His style can only be described as Cutting edge, dark, driving, pulsating. In the past five years Simon has really clocked up the air miles, rocking some of the biggest parties on offer. Recently he has plied his trade in Rotterdam for crowds of up to 500,000; he has performed at the sun-drenched dance Mecca that is Ibiza year in, year out; and he has completed a huge tour of the far-east and an indoor festival in Russia where he gave 20,000 Muscovites a musical masterclass.
Last summer Patterson graced the world stage at Dance Valley, Sunrise, HI-FI, Planet Love, Mexico Stadium, plus various dates in Ibiza, Dubai, Malta, Netherlands, Canada, Germany and Cyprus and countless UK performances.
His production debut track in 2006, entitled โF-16โ, was massive; โStrip Searchโ/โPanic Attackโ is the scheduled follow up.
Simonโs alter ego is one half of the massive Dogzilla with Richard Kayvan, most famous for recording the ever-popular โWithout Youโ, which spawned the new rock trance movement. It went down as one of the precious few trance records in recent years that claimed anthem status. Countless remixes followed.
Dissolve
Simon Patterson Lyrics
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Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round
Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see
Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent
We're human
Only human
In Simon Patterson feat. Sarah Howell's song "Dissolve," the lyrics depict the human experience of falling short of personal expectations and the pressure to present oneself as perfect. The first two lines describe the physical toll of daily life - like bitten nails and paper cuts - and the emotional impact of careless words and tired looks from others. The chorus acknowledges the struggle to maintain a sense of self in a world full of expectations and distractions. The lyrics remind listeners not to lose sight of who they truly are, even when instincts lead them astray. The message is clear in these lyrics; no one is perfect, everyone has flaws, and our humanity needs to be embraced.
The lyrics also establish a sense of unity in the human experience. Patterson and Howells emphasize that no one is innocent - we all falter, and we all struggle with the pressures of modern-day life. We must accept our shortcomings and remember our humanness in order to truly live. The lyrics may seem to reflect the emotional struggles of adolescents, but can be applied to anyone grappling with the reality of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitten nails and paper cuts
Small injuries that result from anxiety and stress
Careless words and tired looks
Negative actions and expressions that come from exhaustion and carelessness
It weighs you down
These small things build up and make you feel heavy and burdened
It spins you round
The stress and pressure leads to feeling dizzy and overwhelmed
a dream of who you want to be
An aspiration of an idealized version of oneself
nearly perfect mistake free
Striving for flawlessness and an errorless existence
It brings you down
The pursuit of perfection can lead to disappointment and a sense of failure
the world spins round
Time moves forward and the world continues to change, even if one is stuck in their pursuit of perfection
Do you forget who you are
Questioning one's sense of identity and purpose
when instinct strays too far
When one's intuition leads them down a path that is not aligned with their values or goals
Don't let the prize become all that you see
Reminding oneself to focus on the journey and not just the end goal
Cos we're not innocent
Acknowledging that humans are flawed and make mistakes
Not innocent
Emphasizing that we cannot always be blameless and that we must learn from our mistakes
We're human
Accepting that being human comes with imperfections and limitations
Contributed by Kylie H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Bitten nails and paper cuts
Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round
Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see
Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent
We're human
Only human
01IO
Bitten nails and paper cuts
Careless words and tired looks
It weighs you down
It spins you round
a dream of who you want to be
nearly perfect mistake free
It brings you down
the world spins round
Do you forget who you are
when instinct strays too far
Don't let the prize become all that you see
Cos we're not innocent
Not innocent
We're human
Only human
Santo
Probably one of the most divine Trance tracks out there ATM...The breakdown at 3:30 is what really makes this track top-notch
Lorenzo Donizetti
8 years after it's the same :D
VitalTunezMusic
So excited about this release, been waiting for it ever since Armin's set at jakarta. ย I love everything about this track, esp. the breakdown, the drop, and of course Sarah Howell's vocals! ย This will be inside my top 10 for sure, can't wait for the Freedom Fighters remix to come out as well! ย ย ย
Joash Conceicao
I share the exact same sentiments. After watching Armin's set and listening to it on ASOT 655, I couldn't wait for this.
dreams2memories
Amazing tune ^_^. Great vocals and it hits hard. Love the piano.<333
Thrillseekers.J.
Awesome!!! Especially 3:30 absolutely makes the track!
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vpj25
All the senses come alive 3.32 seconds - Paul Van Dyk put the edit in the Dortmund stadium set - It was simply groovy - Groovy
Rafal Radziszewski
Tylko takie rytmy potrafiฤ wprowadziฤ w exxxxtasi
Bert Devloo
Love the breakdown <3 Another great release from Simon!