For Seven Lions (nรฉ Jeff Montalvo) โfastโ 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.
โFor 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 โ I wanted to just start making music so I started composing electronic music by myself,โ 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. โItโs more like playing a real instrument, as opposed to doing the four-on-the-floor disco beat. Itโs more natural for me,โ he says.
Not long after, his remix of Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnstonโs โYou Got To Goโ served as his breakout hit and introduction to the EDM world. โI won the official remix competition, which is how I got involved with [Above & Beyond]. I donโt know if they were expecting the track to do as well as it did. But it definitely got their attention, and now theyโre wanting to work with me more."
That the remix โdid wellโ is an understatement โ 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 โ 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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Worlds Apart
Seven Lions Lyrics
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But you're not reaching back
You're not reaching back
Trying to get in, fight you through the cracks
Fought you through the cracks
I guess I'm trying to say
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
Well if you're sitting right here
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
If you're so near
Then why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Oh, we're not that different you know
I play among the stars and then fall so low
I try to make sense as I go
'Cause nothing
'Cause nothing
'Cause nothing is in your soul
Why are we worlds apart?
And why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
Guess I'm trying to say
It hurts to feel this far
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
And if you're sitting right here
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
If you're so near
Why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
The lyrics to Seven Lions's "Worlds Apart" convey a sense of emotional distance between two individuals who are physically close to one another. The singer expresses his frustration at a lack of communication, with him reaching out and trying to connect, but receiving no response in return. The sense of loss and pain that comes with feeling disconnected from someone who is supposed to be near is palpable throughout the song. The repetition of the phrase "why are we worlds apart?" is particularly poignant in highlighting the emptiness that can exist in even the closest of relationships.
The singer acknowledges that despite their differences, they are not so different after all. The line "I play among the stars and then fall so low" could possibly mean that they have similar dreams or ambitions, but are struggling to achieve them. The final line, "Cause nothing is in your soul," suggests that while they may be close on a physical level, the spiritual or emotional connection between them is lacking.
"Worlds Apart" is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of clear communication and emotional openness in any relationship. It's a song about the pain of feeling isolated and the desire to be close to someone who seems just out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep reaching
I am continuously trying to connect with you.
But you're not reaching back
You are not reciprocating those efforts.
You're not reaching back
You are not reciprocating those efforts.
Trying to get in, fight you through the cracks
I am working hard to break down the barriers between us.
Trying to get in, fought you through the cracks
I have tried to overcome the difficulties between us.
I guess I'm trying to say
I want to communicate something important.
It hurts to feel this far
It is painful to feel disconnected from you.
Million miles away
Despite being close, we feel so far apart.
Next to me, next to me you are
You may be physically present, but emotionally distant.
Well if you're sitting right here
If you are right beside me,
Why are we worlds apart?
Why do we feel so disconnected?
If you're so near
If you are physically close,
then why do you feel this far?
Why do you feel emotionally distant?
Oh, we're not that different you know
We have more in common than you might think.
I play among the stars and then fall so low
I experience both great heights and devastating lows.
I try to make sense as I go
I try to understand my emotions and actions as I navigate life.
'Cause nothing
Because nothing,
'Cause nothing
Because nothing,
'Cause nothing is in your soul
Maybe there is an emotional void we need to address.
Why are we worlds apart?
Why do we feel so disconnected?
And why are we worlds apart?
What can we do to bridge the distance between us?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why do we feel so disconnected?
Why are we?
Why are we who we are in this situation?
Why are we worlds apart?
What can we do to bridge the distance between us?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why do we feel so disconnected?
Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kerli Koiv, Jeffrey A Montalvo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics
I keep reaching
But you're not reaching back
You're not reaching back
Trying to get in, find you through the cracks [2x]
Guess I'm trying to say [2x]
It hurts to feel this far [2x]
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
And if you're sitting right here,
Then why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
If you're so near,
Why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Oh
We're not that different, you know.
I play among the stars and then fall so low
I try to make sense as I go
'Cause nothing, 'cause nothing, 'cause nothing is in your soul
Why are we worlds apart? [3x]
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart? [2x]
Guess I'm trying to say [2x]
It hurts to feel this far [2x]
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
And if you're sitting right here,
Why are we worlds apart [2x]
Oh, if you're so near,
Why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart? [3x]
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart? [2x]
@zugel17
I keep reaching
But you're not reaching back
You're not reaching back
Trying to get in, find you through the cracksย [2x]
Guess I'm trying to sayย [2x]
It hurts to feel this farย [2x]
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
And if you're sitting right here,
Then why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?
If you're so near,
Why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Oh
We're not that different, you know.
I play among the stars and then fall so low
I try to make sense as I go
'Cause nothing, 'cause nothing, 'cause nothing is in your soul
Why are we worlds apart?ย [3x]
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart?ย [2x]
Guess I'm trying to sayย [2x]
It hurts to feel this farย [2x]
Million miles away
Next to me, next to me you are
And if you're sitting right here,
Why are we worlds apartย [2x]
Oh, if you're so near,
Why do you feel this far?
Why are we worlds apart?
Why are we worlds apart?ย [3x]
Why are we?
Why are we worlds apart?ย [2x
@dosogas
Best drop ever
@biancapaciotti2277
Los amo trolos
@williamsandoval1849
Suban mรกs vรญdeos Sogas..so vo leite.
@Juanse7
Genios!
@melmar1404
dosogas arbooool
@christello961
Nunca me dijo como se llama la musica usted :'(
@ImminentHD
Such a beautiful song!
@thedinosaur2777
Nice to know someone else knows good music in this shithole of times we are in.
@jame5game5
ill be listening to this for years too come
@oliviagrimes336
I don't think a song has ever made me feel this way. Masterpiece.