Their music is a mix of rock, rap and electronic elements. Their first album, 'Stacked Up', was released in 1994 and was one of the first rap/rock crossover records and the band are widely regarded as being pioneers of the 'nu-metal' genre (Although the actual name and rise of the genre came about a number of years after 'Stacked Up's release) and are often attributed with the subsequent success of The Prodigy, who took rock and dance a step further.
They split up in 1999 and Heitham and John formed 'Lodestar', a less electronic, more melodic, metal orientated 4-piece in which Heitham sang throughout, rather than rapped. Lodestar created one superb self-titled album before themselves calling it a day.
In the meantime, Kerstin lead the vocals on the next Senser album 'Asylum' which had stronger dance roots, but still with the familiar thrashy guitar riffs. Although no where near as popular as Stacked Up, Asylum's closer affiliation with D&B spawned numerous remixes, some of which accompanied the main album itself, making it a 2-CD release.
In 2003, Senser reformed in the original line-up, to work on a compilation of their 2 90's albums. Their time together also spawned brand new material, released as the album 'Schematic' in 2004. The new album brought back the old sound from Stacked Up but with noticeable melodic and dance influences from Lodestar and the Senser 'Asylum' album.
A new album 'How To Do Battle' was released in September 2009, and Senser is currently on tour supporting the release.
What's Going On
Senser Lyrics
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breaking through the back door,
world dance floor is in store.
This future primitive vibe is definitive
to make you step, step it's instinctive.
Giving, what I have to give,
living, how I've always lived,
so try and be alert and keep listening,
Roughin' it I've been sufferin' for it for longer
than any man needs in this disease,
misrepresentations,
the sad collapse of a thousand nations.
The meaning of the word is vital,
thats my recital. Gonna make you think a bit,
about how a word gets said in truth
and how the fucked up people keep changin' it.
Won't somebody tell me, what is going on.
(ahh you'd better tell me now)
See, a wish on a dish or a coin on a plate
is no ticket to heaven or any such state
and I relate, the symptoms of this society,
to which lack of sobriety a wide variety of factors...
They think the world is a stage,
so they've all become actors.
WHAT'S GOING ON ?
Live and renegade, breaking down the barricades,
crashing the barriers, truth message carriers,
breaking a mould, loosening a hold,
by not just doing what we're told.
Yes the same old stuff going through and through,
people finding it tough to think of things to do, and if
the will was there and the motivation,
more people get ideas above their station.
Switch the points go further down the track,
you gotta move and that's a fact Jack,
take a sip from the wisdom cup,
and speak your wise mind up. See
the key is there, some have opened the door,
making their own time,
setting their own score,
making love, giving love to the people around them
despite of what surrounds them.
WHAT'S GOING ON ?
Fashion is something so ugly
it has to be changed every 15 minutes
but style is something versatile
and in the way you move and in the way you smile,
and I'll stress the point, time to blow the joint.
Expose the pose to keep you on your toes.
Mind revolution soul evolution,
the final conclusion to all this confusion.
Not packing a knife or a gun or anything man
'cause I'm not that threatening.
Some go the left way, some go the right way,
down in their soul, they can't see where or why or what
they're gonna say
when they get asked something fast in a word way.
Hypnotised, mesmerised but no wiser than before,
they can see the shape of truth for years
and still not suss the score
and what is more have no conception
of the connection between themselves and their
biology, environment, economy, technology
and inner soul.
Kicking outta control,
they're shootin' wide of the goal.
Won't somebody tell me what is going on?
(ah, you'd better tell me now)
And the force of course is left behind,
so the coils of their mind cannot unwind,
too see, and it becomes evident,
that they're willing a vote for a president,
or a prime-time minister,
some sinister system they've got set up,
and now, you'd better get up,
break the chains of their structure,
by not lettin' it corrupt ya.
Ladies and gentlemen this is the score as we see it
brothers and sisters it's time to with it,
c'mon so lets hit it.
What's going on?
I said what the fuck?
What the fuck is going on?
In Senser's song "What's Going On," the rapper discusses a variety of societal issues, from the distorted meaning of words to the narrow-mindedness of those in power. The song has a strong sense of rebellion and determination to expose the truth and challenge the status quo. The opening lines, "We're comin' through the heart of the webcore, breaking through the back door, world dance floor is in store," suggest that the singer is pushing past societal boundaries and norms to make a statement.
The song then delves into issues of privilege, as the rapper discusses being treated as a second-class citizen and the suffering that he has endured as a result. They also speak to the dangers of blindly following societal norms and the importance of breaking free from those constraints. The lyrics "Live and renegade, breaking down the barricades, crashing the barriers, truth message carriers, breaking a mold, loosening a hold, by not just doing what we're told" embody this message of pushing past society's expectations and limitations.
Throughout the song, the vocalist asks the listener to question what is happening around them and to think critically about the world they inhabit. They criticize the obsession with superficiality and fame, as well as the hypocrisy of those in power. The repeated refrain, "Won't somebody tell me, what is going on," emphasizes the need for clarity and understanding in a confusing and complicated world.
Line by Line Meaning
We're comin' through the heart of the webcore, breaking through the back door, world dance floor is in store.
We're making our way through the underground electronic music scene, breaking into it from the back door, and bringing a new type of dance music to the world.
This future primitive vibe is definitive to make you step, step it's instinctive.
Our music has a primitive, animalistic feel to it that will make you move without even thinking about it.
Giving, what I have to give, living, how I've always lived, so try and be alert and keep listening, 'cause I'm sick of being treated as a second class citizen.
I'm giving everything I have and living my life the way I always have, and I want you to be aware of my music because I'm tired of being marginalized and treated poorly.
Roughin' it I've been sufferin' for it for longer than any man needs in this disease, misrepresentations, the sad collapse of a thousand nations.
I've been struggling through this difficult music scene for longer than I should have to, dealing with misrepresentations and seeing the collapse of so many cultures around the world.
The meaning of the word is vital, thats my recital. Gonna make you think a bit, about how a word gets said in truth and how the fucked up people keep changin' it.
The meaning behind words is incredibly important to me and I want you to think about how words can be twisted and changed by manipulative people.
Won't somebody tell me, what is going on. (ahh you'd better tell me now)
I'm frustrated and confused about what's happening in the world, and I'm demanding answers from anyone who can provide them.
See, a wish on a dish or a coin on a plate is no ticket to heaven or any such state and I relate, the symptoms of this society, to which lack of sobriety a wide variety of factors...
I understand that simply wishing for things or throwing money at problems won't solve anything, and I see the issues in our society as being caused by a broad range of factors related to a lack of awareness and consciousness.
They think the world is a stage, so they've all become actors. WHAT'S GOING ON ?
People today view the world as a performance, and they've all become performers. This makes me wonder what's really happening behind the scenes.
Live and renegade, breaking down the barricades, crashing the barriers, truth message carriers, breaking a mould, loosening a hold, by not just doing what we're told.
We're living free and rebellious lives, breaking through barriers and carrying a message of truth. We're breaking free from social norms and not just doing what we're told to do.
Yes the same old stuff going through and through, people finding it tough to think of things to do, and if the will was there and the motivation, more people get ideas above their station.
The same old problems continue without change, and people struggle to come up with solutions. If people had more will and motivation, they could dream bigger and come up with more innovative ideas.
Switch the points go further down the track, you gotta move and that's a fact Jack, take a sip from the wisdom cup, and speak your wise mind up.
You need to change your perspective and keep moving ahead, taking small steps to learn from wise individuals and speak your mind with intelligence.
See the key is there, some have opened the door, making their own time, setting their own score, making love, giving love to the people around them despite of what surrounds them.
The key to success is available to all, but only some have opened the door and taken control of their own lives. They pursue their own goals and spread love to those around them, even when faced with challenging circumstances.
Fashion is something so ugly it has to be changed every 15 minutes but style is something versatile and in the way you move and in the way you smile, and I'll stress the point, time to blow the joint.
Fashion is constantly changing and often ugly, whereas style is something that is versatile and expressed through your movements and smile. It's time to leave the old ways behind.
Expose the pose to keep you on your toes. Mind revolution soul evolution, the final conclusion to all this confusion.
We need to expose the fake facade people put on to keep people mentally alert. It's time for a revolution of the mind and soul that will bring us clarity and resolution to our confusion.
Not packing a knife or a gun or anything man 'cause I'm not that threatening.
I'm not a violent or threatening person, so I don't carry weapons with me.
Some go the left way, some go the right way, down in their soul, they can't see where or why or what they're gonna say when they get asked something fast in a word way.
People have different political leanings, but deep down they may not fully understand why they have those beliefs. They may struggle to articulate their thoughts when put on the spot.
Hypnotised, mesmerised but no wiser than before, they can see the shape of truth for years and still not suss the score and what is more have no conception of the connection between themselves and their biology, environment, economy, technology and inner soul.
People are often hypnotized by flashy things or mesmerized by what's in front of them without actually becoming any wiser. They can see the truth but not fully understand how it connects to their own lives and the world around them.
Kicking outta control, they're shootin' wide of the goal. Won't somebody tell me what is going on? (ah, you'd better tell me now)
People are out of control and not focused on specific goals, causing them to miss their targets. I'm asking for someone to tell me what's really happening in the world.
And the force of course is left behind, so the coils of their mind cannot unwind, too see, and it becomes evident, that they're willing a vote for a president, or a prime-time minister, some sinister system they've got set up, and now, you'd better get up, break the chains of their structure, by not lettin' it corrupt ya.
The powerful elite are leaving others behind and causing their minds to be bound up and unable to think critically. It's evident that they're manipulating people through the political system, and it's time to break free from their corrupt structure.
Ladies and gentlemen this is the score as we see it brothers and sisters it's time to with it, c'mon so lets hit it. What's going on? I said what the fuck? What the fuck is going on?
This is the situation as we see it, and it's time to act. Let's go and confront the problems head-on. What is REALLY happening in the world?
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.