Scandroid’s music has cracked the Top 10 on the iTunes Electronic Albums chart and the Top 5 on the Billboard Electronic Albums chart. Along with his original songs streaming in the millions, Scandroid’s music has also been the subject of several popular remixes, including a Dance With the Dead remix of "Neo-Tokyo" that has accumulated 12 million combined streams between Spotify and YouTube alone.
Following the Scandroid self-titled debut album in 2016, Klayton released a second full-length album, Monochrome (Deluxe Edition), in 2017. He then embarked on the most ambitious project in Scandroid’s history to day, releasing the first half of an epic double album in The Darkness in 2018. The second half, The Light, was released in late 2019 with the complete album, The Darkness and The Light, to follow in 2020.
Neo-Tokyo
Scandroid Lyrics
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The moonlight swallowed up by breathing electricity
Salvation hovers in the sky
Dream of a life inside while we escape just to survive!
Let go, take flight
Dreams begin to reignite
So clear, so bright
Plug in, online
The datastream linking our minds
Circuits entwined
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
We're made of flesh, circuit and bone
The only world we've known
These empty streets we walk alone!
Salvation blocking out the sun
Beneath its shadow cast
I dream with my Aphelion!
Let go, take flight
Dreams begin to reignite
So clear, so bright
We're glowing in the dead of night!
Plug in, online
The datastream linking our minds
Circuits entwined
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
A new hope glistens off the streets
Rainfall washes away the memories in binary
Salvation bathes us in its glow
We look up to the sky
And dream of Neo-Tokyo!
Let go, take flight
Dreams begin to reignite
So clear, so bright
We're glowing in the dead of night!
Plug in, online
The datastream linking our minds
Circuits entwined
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
The first verse of Scandroid's "Neo-Tokyo" paints a picture of a futuristic, cyberpunk city with neon lights reflecting off the streets and the moonlight drowned out by the hum of electricity. The concept of salvation is introduced, but it is a salvation that hovers in the sky, out of reach. The next line hints at the desperation of the people living in this world, dreaming of a life within the city's walls but striving only to survive in the outside world. The chorus, "Let go, take flight, dreams begin to reignite, so clear, so bright, we're glowing in the dead of night," captures the optimism that comes with the possibility of escape and a chance for a better life.
The second verse emphasizes the theme of a hybrid existence, "made of flesh, circuit and bone," and the feeling of isolation that can result from living in such a world, "these empty streets we walk alone." The idea of salvation returns, but now it is blocking out the sun, casting a shadow over everything. The song introduces the idea of an aphelion, which is the point in a planet's orbit when it is farthest from the sun. In this context, it could suggest the idea of being far from hope or solace. The second chorus amplifies the theme of unity, as people plug in and their circuits entwine in the datastream, all dreaming of the city of Neo-Tokyo.
Overall, "Neo-Tokyo" is a song about the yearning for something better, a hope that is symbolized by the imagined utopia of the city. It highlights the dissatisfaction with a life of mere survival and the desire to dream, to let go and take flight. The references to augmented existence, isolation, and salvation hint at deeper themes of the dehumanizing effects of technology and the struggle to find meaning in a heavily engineered world.
Line by Line Meaning
Neon lights glisten off the streets
The futuristic, technological city is full of bright lights and promises of a better life.
The moonlight swallowed up by breathing electricity
The natural beauty of the moon is overshadowed by the artificial glow of the city.
Salvation hovers in the sky
The people look to the sky for hope and a way out of their current circumstances.
Dream of a life inside while we escape just to survive!
The people dream of a better life within the city while they struggle to survive day to day outside of it.
Let go, take flight
Let go of your worries and fears and allow yourself to imagine a better life.
Dreams begin to reignite
Allowing yourself to dream can reignite hope and motivation.
So clear, so bright
The dream is vivid and full of potential.
We're glowing in the dead of night!
The dream brings a sense of light and life even in the darkest of times.
Plug in, online
Connect to the virtual world to escape and explore new possibilities.
The datastream linking our minds
The virtual world connects us and allows us to share experiences and ideas.
Circuits entwined
Our minds and the technology become intertwined and interconnected.
We'll dream of Neo-Tokyo tonight!
The people continue to dream of a better life within the futuristic city.
We're made of flesh, circuit and bone
Humans and technology coexist to create a new hybrid form of life.
The only world we've known
For some, the technological world is all they've ever known.
These empty streets we walk alone!
The world outside of the city can feel isolating and lonely.
Salvation blocking out the sun
The hope offered by the city can overshadow the natural beauty of the world.
Beneath its shadow cast
The city's influence looms large over everything.
I dream with my Aphelion!
I dream of a better life with my loved one, my Aphelion.
A new hope glistens off the streets
Hope for a better future is starting to emerge within the city.
Rainfall washes away the memories in binary
The rain symbolizes a cleansing of past memories, which are now stored in digital form.
Salvation bathes us in its glow
The city and its promises of a better life offer a sense of salvation and hope.
And dream of Neo-Tokyo!
The people continue to dream of a better life within the futuristic city.
Contributed by Hailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
DANMAN TUNES
WOW...I loved the Dance with the Dead version.....but this is something totally different. More of a trippy, more synth heavy heaven remix. Love it. Thing is, Scandroid's stuff is so good, the remixes themselves HAVE to be good.
Amazing!
Synthetic Pacifist
I have no idea who this/these Chromatique person/people are, but DAMN if they didn't pour their heart(s) and soul(s) into this remix. I think I'm in love again.
Arysha Santiago
Axe01295 , thanks a lot! I'll check it out :)
CyberCat
I'd recommend you to register in VK.com (it's like Facebook, but it's Russian)
You can find them there and even listen! https://vk.com/chromatique
And they also have a bandcamp page https://chromatique.bandcamp.com/
Googling stuff makes magic :D
Arysha Santiago
do any of you know where I can find more stuff by them?
CyberCat
Me too, just googled them, they're a synthwave/synth-pop trio from Siberia!
ruddthree
This is awesome! Props to Chromatique!
Tod_Kingofducks
ohhh my gooosh!! this is AMAZING!!!
Edit: so after listening to the other remixes, which were out of this world, i still think this one should have gotten first place
Arysha Santiago
Listened to the 2nd place and I must say... this is still my favorite. ❤️ Waiting to see how the 1st place will be.
Ahad Alpha
What was the first place?