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 Dragojeviฤ, 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 โOligeeโ 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 โNight Is On My Mind,โ before shifting gears with the hands-in-the-air ecstasy of โControlโ and riding off into the sunset on the title trackโs 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 youโre 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.
Night Is On My Mind
Oliver Lyrics
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But all I ever loved you just took it away
There's a knife in my chest
I go to sleep but not to rest
What was once will never be
Past looks better than reality
It's like a war inside of me
When my mind becomes my enemy
My mind is my enemy
Used and abused by so called friends
It's hard to accept you're one of them
You took it all, what was left of me
My pride, respect, my dignity
You killed me once, now you kill me again
It's tough for me to understand
It's like a warzone, deep inside of me
When my mind becomes my enemy
My mind is my enemy
I close my eyes out of desperation
My soul is praying for salvation
Let me fade away into an endless sleep
There will be no one left to weep
A one way needle to the stars
Where I can find peace in my users heart
It's like a war inside of me
When my mind becomes my enemy
My mind is my enemy
In the song "Night Is On My Mind" by Oliver, the lyrics express deep emotions and inner turmoil experienced by the singer. The opening lines convey a sense of denial and disillusionment, as the singer tries to pretend that nothing has changed despite having their love taken away. This loss is metaphorically depicted as a knife in the chest, highlighting the intense emotional pain and heartache they feel. The inability to find peace even in sleep reflects the constant turmoil and restlessness within the singer's mind.
The lyrics delve into themes of betrayal and betrayal by friends, describing the feeling of being used and abused by those they once trusted. The loss of pride, respect, and dignity at the hands of deceitful friends adds to the singer's inner conflict and sense of loss. The repetition of being "killed" by these individuals emphasizes the deep emotional impact of their actions, leading to a sense of confusion and inner turmoil within the singer.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of resignation and a desire for escape from the overwhelming emotions and turmoil. The singer seeks solace in the idea of fading away into an "endless sleep," where there will be no more pain or sorrow to endure. The imagery of a "one way needle to the stars" suggests a longing for peace and tranquility in a place far removed from the current struggles and conflicts of the singer's mind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Night Is On My Mind" poignantly capture the internal struggles and battles faced by the singer, with their own mind being portrayed as the ultimate enemy. The constant war within oneself, the feeling of being betrayed and abandoned, and the yearning for peace and salvation all contribute to a poignant and emotionally charged narrative. The song serves as a reflection on the complexities of human emotions and the deep impact of betrayal and inner conflict on an individual's psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to pretend that nothing has changed
I try to maintain a facade that my life remains unchanged despite the turmoil.
But all I ever loved you just took it away
Everything I cherished and held dear has been taken from me, leaving emptiness.
There's a knife in my chest
I feel deep emotional pain, as if I have been stabbed in the heart.
I go to sleep but not to rest
When I sleep, I find no peace; instead, I am tormented by my thoughts.
What was once will never be
The past is irrevocably lost and will never return to its former state.
Past looks better than reality
I view my memories in a more favorable light than my current situation.
It's like a war inside of me
I am in constant inner conflict, battling my emotions and thoughts.
When my mind becomes my enemy
My thoughts are turned against me, creating strife and distress.
My mind is my enemy
I recognize that my own thoughts are causing my suffering.
Used and abused by so called friends
I have been taken advantage of by people I believed were my friends.
It's hard to accept you're one of them
Coming to terms with the fact that you are among those who have hurt me is painful.
You took it all, what was left of me
You have stripped away everything that remained of my identity and self-worth.
My pride, respect, my dignity
You have robbed me of my self-esteem, honor, and personal integrity.
You killed me once, now you kill me again
I feel like part of me has died due to your actions, and now I am being hurt anew.
It's tough for me to understand
I struggle to comprehend the depths of my suffering and betrayal.
It's like a warzone, deep inside of me
My inner turmoil resembles a battlefield, chaotic and painful.
When my mind becomes my enemy
Once again, my own thoughts are my greatest adversary.
My mind is my enemy
This inner struggle is a consistent source of conflict within me.
I close my eyes out of desperation
In a moment of hopelessness, I shut my eyes to escape reality.
My soul is praying for salvation
I long for relief and redemption from my suffering.
Let me fade away into an endless sleep
I wish to slip into oblivion, seeking permanent peace through sleep.
There will be no one left to weep
In my absence, I expect that no one will mourn or care.
A one way needle to the stars
I envision a final escape that leads me away from pain towards peace.
Where I can find peace in my users heart
If I could escape my troubles, I would seek solace in a place free from manipulation.
It's like a war inside of me
This relentless inner conflict rages on, creating chaos.
When my mind becomes my enemy
Once again, my own thoughts turn against me, fueling my distress.
My mind is my enemy
Ultimately, it is my own mind that leads me to this torment.
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@Hairybarryy
10 years later this song still sounds new. The mastering is just so good and clean
@danieljaramillo358
THE NIGHT IS ON MY MIND
@nothankyou818
The mix down and mastering on so many of their tracks is truly a cut above
@rahulguliani2211
WELCOME CARRY's FANS AND CRITIQUES :D
@technologyfunsubsanyvideo3600
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@tazhicom1241
If Carry has copied babu habi then that hagi has copied from this song simple๐ฅ
@mrryan9433
Only beats are same.
@raneshubham6180
This one is not even a bit similar to yalgar , I hated yalgar cos lyrics are shit but beats are fire
@anantkumar6449
@@raneshubham6180 bro but donnt forget those lyrics were mad in just 6-7 days
@musicbymannech
This is one of the best mixed tracks of all time.
Those are some incredibly satisfying drums to listen to. And not to mention how smooth that bass-line is and how well oliver uses automations in order to articulate it throughout the loop.