Invites to perform live followed, including Londonβs ubiquitous Solaris and the very first Live at the Brian Performance - an association with Sean McKlusky (Sonic Mook) which led to the co-production of Seanβs then band IF with βSaturdayβs Angelsβ becoming a firm favourite with the Boys Own contingent and getting the band a major deal with MCA and Glasgowβs legendary Sub Club run by Slam Boys Orde and Stewart. 1990 saw the initial release of βa mega rave anthemβ βFutureβ on Judge Jules and Roy The Roacheβs fledgling Elevation Inc Recordings. Beset by teething problems and bankrupt distributions, few copies made it into the shops making it a coveted rarity amongst DJs and ensuring itβs status as a classic with DJs like Tony Humphries - who would finish his legendary sets with it for many years to come. In 1992 Monday formed Jetslags with Adamski and Hathem Al Sayed of Sensor. They made one record βBe Strongβ featuring vocals by Elliot Sly of Sly & Lovechild and a few remixes β for Afrika Bambaataa and The Village People. They did their first live set at Love Ranch where Monday met Emerson for the first time. Also about this time, they were asked by Mark Stewart to collaborate on some studio material and live stuff, which meant several trips to Japan and Australia. Said album was co-produced with ON/U dub master Adrian Sherwood who in turn invited an ongoing collaboration with Monday that has included remixes for Garbage, Blur, Placebo, H17, Death in Vegas, The Cure and productions including Primal Scream & Sinead OβConnor. Along with tracks on Adrianβs self penned release β βNever Trust A Hippyβ and the intended Mark Stewart Album.
Future
Mr. Monday Lyrics
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Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iβm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donβt make me have to pardon
Yβall donβt see it yet, but my man Iβm just startin' (Yβall donβt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Everybody wanna hate on my team
Theyβre just mad cause weβre living our dreams
Now theyβre runnin' 'round, clearin' the scene
They have no feelings like a metal machine (Stiff)
Theyβre just mad 'cause my facts are gleaned
The only color that I know is green (Money)
On a mission, if you know what I mean
Theyβre just hatin' 'cause Iβm keepin' it clean
Shout-out Unexpected, weβre going up and down (Yeah)
'Cause when the time comes, no you wonβt hear a sound (You wonβt)
I hope you take it easy, yeah I might see you around (Yeah)
Youβre always confused, like youβre in the Lost and Found (Straight up, straight up, straight up)
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iβm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donβt make me have to pardon
Yβall donβt see it yet, but my man Iβm just startin' (Yβall donβt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Iβm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Yeah)
'Bout to take a flight, flight 152 (Which one?, OK)
Please donβt try to board, if you still donβt have a clue (Donβt do it)
If you donβt like me then youβre rude
Circle small, just like your shoes (Ha)
I have a lotta things to do, so please donβt kill my mood
Drip talk comin' soon (Ayeee)
Shoutout that boy Aidan (Aidan, Aidan, Aidan)
'Cause when heβs in his bag, yeah heβs not the one to play with
Yeah weβll cook you up like bacon, see you once and now weβre tracin' (Trace)
Catch us in the stu', yeah itβs only heat weβre makin' (Flame, flame, flame)
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
Now Iβm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
Talk behind my back, please donβt make me have to pardon
Yβall donβt see it yet, but my man Iβm just startin' (Yβall donβt, yeah)
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Iβm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Always, always, always, always, always)
The song "Future" by Mr. Monday is an upbeat and confident track that talks about his journey of growth and success. The opening lines, "Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin/ Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin" reflect the growth he has achieved in terms of his street-smartness. He implies his knowledge and experience in the streets by ditching his Garmin GPS for a more hands-on approach. He also mentions his pleasant and luxurious lifestyle, such as "eatin' lunch in gardens." He continues to state that he is just starting, and despite the hate and negativity thrown his way, he is moving forward and guarding himself against potential threats.
Throughout the song, Mr. Monday addresses his critics and detractors who try to hold him down or slow his progress. He describes them as heartless and machine-like, incapable of feeling or understanding the importance of his vision. He signifies his focus on his mission, which mainly involves financial abundance, as the only color he knows is green, meaning money. He also mentions his team, and how those who hate on them are just jealous because they are living their dreams.
In summary, the song "Future" by Mr. Monday reflects on his journey to success, his focus on guarding himself against negativity, and his unwavering determination to achieve financial abundance. The song has a catchy beat, and the lyrics are delivered with confidence and conviction.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft like Charmin, I used to use a Garmin (Yeah)
I used to be a soft, inexperienced person who needed a GPS to find my way around, but now I am confident navigating the streets without one.
Now I know the streets, yeah we ridin' through Hardin (Fast)
I have become familiar with the streets and we are now driving quickly through the town of Hardin.
Now Iβm eatin' lunch, eatin' lunch in gardens (Eatin', yeah)
I am now successful enough to be eating my lunch in beautiful gardens.
Talk behind my back, please donβt make me have to pardon
Please do not speak negatively about me behind my back, as I may have to forgive you for your slander.
Yβall donβt see it yet, but my man Iβm just startin' (Yβall donβt, yeah)
Although it may not be apparent to everyone, I am just getting started on my path to success.
All aboard, yeah lil' man we departin' (Straight out)
We are leaving now, so everyone needs to get on board for the journey to come.
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
There are some people whose hearts are closed off, so it is important to be careful in dealing with them.
Iβm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Yeah)
I am being cautious and defensive in my approach to life, always guarding against potential threats.
Everybody wanna hate on my team
Many people are jealous of my team and our success.
Theyβre just mad cause weβre living our dreams
The haters are angry because we are achieving the goals we set out to accomplish.
Now theyβre runnin' 'round, clearin' the scene
The haters are now running away, trying to clear the area.
They have no feelings like a metal machine (Stiff)
The haters are emotionless and unfeeling, like a machine.
Theyβre just mad 'cause my facts are gleaned
The haters are upset because the information I have is factual and reliable.
The only color that I know is green (Money)
Money is my main focus and the only thing that really matters to me right now.
On a mission, if you know what I mean
I am on a mission to achieve my goals, and I think you know what I mean by that.
Theyβre just hatin' 'cause Iβm keepin' it clean
The haters are jealous of me because I am staying true to myself and keeping my actions and reputation clean and respectable.
Shout-out Unexpected, weβre going up and down (Yeah)
I want to give a shout-out to my homies in the group Unexpected, as we continue to experience both ups and downs together.
'Cause when the time comes, no you wonβt hear a sound (You wonβt)
When the inevitable success comes our way, there will be no complaints or excuses from us.
I hope you take it easy, yeah I might see you around (Yeah)
I hope things go well for you, and I may cross paths with you again in the future.
Youβre always confused, like youβre in the Lost and Found (Straight up, straight up, straight up)
You always seem lost and confused, like you are in a lost and found bin.
Bout to take a flight, flight 152 (Which one?, OK)
I am about to take a specific flight, likely to a specific destination.
Please donβt try to board, if you still donβt have a clue (Donβt do it)
If you are not prepared or knowledgeable enough, please do not try to come along with me on this journey.
If you donβt like me then youβre rude
If you dislike me for no good reason, it is your own fault and shows your rudeness.
Circle small, just like your shoes (Ha)
Your circle of friends is small, just like the size of your shoes.
I have a lotta things to do, so please donβt kill my mood
I have many responsibilities and tasks to accomplish, so please do not ruin my positive attitude.
Drip talk comin' soon (Ayeee)
I will soon be talking about my style and fashion sense, which I confidently refer to as my 'drip'.
Shoutout that boy Aidan (Aidan, Aidan, Aidan)
I want to give a shout-out to my friend Aidan, saying his name multiple times for emphasis.
'Cause when heβs in his bag, yeah heβs not the one to play with
When Aidan is focused and determined, he is a force to be reckoned with and should not be taken lightly.
Yeah weβll cook you up like bacon, see you once and now weβre tracin' (Trace)
We will come after you and take care of business if we need to, and it won't take us long to track you down.
Catch us in the stu', yeah itβs only heat weβre makin' (Flame, flame, flame)
We are constantly working hard and making great music in the studio.
I know some hearts are hardened, but please proceed with caution
Once again, there are some people who are unapproachable and difficult to deal with, so it is important to be cautious.
Iβm playin' defense, yeah I always stay guardin' (Always, always, always, always, always)
Once again, I am always cautious and defensive in my approach to life, always guarding against potential threats.
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Bradley Lackey
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@MrBenRNA
I was at the Astoria in London one night in 1990, I was off my tit's and this tune came on, a stunning girl dancing in front of me turned around and gave me the biggest hug ever and said "I love this tune!" I'll never forget it as long as I live, I went to the clothing shop MASH the next weekend to pick up some tickets and guess who was in there! we arranged to meet at a rave the following weekend but I never saw her again... the tune brings back many memories for me.. all good ones :)
@nathanroper6728
Special times
@simontunnicliffe2107
Thought you were gonna say and now we've been married 25 years lol! Good memories though mate.
@PetShopMod
l remember my older brother playing this in our living room blaring before he went out to the illegal Warehouse party's (Rave). He took me along with him when l turned 17yo and could not believe how different it sounded in that empty structure. l was hooked on raves from that day forward. The people l met at these early Warehouse party's definitely shaped my personality. l was the happiest i'd even been or since. l miss that little kid so much.
@jamesmarshall2268
Something about this song always reminds me of New Order. Sounds like a Technique-era side project. π
@Paulrho
I love this tooooon. Method Air Vauxhall bridge early 90s miss those carefree days......ahhhhh the life
@TheLookoom
masterpeace
@NappieRash
Absolute Classic tune π₯
@livruby
classico quadrant park ,good times baby xxxx
@JTone65
Seriously, how the hell can this be 30 years old?? Just a beautiful piece of dance music!