They hit the scene in the late 90s by updating the urban grooves of Soul II Soul and Massive Attack with their signature hip-hop flavour; a creative blend of hip hop, nu-soul, and cutting edge beats.
The duo’s first productions were featured on Grand Central Records’ compilations, Frying The Fat and Central Heating, attracting the attention of the dance music press.
They’ve remixed everyone including Simply Red, Natalie Imbruglia, Faze Action, Lamb, Moby, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Pharcyde, Wai Wan and Manic Street Preachers. Their collaboration with Texas took the duo from underground circles into the mainstream, earning credits on White On Blonde and The Hush.
In 1998, they released their debut album, Northern Sulphuric Soul, followed by Mixmag Presents Rae & Christian (2000), Sleepwalking (2001) and Nocturnal Activity: Sleepwalking Remixed (2002).
Management: berger@dopedenproductions.com
Travis
Rae & Christian Lyrics
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Ooh his hands were so small
And through commercials you made the ends meet
A child in all but name
But something lurks inside
I think they call it nature
And we all know, you can take the beast out the jungle
You can't take the jungle out of
Travis
It took a million years
Travis
And now we face our fears
It seems that we're just like you
Hollywood likes a monkey
Do you think he'll like it too?
You stole his freedom
Now he's turning over TV channels for you
But something lurks inside
I think they call it nature
And we all know you can take the beast out the jungle
You can't take the jungle out of
Travis (it's a small step back)
It took a million years
(Time means money and time made a monkey out of you)
Travis (it's a small step back)
And now we face our fears (time means money)
It seems that we're just like you (just like you)
Sandra knows he's getting older
Ooh his hands are so big
He's got the strength of 15 men
And now he doesn't like the world he's living in
And something lurks inside
I think they call it nature
And we all know you can take the beast out the jungle
You can't take the jungle out of
Travis (it's a small step back)
It took a million years
(Time means money and time made a monkey out of you)
Travis (it's a small step back)
And now we face our fears (time means money)
It seems that we're just like you (just like you)
The lyrics of Rae & Christian's song "Travis" center on the story of a captive monkey named Travis who was taken from the jungle by Sandra. Sandra is struggling to make ends meet and resorts to exploiting Travis for commercial purposes, despite him being a wild animal that yearns for his freedom. The lyrics suggest that although Travis may have grown in captivity, he still carries the wild spirit of his jungle origins. As Travis grows older, he becomes increasingly unhappy with his life in captivity and longs to return to the jungle where he belongs. The song draws parallels between Travis and human beings, highlighting the importance of respecting the natural world and considering the harmful consequences of exploiting wild animals for entertainment and financial gain.
Line by Line Meaning
Sandra got him from the jungle
Sandra rescued Travis from the wild.
Ooh his hands were so small
Travis was still a baby when he was taken from the jungle.
And through commercials you made the ends meet
Travis was used for commercial purposes to make money.
A child in all but name
Travis was treated like a child, even though he was not legally considered one.
But something lurks inside
Travis still has wild instincts and desires.
I think they call it nature
Travis' wild instincts are a natural part of who he is.
And we all know, you can take the beast out the jungle
Although Travis was taken from the wild, his natural instincts cannot be entirely eliminated.
You can't take the jungle out of
Travis
Travis will always be influenced by his wild beginnings.
It took a million years
Evolution took millions of years to shape mankind and Travis both.
And now we face our fears
Now, we must confront the consequences of removing an animal from their natural environment.
It seems that we're just like you
Humans share many traits with primates like Travis.
Hollywood likes a monkey
Monkeys and other animals are often featured in movies and television shows.
Do you think he'll like it too?
Travis may not enjoy being in the spotlight like this.
You stole his freedom
Taking Travis from the wild robbed him of his natural freedom.
Now he's turning over TV channels for you
Travis is now confined to a life of entertaining people through TV appearances.
Sandra knows he's getting older
Travis is getting older, and his wild instincts are becoming stronger.
Ooh his hands are so big
As Travis grows, he becomes more powerful.
He's got the strength of 15 men
Travis has incredible physical strength, even compared to humans.
And now he doesn't like the world he's living in
Travis is unhappy with his current living situation.
Travis (it's a small step back)
Travis' regression to wild behaviors is only a small step back to his true nature.
Time means money and time made a monkey out of you
Travis was reduced to nothing more than a source of income for humans.
And now we face our fears (time means money)
We must now confront the damage caused by our exploitation of animals for profit.
It seems that we're just like you (just like you)
Humans and animals have more in common than we may like to admit.
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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