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.
Well That Was Awkward
S3RL Lyrics
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To the cold of the static and put my cold feet on the floor
Forgot all about yesterday
Remembering I′m pretending to be where I'm not anymore
A little taste of hypocrisy
And I′m left in the wake of the mistake, slow to react
So even though you're so close to me
It′s true the way I feel
Was promised by your face
The sound of your voice
Painted on my memories
Even if you're not with me
(I′m with you)
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
(With you)
You
Now I see
Even when I close my eyes
(With you)
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
(With you)
You
Now I see even when I close my eyes
I hit you and you hit me back
We fall to the floor, the rest of the day stands still
Fine line between this and that
When things go wrong I pretend the past isn't real
Now I′m trapped in this memory
And I'm left in the wake of the mistake, slow to react
So even though you′re close to me
You're still so distant and I can't bring you back
No, no matter how far we′ve come
I can′t wait to see tomorrow
No matter how far we've come, I
I can′t wait to see tomorrow
(With you)
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
(With you)
You
Now I see even when I close my eyes
(With you)
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
(With you)
You
Now I see even when I close my eyes
The opening lines of the song "Well That Was Awkward" by S3RL create a mood of confusion and disorientation as the singer wakes up in a dream to the cold of the static and puts his cold feet on the floor. The second line of the song "Forgot all about yesterday" indicates that the singer is trying to escape from his past and remember that he is pretending to be where he is not anymore. There is a little taste of hypocrisy in the air which symbolizes that he is not facing the truth of his reality. This hypocrisy is related to the fact that he is pretending to be where he is not and forgetting about his past, which is why he is left in the wake of a mistake, slow to react.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Now I see keeping everything inside" multiple times, indicating that the singer is keeping his emotions bottled up and not expressing his true feelings. He expresses his desire to be with someone, and even though that person is close to him, he still feels distant and cannot bring them back. This feeling of loneliness is echoed in the line "when things go wrong I pretend the past isn't real"; the past is too painful to confront, and the singer is trapped in his memories.
The song is about regret, missed opportunities, and the pain of losing someone. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, creating a sense of nostalgia and longing as the singer tries to come to terms with his past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in a dream today
I started my day feeling lost and unsure, like I wasn't fully awake.
To the cold of the static and put my cold feet on the floor
I confronted a harsh reality, feeling uncomfortable and disconnected from the environment around me.
Forgot all about yesterday
I intentionally ignored the past, avoiding any reminders that could bring me down.
Remembering I'm pretending to be where I'm not anymore
I'm lying to myself, trying to convince myself that I'm happy with my current situation when deep down, I know I'm not.
A little taste of hypocrisy
I'm being dishonest with myself and others, pretending to have certain values or beliefs that I don't really hold.
And I'm left in the wake of the mistake, slow to react
I'm struggling to deal with the aftermath of my choices and actions, feeling overwhelmed and unable to take appropriate action.
So even though you're so close to me
I'm physically near someone important to me, but emotionally, we're worlds apart.
You're still so distant and I can't bring you back
The distance between us is too great to overcome, and I'm powerless to change that fact.
It's true the way I feel
My emotions are genuine and undeniable.
Was promised by your face
Your facial expressions led me to believe that you felt the same way as I do.
The sound of your voice
Hearing you speak confirmed my feelings and solidified our connection.
Painted on my memories
Your image and voice are etched into my mind, making it impossible to forget you.
Even if you're not with me
Regardless of the distance or separation, the memory of you persists.
(I'm with you)
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
Despite being separated, I feel that we're still connected in some small way. I keep my feelings and thoughts to myself, hiding them from others.
(With you)
You
Now I see
Even when I close my eyes
When I think of you or imagine being with you, I still feel a sense of connection and longing.
I hit you and you hit me back
Our relationship is volatile and characterized by conflict and tension.
We fall to the floor, the rest of the day stands still
In moments of conflict, time seems to stop and nothing else matters except for the struggle between us.
Fine line between this and that
The boundary between love and hate, connection and disconnection is thin and blurry.
When things go wrong I pretend the past isn't real
I struggle to deal with difficult situations in a healthy way, instead choosing to ignore or deny the past to avoid dealing with it.
Now I'm trapped in this memory
I can't escape the memory of our relationship, even when I want to move on and forget.
No, no matter how far we've come
Despite the distance between us, I can't help but hold onto the memory of our past relationship.
I can't wait to see tomorrow
I hold onto the hope that things might change in the future, even if I know that's unlikely.
Writer(s): Jole Hughes
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bjorn571
Found Waldo at 2:34
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@S3RL
Nice! I didn't think anyone would find that for a while. Well done =)
@P3DROCARNITAS
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@FlyntofRWBY
The fact that you turned the cricket at the beginning into an actual intro is freaking amazing.
@ampersand64
Flyntofrwby you are a s3rl fan? Dang, I just knew you as that Jeff Williams repost channel 😂
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@BaratAnemica
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