1. Dubstep and Drum an… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. Dubstep and Drum and Bass producers from UK.
2. Rap artist from New York, USA.
3. Hardcore Techno alias of Alec Empire
4. Alternative Rock band From Ireland.
5. A Japanese singer who posts his covers on Nico Nico Douga.
1. Nero say that they're best known for 'Ragga Puffin', but they're possibly being a bit modest here (as they are almost certainly being ironic when they say that the future of DJing is Paris Hilton). They first shot to notoriety - in drum & bass circles anyway - with their 2005 release 'Ragga Puffin' on DJ SS's Formation offshoot Reformed Recordings, a track with an epic intro that would only hint at what was to come from this hugely talented production/DJ duo.
Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray had a No.1 single in the UK with 'Promises' in August this year, and simultaneously held the No.1 album slot in the UK with 'Welcome Reality'. These immense achievements - as well as supporting and remixing Deadmau5 - marked the culmination of Nero morphing from a d&b act through dubstep and into all-conquering EDM.
Dreamy banger 'Innocence', featuring Alana Watson on vocals, was their first big dubstep record on MTA Records, the label run by Chase & Status, another junglist duo who broadened out their palette to embrace other musical styles. And they haven't really looked back, having bigger and bigger hits with 'Me & You', 'Guilt' and then 'Promises' as 2011 progressed.
“The last 12 months have been incredible for us,” Nero tell DJmag. “We've been so lucky to have the chance to DJ around the world and do things like work with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. We can't say thanks enough to fans and those who've supported us.”
2. Nero is a 16 year old rapper based in Harlem, New York. He recently reissued his mixtape under the name Alive & Vibrant: Relive The Moment. This project is a tribute to 90's hip-hop, with Nero reworking classic hip-hop tracks from Black Moon, Craig Mack, Redman, Mobb Deep, Pete Rock and more. It has been featured on such hip-hop blogs as NahRight, illRoots, 2DopeBoyz and more.
3 Alec Empire released the track Youth Against Racism under this name on the split 12" Destroy Deutschland! in '93 (on which he also released tracks under his own name).
4. Nero is also a four-piece alternative rock band from Dublin City, Ireland. They formed in late 1997 and over the past four and a half years have played the Irish club and college circuit to critical acclaim and an ever-increasing fan base. They have played to packed houses in many of Ireland's premier live venues, both North and South of the border, including frequent sell-outs of Dublin's 600 capacity Temple Bar Music Centre. Currently, Nero are in the US for an extended tour. Nero is currently based in San Francisco and touring all around California.
Lullaby
Nero Lyrics
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Riding on a wave we′ve talked about
Inside, dim the light
You can do with me what you want tonight
Take it slow, in control
All I have to do is follow
You are my lullaby
This was never meant for you and I
This was never meant for you
Outside, out of sight
Riding on a storm into the night
Inside, make it right
Running through a dream made of broken glass
Take it slow, in control
All I have to do is follow
You are my lullaby
This was never meant for you and I
This was never meant for you and I
This was never meant for you
This was never meant for you
The lyrics of Nero's "Lullaby" are rich in imagery and metaphors, leaving a lot of room for interpretation. It appears to describe a romantic encounter, possibly illicit, with an emphasis on sensation and excess. The song suggests a danger that comes with indulging in these forbidden pleasures, as if the lovers are riding on a wave or storm that could break at any moment. The repeated lines "this was never meant for you and I" serve to underscore the notion that what they're doing is wrong or at least not sustainable.
The opening lines set the scene: the lovers are outside, out of sight, and riding on a wave or storm that they have talked about. It's unclear what this wave or storm represents, but it could be a metaphor for the excitement and unpredictability of the affair. The next verse takes place inside, with the suggestion that the mood is more subdued, with dim lighting and a sense of control. The chorus brings in the metaphor of a lullaby, suggesting that the encounter is a seductive but dangerous dream that could lull the two lovers into a false sense of security.
Throughout the song, the language is rich in sensory details and metaphorical language. The lovers are described as running through a dream made of broken glass, suggesting both beauty and danger. The repeated insistence that "this was never meant for you and I" adds a layer of guilt and anxiety to the scene, as if the two lovers know that what they're doing is wrong but can't help themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside, out of sight
We want to keep our relationship away from the watchful eyes of others.
Riding on a wave we′ve talked about
We are moving forward according to a plan we have carefully discussed and agreed upon.
Inside, dim the light
Let's create an intimate atmosphere by turning down the lights.
You can do with me what you want tonight
I am completely at your mercy tonight.
Take it slow, in control
Be gentle and take the lead.
All I have to do is follow
I trust you and will follow your lead.
You are my lullaby
Your presence and voice puts me at ease and comforts me like a soothing lullaby.
This was never meant for you and I
We both knew that what we have is temporary and will not last, but we are enjoying the moment.
This was never meant for you
This relationship was never meant to be a serious or long-term commitment, but rather just a fleeting moment in time.
Outside, out of sight
We need to keep our romance hidden from everyone else.
Riding on a storm into the night
Our relationship may be tumultuous and passionate, but it will not last forever.
Inside, make it right
Let's try to make the most of our time together.
Running through a dream made of broken glass
Our love is like a beautiful dream, but it is not real and will eventually come to an end.
This was never meant for you and I
Our love affair was only meant to be a temporary escape from reality and not a long-term commitment.
This was never meant for you
We both knew that our relationship was fleeting and not meant to last forever.
This was never meant for you
Our relationship was only meant to be a temporary escape from reality, and we both knew it could not last.
Writer(s): Daniel Stephens, Joseph Anthony Ray
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.