A Japanese cosmetic company asked Satoshi to produce a track for their forthcoming promo parties where the legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles was performing. Knuckles saw the potential in Satoshi's music and asked if he was interested in collaborating. The final result of their partnership was "Tears", a defining moment in vocal house and a song now commonly regarded as an all time classic. Satoshi soon took the leap and moved to New York. Since his seminal hit "Tears" with Knuckles back in 1989, he has gone on to become a major part of the acclaimed Def Mix crew. Tomiie has remixed and worked with the likes of Photek, Kosheen, Simply Red, David Bowie, U2, Mariah Carey, and Misia (Japan's #1 R&B artist), just to name a few.
In 2000 Satoshi wrote and produced his debut album for Sony entitled "Full Lick" featuring performances by Kelli Ali, former front woman for the Sneaker Pimps, Diane Charlemagne, Robert Owens and others. The album has been met with critical acclaim by his fans and the press with each single enjoying top ten dance chart success. "Up in Flames", garnered a number one dance hit in the UK and included mixes from John Digweed. In the US, "Up in Flames" and "Darkness" established Satoshi's presence in the alternative music scene as well as the dance music scene. The Global Underground compilation mixed by John Digweed also featured "Love in Traffic" the most recognizable single from "Full Lick" in addition to three other "Satoshi" productions/ remixes.
In 2001, Satoshi Tomiie launched his own label "SAW.RECORDINGS". The word SAW comes from "SAW is one of the names of the sound wave (Sine, Square, Triangle and so on). These are used by various kinds of electronic music producers regardless of the style; most of them use and tweak these waveforms to compose music. Regardless of the style, SAW.RECORDINGS would like to introduce quality music to the music scene. We also would like to be a tool for DJ's (as SAW)." states Tomiie.
It was Satoshi's desire to create a platform from which he would be able to showcase ideas and creativity that are more experimental. SAWÕs first single release "Paranoize" by Bipath caused major excitement from DJ's worldwide. Follow up singles, Madam "Penetration" and TomiieÕs own "Virus" gave SAW world recognition.
2002 has brought forth singles and EPÕs from the likes of Akadoma, Jerry Bonham and Tigerhook, with a debut production from the remix team Gabriel & Dresden entitled "Lament" at the end of the year TomiieÕs Saw label is forging ahead. 2003 brings Echomen "Perpetual" the first vocally driven record for the Label. Tomiie's ongoing philosophy to push the envelope and expose new talents has assisted in the launch of such new producer / dj"s as Trendroids and Lexicon Avenue. If SAW.RECORDINGS is an example of the direction that Satoshi is heading in, he is acknowledging the changes in the dance music scene, thus shifting what House music is. House music never stops evolving and expanding its borders and Satoshi Tomiie is in the forefront of this movement.
Satoshi is the first American based DJ to be asked to record a NuBreed album (#6) for International label Global Underground. Nubreed is known for only working with the leading cutting edge DJ's. With a world tour under way, Tomiie launched the North American leg with a Spundae party in San Francisco and continued traveling throughout the USA, Europe, of South America, Asia, and Australia. His Nubreed album is the fastest and highest selling Nubreed album to date.
Receiving the highest honor as a DJ, in December Satoshi Tomiie was voted by the public into the #30 spot of the WorldÕs Top 100 DJ List. Satoshi is also finding International recognition now as a Label owner besides his proven talents as a DJ, Producer / Artist and Musician. 2003 Satoshi has again launched his world tour on the west coast of the United States and will be touring well into the fall.
He released Satoshi Tomiie presents Ice entitled "Scandal in New York" and has just completed a DJ Mix compilation titled UNDULATION 1. A collaboration with Label Manager and DJ Hector Romero that is releasing with a tour in October.
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Hungry
Satoshi Tomiie Lyrics
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Cynical and sensible, always full of surprises
You travel far and wide
Looking for the feeling, lost inside you
They don't understand you, no
Until it's too late
With everything they've handed you
On a silver plate
Are you hungry for a little more
Than what you've had before?
Are you hungry for a taste of life?
Whet your appetite, are you hungry?
Now give me this mountainside
Cool waters to lie beside
Give me these two strong eyes
To see the difference between truth and lies
Ah, give me this feeling when you kiss me baby
Every day and every night
That's all I need, yes
Everything is gonna be all right
Are you hungry for a little more
Than what you've had before?
Are you hungry for a taste of life?
Whet your appetite, are you hungry?
You're like a sight for sore eyes, lyrical and gentle
Border-lining sentimental
You're like a dream realized
So why do I keep falling back to sleep,
I'm so serious and deep.
Are you hungry for a little more
Than what you've had before?
Are you hungry for a taste of life?
Whet your appetite, are you hungry?
Are you hungry for a little more
Than what you've had before?
Are you hungry for a taste of life?
Whet your appetite, are you hungry?
The lyrics to Satoshi Tomiie's song "Hungry" are a reflection of a person's desire for something more in their life. The opening line describes the person as having "old eyes," which suggests a level of maturity or experience beyond their years. The next line describes them as "cynical and sensible," indicating that they have a realistic and grounded perspective on life. However, they are also "full of surprises," which suggests an element of unpredictability or spontaneity.
The person is described as traveling "far and wide" in search of a feeling that they have lost inside themselves. It is implied that the people around them do not understand this search until it is too late. The next line suggests that they have been given everything on a silver platter, but they are still hungry for more.
The chorus repeats the question, "Are you hungry for a little more than what you've had before?" It suggests that the person is searching for something to satisfy their appetite for life. The subsequent lyrics describe the sensations and experiences they desire, such as a mountainside to lay beside or strong eyes to see the truth.
The final verse describes the person as a "sight for sore eyes," lyrical and gentle. They are "border-lining sentimental," which indicates that they have a softness or emotional depth that is often overlooked. The final lines of the song suggest that the persona is struggling to stay awake and remain present in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a child with old eyes,
You are innocent yet wise beyond your years.
Cynical and sensible, always full of surprises
You have a realistic and practical perspective, but you also have unexpected qualities.
You travel far and wide
You explore different places and experiences.
Looking for the feeling, lost inside you
You are searching for something deep within you.
They don't understand you, no
Others don't comprehend you.
Until it's too late
They only realize this when it's too late.
With everything they've handed you, On a silver plate
Despite being given everything you could want, it's not enough.
Are you hungry for a little more Than what you've had before?
Do you desire something new and different?
Whet your appetite, are you hungry?
Are you ready to explore and try new things?
Now give me this mountainside, Cool waters to lie beside, Give me these two strong eyes, To see the difference between truth and lies
I desire natural beauty around me and the ability to distinguish between what is true and false.
Ah, give me this feeling when you kiss me baby, Every day and every night, That's all I need, yes, Everything is gonna be all right
All I need is to feel loved and comforted, and everything will be okay.
You're like a sight for sore eyes, lyrical and gentle, Border-lining sentimental, You're like a dream realized, So why do I keep falling back to sleep, I'm so serious and deep.
You bring beauty and peace to my life, yet I struggle to fully embrace it because of my serious nature.
Lyrics © TAIRONA SONGS LTD
Written by: D. BEALE, M. MORRISON, S. EVANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mainrmdj
Fucking brilliant!! Still sounds great today, it's aged very well. Wish they made more like this these days.
Tour Gordon
Me tooooo!
Телепузик Наполеонов
Это бриллиант прогрессив хауса!
Истинное олицетворение того времени (2000-х!)
Ухх,прям фрисон от этого звука!
Такие шедевры нужно превращать в ремастеринг! (2021)
Yatukih001
Absolutely one of the best and most epic songs I´ve listened to this year.......perhaps one of the best trance and vocal songs of all time........
MiguelSev82
Epic sound. The best years house music. Forever love progressive house
Marcus Hertz Hertz
Sasha & John Digweed - safe too - ! ...
Marcus Hertz Hertz
:-) ... !
Igor ogI
Excellent track, never get tired of it even after all these years!
Tour Gordon
Same here ❤️
djmc2sf
love this track! This was massive back in the day.