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.
The Sweetest
Nightmares on Wax Lyrics
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I've found out came up for me and I was away
Sweetest of love
Guiding us through come up on me and I seek it
...
I don't
...
Can you hold it ?
I don't
...
Can you hold it ?
The lyrics to Nightmares on Wax's "The Sweetest" describe a deep and powerful love that the singer has discovered. They describe this love as "guiding" and "sweet," suggesting that it has a positive influence on their life. However, the singer also expresses some uncertainty and hesitation about this love, asking "Can you hold it?" and admitting "I don't." This suggests that while they may feel strongly about this love, they are also aware that it may be fragile or fleeting. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of both joy and apprehension, reflecting the complex and often contradictory nature of love.
One interesting fact about "The Sweetest" is that it was released on Nightmares on Wax's 2006 album "In a Space Outta Sound," which was the group's first full-length album in five years. The song's dreamy, atmospheric sound is characteristic of the album's overall vibe, which was influenced by the group's travels to Jamaica and South Africa. Another fun fact is that the song was remixed by a number of artists, including hip-hop producer Madlib and British electronic musician Zed Bias.
In terms of chords, it is difficult to say for certain without more information, but based on the song's ethereal sound and use of electronic instrumentation, it is likely that the chords are relatively simple and atmospheric, designed to create a sense of space and mood rather than complex harmonic movement. Some possible chords might include basic triads like Am, Em, and G, as well as suspended chords and other atmospheric voicings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweetest of love
Love that is both gentle and pleasing
I've found out came up for me and I was away
I discovered this type of love, which then took me to another place
Guiding us through come up on me and I seek it
This love guides us and I actively search for it
I don't
I do not have this love
Can you hold it ?
Can you keep this love?
I don't
I still do not have this love
Can you hold it ?
Can you grasp onto this love?
Writer(s): George Herbert Evelyn, A. Garvey Copyright: Warp Music
Contributed by Camilla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TruLibra
Ahhhh..This gives me air!!! (I need this looped 3 or 4 times.)
Mazyyy
This is such a insane song, I love it!!
Jamie T
Used to love playing the red 7" of this out when doing warm up sets, still gets a spin every now and then.
Jay Martin
I mean if itβs taking up space :D
Michael Egbuche
Love it
Emanuel S
75k views after 6 years? I don't think so. This needs more appreciation!
GarciaOnThaBeat
Summertime. Park. Sit down. Speaker. This Track. Full Blast. Good Life.
Dave Gardner
Life is great again, thanks. π
savvas katir
Excellent!!!!
D a v i d e ( D a v e / D i d o )
Yeah !! Gooood sound !! Yeah !!!