His DJ name was inspired by his scruffy facial hair, as well as his trademark loose-lined drawing style. He has been DJing since 1994, at first in and around Manchester then nationwide. He is known for DJing in marathon sets (often exceeding six hours), his eclectic musical taste, his love of a "nice cup of tea" and the quirky home-produced visuals and animations associated with his music. In an interview he said: "It’s about putting a lot of effort in and paying attention to detail. I get annoyed if I don’t take risks. I’m very hard on myself."
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Music Takes Me Up
Mr. Scruff Lyrics
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Silence the whole day long
Ears that don't hear rhythm
Words without a song
Just don't know what to do
How could I live out my day
Would I be getting up
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Now that we have the music
There's no turning round
Catch it in the moment
All lost in the sound
There's a brand new free loose
Something has begun
Bring us all together
Moving now as one
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Music takes me up
At its core, Mr. Scruff's "Music Takes Me Up" is an ode to the power of music. The song imagines a world without music, one in which life would be silent and lacking rhythm. The lyrics suggest that without the sounds of music, life itself would lack meaning and direction. The song's narrator admits to being lost without music, unable to face the day or find purpose in life. But when the music starts, everything changes. The drums come crawling and the baseline moves us, bringing us together and helping us find clarity in the mysteries of life. With music, we are lifted up and given a sense of purpose and meaning.
The lyrics of "Music Takes Me Up" capture something essential and universal about music. Music has the power to move us, to inspire us, and to bring us together. It can capture the emotions that we struggle to put into words, and it can help us navigate through the perplexing parts of life that often leave us feeling lost and alone. The song suggests that music is not just something we listen to, but something that we need. Without it, life would be a much poorer place.
Overall, Mr. Scruff's "Music Takes Me Up" is a powerful meditation on the transformative power of music. The song reminds us that music is not just something we enjoy, but something that helps us understand and navigate the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of life without music
Imagine a world without music
Silence the whole day long
Complete silence throughout the day
Ears that don't hear rhythm
Unable to hear and feel rhythms
Words without a song
Speech devoid of melody or harmony
Just don't know what to do
Lack of direction or purpose
How could I live out my day
Questioning the purpose of life without music
Would I be getting up
Questioning the motivation to get out of bed
Wishing my life away
Visualizing a monotonous life without music
When the drums come crawling
When the rhythm begins to take hold
The baseline moves you in
The bass line evokes an emotional response
Sounds of regal splendour
Music that is majestic and grand
Fit for a king and queen
Music that is fit for royalty
Secrets of the universe
Music that reveals profound truths
The mysteries of life
Music that unveils the hidden truths of existence
And the things that don't make sense
Music that gives meaning to things that seem pointless
All come clear
The music brings clarity and understanding
'Cause music takes me up
Music elevates and inspires
Now that we have the music
Grateful for the presence of music in our lives
There's no turning round
Unwilling to go back to a life without music
Catch it in the moment
Seizing the opportunity to embrace the music
All lost in the sound
Completely absorbed in the music
There's a brand new free loose
A sense of liberation and freedom
Something has begun
A new experience or journey is starting
Bring us all together
Music is a unifying force
Moving now as one
United through the power of music
Yes, music takes me up
Reinforcing the transformative effect of music
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Edith84
Think of life without music
Silence the whole day long
Ears that don't hear rhythm
Words without a song
Just don't know what to do
How could I live out my day
Would I be getting up
Wishing my life away
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Now that we have the music
There's no turning round
Catch it in the moment
All lost in the sound
There's a brand new free loose
Something has begun
Bring us all together
Moving now as one
When the drums come crawling
The baseline moves you in
Sounds of regal splendour
Fit for a king and queen
Secrets of the universe
The mysteries of life
And the things that don't make sense
All come clear
'Cause music takes me up
Music takes me up
Yes, music takes me up
Music takes me up
@CemD85
When life gives you a singing lemon, make one hell of a song with it..
@JuniorJr...
Or a caipirinha!!! ;-)
@leticialanzarotti3564
Cem Derya ahhhh best answer I love it yeah and live caipirinha
@JuanPlumaRoja
so so so so so trueeeee !!! KEEP IT UNREAL!!! what would we do without scruff!!
@WayCheech
i´m a pear
@sajidmangsule8204
Absolute gold comment
@goldsteed8832
the late 2000s - early 2010s were amazing, wish we could go back to those times
@daniardevelopers
Yeah
@incaseofimportantnegotiations
we don't need to go back to those times. we need to fight tyranny and oppression so those times would return by themselves
@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857
This is such a hidden gem! I never knew Mr. Scruff made other songs.