For Seven Lions (nΓ© Jeff Montalvo) βfastβ is an understatement for how his work has spread virally amongst fans of trance, dubstep, and everything in between. The 25 year old California native has been the center of attention as of late but has maintained a humility throughout. The artist released an unofficial remix of Florence and the Machine's "Cosmic Love" in March and has been a runaway YouTube hit as Florence's vocals align perfectly with the producer's yearning, sinewy compositions. Following the release of the Polarize EP (which charted in the top 5 overall charts on BeatPort), several of his productions are at any given time on the BeatPort dubstep Top 30.
His international following has grown exponentially over the past few months -everything from getting airplay on BBC's Radio1 to headlining seminal clubs in the States and elsewhere, but this is no overnight success story. It started early on in his life when, at age 7, his father brought home the family's first computer: a Macintosh and keyboard. After playing in metal and punk bands throughout middle school and high school, Montalvo segued into production in his late teens.
βFor me, it was the most accessible thing, to start picking up something like drums as opposed to something like electronic music. My transition out of playing with a band was because I got tired of waiting for my band all the time β I wanted to just start making music so I started composing electronic music by myself,β Montalvo explains.
After a friend gave Montalvo the program Fruity Loops, he began experimenting with industrial drum beats and toying with genre cross-pollinations. Montalvo attended his first rave in 2007 and was immediately inspired to produce trance. However, he slowly found that broken beat came more naturally to the drummer-at-heart. βItβs more like playing a real instrument, as opposed to doing the four-on-the-floor disco beat. Itβs more natural for me,β he says.
Not long after, his remix of Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnstonβs βYou Got To Goβ served as his breakout hit and introduction to the EDM world. βI won the official remix competition, which is how I got involved with [Above & Beyond]. I donβt know if they were expecting the track to do as well as it did. But it definitely got their attention, and now theyβre wanting to work with me more."
That the remix βdid wellβ is an understatement β typical of the soft-spoken Montalvo. The meteoric track sat at #2 on Beatport's Dubstep chart for over 6 weeks, second only to Skrillex's remix of "Levels", with hundreds of thousands of listens on YouTube.
From metal band member, to solo industrial producer, to a trance-dub trailblazer β he's already achieved quite a diverse oeuvre, but his work seems to be only beginning. An innovative, fresh-thinking producer, Seven Lions is one of the more beautiful but dance-centered artists you're likely to discover for a while.
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Falling Away
Seven Lions Lyrics
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'Cause I knew I was out of my mind
You pulled me from the brink
And brought me to the other side
And I think we're there
And I think we're there
So goodnight, goodnight
We'll be alright
What comes about is gonna come about
Tomorrow when we meet
Just take me to a place I've never been
Find me in the sweetest oblivion
We have it all in front of us
And I can see the sun is up to cover us
And I'm lifted up
You take me to a beautiful day
And I feel like my shadow is falling away
Falling away, falling away
Falling away, falling away, falling away
And I don't wanna go
I wanna be here all night
No one has to know
No one has to say it's alright
'Cause I think we're there
And I think we're there
So goodnight, goodnight
Don't have to have it all figured out
We'll be alright
What comes about is gonna come about
Tomorrow when we meet
You'll take me to a place I've never been
Find me in the sweetest oblivion
We have it all in front of us
And I can see the sun is up to cover us
And I'm lifted up
You take me to a beautiful day
And I feel like our shadow is falling away
Falling away, falling away
Falling away, falling away, falling away, falling away
The lyrics to Seven Lions's song Falling Away describe a person who is feeling lost and is on the brink of despair. They believe that they are out of their mind and can't think clearly. However, someone comes into their life and pulls them away from the edge. It's not exactly clear who this person is, but they help the singer get to the "other side" of their problems. The singer believes that they have finally found a safe and comfortable place. They think that no matter what happens, they will be okay. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of gratitude towards the person who helped them in their time of need.
The song has a hopeful and optimistic tone. Despite the difficulties that the singer has faced, they are now looking forward to a brighter future. They believe that they have the entire world in front of them, and nothing can stop them now. The singer wants to stay with this person all night, and they don't want anyone to know about it. They want to live in the moment and not worry about the future.
In summary, the lyrics of Falling Away are about finding hope and comfort in difficult times. The song conveys a message of gratitude towards the person who helped the singer overcome their struggles. It's a hopeful, optimistic, and joyful song that reminds us that no matter what, we can always find happiness and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't want to think
I was intentionally avoiding overthinking things
'Cause I knew I was out of my mind
I was aware that my thoughts were irrational and unhealthy
You pulled me from the brink
You saved me from a dangerous or unpleasant situation
And brought me to the other side
You helped me overcome my struggles and reach a better place
And I think we're there
I think we have reached a positive state in our relationship
So goodnight, goodnight
It's time to say goodbye for the night
Don't have to have it all figured out
We don't need to have a perfect plan for our future
We'll be alright
We will be able to handle whatever comes our way
What comes about is gonna come about
We cannot control everything that happens in life
Tomorrow when we meet
When we meet again tomorrow
Just take me to a place I've never been
Show me something new and exciting
Find me in the sweetest oblivion
Let's get lost in a wonderful moment together
We have it all in front of us
We have a bright future ahead of us
And I can see the sun is up to cover us
I see that good things are coming our way
And I'm lifted up
I feel happy and hopeful
You take me to a beautiful day
You show me the beauty in life
And I feel like my shadow is falling away
I feel like my problems and worries are fading away
Falling away, falling away
My worries are disappearing
And I don't wanna go
I don't want to leave your side
I wanna be here all night
I want to spend more time with you
No one has to know
We don't have to share our feelings with anyone else
No one has to say it's alright
We don't need anyone's approval to be happy
Cause I think we're there
Because I believe we have reached a good place in our relationship
You'll take me to a place I've never been
You will show me something new and exciting
Find me in the sweetest oblivion
Let's get lost in a wonderful moment together
Falling away, falling away
My worries are disappearing
Falling away, falling away, falling away, falling away
My worries are continuing to fade away
Writer(s): LIGHTS VALERIE POXLEITNER, JEFF MONTALVO
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djh3nni637
This is still one of my favorite songs !!!!
@Ntnher
I suffer from anxiety issues, I must have listened to this 1,00 times. "Don't have to have it all figured out, what comes about is gonna to come about tomorrow." Thanks so much, this is my cure.
@bunnybunbun9854
Ntnher God bless you. β£οΈπ may God heal you
@thedeans9506
X-a-n-a-x works
@Indiligence
Figure it all out, or they're all going to hate you forever.
@Troublesome_Truck
Jeez, you listened to this song a whome single time? Maaannn, I dont know how you did it!
@ManchesterUtdFan
Seven Lions got me into EDM. When I first bought my car it came with free six months of Sirius and I remember hearing Seven Lions Strangers and it got me hooked in the EDM Genre. You guys are absolute geniuses.
@andreabaez8781
ManchesterUtd Fan HOLY SHIT EXACTLY THE SAME!! Strangers got me into edm!!
@ManchesterUtdFan
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@projectsoul7300
Gay