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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So Long
Mr. Scruff Lyrics
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Floatin′ on air
Just a flip of the wrist
I'd be wavin′ you goodbye
Drive past the lifeguard stand
Where I'd sit around waiting for you to remember
How the girls could turn to ghosts before your eyes
And the very dreams that led to them are keeping them from dying
And how the grace with which she walked into your life
And stayed with you in your steps, pace with you a while
For so long, so long
So long so long
The speaker in this door is blown
So nothing sounds quite right
Takin' my time, takin′ this drive
Away from this town, goodbye
And I drive this ocean road
And I remember
The small of your back
And the nape of your neck
I remember everything, as I drive
Wavin′ this town, goodbye
How the girls can turn to ghosts before your eyes
And the very dreams that led to them are keeping them from dying
And how the grace with which she walked into your life
Will stay with you in your steps, and pace with you a while
So long, so long, so long, so long sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl
Takin' my time, takin′ this drive
Wavin' this town so long, so long
(Interlude of da da dums)
And I will leave under the cover
Summer′s kiss upon the sky
Like the stone face of your lover
Just before she says goodbye
I was certain that the season could be held between my arms
But just as summer's hold is fleeting
I was here but now I′m gone
I'm gone
(Interlude of da da dums)
The lyrics of Mr. Scruff's song "So Long" depict a sense of longing and nostalgia, as well as the bittersweet nature of relationships and memories. The song begins with the image of driving with the hand out of the window, capturing a feeling of freedom and release. However, the lyrics quickly shift to a more melancholic tone, describing the singer waiting for someone to remember them at a lifeguard stand.
The chorus reflects on the transient nature of relationships, how people can disappear like ghosts and the dreams that once connected them are now keeping them from fading away completely. The grace with which someone enters your life is highlighted, emphasizing the significance they hold in your journey. The repeated phrase "so long" captures a sense of farewell and goodbye, perhaps indicating the end of a chapter in the singer's life.
The second verse continues the theme of driving as a form of escape, with the singer reminiscing about intimate details such as the scent of their lover's back and the curve of their neck. As they drive, they bid farewell to the town, leaving behind memories and possibly a past relationship.
Towards the end, there is a realization that even though the singer believed they could hold onto a season or a moment, just like the fleeting nature of summer, they have now moved on and are gone themselves. The interlude of "da da dums" adds a reflective pause in the song, allowing the listener to absorb the emotions being conveyed.
Overall, the lyrics of "So Long" evoke a sense of wistfulness and reflection, exploring the impermanence of relationships and the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hand out the window
Extending my hand out of the car window
Floatin' on air
Feeling light and carefree
Just a flip of the wrist
Simply moving my wrist
I'd be wavin' you goodbye
Saying goodbye to you by waving
Drive past the lifeguard stand
Passing by the lifeguard stand
Where I'd sit around waiting for you to remember
Where I used to wait for you to remember our memories
As I drive
While I am driving
How the girls could turn to ghosts before your eyes
How quickly the girls you loved could become distant memories
And the very dreams that led to them are keeping them from dying
The dreams that brought these girls into your life prevent them from being forgotten
And how the grace with which she walked into your life
And the elegance with which she entered your life
And stayed with you in your steps, pace with you a while
And remained by your side, matching your pace for some time
For so long, so long
For a significant period of time
So long so long
Goodbye, goodbye
The speaker in this door is blown
The singer in the car door is malfunctioning
So nothing sounds quite right
So the audio doesn't sound accurate
Takin' my time, takin' this drive
Taking my time while going for this drive
Away from this town, goodbye
Leaving this town, saying goodbye
And I drive this ocean road
And I am driving along this coastal road
And I remember
And I recall
The small of your back
The lower part of your back
And the nape of your neck
And the back of your neck
I remember everything, as I drive
I remember every detail as I continue driving
Wavin' this town, goodbye
Waving goodbye to this town
How the girls can turn to ghosts before your eyes
How the girls you once knew can fade away suddenly
And the very dreams that led to them are keeping them from dying
And the dreams that brought them into existence prevent their complete disappearance
And how the grace with which she walked into your life
And the elegance with which she entered your life
Will stay with you in your steps, and pace with you a while
Will remain with you and match your rhythm for some time
So long, so long, so long, so long sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl sl
Takin' my time, takin' this drive
Taking my time while going for this drive
Wavin' this town so long, so long
Saying goodbye to this town, goodbye, goodbye
(Interlude of da da dums)
(Instrumental break)
And I will leave under the cover
And I will depart secretly
Summer's kiss upon the sky
The warm essence of summer in the sky
Like the stone face of your lover
Similar to the expressionless face of your loved one
Just before she says goodbye
Right before she bids farewell
I was certain that the season could be held between my arms
I believed that I could embrace the entirety of the season
But just as summer's hold is fleeting
However, summer's grip is transient
I was here but now I'm gone
I was present, but now I have disappeared
I'm gone
I am no longer here
(Interlude of da da dums)
(Instrumental break)
Writer(s): Andrew Michael Carthy
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