“I had always been fascinated by just how glossy people like Nile Rogers made their music,” Bernhardt explains. “It always sounded like the musical equivalent of a fashion magazine’s cover. I’d been making somewhat more underground music for a while but really wanted to go in totally the other direction and create this really smooth, polished sound.”
That first Satin Jackets release, the dreamlike You Make Me Feel Good, would set the tone for what was to come. Released on the iconic Belgian label Eskimo Recordings, which had previously helped launch the careers of artists like Aeroplane and Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas, it was an instant hit. Its graceful melodies, airy textures and yearning chorus became the soundtrack to the setting sun at parties worldwide.
With almost metronomic precision You Make Me Feel Good was followed by a string of acclaimed singles and remixes for some of the genre’s biggest names, including Goldroom and Blank & Jones, establishing Bernhardt as one of the most exciting new names in the nu-disco scene. While the face behind the mask may have remained a mystery, Satin Jackets’ warm, polished take on disco soon made the name familiar to music lovers around the world.
Taking things to the next level, 2016’s debut Satin Jackets album, Panorama Pacifico, firmly cemented Bernhardt’s position as both Eskimo’s flagship artist and as one of the biggest nu-disco producers around. Winning praise from the likes of Mixmag, DJ Mag and Groove, the album has gone on to click up over 75 million streams on Spotify alone, and Satin Jackets’ golden mask has become a regular fixture behind the decks at clubs and festivals from Mexico City to Seoul.
2019’s follow up, Solar Nights, would see Bernhardt further develop and refine the Satin Jackets sound. Rapturously received by fans, DJs and press alike, the album, propelled by singles like the global hit ‘Northern Lights’, proved that, much like the original disco artists that first inspired the project, Bernhardt was just as capable of crafting radio friendly pop hits as tracks for the dance floor.
While the pandemic may have put plans for global tours and festival appearances on hold, Bernhardt kept himself busy as clubland went into hibernation. Having relocated to Munich just before lockdown, a succession of singles that ranged from out-and-out pop collaborations to instrumental, chilled-out tracks as well as a series of live Lockdown Streams kept Bernhardt in touch with his ever growing legion of fans. Indeed, it was those Lockdown Streams and the response from his fans that allowed Bernhardt to rediscover, in his own words, “the connection between what I do and what people feel” and sow the seeds for what was to come.
Now as we emerge blinking into the new world, Bernhardt returns with Satin Jackets’ third album, the aptly titled Reunion. Where the first two Satin Jackets albums saw Bernhardt work to first develop his own sound and then elevate his productions to another level, Reunion reveals a musician and producer wholly at ease with both his abilities in the studio and artistic vision.
From blissful instrumental tracks that seem to effortlessly float above the clouds, through to bittersweet wistful pop songs featuring the likes of Australian star Panama, Belgian singer Ivy Falls, US based vocalist Metaxas and up-and-coming British singer Tailor, Reunion is a strikingly confident album that layers new depths and dimensions to the Satin Jackets sound and sets the stage for the next exciting chapter of the Satin Jackets story.
Northern Lights
Satin Jackets Lyrics
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We're heading towards an alaskan sky
Just hang onto me for the ride of your life
We'll connect the stars across the sky
But we'll go it alone
You and i, will find our way home
We'll go it alone
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
We head to a future that feels so blind
Soon enough this fear will pass
They're trying to keep us safe and sound
But we're living in a world of broken glass
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
We'll go it alone
You and i, will find our way home
(We'll go it alone) headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
The song "Northern Lights" by Satin Jackets depicts a sense of adventure and freedom, as the lyrics describe heading towards the Alaskan sky to see the enchanting natural phenomenon, the Northern Lights. The song describes the journey as a ride through the unknown, with a promise to hold on to each other and connect the stars as they head towards their destination. The chorus repeats the phrase "headed to the northern lights", emphasizing the excitement of the journey and the desire to close their eyes and take a trip around the sun, free from worries and fears. The lyrics also hint at the challenges that come with pursuing one's dreams and aspirations, as they acknowledge that we may have to go it alone and find our own way home.
The song has an overall dreamy, euphoric quality that is enhanced by the atmospheric music and the electronic beats. It creates a sense of nostalgia and longing, as if the journey towards the Northern Lights is really a metaphor for the journey towards self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The lyrics encourage us to take risks and follow our hearts, even when the path ahead may be unclear and scary.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay in the middle of the road at night
Be cautious and follow a steady path to navigate through difficult times
We're heading towards an alaskan sky
We're moving towards a dream or goal that is rare and beautiful
Just hang onto me for the ride of your life
Trust me and hold on tight, because we're in for an unforgettable experience
We'll connect the stars across the sky
We'll form a bond that spans vast distances, just like the stars in the night sky
But we'll go it alone
We'll face our challenges independently, but together as a unit
You and i, will find our way home
We'll make it through this together and find our place of belonging
Headed to the northern lights
Traveling towards something awe-inspiring and magical
The night has just begun
There's still so much to experience and discover
And we only want to close our eyes
We're seeking a moment of peace and tranquility
And take a trip around the sun
We'll explore beyond our current surroundings and extend our boundaries
We head to a future that feels so blind
We're unsure of what lies ahead, but remain optimistic and hopeful
Soon enough this fear will pass
Our anxieties will subside in due time
They're trying to keep us safe and sound
Others have our best interests in mind and want to protect us
But we're living in a world of broken glass
The world is fragile and easily shattered, but we refuse to let fear control us
(We'll go it alone) headed to the northern lights
We'll remain strong and independent on our journey to a remarkable destination
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tim Bernhardt, David George Sanderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Stay in the middle of the road at night
We're heading towards an alaskan sky
Just hang onto me for the ride of your life
We’ll connect the stars across the sky
But we’ll go it alone
You and i, will find our way home
We’ll go it alone
You and i, will find our way home
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
We head to a future that feels so blind
Soon enough this fear will pass
They’re trying to keep us safe and sound
But we’re living in a world of broken glass
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
We’ll go it alone
You and i, will find our way home
headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
Headed to the northern lights
The night has just begun
And we only want to close our eyes
And take a trip around the sun
@Will-qp7gx
Played this song like 30 times in the last 2 days
@oscargregorio
OH MY GODNESS! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!
@cristinaleite8220
Indeed 👌💗
@skyhawk2311
Simply
@bombektrombek47
Oooo tak:)
@onowuchux8643
Damn, damn, damn. So beautiful. Perfect harmony of sounds. Beautiful.
@aleksandramajkowska4148
I cannot describe how this song makes me feel. Still after all these years 😊
@lennymiralrio878
I can not describe in words what this song makes me feel ... Thank you Satin Jackets for so much passion in each sound captured... Feel & enjoy the moment. 😎🌌✌️🎶
@manuelstefan3092
Saludos desde Lima Perú - San Borja.
@pedritapebbles775
my song of 2021 all year around for life!