The producer and DJ has racked up credits and quickly made a name for himself with remixes of tracks like Congrorock’s “Bless Di Nation Ft. Sean Paul” and Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo’s “Boneless.” Ookay teamed up with iconic producer Diplo to remix Avicii’s “You Make Me,” and his recent remix of “Kanye” by the Chainsmokers on Republic/Dim Mak Records layers his signature mix of dance music and hip-hop over fluttering pop vocals. His side project Coaster serves as an outlet for his love of alternative dance and house music, proving Ookay to be no one-trick trap pony.
His much-anticipated spring single "Bouncer," produced with the venerable Dutch duo Showtek, hit the top 3 Beatport overall chart after its March 2014 release and was a staple on summer festival stages across the country. Ookay has also quickly become known as a charismatic performer both on and off stage, appearing at venues like EDC Las Vegas, Electric Zoo, Red Rocks, and TomorrowWorld. His live shows are known for sleek transitions, sensitive song selections, and entertaining MC’ing from the booth. He’s also no slouch on Twitter, commenting on everything from the struggle to Shazam an unknown song to LA’s Korean BBQ scene.
It’s no surprise that Ghost, out November 10 on Dim Mak Records, is one of the most exciting dance music releases of the fall. Promised to be “a blend of listening tracks as well as club bangers,” it fulfills that goal. Ghost is one of the too-rare records that will bring you from your morning commute, with the meditative “Ghost” and “Matters,” to 4 AM on the dance floor losing it to “Egg Drop Soup.”
The Ghost Tour this fall and winter is sure to blow up dance floors across America, and truly solidify Ookay’s status as one of America’s premier young electronic artists. With support from such icons as Showtek and Diplo as well as Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Major Lazer, Borgore, Nervo, David Guetta, DJ Snake, Deorro, TJR, Krewella and more, it seems certain that Ookay’s star will only continue to rise.
Once Again
Ookay Lyrics
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And I didnt even get to say goodbye
I wish that you could be here for just one more day
I called you but this time there's no reply
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
Can't believe that it had to be this way
And I didnt even get to say goodbye
I wish that you could be here for just one more day
I called you but this time there's no reply
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
Can't believe that it had to be this way
And I didnt even get to say goodbye
I wish that you could be here for just one more day
I called you but this time there's no reply
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
Back again
The lyrics to Ookay's song Once Again express a deep longing for a lost loved one. The singer seems unable to accept that the situation has come to this point and that they did not even have a chance to say goodbye. The repeated refrain of "And I want nothing more than just to have you back again" reveals the intensity of the singer's grief and their strong desire to have things return to how they were before.
The lines "Can't believe that it had to be this way" and "I called you but this time there's no reply" suggest a sense of disbelief and finality. The singer's attempts to reach out to the lost loved one have gone unanswered, leaving them with a profound sense of emptiness and loss. The repetition of these lines throughout the song underscores the depth of the singer's sorrow and the difficulty they are facing in coming to terms with their loss.
Overall, the lyrics to Ookay's Once Again are a poignant expression of grief, regret, and the intense desire to turn back time and reclaim what has been lost. Through its repetition and emotional depth, the song captures the rawness of loss and speaks to the universal experience of losing someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe that it had to be this way
The singer is in disbelief that the situation has turned out the way it has.
And I didnt even get to say goodbye
The singer did not have the chance to say goodbye to the person who is now gone.
I wish that you could be here for just one more day
The singer longs for the person to come back for a short time.
I called you but this time there's no reply
The artist attempted to reach out to the person but received no answer.
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
The artist's greatest desire is to have the person return.
Back again
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
The singer's greatest desire is to have the person return.
Back again
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Can't believe that it had to be this way
The artist is in disbelief that the situation has turned out the way it has.
And I didnt even get to say goodbye
The artist did not have the chance to say goodbye to the person who is now gone.
I wish that you could be here for just one more day
The singer longs for the person to come back for a short time.
I called you but this time there's no reply
The artist attempted to reach out to the person but received no answer.
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
The singer's greatest desire is to have the person return.
Back again
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
And I want nothing more than just to have you back again
The singer's greatest desire is to have the person return.
Back again
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.