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.
Sweet Love
Roger Sanchez Lyrics
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It's only scary if it gets down to you
Hear now what I say, there's one way
Feel the rhythm, have a taste of some
Sweet, sweet love.
Boy, you know it's right
To make it takes a whole lot of paradise.
It's funny how we change when our lives get a taste of the
Sweet, sweet love.
There are some things I can do without
Some things I just don't need
Too much in life gets cluttered
I like the feel of simplicity and
Sweet, sweet love
The lyrics to Roger Sanchez's song Sweet Love talk about the power of love in tough times. The first verse acknowledges the presence of rainy days - difficult moments in life - but reassures that it's only scary if you let it get to you. It then goes on to suggest that feeling the rhythm and experiencing sweet love is a surefire way to overcome any hardship. The chorus emphasizes this idea with the line "boy, you know it's right to make it takes a whole lot of paradise." In other words, love is the paradise that can help us through the tough times.
The second verse talks about the importance of simplicity in life, and suggests that too much clutter can get in our way. The simplicity that the artist seems to crave is embodied in the "sweet, sweet love" that permeates throughout the song. Overall, the lyrics to Sweet Love are a powerful and uplifting reminder of the power of love to help us overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I know we have rainy days
I am aware that there are times of sadness and trouble in life.
It's only scary if it gets down to you
It's only frightening if it affects you directly or personally.
Hear now what I say, there's one way
Listen closely to what I have to say, there is only one approach.
Feel the rhythm, have a taste of some
Experience the beat and enjoy some of it.
Sweet, sweet love.
This is about the intense and pleasing feeling of love.
Boy, you know it's right
You know that what we have is correct.
To make it takes a whole lot of paradise.
Achieving a harmonious love relationship requires a lot of effort and happiness.
Yeah you see it now
You can comprehend it now.
It's funny how we change when our lives get a taste of the
It's amusing to see how we transform when love becomes part of our lives.
Sweet, sweet love.
This is about the intense and pleasing feeling of love.
There are some things I can do without
There are some things in life that I can live without.
Some things I just don't need
There are some things that I just don't require.
Too much in life gets cluttered
Having too much in life can become overwhelming or chaotic.
I like the feel of simplicity and
I prefer the sensation of simplicity and straightforwardness.
Sweet, sweet love
This is about the intense and pleasing feeling of love.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ryan Raddon, Finn Bjarnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RecycledBinHD
thanks for all the views everyone, this track brings back great memories of being with my dad and hearing it on the car radio.
@milecvetkovic1912
Thanks for the Song, its Legit, beautiful days....
@khuutznetsov
Awesome song, but if it wernt for Toto it wouldnt exist (the lyrics were sampled from one of Toto's songs, forgot the name tho
@CptGravel
One Furry Boi Toto-Hold you back now is the name of the song
@user-ef2xl4ol3i
No way.... Same!!!!!!!
@aliinottingham
this song has the power to make you feel happy and sad at the same time.
@MaesterP
strange but agree :) magnolia its all vain (steve angelo rmx has the same feeling, and deep dish say hello too. imo
@ninjamoves3642
powerful emotion
@crispy8282
I wholeheartedly agree!
@FUNKIERONE
Yes. It has something very very special