The influence of the British acid jazz scene of the early 90’s and his deep love for the 70’s soul and jazz music are the foundations of the S-Tone Inc. project, that starts in 1992 with the track Get Freaky Now, the received great appreciation in the UK and represents one of the earliest examples of made in Italy acid jazz music. His debut album was released in 1996 on the Milano 2000/Ishtar label under the title Love Unlimited and contains the track Ainda Sonhar, a composition that as the forerunner of the nu bossa genre and that got included into tens of compilations all over the world.
In 1997 he releases under the name Cosmorama a monothematic drum and bass project entitled "Space Odyssey". Mainly through the third album under the name S-Tone Inc., released in 2002 on Schema/Ishtar and entitled Sobrenatural, he refines his style, made of Brazilian, soul and jazz influences, without forgetting the experiences that he’d made with various Italian and British DJ’s in the house music scene. He worked with Italian and British labels, such as Schema, Irma, Acid Jazz, Centrestage. In 2004, he produced Toco, a Brazilian artist, with the aim to revive the bossa nova tradition of the 60’ with an updated taste. Both Sobrenatural and Instalação Do Samba by Toco were released in France on the label Bonsaï Music. During 2004, he produced his new album Luz Y Sombra with the participation of various musicians from the Milan jazz scene and Brazil, with the intention to take a more acoustic direction than he had in the past, making a more discreet and minimal use of electronic.
Ainda Sonhar
S-Tone Inc. Lyrics
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Living In The Western World
She's A Model
She's a model in the city,
She loves the crowds and the noise.
She's got a motor, she got the money,
She's got so many toys.
When she walks in the room you can tell at once,
She's got a way with the boys.
You want to touch her but she's too much,
She's not the type you can trust.
She's got her face on every poster
Like some object of lust
And when she's talking you've got to listen
There's something about her voice,
She's got a way with the boys.
You don't want to fall for her but you can't resist her,
You want to tell your friends that you once kissed her,
You once kissed her...
She had a husband then she left him
But that was long ago,
She's independant, she doesn't need him
And I believe her I believe her.
She's a model in the city,
She doesn't need anything,
It isn't hard to understand her
Or take her under your wing
But as you lie in your bed with her there's no joy
You're just like one of her toys,
She's got a way with the boys.
The song "She's A Model" by Paul Oxley's Unit is a reflection of the allure of fame and the difficulties of being in a relationship with someone who craves it. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is a model and is easily recognizable due to her face being plastered on posters. She is someone who loves the spotlight and the attention that comes along with it. Even though she seems to have everything, the song hints that she is not to be trusted and is like "an object of lust".
The chorus talks about how irresistible she is and how it's hard not to fall for her, but being with her brings no joy; it's like being one of her many toys. The line "She's got a way with the boys" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the impact she has on those around her. The last verse reveals that she was once married but left him a long time ago, implying that she is now independent and doesn't need anyone. This sentiment is reinforced with the line "She doesn't need anything".
Overall, the song's message seems to be that even though the model is adored by many, being in a relationship with her is ultimately unfulfilling and unsatisfying. It's a reflection on the complexities of fame and the price some people pay to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a model in the city,
She works as a model in the city.
She loves the crowds and the noise.
She enjoys being around people and loud places.
She's got a motor, she got the money,
She has a car, and she has a lot of money.
She's got so many toys.
She has a lot of possessions.
When she walks in the room you can tell at once,
Her presence is immediately noticeable.
There's something about her poise,
She carries herself with a certain confidence.
She's got a way with the boys.
She is very appealing to men.
You want to touch her but she's too much,
She is very attractive, but unapproachable.
She's not the type you can trust.
She is not reliable.
She's got her face on every poster
She is famous and her face is everywhere.
Like some object of lust
She is made to be desired in a physical way.
And when she's talking you've got to listen
People are drawn to her when she speaks.
There's something about her voice,
Her voice is captivating.
You don't want to fall for her but you can't resist her,
You know she's not a good choice for a relationship, but you are drawn to her anyway.
You want to tell your friends that you once kissed her,
You want to brag about your encounter with her.
She had a husband then she left him
She was once married but is now divorced.
But that was long ago,
Her divorce was a while ago.
She's independant, she doesn't need him
She is self-sufficient and doesn't rely on her ex-husband.
And I believe her I believe her.
The singer trusts her when she says she is independent.
She doesn't need anything,
She is content with what she has.
It isn't hard to understand her
She is easy to comprehend.
Or take her under your wing
She is approachable and easy to help.
But as you lie in your bed with her there's no joy
Being with her is not as fulfilling as it seems.
You're just like one of her toys,
She treats people as disposable objects.
She's got a way with the boys.
Men are easily entranced by her.
Writer(s): Manuela Ravaglioli, Stefano Tirone
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JazzSicaa
WE KEEPING OUR PROMISE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥
@pauls6897
Jazz FM in London brought this to my ears in the early years of internet streaming. Bought this on CD in 1998 as an import because of that.
@nickdan122
Meu deus, q música linda!
@pdurpan
obrigado
@bunny2769
Que Linda musica
@jorcornel558
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@thesolidsketch7997
This person gets it
@JazzSicaa
Based af
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@@thesolidsketch7997 indeed