Initially working with Kevin Harper a.k.a Boy Wonder their first release was the massive underground hit 'Dextrous' which sampled the as yet unknown A Guy Called Gerald's 'Voodoo Ray' on their own Poverty Records label.
Along with Unique 3 'The Theme' ,The Forgemasters 'The Track With No Name' and LFO 'Frequencies' this was one of the defining tracks of the Northern Bleep movement.
The album 'Car Boot Soul' also featured the knock out vocals and keyboards of Sarah Winton.
The duo also hosted their own night 'The Downbeat', initially at Rickys, Leeds before moving to the larger Warehouse Club, Leeds.
I Choose You
Nightmares on Wax Lyrics
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Look at me
Look in my eyes
Look at me
(oh)
Look at me
Look in my eyes
The soul within will tell you no lies
You are me
So tell me
Why can't we be?
Well, look at me
Look at me then feel that feeling
Look at me
Look in my eyes
The soul within will tell you no lies
I am you
You are me
So tell me (why can't we be?)
Look at me
Look in my eyes
The soul within will tell you no lies
I am you
You are me
So tell me
Why can't we be?
The lyrics in Nightmares on Wax's song "I Am You" encourage human connection and reflection. The repeated phrase "Look at me, Look in my eyes" indicates a desire for intimacy and understanding. By looking into someone's eyes, the soul within them can be seen and heard. The singer proclaims "I am you, You are me," suggesting that there is a fundamental similarity between all human beings. Despite this, there is still a disconnect between people, as the singer asks "why can't we be?". This question prompts the listener to reflect on their own relationships and consider why divisions based on differences still exist in society.
The song's ultimate message is one of unity, which is reinforced by the repetition of the chorus. The lyrics encourage listeners to recognize the shared humanity between themselves and others. By looking into each other's eyes, we can acknowledge each other's existence on a deeper level. In a world that seems to promote individualistic thinking, "I Am You" challenges people to connect with each other and ultimately, foster a more compassionate society.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah you,
Hey, you
Look at me
Pay attention to me
Look in my eyes
Make eye contact with me
Look at me (oh)
Pay attention to me (oh)
Look at me
Pay attention to me
Look in my eyes
Make eye contact with me
The soul within will tell you no lies
My true self won't deceive you
I am you
We are connected
You are me
We are one
So tell me
Answer me
Why can't we be?
Why can't we come together?
Well, look at me
Now, pay attention to me
Look at me
Pay attention to me
Look in my eyes
Make eye contact with me
The soul within will tell you no lies
My true self won't deceive you
I am you
We are connected
You are me
We are one
So tell me (why can't we be?)
Answer me (why can't we come together?)
Look at me
Pay attention to me
Look in my eyes
Make eye contact with me
The soul within will tell you no lies
My true self won't deceive you
I am you
We are connected
You are me
We are one
So tell me
Answer me
Why can't we be?
Why can't we come together?
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, BMG Rights Management, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
Written by: ROBIN TAYLOR-FIRTH, GEORGE EVELYN HERBERT, ISAAC HEYWOOD
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OldRaver1
God I love that Boiler Room Set!❤
That is my ‘Get Shit Done’ Happy Therapy set.
Just found this set and Oh My God that’s it now for me.
Running out of superlatives for this guy ... just impeccable taste, and a total Master of his craft.
Wish someone would run one of these gigs for over 50s ex clubbers!!
My idea of HEAVEN!
God I miss this life 🥺😥
Constantin Carstea
1.Ks French - Its Alright Now
2.The Fatback Band - Keep On Steppin
3.Junktion - Visions of You
4.Fred Wesley - House Party
5.George Soule - Get involved
6.DJ Nature - Born Lifted
7.Finger Man - Button Pusher (Dr Packer Remix)
8.Holiday 80 - Bez Tego I Owego
9.Belabouche - Star Wars
10.Closed Paradise - Breakin' Down
11.Gilad Kahan - Africa Sheli (Red Axes Remix)
12.Saine - Technique
13.Yse Saint Lau'rant - Morning Star
14.Junktion - i'm Wishin'
15.Chezz - Bossa (Admin Remix)
16.Jazzy Jens - Guarapera
17.KS French - Le Ghetto
18.Nenad Markovic - Grace Records
19.Nancy Azzurro - Grace
20.Crazy P - Like A Fool (Fred Everything Lazy Dub)
nothingspecial
This is a worthy successor to his Boiler Room mix, which is like canon to me.
Mark B-A
Couldn't agree more!
MIck Luter
Facts!
OldRaver1
God I love that Boiler Room Set!❤
That is my ‘Get Shit Done’ Happy Therapy set.
Just found this set and Oh My God that’s it now for me.
Running out of superlatives for this guy ... just impeccable taste, and a total Master of his craft.
Wish someone would run one of these gigs for over 50s ex clubbers!!
My idea of HEAVEN!
God I miss this life 🥺😥
MakeNewsNewsAgain
That set is perfection my friend.
Eugene Ax
Needed this chill kind of music and atmosphere. Stuck in my apartment during this national emergency. Currently sipping a big cup of coffee, but thinking of switching to a glass of bubbly now. Thanks for helping me stay chill.
Abi dilemma
Me too, stay safe! ✌
Christian Perera - Slater
lol exactly what I have been doing
Marko Kalezic
ty
Eugene Ax
@Abi dilemma You too. Thanks!