It should be pointed out that Narcotic Thrust’s name comes not from references to intravenous drug abuse or even from substance enhanced sexual activity, but is simply an anagram of Stuart’s name!
Stuart began with some seminal slabs of progressive house on Limbo Records in the early 90’s under such guises as "Havana" as well as remixing the big names of the day such as The Grid and Rozalla. Then under the name Umboza he scored 2 top 15 hits for Positiva Records with “Cry India” and “Sunshine”. Stuart continued to write and produce with cream of the dance industry. He was recently responsible for the cheeky mash-up of Kylie and New Order used on the Brit Awards.
Native Australian Andy teamed up with Stuart in London on the back of successful DJ residencies at The Leisure Lounge and Club UK. Since then Andy has taken up a weekly spot on Kiss FM and toured the globe with his record box, while making records for labels such as Jive, Whoop! And Pitch Black (NYC) and compiling a successful "Parallels" mix album for Logic Records.
Andy’s dancefloor sensibilities and Stuart’s production skills led to Narcotic Thrust’s first release “Funky Acid Baby” aired on the now defunct Indochina Records. Some juicy remixes for Apollo 404, Real 2 Real and Amen UK followed.
After a hiatus of a few years the pair have now made a stunning comeback in the shape of the deep, funk ridden anthem "Safe From Harm". This killer track was signed immediately after Pete Tong witnessed at first hand the crowd reaction the track got from heavy rotation on the decks of a certain Mr. Tenaglia. The track features the vocal highlights of Zero 7 cohort Yvonne John–Lewis and a hook line co-penned by Rob Davis of "Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ fame". The resultant combination was enough to send the Miami conference into raptures and cause a frenzy amongst DJs trying to get hold of the vinyl. Its champions are as wide-ranging as Roger Sanchez and Paul Oakenfold.
"Safe From Harm" is now set to become a dancefloor classic and has been described as the coolest vocal house record since “Hideaway'
When The Dawn Breaks (MK
Narcotic Thrust Lyrics
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Dreaming in the color of the dress you wore
I wake up haunted, wanting more about you
I don't wanna… feel love
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't wanna… feel love, without you
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
The city stops moving
And the subway dies
The clocks stop ticking and the traffic signs
I can't keep living these strange goodbyes
I need you (I need you)
I don't wanna… feel love
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't wanna… feel love
Without you
When the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
I don't wanna… feel love
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't wanna… feel love
Without you
When the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the crash of your heart breaking
Oh when the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
Rushing over me
The lyrics of Narcotic Thrust's song "When The Dawn Breaks" are quite emotive and delve into the themes of love, longing and desire. The opening lines reflect the memory of a passionate moment shared between the two lovers, when they were last together on a violet shore. The singer remembers the color of the dress their partner wore and how it filled their heart with warmth and yearning. The next line where the singer wakes up, haunted and wanting more about their partner indicates that they are not over this memory and still desire them deeply.
The next stanza emphasizes the singer's desire to feel love, but only with their partner. They don't want to feel love or be vulnerable without them. The chorus mentions the dawn breaking and the sun rising, symbolizing the hopefulness and intensity of the feelings that the singer has for their partner. They can feel the waves of their partner's heart rushing over them, which further reinforces the emotional connection that they share. The second time the chorus repeats, the singer can feel the crash of their partner's heart breaking, implying that their partner might be hurt or struggling in some way.
The bridge of the song describes a scene where the city stops moving, the subway stops running, and the clocks stop ticking. This reflects the all-consuming feeling of being in love, where everything else in the world seems to disappear. The singer can't keep living these strange goodbyes, implying that they might have had difficulties with their relationship in the past. The final lines of the song reiterate the singer's desire to only feel love with their partner, and again, expressing how they feel the waves of their partner's heart rushing over them.
Line by Line Meaning
We were last kissing on a violet shore
The last time we kissed was on a beach with purple sand
Dreaming in the color of the dress you wore
I was thinking of the color of the dress you were wearing in my dream
I wake up haunted, wanting more about you
I wake up feeling uneasy and wanting to know more about you
I don't wanna… feel love
I don't want to experience love
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't want to feel vulnerable
I don't wanna… feel love, without you
I don't want to feel love if you are not around
When the dawn breaks
As soon as the sun starts to rise
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
I can feel the warmth of your presence
Rising up inside me
Filling me up
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
I can sense the strong emotions you have for me
The city stops moving
The hustle and bustle of the city comes to a halt
And the subway dies
The train system shuts down
The clocks stop ticking and the traffic signs
All time-related devices and transportation signals stop working
I can't keep living these strange goodbyes
I am tired of saying goodbye in weird situations
I need you (I need you)
I want and require your presence
When the dawn breaks
At the beginning of the day
I can feel the crash of your heart breaking
I can feel the impact of your heart shattering
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.