After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne's favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting live shows and an ever escalating wave of buzz that’s made the group bonafide blog darlings the world over. But what’s most amazing about the grand arrival of Illumination is that the roots of the record stretch back countless moons to when Miami Horror began as just one synthesizer-obsessed producer in 2007 huddled over a laptop in a bedroom-come-studio and the album itself just a spark waiting to be lit.
The afore mentioned synth tragic was, and let’s face it still is, electronic young gun Ben Plant, who kick started Miami Horror out of a love of Roland keyboards and French house, landing himself on Pitchfork’s hot-list overnight and copping a barrage of high profile remix requests from the likes of Datarock, PNAU and The Presets.
Yet it was while Ben was punching out 2008’s epochal Bravado EP that Miami Horror took off in a completely new and different direction. Characteristically wanting to flex his creative muscle and avoid the limitations of being stereotyped as simply a dance or electro act, Ben rewired Miami Horror’s genetic makeup, deputising the talents of Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan and Daniel Whitechurch to form a new live band persona of Miami Horror, a whole new beast immeasurably more exciting than before.
“It started out that I didn’t want to have any guitar on the album besides a little funk guitar or disco bass,” Ben grins while explaining the turning point for Miami Horror’s evolution. “But then Josh came in and started playing all these other parts that sounded amazing. Paired with what I was working on, nobody was doing anything like it, so I knew we had to turn those sounds into a live thing and just go wild.”
It worked. Since the switch, Miami Horror has launched into dizzying new stratospheres, their well-polished chops as a group making for some unmissable sets at Australia’s biggest festivals, and that’s not to mention some A-list support slot call ups for everyone from Phoenix, Friendly Fires and La Roux to a hand-picked hook up from Lily Allen.
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Restless
Miami Horror Lyrics
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Blue fire, Lighting up the pavement
The night is feelin young, the streets are restless
My hands shaking like I need it.
I don't know why, you got me sinking so low. Yeheh
CHORUS 1
Girl you got me restless.
Set our love in motion, lets go.
POST
I don't know where we'll go from here.
So lets feel all we wanna feel.
I don't know where we'll go from here.
Lets just take a chance,
I can be your man.
Verse 2
Desire, passes through my fingers.
I never wanna know it keeps me restless
I tried but everything was distant
and I know I might never be what you want.
CHORUS 2
Baby
Girl you got me restless.
cus' I need to know, dont keep me waiting
Set our love in motion, lets go.
BRIDGE
I'm losing my mind in this place and only you can save it.
So stop hiding don't be afraid, i know you feel the same.
CHORUS 3
Baby
Girl you got me restless.
cus' I need to know, dont keep me waiting
Set our love in motion, lets go.
I can be yours.
I don't know where we'll go from here
feels just like I'm falling.
so lets just feel all we wanna feel.
And I got to know, I dont know where we'll go from here.
Set our love in motion, lets go.
I could be yours.
The lyrics of Miami Horror's song Restless depict a restless night in a vibrant and electric city where the singer is falling for someone they barely know. The song's opening verse sets the scene by describing the city as "blue fire" with the night "feeling young" and the streets "restless." The singer admits to their own restlessness and shaky hands, suggesting that this newfound infatuation is making them feel vulnerable and unsure. However, the chorus is hopeful as the singer pleads with their love interest to set their love in motion and go on an adventure together. The post-chorus indicates that the uncertainty about the future of their relationship is looming, but the singer is ready to take a chance and be their partner.
The second verse further explores the desire the singer has for the person they are falling for. They feel restless and unsure but are willing to try as they do not want to miss out on something special. The bridge emphasises the desperation of the singer's feelings, needing their love interest to reciprocate and stop hiding as they know they feel the same way as them. The final chorus has a more melancholic tone, with the singer admitting that they do not know where their relationship will end up, suggesting their willingness to see where their love will take them.
Miami Horror is an electronic music project that originated in Australia in 2007, founded by Benjamin Plant. Restless is a single released in 2019 as a follow up to the album, The Shapes. Below are some interesting facts about the song Restless:
* Restless is a 10-minute short film that was released alongside the song, telling the story of the night lives of youths in Los Angeles.
* The music video for Restless features two LGBTQ couples expressing their affection for each other in different settings.
* The song's chorus is an interpolation of the 1984 song "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell featuring Michael Jackson.
* The drums in the song were inspired by the drum patterns on Peter Gabriel's album 'Melt.'
* Restless was a collaborative effort with Australian singer-songwriter Kevin Parker of Tame Impala featured on the song's backing vocals.
* The song was written and produced by Miami Horror's frontman Benjamin Plant in Los Angeles where he now resides.
* The band had to delay the release of the song by a week, as the song needed to go through some final alterations in its mastering.
* Restless was the first single released by Miami Horror in 2019 after a 3-year hiatus.
* The song was well-received by fans and critics alike for its upbeat melodies and infectious dance groove.
* Restless was featured in a number of high-profile Spotify playlists upon its release, contributing to its success.
The Chords for Restless are as follows:
Verse: Cm7,Ab,Fm7/Ab,Bb
Chorus: Cm7,Ab,Fm7/Ab,Eb,Bb
Post Chorus: Fm7/Ab,Bb,Ab/Eb,Bb
Bridge: Fm7/Ab,Eb7,Bb7,Ab,G7,C7,Fm7/Ab,Bb7/Ab
Note: All chords mentioned are to be played on a keyboard or piano, the song might have different chords when played on a guitar.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue fire, Lighting up the pavement
The excitement and passion between us is intense and can be seen everywhere through the blue flames that seem to light up the whole city.
The night is feelin young, the streets are restless
The night is full of possibilities and the streets seem to be alive with anticipation.
My hands shaking like I need it.
I'm so overwhelmed with desire that my body is shaking with the intensity of it.
I don't know why, you got me sinking so low. Yeheh
I don't understand why I'm so infatuated with you to the point of feeling helpless.
Girl you got me restless.
You have me feeling uneasy and anxious because I need to know how you feel.
cus' I need to know, dont keep me waiting
I can't continue to wait in suspense because my feelings for you are strong and consuming.
Set our love in motion, lets go.
Let's take this chance and make our love happen.
I don't know where we'll go from here.
Uncertainty is a constant but I'm willing to embrace it.
So lets feel all we wanna feel.
Let's not hold back our emotions and live in the moment.
Lets just take a chance,
We need to take risks to find out where this could lead.
I can be your man.
I am ready to commit and be the one you rely on.
Desire, passes through my fingers.
Despite my best efforts, my desire for you is slipping away.
I never wanna know it keeps me restless
I'm constantly worried about losing my passion and the uncertainty of what will happen between us.
I tried but everything was distant
No matter how hard I try, it seems like you're unreachable and detached.
and I know I might never be what you want.
I acknowledge that I may not be your ideal match, but I'm willing to try.
Baby
A term of endearment used to express my deepest feelings of affection.
I'm losing my mind in this place and only you can save it.
I'm feeling lost without you and I need you to save me from my own thoughts and feelings.
So stop hiding don't be afraid, i know you feel the same.
I sense that you're hiding your emotions and I want you to know that I feel the same way too.
And I got to know, I dont know where we'll go from here.
My curiosity is growing about where our relationship is heading but I'm still uncertain.
Set our love in motion, lets go.
Let's take a chance and try to make our love happen.
I could be yours.
I want to be with you and I'm committing to making it happen.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Samuel Avant, Simon Blitzer, Joshua Moriarty, Kevin Lavitt, Benjamin Plant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sin 3.14
Lyrics:
Blue fire, lighting up the pavement
The night is feeling young, the streets are restless
My hands shaking like I need it
I don't know why, you got me sinking so low
Girl you got me restless
I got to know, don't keep me waiting
Set our love in motion, let's go
I can be yours
I don't know where we'll go from here
So let's feel all we wanna feel
I don't know where we'll go from here
Let's just take a chance
I can be your man
Desire, passes through my fingers
I never wanna know it keeps me restless
I try but everything is distant
And I know I might never be what you want
Baby
Girl you got me restless
I got to know, don't keep me waiting
Set our love in motion, let's go
I can be yours
I'm losing my mind...
[?]
I know you feel the same
Baby
Girl you got me restless
I got to know, don't keep me waiting
Set our love in motion, let's go
I can be yours
Feels just like I'm falling
I got to know
Set our love in motion, let's go
I can be yours
I don't know where we'll go from here
So let's feel all we wanna feel
I don't know where we'll go from here
Let's just take a chance
I can be your man
Majestic Casual
Miami Horror always comin thru with the 🔥videos
Jesus Ochoa
Shalom
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things./Inspiration+ Have you ever been happy when something bad happened to a person that you didn't like? “They got what they deserved. ” This is not love. This is EVIL. Love always wins, but on a personal level, we must let it. Strive to constantly remind yourself to love others ALL the time. Is this a nearly impossible task? Or is it sad that it isn’t easier? Be conscious of it and it will get easier with time./Prayer+ Your love always shines through, my Father in heaven. My appreciation for love, for you, and my love for you grows with every beat of my heart. I know that love will persevere as it always has in my life, and I ask that you forgive me for the times that I revel in the pain and misfortune of others, whoever they may be. I want to be more loving, O Lord, and I pray that you fill my heart with nothing but love for the rest of my time on earth. Amen
https://youtu.be/ELU3RTalSl0
Enzo Mon Chou
My only regret is how I spent 21 years of my life not knowing that this kind of music existed...
zedishere
Rip
nicknasty14
Then you need to research 80s synthpop. Alot of stuff out there, just need to search for it.
ToxiicWarning
Dammmmn...better late then never
Ali
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MAN!? Glad you guys make music again.
Jesus Ochoa
Selah
Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD./Inspiration+No need to wait on the Lord. Ask and He shall answer. Knock and the door shall be opened to you. Upon doing that, leave everything else, to God. /Prayer+ I am on my hands and knees Lord, rejoicing in Your love for me. My faith journey begins, I shall do all that I can to build my relationship with You. Assist me in my plight, for I am a mortal and know nothing compared to You. I submit totally to Your wisdom. O God, and know nothing but Your love. Amen.
https://youtu.be/awveM5WfNSg
Ali
@Alien Breaks nice
Ali
@shan rocks otw bandung