1) A pseudonym o… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, six artists known as Rockwell.
1) A pseudonym of Kenneth Gordy, from Detroit, Michigan: The son of Motown Records' founder, Berry Gordy, he changed his name so as to avoid charges of nepotism, wanting to make it in the music business on just his talent. He signed to Motown as a solo artist without his father's knowledge, taking his name from his high school band. His first single, the Michael Jackson-esque "Somebody's Watching Me". which featured backing vocals from both Michael and Jermaine Jackson, shot into the Top Ten, hit number one on the R&B charts, and also was RIAA certified as Gold.
Only then did he reveal his true identity. This, however, was his peak of success; his follow-up single fizzled, as did his next album. He continued to base his songs on themes of paranoia and spying, singing tracks such as "Obscene Phone Caller" and "Peeping Tom". Though receiving some airplay, Rockwell mostly faded from the public view and concentrated on working with his father.
A cover of "Somebody's Watching Me" by the dance act Beatfreakz was released in the U.K. in March 2006, peaking at number three on the U.K. Singles Chart. Yet another cover version of the song came out, by the heavy metal band Warmen, in 2005. The Swiss 90is artist DJ Bobo's first Hit was also a cover version of "Somebody's Watching Me". He turned it to "Somebody Dance With Me".
2) Thomas Green– aka ROCKWELL– has without question been one of the most exhilarating talents to come out of the drum and bass scene in recent times. His distinctive sound has seen him release on the likes of Digital Soundboy, Renegade Hardware, Critical and Darkestral, before signing exclusively to Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint.
Tracks such as ‘Underpass’, ‘Reverse Engineering’ and ‘4U’ have highlighted ROCKWELL as one of the most original and talented producers in bass music today. His productions are painstakingly constructed, beautifully arranged and thoughtfully mastered. Each track offers unique textures seldom heard in electronic music- let alone drum and bass- and his unmistakable signature sound is one of the few that works just as well in the living room as in the club.
2012 has seen ROCKWELL start the build-up to his debut album, due in early 2013. Tune of the year so far ‘Tripwire’ and ‘Constantcomplexrhythmicsound’ are bona fide dancefloor destroyers, whilst forthcoming remixes of Jubei and Netsky hint at a future away from the constraints of 170bpm.
As a DJ, ROCKWELL is starting to build a reputation for his eclectic sets, exemplified by his MoS and Rinse shows, and by his increasing tendency to drop Rustie tracks in his sets. Behind the decks as in the studio, you’re always kept guessing as to what he’s going to pull out of the bag next.
3) A German rock band:
4) An early power electronics group that had releases on Broken Flag.
http://www.rockwell-dezibel.de/band.htm
5) Early works of a Dutch (Amsterdam) collective of electronic/ hip-hop musicians (including designer Piet Parra) are recorded under the name Rockwell. Limited availability.
6) A Hungarian rock band formed in 1979, featuring many members of later well-known Hungarian rock and heavy metal bands such as bass guitarist Imre Molnár (Irigy Hónaljmirigy), drummer László Tarca (Pokolgép), vocalist György Pazdera (Pokolgép as bass guitarist), or bass guitarist/vocalist Endre Paksi (earlier: Pokolgép; later: Ossian as vocalist only).
Childhood Memories
Rockwell Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But maybe I should do it all again
If only I had taken your advice
Then everything could be so much better
It seems just like yesterday
But yesterday was so long ago
Somebody help me
Make me human again
Make me human again
I'm losing my childhood memories
I'm losing my childhood memories
I'm losing my childhood memories
I'm losing my childhood memories
I'm brand new
I'm brand new
I'm brand new
I'm brand new
I wish that I could be that little kid again for just one day
I wish that I could be that little kid again for just one day
I wish that I could be that little kid again for just one day
I wish that I could be that little kid again for just one day
The answer, always on the tip of my tongue
But it changes right in front of my eyes
Maybe I could have another chance
To make you feel satisfied
Somebody help me
Make me human again
Somebody help me
Make me human again
I'm losing my childhood memories
The lyrics to Rockwell's song "Childhood Memories" depict the singer's longing to relive his childhood days. He expresses regret for not heeding someone's advice in the past and feels that his present life could have been better if only he had. He laments the passage of time, feeling as if yesterday was so far away. The repeated refrain of "I'm losing my childhood memories" depicts his distress at feeling that he is losing those precious moments from his past, and the chorus of "I'm brand new" suggests a desire to start over and recapture those moments. The bridge of the song speaks of the frustration of trying to find the answer but finding it changing constantly, and the hope for a second chance to make things right.
The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness, as if the singer is looking back on his life with a sense of regret or loss. The repetition of the phrase "somebody help me make me human again" suggests a desire to return to a simpler time, perhaps with less responsibility and fewer worries. It is a common sentiment, as many people look back on their childhood days with fondness and wish to relive them.
Overall, "Childhood Memories" is a song that captures the bittersweet feeling of watching time pass and knowing that you can never go back. The singer's desire to recapture his childhood moments is something many listeners can relate to, making the song a poignant and resonant reminder of the fleeting nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how I got here
I am unsure of how I got to where I am currently.
But maybe I should do it all again
Perhaps it would be worth repeating everything from the beginning.
If only I had taken your advice
I regret not heeding the advice that was given to me.
Then everything could be so much better
I believe that if I had followed the advice, my current situation would be improved.
It seems just like yesterday
The events that happened feel as if they occurred very recently.
But yesterday was so long ago
Despite feeling like it happened recently, the events occurred a long time ago.
Somebody help me
I am seeking assistance from anyone who can provide it.
Make me human again
I feel as if I have lost touch with my humanity and wish to regain it.
I'm losing my childhood memories
I am forgetting important memories from my childhood.
I'm brand new
I feel as if I am starting fresh, as if I were just born.
I wish that I could be that little kid again for just one day
I yearn for the simplicity and innocence of my childhood and wish to experience it again, even for a short time.
The answer, always on the tip of my tongue
I feel as if I know the solution to my current problems, but it always eludes me.
But it changes right in front of my eyes
The solution to my problems always seems to change or become unclear, even as I focus on it.
Maybe I could have another chance
I am hopeful that I will receive another opportunity to correct my mistakes.
To make you feel satisfied
I hope to take actions that will make others happy and content.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ericz9801
A decade later and still bumping it, so crazy how after all these years the act of listening to this song now elicits the exact sensation that the song was written about.. is this meta nostalgia
@user-mv9ib6fv1d
10 years... so fast...
I still love this song
@xgeraintjones
three years later and i still love this song
@_chipchip
Geraint jones For real.
@puff_x
agree💚
@MrTapelius
+Geraint jones and i just found this song. bless the spotify discovery
@sexyjamal7774
six years later and I still love this song
@JulsGil
Almost 8 years and i still love the song
@DJAdaNuff
This song blows my mind. Seriously the production is insane!
@Stereo4
Agreed! This has been my favorite song since it came out, and it still is. The production is just unreal. Nothing I've heard comes close production-wise. Not even other Rockwell tracks!