1) An electronica duet… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 13 artists with this name:
1) An electronica duet from Los Angeles
2) William Oliver Swofford
3) Belgian Rock / Pop singer (Junior Eurovision)
4) Romanian rock band
5) Oliver Ching from Hong Kong
6) American band from the West Coast of the USA
7) Finnish rock band
8) Sydney, Australia rock band
9) Oliver (Vocaloid)
10) Oliver Dragojević, Croatian legend
11) An alternative teenager from Arizona
12) Oliver Chaplin
13) Oliver Francis, an indie rapper from Columbia, United States
1) Formed by Oliver “Oligee” Goldstein and Vaughn "U-Tern" Oliver, Oliver have found the beating heart inside the dance machine. Whether moving bodies at the world's biggest electronic festivals, or hand-crafting digital gems in the studio, the producer / DJ duo of U-Tern and Oligee are responsible for some of the funkiest, toughest, and most diverse dance music today.
After spending years writing, producing, DJing and digging for vinyl, U-Tern and Oligee linked up in LA to forge something groundbreaking. They took their shared '80s baby tastes - relentlessly groovy R&B, boombox worthy hip-hop, soaring electropop hooks - and mashed them together in remixes for everyone from Chromeo and Foster The People to Breakbot and techno godfather Juan Atkins. Original jams like "All Night" and "Dirty Talk" (supported by dance music luminaries like Alan Braxe and Busy P) took Oliver's back-to-the-future sound even further, while high-powered collaborations with A-Trak ("Disco Nap") and Destructo ("LA Funky") brought the duo to the festival circuit, where they kept hands in the air all summer.
With the release of their Fool's Gold EP Mechanical, Oliver push their hybrid sound to even funkier new horizons. The stadium worthy opener "MYB" perfectly segues into the moody strut of “Night Is On My Mind,” before shifting gears with the hands-in-the-air ecstasy of “Control” and riding off into the sunset on the title track’s cinematic pulse. With non-stop DJ sets on deck (complete with Oligee's live keyboard riffs) and even more new music, there's no telling where the beats will take them next. "Oliver is all over the map," says U-Tern. "But we're going to have a good time no matter what."
2) Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, William Oliver Swofford began singing as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s. He was a member of two music groups: The Virginians and, later, The Good Earth.
Oliver's clean-cut good looks and soaring baritone were the perfect vehicle for his July 1969 #3 single "Good Morning Starshine", from the pop-rock musical Hair. In October 1969 Oliver reached #2 with Rod McKuen's melodious ballad "Jean", the theme from the Oscar-winning film The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Oliver performed both hits on a number of TV variety shows and specials in the late 1960s, including the Ed Sullivan Show. Later recordings had much less commercial success: "Sunday Mornin'" peaked at #35 in December 1969, and "Angelica" stalled at #97 in April 1970. His follow-up "I Can Remember" from July 1970 missed the Hot 100.
Despite his vocal talents, Oliver could not sustain more hits and he later made a career in business. A short-lived attempt to team up with Karen Carpenter in the late 1970s was unsuccessful. In 1983, People magazine ran a feature article on Oliver, describing a happily married father who kept his distance from the music business. In the late 1990s Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, and he died in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the same date that Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Charles Schulz, and Tom Landry all died.
3) The Belgian Singer is the representative of Belium in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song 'Shup Up'. He won Junior EuroSong 2008 in Belgium which gained him the ticket to Limassol in November 2008 to represent his nation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
4) The Romanian rock band's story begins in 2005, when after four years marked by major member changes, the band 41 shed its skin to reveal what we know today as Oliver: four experienced musicians who are not afraid to experiment, mercilessly blending their uncensored ideas into music. Oliver oozes passion, energy, poetry and the band spares no efforts in making live shows a real treat. And if you’re confused about their lyrics, this might mean you understand them.(Doru Puscasu - vocals, Mircea Moroianu - guitar, Horia Gridan - bass, Mihai Zorca - drums)
5) Born in Hong Kong. Formerly vocalist and guitarist from the band Little Beautiful Brand and becoming a solo singer-song-writer now. Released two solo records "Grace" and "Freddie and King" under 89268 in Hong Kong. working on his third album which will also be his first ever chinese album. Singles released on www.89268.com and www.oliverching.com for free download.
6) The American band was formed in 2000 by Eric Fischer, Stephan Hawkes, Ben Sprague, and Cory Van Name. They have three albums to their name: their self-titled EP, released in 2000; Quiet Life, released in 2002; and the 2-cd EP set Coming Back in Waves and Time Demands Pain, released in 2005. They are characterized by an upbeat, indie-rock sound.
7) Oliver is also a Finnish rock band.
www.oliverband.net
www.myspace.com/oliverfin
Album: Kauempaa sen tajuaa (2009, OMB-Records Finland)
8) A Sydney indie rock band founded by Jason Slattery and David Orwell with at least 2 EPs recorded:
Mr Blue Sky (1994, Ra Records, 4509988962)
Stars
Touchdown
The Conductor
Everyone's A Fool
Build Your Own Highway
Black Mountain Songs (1995)
Box Of Birds
Mr Blue Sky
Grate
Superfine
One Ninety
So You've Been Created
Cherry Shoes
9) Oliver is an English Vocaloid developed by PowerFX and new VOCALOID company, VocaTone. He is also the first to be released on the VOCALOID 3 product software.
Higher
Oliver Lyrics
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Light up a room
That's all that matters
That's all that matters
And I just stare in your eyes
Stare in your eyes
And I just stare in your eyes
Stare in your eyesCan you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
When you're all over my mind
All in my mind
That's all that matters
That's all that matters
And I just stare in your eyes
Stare in your eyes
And I just stare in your eyes
Stare in your eyes
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher and higher
Can you take me higher
Higher
The lyrics to Oliver's song "Higher" convey a sense of profound emotional connection and longing, primarily expressed through the imagery of light and the act of looking into someone’s eyes. The phrase “When you light up a room” symbolizes the positive energy and joy that the person brings into the singer’s life, highlighting how a single individual can significantly influence the atmosphere around them. The repetition of this theme, asserting that "that's all that matters," emphasizes the importance of this connection. It suggests that, in the grand scheme of the singer's feelings, the ability of this person to evoke joy and illuminate darkness overshadows everything else in life.
The lyrics continue to celebrate the intimate act of gazing into the beloved's eyes. By repeating "and I just stare in your eyes," the singer is articulating a moment of vulnerability and deep admiration. Eyes often serve as windows to the soul, and this line suggests that through these shared looks, the singer is seeking not just romantic connection but a profound understanding and intimacy. Through this act, the singer is captivated and perhaps entranced, allowing themselves to be drawn deeper into the emotional and spiritual connection they share with this person. This repeated attention to the eyes elevates the relationship from mere attraction to something transcendent.
The repeated plea of “Can you take me higher” introduces a theme of desire for elevation—both emotionally and spiritually. The word "higher" evokes various meanings, including ecstasy, joy, and even transcendence. It indicates that the singer is looking for an experience that surpasses the ordinary, wishing to be elevated from their current state. This yearning suggests that the connection with the other person holds the potential to bring about a euphoric experience, a sense of liberation and authenticity, thus embodying the quest for romantic and personal fulfillment. The repetition of this line gives the listener a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer feels that they are on the edge of something profound and wish for the other to facilitate that ascendancy together.
Lastly, the lines "When you're all over my mind / All in my mind" reinforce the idea of obsession and all-consuming love. This preoccupation signals a state of infatuation, where the person occupies every thought, reflecting both the joy and intensity of the emotional experience. By reiterating that this is "all that matters," the lyrics imply a singular focus on the beloved, overriding other distractions or concerns. The repetition of the plea for elevation suggests that this mindset is both exhilarating and perhaps overwhelming. Ultimately, "Higher" encapsulates the complexities of love, longing, and the pursuit of an uplifting connection that transcends ordinary experiences, inviting the listener into a world where the simple act of looking into someone's eyes can forge an extraordinary bond.
Line by Line Meaning
When you light up a room
Your presence radiates positivity and joy, transforming the atmosphere around you.
Light up a room
You have the ability to illuminate everything and everyone around you with your energy.
That's all that matters
This effect you have is so significant that it outweighs everything else in importance.
That's all that matters
Your impact on my life is pivotal and connects deeply with my feelings and happiness.
And I just stare in your eyes
I become lost in the depth of your gaze, finding solace and clarity in our connection.
Stare in your eyes
I cannot help but focus on you, drawing strength and inspiration from the way you look at me.
And I just stare in your eyes
This gaze captivates me repeatedly, allowing me to escape into a world that feels just right.
Stare in your eyes
Each glance deepens my connection and reinforces my admiration for who you are.
Can you take me higher
I seek to elevate my feelings and experiences, to transcend the ordinary through your influence.
Higher and higher
I desire a deeper state of joy and fulfillment, reaching new emotional peaks together.
Can you take me higher
I long for you to guide me to even greater heights of love and connection.
Higher and higher
This journey towards emotional elevation feels limitless when I am with you.
Can you take me higher
Will you help me break free from my boundaries and explore the depths of our potential together?
Higher and higher
This sound reinforces the idea that with you, there are no limits to the joy we can share.
Can you take me higher
I yearn for your inspiration to lift me beyond my current realities into something extraordinary.
Higher and higher
Every moment we share pushes me upwards towards a brighter future of possibilities.
When you're all over my mind
Thoughts of you fill my consciousness, overwhelming my mind with your presence.
All in my mind
No matter where I am, you occupy my thoughts incessantly, creating an all-consuming affection.
That's all that matters
Your continuous presence in my thoughts is all I truly care for in my life.
That's all that matters
This sentiment reflects the importance you have in defining my emotional landscape.
And I just stare in your eyes
The connection we share draws me in, making every moment spent gazing into your eyes a precious one.
Stare in your eyes
I find clarity and strength in this simple act of looking at you, solidifying our bond.
And I just stare in your eyes
Each glance unearths deeper feelings, reminding me of why I cherish our connection.
Stare in your eyes
This mutual gaze solidifies the emotions swirling within us, grounding the moment.
Can you take me higher
I still aspire for our journey together to climb to new peaks of emotional significance.
Higher and higher
I feel an endless potential for growth and joy with you, pushing limits on what we can achieve.
Can you take me higher
Let us explore even more profound connections and experiences that uplift both of us.
Higher and higher
Each visit to this emotional peak is a reminder of the bliss your presence brings into my life.
Can you take me higher
Will you continue to inspire me to reach for heights I had never thought possible before?
Higher and higher
The prospect of endless growth with you fuels my desire for deeper connection and love.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Oliver Brayshaw
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