release every single track that has vocals without vocals too
Ultimate Review
Any further songtracks very similar to dimensions and cadence? I love this kind of ambient dnb though :)
YESMATE
one thing i have to say is music like this saved my life my parents always telling me im listening to shit but they aint gotta clue what this kinda music does every note a sound is all emotions made together to become a masterpeice just cause it sometimes doenst have words the sounds themself speak
Heitor S S
i'm with you there xD
Riam Mey
I know right!
Becker Aviation
Yeah. Definetly. Favorite DnB song of 2016 and by far among the best works by Metrik.
I tried not to expect much of this album (even if it was by Metrik) because when that happens, sometimes I'm like it was good but not as GOOD as I expected. Deep down I expected a lot but I tried to keep myself calm about it. A week before it was released I couldn't hold my excitement. Then when I first heard it I knew my expectations were beaten, severely beaten to the point where I stayed up til 7 AM replaying the album over and over again. Once again I knew Metrik did it again, and WHAT a way to end an album with that final drop in Penggemar, another one of my favorite tunes of 2016. Simply astounding.