1. Oliver Smith has been described as “an excellent DJ” by Armin van Buuren, “the best thing to happen in trance” by Mixmag and “sensational” by DJ magazine. In recent years the highly successful UK trance DJ and producer has released over 50 records and remixes and has performed as a DJ in many of the biggest clubs around the world so it’s no wonder he’s in great demand.
Oliver’s music is regularly played by leading DJs such as Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk and Above & Beyond. In addition to this, Oliver’s work as one half of the highly acclaimed production duo Smith & Pledger has assured him a place as one of the leading figures in the trance scene. His tracks are a regular feature on compilations such as Anjunabeats Volume 6, which features a record breaking five Oliver Smith productions. Meanwhile, on the remix front, Oliver has been making waves with his remixes for Signalrunners, Jaytech, Maor Levi and Above & Beyond - all featuring on leading radio and club play lists and flying high in the Beatport charts.
As a DJ, Oliver has played at legendary UK super clubs such as Ministry of Sound, Godskitchen, The Gallery, and Matter; and at far flung locations worldwide such as America, Switzerland and Singapore. He also regularly features on international radio shows and is a resident presenter of Anjunabeats Worldwide.
With the success of his original productions, remixes, and DJ gigs, one thing is clear: Oliver Smith is one of the most exciting things to happen in dance music this year.
2. Oliver Smith is a Folk artist who released a self titled album in 1966 on Elektra records. For nearly forty years Smith has made a living playing across the USA.
Shadows
Oliver Smith Lyrics
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Do do do do do do do-do
Ohh Yeah
Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I'm alone
Cause right now it says that we
Can't come to the phone
Cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice anymore
(It's ridiculous)
It's been months
And for some reason I just
(Can't get over us)
And I'm stronger than this
(Enough is enough)
No more walking round
With my head down
I'm so over being blue
Crying over you.
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
Gotta fix that calendar I have
That's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you
There's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you
And your memory
And how every song reminds me
Of what used to be
That's the reason I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(Leave me alone)
Leave me alone
(Stupid love songs)
Don't make me think about her smile
Or having my first child
I'm letting go
Turning off the radio
Cause I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(Why can't I turn off the radio?)
Said I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(Why can't I turn off the radio?)
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishin' you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
Why can't I turn off the radio?
(Why can't I turn off the radio?)
Why can't I turn off the radio.
The lyrics to Oliver Smith's song "Shadows" revolve around a feeling of heartbreak and longing over a past relationship. The singer is struggling to move on and find closure, as every song and memory seems to remind them of their ex-partner. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they need to change their answering machine message, as the current one references their previous relationship. The singer acknowledges that it doesn't make sense to keep the message, but it's the only way they can hear their ex's voice. The song progresses with the singer expressing frustration and exhaustion over their ongoing feelings of heartbreak. The singer notes that they can't seem to stop thinking about their ex or listening to sad love songs despite wanting to move on, indicating that they are stuck in a cyclical pattern of emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I'm alone
Cause right now it says that we
Can't come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense
Cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice anymore
(It's ridiculous)
The singer feels abandoned and tries to hold on to the memories of his ex-partner by keeping a message that she left, even if she doesn't want to talk to him anymore.
It's been months
And for some reason I just
(Can't get over us)
And I'm stronger than this
(Enough is enough)
No more walking round
With my head down
I'm so over being blue
Crying over you.
Despite the time that has passed since the break-up, the singer still can't move on, but he is now determined to overcome his sadness and despair.
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
The singer is tired of listening to love songs that remind him of his past relationship and wishes he could escape from these memories by turning off the radio.
Gotta fix that calendar I have
That's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you
There's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you
And your memory
And how every song reminds me
Of what used to be
The artist tries to erase every reminder of his past relationship, including the anniversary date, because it only brings painful memories and makes him feel as if he were trapped in the past.
Leave me alone
(Stupid love songs)
Don't make me think about her smile
Or having my first child
I'm letting go
Turning off the radio
The artist pleads for solitude and wishes to avoid anything that may remind him of his ex-partner, such as love songs that allude to a future they will not share.
Cause I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing she was still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
(Why can't I turn off the radio?)
The singer is exhausted from the grief of their loss and the constant reminders that surround him, even when he tries to avoid them.
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishin' you were still here
Said I'm so sick of love songs so sad and slow
Why can't I turn off the radio?
(Why can't I turn off the radio?)
Why can't I turn off the radio.
The singer reiterates his desire to move on and escape from the painful memories of his past relationship, but he can't help being haunted by the echoes of the past.
Writer(s): Oliver Jack Smith
Contributed by Jayden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
redsharpiemarker
this guy has no bad tracks. still my favorite producer on anjuna
BrendoK
I absolutely love this style of retro progressive which I barely hear anymore. This is the sound that got me into dance music in the first place. Thanks for revisiting it with me, Ollie Smith!
Deep Explorer
Oliver still has the magic touch!
JKDAN
Another top track from Olie. The man is brilliant. Can't wait to see him this Friday at WHP 🙌🏼
superskipdizzle
Absolute class as always from Oliver Smith - he can do no wrong!
Erick Rushinock
Oliver Smith is such a great artist to have on the label, he can really make magic in a variety of genres!
The Auto Committee
Endorphin is a fun track, but damn this is a fantastic track from Ollie, really displays elements from his past Anjuna tracks and that he can still release a broad range of sounds
Jeffective
Top notch, smooth and mellow track... I needed a brief cool down anyways... Mirage and Endorphin made me blow out my knees dancin.
Synchronic
I love this style, more like this please. Only good comment for now, that really show the quality of the tracks.
Synchronic
@Igor Chekunov
ok