Based in the musical epicenter of Cali, Colombia since 2007, Holland has been exploring cumbias, salsa and Afro-Colombian music through his particular beat-focused, electronic and funk lens. His latest live band project, Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro, a carefully assembled international cast of musical creators including virtuosic salsa pianist Alfredo Linares and Pacific folklore singer Nidia Gongora, is a bold snapshot of an ever-evolving musical landscape in the Americas. Holland also works and exchanges with a cross-section of artists and producers innovatively shaping contemporary music from Latin America as we speak.
His is an on-going story of musical inspiration guided by a curiosity which aims to not only honor and collaborate with excellent artists, but to share and compose new music in a way that is organic, vibrant and relevant. As Holland explains, "I try to make music that encourages people to explore beyond their usual listening circles and check scenes and genres they may otherwise never be exposed to."
"He’s at the forefront of a new global sound.”- Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1
Look Around the Corner
Quantic Lyrics
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Eyes wide open, sleep walking into the dawn
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Another day is born, another day is born
Another day is born, rise up
With the new light of the dawn
Another day is born, another day is born
Tell me what do you see?
We are made of the stars, you and I
So enchanted, hypnotized by space and time
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Another day is born, another day is born
Another day is born, rise up
With the new light of the dawn
Another day is born, another day is born
Another day is here, another day is born
Tell me what do you see?
From the lands of the lords of brightness
And earliest recording of time
Wheels never turning, ending as we once began
Who knows if this is all there is
Come the morning we get to start anew
But we must tread wisely, till our days are done
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Another day is born, another day is born
Another day is born, rise up
With the new light of the dawn
Another day is born, another day is born
Another day is here, another day is born
Tell me what do you see?
In Quantic's song "Look Around the Corner", the artist invites the listener to reflect on life's cyclical nature and the importance of being present in the moment, while also considering the past and future. The lyrics begin with a call to express emotions, both joy and sadness, and then transition to a focus on the present moment - a new day is born, and the artist asks the listener to look around and take in their surroundings. This is accompanied by a call to action to rise up with the new light of day.
The second verse shifts focus to a more cosmic perspective, noting that humans are made up of the same matter as the stars and enchanted by the mystery of space and time. The theme of reflection and the passage of time continues as the lyrics reference the "lands of the lords of brightness" and the uncertainty of what lies beyond this earthly existence. The song concludes with a final invitation to take in the present and the new day ahead.
Overall, the lyrics of "Look Around the Corner" are a meditation on life's rhythms and cycles, encouraging the listener to observe and appreciate both the joy and challenges of each passing day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing to me of your sadness and tell me of your joy
Share with me your feelings, both the happy and the sad
Eyes wide open, sleep walking into the dawn
You are awake, yet perhaps not fully conscious of your surroundings
Look around the corner, tell me what do you see?
Take a closer look at the world around you and describe what you observe
Another day is born, another day is born
Each day is new and unique, offering endless possibilities
Another day is born, rise up
With the new light of the dawn
Embrace the new day and all the opportunities it brings
We are made of the stars, you and I
So enchanted, hypnotized by space and time
We are connected to the universe, and fascinated by its mysteries
From the lands of the lords of brightness
And earliest recording of time
Our origins trace back to the earliest times and the most brilliant beings
Wheels never turning, ending as we once began
Who knows if this is all there is
Life is cyclical and full of unknowns, leaving us unsure of what lies ahead
Come the morning we get to start anew
But we must tread wisely, till our days are done
Each sunrise presents a fresh start, but we must be mindful of our choices and actions
Tell me what do you see?
Share your thoughts and observations with me
Writer(s): Alice Emily Russell, Mike Simmonds, William George Holland
Contributed by Camilla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mumra123
saw alice at union chapel couple of years with my wife. memorable night. everytime i hear her voice I'm taken back there. good times. good vibes. and I agree with bedmouse, rotary connection soaked through this
@Liqia
the whole album is awesome, I can't stop listening to it since I first heard it! <3
@1978JonnyB
Rotary connection vibes going on in this song! Top stuff. :)
@EvilEddtheRed
At first listen, I assumed this was from around the same time (and perhaps even from the same writers / producers) as Les Fleurs by Minnie Ripperton.
Great tune.
@bedmouse
very rotary connection in its sound which is brilliant thing, heard this on kev beadles show need to get this.
@wireinexile
Heard this for the first time today and loving my second ever listen right now :-)
@duncanidahotion
Beautiful, thank you 6 music
@AuntyM66
i always listen to Rotary connection's sunshine of your love when waiting for London transport.
@mallymal77
so far this is my album of the year
@flpsmd
Great stuff!!! Thank you from Greece