Kent has a background as a guitar player in several black metal bands. Since 2012 he has produced electronic music inspired by cyberpunk culture and with inspiration from movies like Akira, Ghost In The Shell and The Running Man. He uses a variety of software synths in his productions, such as the emulators of old vintage synths like the OB-X or the CS-80. Since his debut EP Night Driving Avenger he has released four full-length albums, the latest of which is The Uncanny Valley on the Blood Music label, and has performed several live shows. Several of his tracks were featured in the 2012 game Hotline Miami and its 2015 sequel Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. Perturbator's EP Sexualizer was released in part to officially release the song "Miami Disco" and as a way to thank the developers of Hotline Miami. The success of the Hotline Miami games resulted in a greater amount of exposure to a mainstream audience.
Perturbator released his fourth full-length album The Uncanny Valley on May 6, 2016 through Blood Music on a range of formats including Digibook CD, vinyl, and cassette tape. The album was met with generally positive reviews, with MetalSucks and Bloody Disgusting both writing in praise of it. Some versions of the album also included a bonus EP, with Kent writing that "The first three songs complement the themes covered within The Uncanny Valley, and the final track—'VERS/US'—is a demo from The Uncanny Valley writing sessions that fits the mood and atmosphere of the album but didn't quite make it into the final cut." Bloody Disgusting gave the album 5/5 and wrote that The Uncanny Valley "is sure to not only please fans of the genre but also win over newcomers."
Kent became interested in music in part due to the influence of his parents, who are journalists and rock music critics. His parents were themselves musicians and had a tech trance band when they were young, which influenced Kent to take an interest in synthesizers.
Kent also has a side project called L'Enfant De La Forêt
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Hard Wired
Perturbator Lyrics
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I'll take you down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight.
You can hang on to me if you don't know
and we'll go down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight.
I'll catch you when you fall and fall again.
You catch me when I fall.
I fall again.
I'll catch when you're falling,
fall again.
You can hang on to me if you don't know;
I'll take you down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight.
You can hang on to me if you don't know
and we'll go down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight.
He goes/I go
He knows/I know
He goes/I go
He knows, it's only a matter of time,
Do you know what I need now?
(hold on and let it go)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
Well, you're all that I need right now.
(I'll catch your fall)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
And you know what I need now.
(hold on and let it go)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
Oh, you're all that I need right now;
So fall.
The lyrics of Perturbator's song "Hard Wired" convey an intimate and personal connection between two individuals. The lines "You can hang on to me if you don't know; I'll take you down the line" and "Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow; I want your love tonight" suggest a sense of trust and vulnerability. The repetition of these lines in the chorus emphasizes this idea of being able to rely on someone else.
Additionally, the lyrics touch on the idea of falling and catching each other. The lines "I'll catch you when you fall and fall again" and "You catch me when I fall; I fall again" suggest a cycle of needing each other in times of weakness or struggle. The repetition of "fall again" in each verse reinforces the idea that this cycle will continue.
The repetition of the line "you can hang on to me if you don't know" throughout the song serves as a reassuring statement, indicating that the singer is willing to support and guide the other person. Overall, the lyrics of "Hard Wired" convey a message of trust, dependency, and personal connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hang on to me if you don't know; I'll take you down the line.
If you're unsure of how to proceed, I can lead the way.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow; I want your love tonight.
Let's take things at a reasonable pace, I'm interested in being intimate with you tonight.
I'll catch you when you fall and fall again.
I'll be here to support you, even if you encounter setbacks or obstacles.
He knows, it's only a matter of time,
He's aware of the inevitable outcome, whether positive or negative.
Do you know what I need now?
I'm curious if you're intuitive to my desires in this moment.
(hold on and let it go)
Take a moment to pause and then release any worries or doubts.
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
If you're lost, rely on my guidance and support.
Well, you're all that I need right now.
In this moment, your companionship is the most important thing to me.
(I'll catch your fall)
I'll always be ready to help you when you stumble or make a mistake.
(hold on and let it go)
Take a moment to pause and then release any worries or doubts.
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
If you're lost, rely on my guidance and support.
Oh, you're all that I need right now; So fall.
I'm ready for an emotional connection with you, so let your guard down and see where this takes us.
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@omenusdiabolis4493
You can hang on to me if you don't know
I'll take you down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow
I want your love tonight
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow
I need your love tonight
I'll catch you when you fall and fall again
You catch me when I fall
I fall again
I'll catch when you're falling
Fall again
You can hang on to me if you don't know
I'll take you down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow
I want your love tonight
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow
I need your love tonight
He goes/I go
He knows/I know
He goes/I go
He knows, it's only a matter of time
Do you…
@Mikeanglo
**********LYRICS*********
You can hang on to me if you don't know;
I'll take you down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight
I'll catch you when you fall and fall again
You catch me when I fall
I fall again
I'll catch when you're falling
Fall again
You can hang on to me if you don't know;
I'll take you down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight
He goes/I go
He knows/I know
He goes/I go
He knows, it's only a matter of time
Do you know what I need now?
(hold on and let it go)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
Well, you're all that I need right now
(I'll catch your fall)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
And you know what I need now
(hold on and let it go)
(you can hang on to me if you don't know)
Oh, you're all that I need right now;
So fall
@user-vj8ty1fj4g
You can hang on to me if you don't know;
I'll take you down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight.
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight.
I'll catch you when you fall and fall again.
You catch me when I fall.
I fall again.
I'll catch when you're falling,
Fall again.
You can hang on to me if you don't know;
I'll take you down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I want your love tonight.
You can hang on to me if you don't know
And we'll go down the line.
Don't you move too fast but don't go too slow;
I need your love tonight.
He goes/I go
He knows/I know
He goes/I go
He knows, it's only a matter of time,
Do you know what I need now?
(Hold on and let it go)
(You can hang on to me if you don't know)
Well, you're all that I need right now.
(I'll catch your fall)
(You can hang on to me if you don't know)
And you know what I need now.
(Hold on and let it go)
(You can hang on to me if you don't know)
Oh, you're all that I need right now;
So fall.
@TheMikeakers
Been a metal head for decades, I can’t listen to anything else at the minute, this artist “perturbator” is brilliant. Feels like it’s unlocked something in my brain that I can’t get enough of.
@thehammerbreake9885
Try search synthwave
@Kubadaniels
perturbator was in heavy metal band before changing to synthwave
@PapaInvi
Synthwave does that, was a bit of a metalhead myself for years. Found lo-fi cause I wanted something chill, lo-fi lead me to synthwave and all the styles it encompasses, including shredwave like dance with the dead. Which lead me back to metal.
@lainbot4444
no one talks about the metalhead to darksynth addict pipeline
@joshperry6700
Called "the sex drive"? Lol ; )
@joshperry6700
I've noticed that James Kent gets some intensely beautiful performances from his female singers. Greta Link, Hayley Stewart, and Isabella Goloversic all just kill it. But the vocals on this track are the best. She sings like a dark angel. I would say this is what radio should sound like, but this is my radio now.
@mattmaatt5267
I'm gonna buy a car and drive it at night with this song and whole Perturbator's music on.
@loluntilmypie
+Matt Maatt It's an awesome experience, trust me. Roll down the windows and just soak in the atmosphere.
@mattmaatt5267
Dan V Yeah, just gotta get a driver's license and a car. Then I'm in heaven.