(1) Pedestrian is a U… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
(1) Pedestrian is a UK based electronic DJ and producer. A notorious sound wanderer, sonic sculptor and dancefloor master, Pedestrian’s intricate, crystallised production and an instinct for DJ sets that can captivate any club has seen him ranked in K Magazine’s ‘10 Bass Music Artists To Watch Out For In 2012’. And with very good reason.
With universally strong releases on Push & Run, 2nd Drop, Brownswood and Metalheadz, Pedestrian (also known as Jack Sibley) flows over genre constraints with sounds that submerse the home listener and entrance the heads on any dancefloor with penetrating basslines, crystallised synths, organic audio sampling and crackling melodic harmonies.
His first 12” ‘Hei Poa’ on Push & Run garnered massive critical acclaim, lauded for its high production value and a dancefloor impact only enhanced by an ethereal, hypnotic quality. Support has been coming in strong from luminaries such as Gilles Peterson, Bonobo, Commix, Ifan Dafydd, and Huw Stephens, and his remixes for Gang Colours, Emeli Sandé’ and a massive Lauryn Hill bootleg with close associates Maribou State have been creating considerable hype.
In 2013, Pedestrian’s dreamy tune “Hoyle Road” claims the historic second release slot on the legendary James Zabiela’s Born Electric imprint.
(2) Pedestrian (AKA the Pedestrian) is the pseudonym of rapper James Brandon Best. Possibly the least well known of anticon's co-founders, his first release, the 12" "The Toss & Turn", wasn't issued until 2004, though he had made several appearances on compilations and was part of one-off groups Stuffed Animals & Object Beings. Pedestrian's full-length debut, Unindian Songs, Vol. 1, came out in 2005. Asides from guest spots on records by other anticon accomplices such as Telephone Jim Jesus and Themselves, he has not released anything since.
(3) Pedestrian is a rock band from Los Angeles consisting of: Joel Shearer (vocals, guitars) Zac Rae (keyboards, guitars) Blair Sinta (drums) and Joe Karnes (bass). Members have contributed as session and touring musicians to the music of: Alanis Morissette, Damien Rice, Our Lady Peace, Annie Lennox, John Cale, Fiona Apple, Gnarls Barkley, Dido, Jane’s Addiction, Carly Simon, and Lindsey Buckingham. They have 4 independently released CDs: the Electric and Acoustic EPs (2003) Ghostly Life (2006) and their newest album Sidegeist (2008)
Dosify
Pedestrian Lyrics
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There you go, all you know all you show is a blow I follow behind
Here you are, are your arms strong enough now to carry the weight of my love love love
And you are with your face in a puddle, holding your breath until love comes
Beautiful, you're flower in the making, never cease to exist
Cynical, for you belittle invention anything mentioned about you
And you are with your head in a puddle, holding your breath until love comes
This is your highly unlikely love song
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Here we are, all reflection is dead for the mouth that we fed is now gone
Beautiful, you're a flower for the taking, God's great creation undone, done, done, done, done
Still you are with your head in a puddle, holding your breath til love comes
Here we are, all your fear and emotion, one big explosion against me
This is your highly unlikely love song
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
The lyrics of "Dosify" by Pedestrian is a song about love and the struggles that come with it. The song begins with the singer thinking about the past and how things used to be less abrasive. The second line suggests that the main subject of the song, possibly a lover, is going through a tough time and the singer is following behind. The following lines ask whether the subject's arms are strong enough to carry the weight of the singer's love. The subject is pictured with their face in a puddle, holding their breath until love comes, suggesting a possible feeling of suffocation or drowning in their emotions.
The next verse describes the subject as both beautiful and cynical. The subject is a "flower in the making" and "never cease to exist" but also belittles any invention or anything mentioned about them. The singer repeats the image of the subject with their head in a puddle, holding their breath until love comes. The chorus repeats the phrase "this is your highly unlikely love song" four times, as if to emphasize that the love being sung about is out of the ordinary or unexpected.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are, in your mind's all the faces of days less abrasive, rewind
You are lost in your thoughts, picturing memories of easier times, wishing you could go back.
There you go, all you know all you show is a blow I follow behind
You are putting up a tough exterior, but I see through it and understand your struggles.
Here you are, are your arms strong enough now to carry the weight of my love love love
Can you handle the intensity of my affection, and give the same love in return?
And you are with your face in a puddle, holding your breath until love comes
You are drowning in your own sadness, waiting for someone or something to bring love and hope.
Beautiful, you're flower in the making, never cease to exist
You are constantly growing and changing like a blossoming flower, and your beauty will always be present.
Cynical, for you belittle invention anything mentioned about you
Your negative attitude makes you dismissive of any praise or innovation associated with you.
And you are with your head in a puddle, holding your breath until love comes
You're still struggling and waiting for love to arrive, and it's all-consuming.
This is your highly unlikely love song
This is a love song that is far from traditional or expected.
Here we are, all reflection is dead for the mouth that we fed is now gone
We're in a phase where reflecting on our actions or intentions is fruitless, because we've moved past it.
Beautiful, you're a flower for the taking, God's great creation undone, done, done, done, done
You are an amazing creation of nature that is meant to be appreciated and admired, and nothing can undo your inherent beauty and worth.
Still you are with your head in a puddle, holding your breath til love comes
Despite everything, you're still holding onto hope and faith in love.
Here we are, all your fear and emotion, one big explosion against me
Our emotions, particularly your fears, have reached a point of no return and are now affecting me as well.
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Again, this is a love song that goes against what is expected or considered traditional.
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
Once more, we're making it clear that this is not your typical love song.
Oh, this is your highly unlikely love song
One last time, we're emphasizing that this song is not going to sound like your average love song.
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.