Shurikan is a long time contributor to Freerange Records label, a relationship that started with the "Advance" album in 2001. The more dancey followup album "Waypoints" arrived in 2004.
2006 saw a string of highly acclaimed house influenced EPs such as Living Inside (remixed by Mike Monday) and Future Fantasy, I Want It, Finding Goa and Special Powers (collaborations with deep house don Milton Jackson), Underground Soul and remixes for the likes of Dave Lee, Trackheadz and Miguel Migs. Tom often DJ's around the world, along with his live performances. Tom's other projects include hiphop production (having produced on Katch22' s front man's HKB Finns MOJO award winning album Vitalistiks), regularly performing with Tom Middleton's AMBA project and improvisional super group The Bays. Tom has also collaborated with the likes of singers Elizabeth Troy, Clara Hill and has been producing/remixing for clients such as Universal, EMI and Virgin Records as part of his Showbizkids partnership with Dan D'Nell Jones.
Fragments
Shur-I-Kan Lyrics
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Behind the glass on Sunnybrook lane
Vinyl wood and that off-white carpet
Hide and seek in that antique scene
Old green truck and the architect's drawings
Fading like the autumn sun
Trees commence their transformation
Piles of leaves we burrowed under
Til the town came around and gathered them up
Flourishing to break tradition
And branching out to a brand new day
Oh, fragmented bursts of time
Oh, how I remember them
Sickeningly sweet are my recollections
Like pools of light in a murky lake
All I possess is time for reflection
This euphoric heart does ache
Framed behind that glass protection
A former self that I envy
Recurring waves of profound introspection
I find that my youth was far from perfection
Bearing the burden of overprotection
And saving my soul from divine intervention
Oh, fragmented bursts of time
I often fail to remember them
They fade out like the autumn sun
Do I just forget, and let it all be done?
Or stick around and revel in diversion?
I think I'll wait and maintain my aversion
The lyrics to Shur-I-Kan's song "Fragments" evoke a nostalgic and introspective atmosphere. The opening lines depict a scene of childhood memories, with references to HO trains, a family portrait, and a picturesque setting on Sunnybrook Lane. The mention of vinyl wood and off-white carpet conjures images of a bygone era. The nostalgia continues with the mention of playing hide and seek in an antique scene, perhaps symbolizing the innocence and simplicity of childhood. The fading green truck and the architect's drawings further emphasize the passing of time.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards the changing seasons and the transience of life. The imagery of trees undergoing transformation and disrobing to their feeble bones suggests the cycle of life and the inevitable passage of time. The piles of leaves that were once a source of joy for the singer are eventually gathered up by the town, indicating a loss of innocence. However, the lyrics also hint at the possibility of growth and breaking traditions, symbolized by the trees branching out to a brand new day.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Oh, fragmented bursts of time," reflects the fragmented nature of memories and how they can fade over time. The singer acknowledges the bittersweetness of their recollections, describing them as sickeningly sweet, like pools of light in a murky lake. The time for reflection is all they possess, and their heart aches with euphoria.
The second verse delves deeper into introspection, as the singer reflects on their youth and the burden of overprotection. They question the notion of perfection and acknowledge that divine intervention did not save their soul. The recurring waves of profound introspection suggest a struggle to come to terms with the past and the need to maintain distance from it.
The lyrics end with a contemplative tone, pondering whether to let the memories fade away or revel in diversion. The singer hesitates to let go completely, choosing to maintain their aversion to fully embracing the past.
Overall, "Fragments" explores the beauty and complexities of memories, highlighting the fleeting nature of time and the ambivalence of nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
HO trains and our family portrait
Memories of playing with toy trains and looking at a picture of my family
Behind the glass on Sunnybrook lane
Preserved in a frame, reminiscing about the past on a street called Sunnybrook
Vinyl wood and that off-white carpet
Remembering the texture of the vinyl wood and the color of the off-white carpet
Hide and seek in that antique scene
Playing hide and seek in an old-fashioned setting
Old green truck and the architect's drawings
Recalling an old green truck and the drawings of an architect
Fading like the autumn sun
Just like the sun in autumn, those memories are gradually fading away
Trees commence their transformation
Witnessing the beginning of the trees' transformation during the fall
Disrobing to their feeble bones
The trees shedding their leaves, revealing their vulnerable structure
Piles of leaves we burrowed under
The joy of burying ourselves in piles of leaves
Til the town came around and gathered them up
Until the town collected and removed the leaf piles
Flourishing to break tradition
Thriving in order to defy conventional norms and expectations
And branching out to a brand new day
Expanding and embracing a fresh start
Sickeningly sweet are my recollections
My memories evoke both nostalgia and a touch of melancholy
Like pools of light in a murky lake
Like bright spots amidst a vague and unclear recollection
All I possess is time for reflection
All I have now is the opportunity to reflect on these memories
This euphoric heart does ache
Feeling a bittersweet pleasure while reminiscing
Framed behind that glass protection
Locked away behind a protective glass, my past self seems desirable
A former self that I envy
Yearning for the qualities and experiences of my past self
Recurring waves of profound introspection
Experiencing repeated moments of deep self-examination
I find that my youth was far from perfection
Realizing that my younger days were not as ideal as I once thought
Bearing the burden of overprotection
Carrying the weight of being excessively sheltered
And saving my soul from divine intervention
Protecting myself from external influences or interventions
They fade out like the autumn sun
Those memories gradually fade away, much like the sun in autumn
Do I just forget, and let it all be done?
Should I simply forget these memories and move on?
Or stick around and revel in diversion?
Alternatively, should I stay and indulge in distractions from these memories?
I think I'll wait and maintain my aversion
I will opt to wait and continue avoiding facing these memories directly
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chris Zoeller
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