1) Sasha, … Read Full Bio ↴There are currently several artists using the name Sasha:
1) Sasha, born Alexander Coe (born September 4, 1969), is a Welsh DJ and record producer. Late Night Tales Presents Sasha: Scene Delete was released in April 2016. He is also known for partnering with English DJ, John Digweed, as Sasha + Digweed. The pair released several mix albums together, including the Northern Exposure series (released between 1996 and 2001). They also released one of the all time best selling mix albums, The Renaissance Mix Collection part 1, in 1994. Sasha also released two Global Underground solo mix CDs, San Francisco (GU009) and Ibiza (GU013), which are considered classics of the progressive house genre.
In 2002 he released his first solo LP, Airdrawndagger, a result of collaboration with Charlie May and Junkie XL, the album also featured a guest appearance from James Holden. The album enjoyed excellent reviews upon its release, and recently a wave of quality remixes by various producers has re-kindled interest in Sasha's production work. 2004 saw the release of Involver, his third in the Global Underground series. This mix album differed from previous albums in that each track was completely reproduced in the studio, as opposed to simply being blended together.
More recently, in 2005, Sasha began moving away from mixing with records and CDs in favor of a new approach with computer software and a dedicated controller for his live sets. With the sequencing/mixing software Ableton Live and a custom controller that Sasha helped to design, he is able to use mixing techniques that are difficult or impossible with conventional methods, including mixing together many sources at once, adjusting pitch and tempo of sources independently, and cutting up and rearranging songs. His most recent mixed CD, Fundacion, was recorded using the Ableton Live software and the album bears the name of his monthly residency nights in both New York and Los Angeles.
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2) a hardcore/screamo band from San Diego, CA, active in the early 2000's. They released a CDr in 2002.
3) a reggae/dancehall singer. She had a Major Hit with "I'm Still In Love" featuring Sean Paul.
4) Sascha Schmitz, better known as his stage name Sasha, is a German singer-songwriter, musician and occasional actor. "If You Believe" is his highest-charting single.
5) SASHA, an alternative band from Adelaide, Australia
6) Sasha Sökol, a Mexican singer, composer, actress, and television presenter.
The Chain
Sasha Lyrics
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Tryna run to them gets us burned
It's a battlefield, we don't have a shield
The weapon that we wield hits the dirt
Who needs gold
When you're shining like silver
Gold is for the winners
These shoes don't go with
First place medals
Give me a silver chain instead
Give me a silver chain instead
Wishes don't come true, that's a fairytale
If you wanna buy a dream, they're up for sale
I say "never quit" but I'm a hypocrite
I'll figure something out, go off the rails
Who needs gold
When you're shining like silver
Gold is for the winners
We ain't one of them
These shoes don't go with
First place medals
Give me a silver chain instead
Give me a silver chain instead
I can't bring myself to care
I don't have a damn to spare
No gold on my hands or flowers in my hair
But I don't really mind
Who needs gold
When you're shining like silver
Gold is for the winners
We ain't one of them
These shoes don't go with
First place medals
Give me a silver chain instead
Give me a silver chain instead
In Sasha's song "The Chain," the lyrics paint a picture of the struggles and realities of life. The opening lines convey a sense of disillusionment and frustration, as the idea of reaching for the stars or running towards them only leads to disappointment and getting burned. The mention of a battlefield without a shield suggests a constant state of vulnerability and the weapon hitting the dirt hints at an ineffective means of defense or self-preservation.
The chorus examines the concept of success and the value placed on material possessions. It questions the necessity of gold when one is already shining like silver, indicating that external validation and recognition are not essential for personal happiness or fulfillment. The lyrics suggest that gold is reserved for the winners, and the singer doesn't consider themselves part of that category. The mention of shoes not going with first place medals further emphasizes a disconnect from conventional notions of achievement and status, opting instead for something simpler and less ostentatious like a silver chain.
The second verse delves deeper into the theme of dreams and aspirations. It challenges the notion that wishes always come true, portraying it as a fairytale or unrealistic expectation. The lyrics suggest that dreams can be bought, implying that success and fulfillment can be acquired through monetary means. However, the singer recognizes their own contradictory nature in advocating for perseverance while admitting to being a hypocrite. Despite this, there is a determination to figure things out and deviate from the expected path.
The final verse reveals a sense of apathy and nonchalance. The singer claims to not care and lacks any concern or regard to spare. The absence of gold on their hands or flowers in their hair indicates a detachment from conventional symbols of wealth and beauty. However, this lack of material possessions doesn't bother the singer, and they express contentment with their current situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Chain" delve into themes of disillusionment, unconventional perspectives on success, and a rejection of societal expectations. It encourages finding value and contentment not in material possessions or external validation but in personal fulfillment and embracing one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Pulling at the stars doesn't work
Trying to reach for unreachable goals or desires is futile.
Tryna run to them gets us burned
Attempting to achieve those goals too quickly or without proper preparation can lead to failure or negative consequences.
It's a battlefield, we don't have a shield
Life is challenging and unpredictable, and we often lack protection or defense against its difficulties.
The weapon that we wield hits the dirt
Our efforts or strategies to overcome obstacles often fail or fall short.
Who needs gold
The value of material wealth or success is questioned.
When you're shining like silver
When we possess qualities or attributes that shine and stand out, material possessions or achievements become less significant.
Gold is for the winners
Gold represents the ultimate symbol of success and is typically associated with those who achieve victory.
We ain't one of them
We do not belong to the group of successful or accomplished individuals.
These shoes don't go with first place medals
Our style, preferences, or unconventional choices do not align with traditional notions of success or recognition.
Give me a silver chain instead
Rather than seeking material wealth or accolades, I desire something simpler or more meaningful, represented by a silver chain.
Wishes don't come true, that's a fairytale
The idea that all our desires and dreams will magically be fulfilled is unrealistic and akin to a fictional story.
If you wanna buy a dream, they're up for sale
If you try to achieve your dreams solely through material means or by buying into extravagant fantasies, they are readily available but often shallow.
I say 'never quit' but I'm a hypocrite
Although I advocate for perseverance, I contradict myself by sometimes giving up or struggling to follow my own advice.
I'll figure something out, go off the rails
I will find my own way or solution, even if it means deviating from the conventional or expected path.
I can't bring myself to care
I am unable to find reasons to be deeply invested or concerned.
I don't have a damn to spare
I do not possess any extra time, energy, or attention to give.
No gold on my hands or flowers in my hair
I lack material wealth or superficial adornments, emphasizing a simpler or more down-to-earth existence.
But I don't really mind
Despite the apparent limitations or lack of conventional success, I am content or unaffected by it.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sasha Mathews
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darijan Vrabic
Great track! Well done
Faxi Nadu
was also on one of the global underground CDs, massive tune aye! <3
Sławomir Kamiński
Bardzo energetyczny 🔊🎶🤩
tominrochester
Love it! Classic part of Sasha's mixes circa 1999 (live @Intenz, for example). Question- would this be considered Progressive House or Trance? Or something else?
tominrochester
@Marco Chaiwallah It seems like you would be able to point me in the direction of mixes/djs that i would like, if I wanted to hear something along these lines. Any suggestions? Also- would Goa Gil be in that category?
tominrochester
@steven mccusker Drugs!!!
steven mccusker
listn suuunshine who gives a damski SASHA THE BAAASHA'RRRrrrr is k dynamite bk in the daaay knoe nooo ey diz wit ey waaants noooo he dizney care if ye dont like it wit eez dain a certinlee dont lollol boing !!! ))) big FLUFEE COSMIC BLUE BLUE ASAID!!! LOVE TAE SASHA-THE BAAASHArrrRRR xXx :-)))
kamarupa
the beat is trance
Marco Chaiwallah
ive been around the goa parties 96-2001 and this is clearly stylewise pre-psy trance melodic goa. you recognize it from the arpegios of staccato melody and staccatto basslines. the synth pads also typical trance vibe. also the snaredrum roll swells and the tempo, and the hihatpattern. typical trance/melodic goa. compate to early 94-96 stuff of astral projection and others ...
and no Jeff mills would have not played that whatsoever! has nothing to d woth tresor techno fo the 90ies or tribal style detroit techno of 97-2002 ...
Bless My Life
this is fantastic!!