The first decade of the new millennium has passed and house music pioneer Roger Sanchez continues to keep the beat and rock dance floors across the globe. The ‘Release Yourself’ empire is still a force to be reckoned with in it's 10th year of existence. This year Roger celebrates the pass of an incredible decade of house music, and the beginning of a new generation filled with innovative beats and mind blowing performances.
Born to Dominican Parents in Queens, Roger spent his younger years soaking up the musical influences that were the lifeblood of his home town. It was the diversity of these influences, from salsa, blues and soul to disco, rock and hip-hop, that solidified Roger's dedication to representing this spectrum of musical styles. Thus, Roger's sound is impossible to pigeon hole, refusing to fit the template of any one genre:
"I have always listened to a wide range of music, taking different influences from hundreds of styles. The diversity of the sounds I hear influence different lines of thought when I'm in the studio creating something new"
After leaving college to follow his music-filled heart, Roger's passion for DJing conquered his hometown, and the last days of the 1980s saw Roger spinning beats in the Big Apple's most notorious clubs. 1990 saw the S-Man catapulted into international limelight with his first hit Luv Dancin, released on the eminent Strictly Rhythm label under the first of many monikers Underground Solution
Roger's creative evolution through the rest of the decade yielded a string of hits, and whilst working under his Transatlantic Soul alias, Roger conceived the enduring legend Release Yourself. Born in 1996 through club smash single Release Yo Self, the brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that embodies Roger's deep belief in the liberty music can bring. Now an exclusive clubbing concept, a CD mix series, an IDMA winning podcast radio show that touches millions, and an annual residency in Ibiza that still dominates the scene, Release Yourself continues to gather momentum as one of the most recognized and seminal brands on the global scene today.
Roger has remixed superstars such as Chic, Daft Punk, Diana Ross and The Police, contributed to the soundtrack of Hollywood movie Blade, and founded 3 record labels before his beloved Stealth. Since forming his opus label "Stealth Records" in 2002, the recognition has continued to roll in. Even through the glare of his massive commercial success, the expanse of Roger's fame has neither diluted his outlook nor marred his creativity, and he remains a true champion of new music with one ear always pressed firmly to the underground. In one week alone Roger scored a trio of tracks in the top 25 Billboard Charts, but even after winning a Grammy in 2004 for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Hella Good and establishing a global fan base of millions, the S-man remains grounded, making it clear that "Really, as always, I just do what I do and am grateful to be able to follow my heart."
2010 is a truly memorable year for Roger as he celebrates 10 years of his famous residency in Ibiza. This year Roger will as well release a new ‘Release Yourself’ compilation, all on Roger’s own Stealth label. For 10 years Roger Sanchez has dictated the tempo of the house music scene, bringing audiences up and coming artists that have grown to become big-time-players in the dance world. Even after 10 years Roger sees no reason to slow down as he looks forward to breaking barriers in house music for the next decade.
As well as remixing songs, he also hosts his own radio show called Release Yourself, the show is syndicated worldwide.
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Roger Sanchez Lyrics
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Take my place, In my mind
Capture me, Follow through
Validate, Wanting you
Baby this seems so wrong.
Baby this seems so right.
Day after day, so long,
Year after year after year.
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind.
Shower me and give me life.
Never fade from my mind.
Always there when I close my eyes.
Hesitate. Pull me in.
Breath on breath. Skin on skin.
Lovin' deep. Fallin fast.
All right here. Let this last.
Baby it's been so long.
And it could be tonight.
Hour after hour, so long,
Day after day, so long,
Year after year after year.
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind.
Shower me and give me life.
Never fade from my mind.
Always there when I close my eyes.
(Give me life)
(Give me life)
And now we're here
Never fade from my mind.
Shower me and give me life
(Give me love and give me life)
Never fade from my mind.
Always there when I close my eyes.
The song "Fade" by Roger Sanchez conveys a sense of intense desire and longing for someone, even if it may not be entirely right. The first verse begins with the singer asking the other person to take their place in their mind, to capture and follow through with their desires, ultimately validating their need for the other person. The chorus repeats the phrase "never fade from my mind," emphasizing the deep impression this person has left on the singer, giving them life and always being present, even when they close their eyes.
The second verse continues with the sense of hesitation and desire, emphasizing the physical intimacy between the two people, describing their attraction as "lovin' deep" and falling quickly. The bridge of the song reinforces this feeling of urgency, with the singer pleading that it's been too long without this person, and tonight could be the night that they finally come together.
Overall, the song reflects the complicated nature of desire, acknowledging that it may not always be rational or reasonable, but that it can still be all-consuming and impossible to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, Stare inside
Take a deeper look at me and try to understand what I am feeling inside.
Take my place, In my mind
Try to see things from my perspective and understand what I am going through.
Capture me, Follow through
Take hold of my heart and don't let go, always be there for me.
Validate, Wanting you
I need your validation and approval, and I really want you in my life.
Baby this seems so wrong.
I know this might seem like the wrong thing to do, but I can't help how I feel.
Baby this seems so right.
Despite the doubts, I truly believe that being with you is the right thing for me.
Hour after hour, so long,
The time seems to drag on endlessly, day after day.
Day after day, so long,
Every day feels like an eternity, and I can't wait to be with you again.
Year after year after year.
No matter how much time passes, my feelings for you remain strong and constant.
And now we're here
Despite all the obstacles and challenges, we are finally together.
Never fade from my mind.
Your memory will always be with me, and the love we share will never die.
Shower me and give me life.
Your love and affection give me the strength and motivation to keep going.
Always there when I close my eyes.
Even when you are not physically with me, you are always in my thoughts and dreams.
Hesitate. Pull me in.
Even when I hesitate, you draw me in with your irresistible charm and presence.
Breath on breath. Skin on skin.
Our bodies and souls are intimately intertwined, and we are completely consumed by each other.
Lovin' deep. Fallin fast.
Our love is strong and deep, and we are falling for each other more and more every day.
All right here. Let this last.
In this moment, everything feels perfect, and I want it to last forever.
And it could be tonight.
Tonight could be the night that we finally take our relationship to the next level.
(Give me life)
I need your love and support to keep me going and give me a reason to live.
(Give me love and give me life)
Your love gives me the strength to face any challenges and obstacles that come my way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL S NATHANSON, HOWARD A CASPE
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