Perry's musical journey began in 2007 with the release of "Psycadelic," a collaborative effort with Stephan M. In 2012, he continued to make strides in the industry with the release of "Put Me Up," an electronic dance music production on the Mark Brown label, published by CR2 Records. Perry further expanded his repertoire with collaborations such as "We Don't Sleep in the Night" alongside Cecilia Axeland and "Whompin" featuring Filip Jenven.
Transitioning to a "big room" style, Perry remixed Miriam Bryant's "Push & Play" in 2013, showcasing his versatility as a producer. Over the years leading up to 2016, he consistently released music, establishing himself as a notable artist in the electronic music scene.
Perry's breakthrough came in 2016 with the release of his single "The Ocean" on April 15. The track, featuring vocals from Shy Martin, achieved remarkable success, reaching number 1 on the Swedish Singles Chart. It also attained Top 10 positions in several countries, including Austria, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Switzerland, and reached the Top 20 and Top 40 in various other territories.
Following his breakthrough, Perry released the single "Inside the Lines" on October 21, 2016, featuring vocals by Casso. This track reached number 19 in Finland and number 25 in Sweden. He continued his momentum in 2016 with the tropical house track "Touching You Again," produced in collaboration with Hot Shade, Jane XØ, and singer Phoebe Ryan.
In 2017, Perry announced his forthcoming single "Hands" featuring American singer Sabrina Carpenter and British boy band The Vamps. The track was released later that month, further adding to Perry's discography.
Continuing to release music, Perry dropped singles in 2018, including "California" featuring Hot Shade and Karlyn, and "Don't Hide" with Willemijn May. These tracks achieved chart success in Sweden, reaching number 35 and number 31, respectively.
On January 18, 2019, Perry released "Runaway," which secured the number 1 position in the United States, Chile, and Hungary. In the same year, he collaborated with fellow DJs Ten Times and Dmitri Vangelis, along with vocals from The Companions, for the single "Changes," which reached number 65 in Sweden.
Mike Perry's musical career has been marked by consistent releases and collaborations, earning him recognition in the electronic music scene and building a strong fan base.
Inside The Lines
Mike Perry Lyrics
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In need of something green to sleep at night
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
Bold and brave,
Compared to others we just paint them grey,
Here to stay,
Know that the two of us won't fade away
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change,
Hard to hide,
You move me like the moon that pulls the tide
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines,
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
The lyrics of "Inside The Lines" by Mike Perry describe the ups and downs of a relationship between two individuals. The song begins with the singer observing a worried sky that needs something green to sleep at night. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a restless mind seeking peace and tranquility. The next few lines highlight the bond between the two individuals, who are described as living restlessly, but are always aiming high. The singer describes them as the "shade, the fire and rain," indicating the myriad of emotions they experience, but also highlighting how they complement each other.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the difficulties that come with expressing emotions. They have tried to keep their emotions inside the lines, or within societal norms, but have found it hard to do so. The singer celebrates their unique individuality by describing themselves as bold and brave compared to others, who are painted grey. They know that they're here to stay and that their bond will not fade away. The final lines encapsulate the dilemma of keeping emotions contained within societal norms while acknowledging how emotions can be hard to hide.
Line by Line Meaning
Worried sky
The sky looks worrying
In need of something green to sleep at night
I need something green to help me sleep at night
Aiming high, We're living restless, but it's you and I
We're ambitious, we're never content with standing still, and we're doing it together
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain True work of art is not a thing we change
We are the contrasting elements that make up the beauty of our relationship, and we don't need to change to be perfect
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
We try to conform to society's expectations, but it's difficult to express our true emotions when our minds are troubled
Bold and brave, Compared to others we just paint them grey, Here to stay, Know that the two of us won't fade away
We are not afraid to be ourselves and stand out from the crowd, and we're committed to each other for the long haul
Hard to hide, You move me like the moon that pulls the tide
It's impossible to conceal the effect you have on me, like the moon's effect on the tides
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Cassandra Stroeberg, Mikael Persson, Dimitri Vangelis, Andreas Christoffer Wiman
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LYRICS :
Worried sky
In need of something green to sleep at night
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
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Bold and brave,
Compared to others we just paint them grey,
Here to stay,
Know that the two of us won't fade away
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change
Hard to hide,
You move me like the moon that pulls the tide
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines,
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ - ♪ -
inside the lines, inside the lines ~
@HendraRismana
Worried sky
In need of something green to sleep at night
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
Bold and brave,
Compared to others we just paint them grey,
Here to stay,
Know that the two of us won't fade away.
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change,
Hard to hide,
You move me like the moon that pulls the tide
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines,
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
@MartinKing-mb1vs
Inside the Lines (feat. Casso)
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Lyrics
Worried sky
In need of something green to sleep at night
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change
Aiming high,
We're living restless, but it's you and I
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
Bold and brave,
Compared to others we just paint them grey,
Here to stay,
Know that the two of us won't fade away
Can see we are the shade, the fire and rain
True work of art is not a thing we change,
Hard to hide,
You move me like the moon that pulls the tide
Tried to keep our colours inside the lines, inside the lines,
But it's hard to draw emotions in troubled minds, inside the lines
@Black-lm8ej
Gonna be another world known song🔥
@samsunggalaxynotetrois9844
Cuman Sundras yes :')
@swedishzeldafan6121
This vid is getting to little views for that, sadly... :(
@tranhung7808
Sadly it didnt
@mohamedelsayed7071
I will forever be addicted to this song. It gives me comfort, you know chilled vibes!!!
@tejashwiniprakash4879
Mike Perry is honestly so underrated. I love each and every song of his. It really calms me and makes me happy. He deserves to be super famous y'all :D
@aidaminayacarrillo910
Beutiful song❤️ i love ir.
@palashbharambe4469
You haven't included his song in your public playlist..Lol
@user-yw1kn6bp3s
There are those who are listening in 2023
@lahssanhalboue7530
da
im one them