The stage name "S3RL" was based on a nickname his cousins gave him when he was little, which derived from his cousins calling him "arsehole". To avoid profanity, they began saying "arserl", and according to S3RL, the word stuck and became his stage name.
One of S3RL's most popular tracks is "Pretty Rave Girl" (2006), which uses the melody from "Daddy DJ" (November 1999) by the French dance act of the same name. S3RL has contributed tracks for several UK hardcore compilation series, including the Bonkers series.
Many of his songs reference different aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, hentai, and video games. In 2011, he founded his own record label, EMFA Music, through which all of his works are released. In May 2012, the label released "Press Play Walk Away[/track" as a single by S3RL and SynthWulf, a fellow hardcore DJ.
As of February 2015, S3RL was ranked 1798 on the "Official Global DJ Rankings" page djrankings.org, which bases its rankings on a number of factors include chart rankings, DJ fees and radio airplay. During mid-2015, his single "Genre Police" (featuring Lexi), which had been issued in Australia in November the previous year, peaked at #10 on the Norwegian singles chart.
In early 2018, S3RL announced that his 2018 tour would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Though he advertised it as being his final shows, he clarified that he might be willing to return to the stage after at least two years: "After 2018 I will not do any shows for at least a couple of years, then re-assess the situation to do the occasional show here and there.... For example, if I was booked for a show in 2020 that I could bring my family along to I would consider it, but during the two years off I will not be doing any shows at home or away." He also stated that his music production would be unaffected.
In February 2020, S3RL decides to hire contract partners to help him make his new music videos. He notably recruits Aurélien Dacher, a French beatmaker, and they have since created: You Are Mine, Nasty, Dopamine, Wanna Fight Huh, The Bass & The Melody, and S3RL Absolutely Presents.
In May 2021, S3RL announced his new label, M4 Music, with the release of "Dance More (Atef Remix)" on 14 May 2021.
Request
S3RL Lyrics
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Listen to what I say,
I've got a track, a request I want you to play
Alright lady,
Give me a track name,
If I've got it then spin it for you okay
For you to say okay,
The last DJ told me to get *&#$ and go away
I'm not prepared,
I don't know the name
Only how it goes...
Play me the song that goes...
Oh oh I love this song,
I can't help but sing along,
When I hear it being played,
I just wanna dance all day,
Oh oh my favourite song,
I can't help but sing along,
Even the words I don't know,
I still sing them, I just go...
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Oh oh I love this song,
I can't help but sing along,
When I hear it being played,
I just wanna dance all day,
Oh oh my favourite song,
I can't help but sing along,
Even the words I don't know,
I still sing them, I just go...
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Mr DJ,
I just wanna say,
Thank you so much for playing my request today.
Yeah that's ok,
What kinda DJ,
Would I be if I didn't take requests anyway?
Why can't all DJ's,
Just take the damn requests?
Not just play for themselves and then go ignore the rest
If they have got the song,
Then they should play along,
Play it again for me.
I'm not playing it again bitch.
Oh oh I love this song,
I can't help but sing along,
When I hear it being played,
I just wanna dance all day,
Oh oh my favourite song,
I can't help but sing along,
Even the words I don't know,
I still sing them, I just go...
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na
The song "Request" by S3RL is a fun, upbeat track that is all about the joy of hearing your favorite song played on the radio or at a party. The lyrics describe a woman who approaches a DJ with a request for a song she doesn't know the name of, but can sing the melody to. The DJ, who is happy to take the request, is contrasted with another DJ who turned her away in the past. The woman expresses her gratitude for the DJ who played her song and revels in the joy of singing along and dancing to it.
The lyrics of the song are relatable for anyone who has ever had a song stuck in their head but couldn't remember what it was called. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song encourage listeners to sing and dance along with the chorus. The lyrics also tap into the frustration of not having one's requests taken seriously by DJs, while emphasizing the positive impact a good DJ can have on a listener's experience.
Overall, "Request" is a celebration of the power of music to uplift and unite people, regardless of their backgrounds or musical preferences.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr DJ, Listen to what I say, I've got a track, a request I want you to play
The singer is asking the DJ to play a song
Alright lady, Give me a track name, If I've got it then spin it for you okay
The DJ is asking for the name of the requested song
Didn't expect that, For you to say okay, The last DJ told me to get *&#$ and go away
The singer has had bad experiences with DJs who didn't take requests seriously
I'm not prepared, I don't know the name Only how it goes... Play me the song that goes...
The artist doesn't know the name of the requested song but knows how it sounds
Oh oh I love this song, I can't help but sing along, When I hear it being played, I just wanna dance all day, Oh oh my favourite song, I can't help but sing along, Even the words I don't know, I still sing them, I just go...
The artist loves the requested song and can't help but sing and dance when it is played
Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na
The singer doesn't know some of the words to the song but still enjoys singing along
Mr DJ, I just wanna say, Thank you so much for playing my request today.
The singer thanks the DJ for playing the requested song
Yeah that's ok, What kinda DJ, Would I be if I didn't take requests anyway?
The DJ acknowledges that taking requests is part of their job
Why can't all DJ's, Just take the damn requests? Not just play for themselves and then go ignore the rest If they have got the song, Then they should play along, Play it again for me.
The artist wishes that all DJs would take requests seriously and play songs for their audience
I'm not playing it again bitch.
The DJ refuses to play the requested song again, possibly because of the artist's attitude
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Hayden
S3RL, you're one of those rare artists who produce nothing but gold. Everything you make is amazing. Don't stop!
Alejandro
Bv
miya
sheesh 8 yr ago, 2021 and im still here :D
sparten braden1
@miya 2022
miya
@sparten braden1you're right, i don't even know the year we live in lol
POLYM3R
@miya now
Brandon B
It's 2020, the world is crumbling as we know it. Life is changing because of Covid19 and yet here I am Rocking out to this song while working. Thanks for keeping me moving with your music S3RL <3
Blue
nothing will beat early 2000s techno rave, love you S3RL
KAYA
Às vezes no silêncio da noite eu fico imaginando uma festa que só tocasse músicas do S3RL, seria pft nhaa
Vitor Itou
Verdade, eu sempre imagino isso...