In the space of two short years Michel Cleis has vaulted from being an unkn… Read Full Bio ↴In the space of two short years Michel Cleis has vaulted from being an unknown producer with a handful of vinyl to his credit to one of the hottest artists in electronic music thanks to a tune called ‘La Mezcla’.

Back in 2008 Luciano heard a record that defied categorisation. A sinuous blend of Latin rhythms, tribal drums and an unforgettable Spanish vocal, it didn’t “fit” anywhere – except Cadenza. Luciano signed
‘La Mezcla’ and suddenly the name Michel Cleis was ringing in the ears of Europe’s club cognoscenti, who were dazzled by his unheralded genius.

To know Michel is to understand that only he could have made a track like ‘La Mezcla’ because it embodies the richness and variety of his life and music. Born and raised in the Italian part of Switzerland (contrary to some internet reports, he is ‘100% Swiss’), Michel Cleis speaks five languages, and grew up listening to everything from Miles Davis and John Coltrane to the Beatles ,or Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Battisti. As a student in Lausanne, he witnessed the blossoming of house music with artists like Adamski, Robert Owens and Kid Bachelor. Nevertheless, he did not imagine a career in music. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” Michel jokes, “But I didn’t want a normal job.”

Despite a childhood yearning to become a baker, Michel became a practicing psychologist. His love for music never dwindled, however, and he continued to DJ whenever possible. A fateful basketball game pushed him into production – he broke his leg and was laid up at home for three months. “I was afraid of going crazy,” he recalls, “So I bought a sampler and started playing around with my records.” Michel’s passion and knowledge of music, developed over long years of listening and DJing, came bubbling to the surface and quickly resulted in releases on labels including Rekids, Supplement Facts, Buzzin’ Fly, Aus, Strictly Rhythm and – of course – Cadenza.

Michel credits Luciano with championing ‘La Mezcla’ and turning a personal masterpiece into a worldwide hit. “I never expected it,” he says modestly. Always eager to move forward, Michel is currently working on his debut album, which he envisions reaching beyond the confines of the dancefloor. “It won’t be ‘just for clubs’” he assures. Meantime, he is touring and joins Cadenza at Pacha and Ushuaia in summer 2010.

Selected Discography: ‘La Mezcla’ (Cadenza- Strictly Rhythm); Spencer Parker ‘The Beginning’ (Michel Cleis Remix) (Buzzin’ Fly), ‘East of Eden’ (Supplement Facts), Cortney Tidwell ‘Palace’ (Michel Cleis Remix) (Aus), Skunk Anansie ‘Because of You’ (Michel Cleis Remix) (One Little Indian),Baeka”Right at it” (Michel Cleis deeper and club remixes)River Ocean feat. La India “Loveand happyness” (Michel Cleis remix) (Strictly Rhythm)

Hey Lady Luck
Michel Cleis Lyrics

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Hey Lady Luck don't care about my pride
Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down

I get this feeling I can dream tonight
Yeah I've been seein' all the signs
A dream no one can dream to undermine
This time I'm gonna get it right

Hey Lady Luck ain't playing on my side
Hey Lady Luck ain't smiling down
Hey Lady Luck don't care about my pride
Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down

Sometimes I wish I could anesthetize
Bring up the lows, bring down the highs
She is the one I need to sympathise
She is the one who sees me cry
And I've been waiting for her day and night
I know my lady is around
I would put everything I have on the line
And I won't get better odds than now

Hey Lady Luck I need a little light
Hey Lady Luck I need you now
Hey Lady Luck you gotta make it right
Hey Lady Luck don't let me down
Hey Lady Luck is standing by my side
Hey Lady Luck won't let me down
Hey Lady Luck shows me a better sign
Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down

A dream no one can dream to undermine
This time I'm gonna get it right
I get this feeling I can dream tonight
Yeah I've been seein' all the signs

Hey Lady Luck you saved my life tonight
Hey Lady Luck I owe you now
Hey Lady Luck I'll be a better guy
Lady I'll share your luck around
Hey Lady Luck is standing by my side
Hey Lady Luck won't let me down

Hey Lady Luck shows me a better sign
Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Lady Luck" by Michel Cleis is about the power of luck and how it can change one's life. The main character is calling upon Lady Luck to help him in his endeavors. The chorus repeatedly says "Hey Lady Luck don't care about my pride, Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down," indicating that luck doesn't care about one's ego or reputation and that it can either be good or bad.

The first verse talks about how the character is feeling optimistic about his chances in something he is pursuing, possibly a career or a relationship. He mentions seeing signs that give him hope and that he is determined to get it right this time. The second verse is more introspective, with the singer admitting that he sometimes wishes he could numb himself to the highs and lows of life. However, he recognizes that Lady Luck is the one who can empathize with him and his struggles, even as she is unpredictable.

The bridge of the song takes a more triumphant tone, with the character declaring that Lady Luck has saved his life and that he will be more grateful and generous in the future. The song ends on a positive note, with the character feeling confident in his chances for success.

Overall, "Hey Lady Luck" is a song about the power of luck in our lives, and how we can call upon it to help us achieve our goals.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey Lady Luck don't care about my pride
No matter how much I try to be proud, Lady Luck doesn't care about it and does what she wants.

Hey Lady Luck la-lays it down
Lady Luck always makes things happen, and I can't control what she does.

I get this feeling I can dream tonight
I have a strong intuition that something good is going to happen soon.

Yeah I've been seein' all the signs
I've noticed little things that give me hope and confidence that Lady Luck is working in my favor.

A dream no one can dream to undermine
I have a very important goal that I'm determined to achieve, and no one can stop me from reaching it.

This time I'm gonna get it right
I've failed in the past, but this time, I'm going to do everything I can to make sure I succeed.

Sometimes I wish I could anesthetize
Sometimes I wish I could numb myself to my emotions and feelings, especially when Lady Luck doesn't seem to be on my side.

Bring up the lows, bring down the highs
I want to level out my emotions and not have the extreme highs and lows that come with life's ups and downs.

She is the one I need to sympathize
Lady Luck is the only one who knows what I'm going through and can understand my struggles and challenges.

She is the one who sees me cry
Lady Luck is the only one who knows how hard I'm working and how much I'm sacrificing to achieve my dreams.

And I've been waiting for her day and night
I've been hoping and praying for Lady Luck to come and work in my favor for a long time now.

I know my lady is around
I have faith that Lady Luck is out there and will work in my favor when the time is right.

I would put everything I have on the line
I'm willing to risk everything I have, including my money, time, and energy, to achieve my dreams.

And I won't get better odds than now
This is the best time for me to take a chance and work towards my dreams because Lady Luck seems to be working in my favor at the moment.

Hey Lady Luck I need a little light
I need Lady Luck to shine a light on my situation so I can see clearly and make the best decisions.

Hey Lady Luck I need you now
I need Lady Luck to help me achieve my dreams right now because I can't do it alone.

Hey Lady Luck you gotta make it right
Lady Luck has the power to make everything right in my life, and I'm counting on her to do so.

Hey Lady Luck don't let me down
I'm putting all my faith in Lady Luck, and I hope she won't disappoint me.

Hey Lady Luck is standing by my side
I have faith that Lady Luck is on my side and is working in my favor to help me achieve my dreams.

Hey Lady Luck shows me a better sign
Lady Luck is giving me hope and confidence that things will work out in my favor.

Hey Lady Luck you saved my life tonight
Lady Luck came to my rescue when I needed her the most, and I am grateful for her help.

Hey Lady Luck I owe you now
I am indebted to Lady Luck for her help, and I will do everything I can to repay her.

Hey Lady Luck I'll be a better guy
I will use Lady Luck's help as motivation to become a better person and to work harder towards my goals.

Lady I'll share your luck around
I will pay Lady Luck's kindness forward by helping others and spreading positivity and good fortune in the world.

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