SCHWARZ & FUNK is a House & Lounge sound project created by the german prod… Read Full Bio ↴SCHWARZ & FUNK is a House & Lounge sound project created by the german producers Bob Schwarz and Jesse Funk in 2001. Inspired by the Balearic House vibes of Ibiza, Bob and Jesse created their own sound of House, Lounge, Chillout and Ambient tunes. By now SCHWARZ & FUNK proved to be a long-time project, very successful and loved by music enthusiasts all over the planet.

Being professional and passionate musicians themselves, they frequently work together with other outstanding musicians and singers. As a consequence SCHWARZ & FUNK stands for sophisticated House and Downbeat at its best.

At the latest from their first release on Café del Mar Vol. 14 in 2007, SCHWARZ & FUNK is recognised as one hot act in House and Lounge music. Many releases followed and the remixes of SCHWARZ & FUNK gained a lot of attention in the House music scene. And the best is yet to come…

Bob Schwarz and Jesse Funk have known each other since they worked at a local radio station in Augsburg / Germany in the early 90ies. Bob was employed there as an audio engineer and Jesse was a member of the editorial staff.

After that period they lost contact for a while. Bob established a small recording studio of his own and his job as a professional musician kept him busy as well.

Jesse ran his own club for several years and already did a lot of djing. Between ‘95 and ‘97, Jesse was touring Ibiza (El Divino/ Privilege/etc.). At this time he finally decided to start his own music productions. Bursting with many innovative ideas, he was looking for the right partner to realise them.

He contacted his old friend Bob and this match proved to be perfect. Bob and Jesse established the joint boxberg studios and a creative cooperation began. First they started experimenting with different music styles but soon they focused on House and Chillout music. They created their own individual sound and so SCHWARZ & FUNK was born.

Bob and Jesse always enjoy playing most parts of their music themselves. "We love to work with audio files and instruments, and we're bored by quantized midi. " Being professional musicians themselves, they naturally came to know many excellent musicians they love to work with. Joe T. Aykut, a good friend and exceptional guitarist, can be regarded as their biggest asset. His spectacular solo performance is one key component of SCHWARZ & FUNK. Little wonder that big stars like J.C.A., Barbara Tucker, The Gipsy Kings and even the Bee Gees are keen to employ him as well.

During the recent years the musical output of Bob and Jesse has raised up to over 200 tracks, released on House and Lounge compilations worldwide. Their composing work even includes commercial tracks for Alfa Romeo, Lufthansa, Tui, Volkswagen, Orange, Pilates, Brita and more.

"We will continue to produce, remix and play music...we just have to do it!"

Sirens
Schwarz & Funk Lyrics

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Soft as velvet, saline tongue
Voice like a whisper in the dark
Boy I got you on your knees
Trace my steps back to the sea

Your voice trembles, lick your lips
You've waited all night long for this
You see me in your dreams

Siren song, voice like cream

Siren song, voice like cream
Siren song, voice like cream

Love is dangerous, I know it well
Am I in heaven or another form of hell
Purgatory, bruised knuckles like my knees
You know I much rather like to tease

Your voice trembles, lick your lips
You've waited all night long for this

You see me in your dreams
Siren song, voice like cream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Schwarz & Funk's "Sirens" describes a seductive and dangerous relationship, where the singer takes control over her lover. She compares herself to a siren, the mythical creature that lures sailors to their deaths with her irresistible voice. The opening line "soft as velvet, saline tongue" suggests a sensual and tempting voice that captivates and hypnotizes her lover. He is under her spell and will do anything she wants, as seen in the line "Boy I got you on your knees."

The chorus emphasizes the power of her voice, describing it as "cream." The verse "love is dangerous, I know it well" implies that the relationship is toxic and that the singer is aware of the danger that comes with it. The following lines "am I in heaven or another form of hell, purgatory, bruised knuckles like my knees" suggests that the singer is experiencing mixed emotions and possibly physical pain as a result of the relationship. However, she enjoys the control she has over her lover and likes to tease him.

Overall, "Sirens" is a song about a dangerous, seductive and addictive love that can lead to both pleasure and pain. The singer has the upper hand in the relationship, and the lyrics suggest that she might be the one to ultimately cause its downfall.

Line by Line Meaning

Soft as velvet, saline tongue
My voice is soft and smooth, and my words are like the salt of the sea.

Voice like a whisper in the dark
My voice is low and mysterious, barely audible in the quiet of the night.

Boy I got you on your knees
You are powerless in front of me, I have you under my spell.

Trace my steps back to the sea
Follow me back to the water, where I belong and where my voice is most powerful.

Your voice trembles, lick your lips
You are nervous and excited, anticipating what is to come.

You've waited all night long for this
You have been thinking about me and this moment for hours, unable to focus on anything else.

You see me in your dreams
I am the subject of your most intimate fantasies and desires.

Siren song, voice like cream
My voice is like a siren's song, irresistible and addictive, smooth like cream.

Love is dangerous, I know it well
Love can be risky and unpredictable, and I am aware of the dangers it can bring.

Am I in heaven or another form of hell
I am questioning whether this experience is a blessing or a curse.

Purgatory, bruised knuckles like my knees
I am stuck in a limbo, with painful reminders of the past that have affected me physically and emotionally.

You know I much rather like to tease
I enjoy playing with your emotions and leading you on, rather than giving in to your desires.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Declan Hoy, Summer Schwarztrauber

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