October 4th, 2005 via his recently inked deal with Thrive Records. Automatic is the 10th release in Vission’s mix CD catalogue, and his first double CD ever. The first disc is an explosive 20 track mix featuring Mylo, Plump DJ’s, The Bravery, INXS and Green Velvet. Disc 2 is a collection of Richard Vission productions & remixes including three original Vission songs: “Automatic,” “Somebody” and “Freeze” all featuring Stranger Days. The lead single “Automatic” is a wicked blend of dirty analogue basses, squelchy synths, nasty guitars and a hook that will stick in your head for weeks: "I keep searchin', searchin' for that perfect feelin."
Richard Vission’s musical career started when DJ culture was taking flight in Los Angeles. There were no superstar DJs to follow. It was just two turntables, a mixer and hours spent perfecting mixes, buying records, and making mixtapes. Vission's DJing style was so addictive that when he and his friends starting throwing house parties − literally, in someone's backyard − 2,000 kids would show up and be happy to pay $3 to get in. Local club promoters couldn’t help but notice, and booked the DJ responsible for them. As his club DJ career took off, Vission began working at a local radio station. He started at the bottom, working his way up for two years, building his street credibility at local events, always a mixtape ready in his pocket, until the chance came: “They didn't have a DJ to mix so they played my tape. More than 100 people called in asking, ‘Who was that mixing?!?’” The response opened the door to hosting and mixing Power 106's POWER TOOLS. Now at fourteen years, it’s the longest running underground mix show in America, and it won Vission the 2003 DanceStar Award for Best Radio Show.
Vission didn’t leave the clubs behind: he continues to DJ more than 80 shows every year. New Year’s Eve 2001 he played at the L.A. Coliseum for more than 35,000 screaming fans – and the polar opposite of the party spectrum, at Madonna’s private birthday party at her house for 60 people. That comes close to performing with her at the Grammy’s, the same year he received his Grammy Remixer of The Year nomination in 2000.
That Grammy nod kicked his remixing into high-profile gear, with everyone wanting a little Richard Vission twist: recently The Killers, The Bravery, Usher, Sting and Felix da Housecat. Already under his belt are over twenty #1 hits on Billboard's Dance Music Chart. His DJ mix compilations have made him one of the best selling American DJs, with SoundScans exceeding 700,000 units, numbers usually unheard of in electronic music, much less DJ mix compilations.
Sounds like he might be busy, right? How about time for new band? Last year, Richard formed STRANGER DAYS. "I've always wanted to be in a rock band, I was just better at spinning records than playing the guitar.” Their sound? Think Berlin vs. The Killers vs. The Knack. “I'm having the time of my life... One day I'm recording live drums with Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, and Devo) for my band, the next day I'm working on a sick breakdown that's gonna drive the dance floor mad. It's kinda like having a mistress live with you and your wife... never a dull moment."
Vission’s non-stop touring schedule continues in 2006, with more than 80 dates in North America in support of Automatic. For a complete tour schedule visit www.richardvission.com
Finally
Richard Humpty Vission Lyrics
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Time keeps its own time,
Here we stand at beginning,
And then goes passing us by,
And I, I, I can dream for us all,
I hope I'm in a better state,
When here and now crumbles and falls
And you, you , you who make worlds collide
Unannounced like a thief in the night.
Where do we go from here,
Time ain't nothing but time,
I now have no fear of my fears
And no more tears to cry,
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow means nothing at all
If we don't hear the line,
When today places its call, and morning, morning, morning
Won't ever be the same,
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
So tell me how do you do
Finally I meet you
You don't know what I've been through,
Waiting and wondering about you
I had a dream my trip would end at you,
And now I know paradise.
Time marches on never ending,
Time keeps its own time,
Here we stand at beginning,
And then goes passing us by,
And I, I, I can dream for us all,
I hope I'm in a better state,
When here and now crumbles and falls
And you, you , you who make worlds collide
I knew you'd come knocking one day,
Unannounced like a thief in the night.
So tell me how do you do
Finally I meet you
You don't know what I've been through,
Waiting and wondering about you
I had a dream my trip would end at you,
And now I know paradise.
So tell me how do you do
Finally I meet you
You don't know what I've been through,
Waiting and wondering about you
I had a dream my trip would end at you,
And now I know paradise.
The lyrics to Richard Humpty Vission's song "Finally" are reflective of the passing of time and the hope for a better future. The singer acknowledges that time progresses inexorably and that the present moment will eventually crumble and fall. Despite this, the singer dreams for a better state of existence for all people. The idea of making mistakes repeatedly is also brought up in the lyrics, suggesting a desire to avoid repeating past errors.
Line by Line Meaning
Time marches on never ending,
Time keeps moving forward, without stopping or slowing down.
Time keeps its own time,
Time follows its own pace and schedule, independent of any external influence.
Here we stand at beginning,
We are at the start of something, whether it be a journey, a relationship, or a new phase of life.
And then goes passing us by,
But time continues to move forward, and if we don't take action or make the most of our opportunities, they will pass us by.
And I, I, I can dream for us all,
The artist has dreams and aspirations that they hope will benefit everyone.
I hope I'm in a better state,
The singer hopes that in the future, they will be in a better position to achieve their goals and dreams.
When here and now crumbles and falls
The present moment may not last forever, and the singer hopes to be prepared for when things change or end.
And you, you , you who make worlds collide
The person being addressed is someone who has a powerful impact on the world and those around them.
I knew you'd come knocking one day,
The artist has been expecting this person's arrival for some time.
Unannounced like a thief in the night.
But the person arrives unexpectedly, like a thief who comes in the darkness.
Where do we go from here,
The singer is uncertain of what will happen next, and is seeking direction or guidance.
Time ain't nothing but time,
Time only moves forward and cannot be controlled or slowed down.
I now have no fear of my fears
The singer has overcome their anxieties and is no longer afraid of what the future may hold.
And no more tears to cry,
The singer has cried all they need to for now and is ready to move on with dignity.
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow means nothing at all
The possibility of future success or happiness is meaningless if we do not act in the present.
If we don't hear the line,
If we do not pay attention to what is happening in the present moment, we will miss our opportunities.
When today places its call, and morning, morning, morning
The artist is emphasizing the importance of being present, because opportunities and new beginnings can arise at any time of day.
Won't ever be the same,
Once a moment or opportunity has passed, it cannot be recreated or repeated exactly the same way.
Now I won't make the same mistakes, time and time again
The singer has learned from their past mistakes and is ready to move forward without repeating them.
So tell me how do you do
The artist is greeting the person who has arrived unexpectedly.
Finally I meet you
The artist is expressing excitement and relief at finally meeting this person.
You don't know what I've been through,
The artist has been waiting and wondering about this person for a long time, and has been through a lot in the process.
Waiting and wondering about you
The singer has spent a lot of time thinking about this person and what their arrival might bring.
I had a dream my trip would end at you,
The artist had a premonition or hope that their journey or search would lead them to this person.
And now I know paradise.
Now that they have finally met, the singer feels like they have found their perfect ending or destination.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, ERIC N DAWKINS, ANTONIO LAMAR N DIXON, HARVEY N MASON, DAMON N THOMAS
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@nathanlambert3699
That MFR has been making my day for over 20 years
@santacollins326
🎶🎶🎶💃🎶🎶🎶🍭🍒💟
@FloatingThroughTheRealm
✨ 20 years later and I’m still listening ✨
@oliverw666
mee tooo
@lynzysconstitutionalcrashc7836
Same!
@vincentticconi5366
Timeless brother timeless takes me right back to all the raves and DJ’s I saw coming up through my 20’s and 30’s
@SykotikShadow
November 2023 and I completely forgot about this one until shows up in my suggests.
@funkyjaguilera
Haven't heard this in about 15 years, but i always get the first song stuck in my head, so awesome to hear it again after so long!!!!! My 37 yr old ass is 20 again! 😭❤❤❤❤
@NOIZYB
i’m 40 and rocked some clubs from 98 to 2007 i think i’m going back as now my homies run shit before we just promoted around buzz in d.c or nation at capital ballroom same same
@kap79
I hear that! Brings back some great memories!