"Cargo" and "Constructions: Remixed and Dubbed" followed three years later.
It's fitting that Sofa Surfers, a band not at all afraid to switch up their sound, have entitled their latest album, "Sofa Surfers". It's sound is simple, honest and stripped down to the essence of the band; brooding and melancholy moodiness mixed with an angstful tension that at times comes dangerously close to boiling over.
Sofa Surfers familiar hip-hop/dub style has given way to a minimalized indie rock/R&B/Soul sound using sparsely arranged bass, drum and guitar with an R&B/soul vocal style compliments of Mani Obeya, but it retains the Sofa Surfers well-known personality. Describing this album as sounding "like a hardcore band after the noise has abated" is fair, but don't put too much weight into the "hardcore band" part of that statement because they sound much closer to Massive Attack than any hardcore band I know.
There is an evolution that occurs throughout the album, starting on the melancholy side, moving into angst and then back to melancholy. "White Noise" is a great lead track and soon to be released as the first single off this album.
"Sofa Surfers", an album referred to by the band as "the red album" is an intimate trip into a musical world Wolfgang Schlögl, Markus Kienzl, Michael Holzgruber and Wolfgang Frisch are proud to share, and rightly so; it's nicely written, richly emotional, and hard to define.
Premiere of their latest album "Blindside" is scheduled to 29. January 2010.
Added:
The group then left Klein for Monoscope Productions, which released Blindside in 2010 as well as 2012's Superluminal and 2015's Scrambles, Anthems and Odysseys. Also in 2015, Sofa Surfers provided the music for the crime comedy Das Ewige Leben (Life Eternal). In 2017, Monoscope issued 20, a mix of original songs and reworked favorites in celebration of Sofa Surfers' 20 years together.
Can I Get A Witness
Sofa Surfers Lyrics
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I need a witness
Can I get a witness
You're always on my mind
But you never know
Witness are looking at me
I love you endlessly
I will never leave you
Not you
I don't want to be alone tonight (tonight tonight tonight)
Baby if I call you
Will you turn up before midnight
I just want to hold you in my arms.. my arms
And show you my love has no "but"
To me you'll never were a front
Wanna spend a little time with you
With you (the time I need you)
And a little while since we have shield out and a modest
I just wanna stick on you like glue
At you
So tell me baby if you feel it too
I know we can make it
If we try
I'm not get you tried otherwise
Baby I won't fake it
No, never, never
The lyrics of Sofa Surfers' song "Can I Get A Witness" convey a sense of longing for love and the need for a witness to the intensity of the singer's emotions. The repeated line "I need a witness" expresses the desire for someone to witness the love that the singer has for their beloved. Despite the fact that the beloved is always on the singer's mind, they seem unaware of the depth of the singer's feelings, as seen in the line "you never know."
The singer goes on to express a fear of being alone and a desire to be with their beloved. The line "I don't want to be alone tonight" is repeated multiple times, underscoring the urgency of the singer's desire. The use of the word "tonight" further emphasizes the temporary nature of the singer's need for companionship. The singer presents their love as an unconditional force with the line "my love has no 'but,'" indicating that they are committed to their beloved no matter what.
The final verse of the song expresses the singer's hope that their love can be reciprocated. The line "I know we can make it if we try" suggests that the singer is willing to work to make the relationship succeed. The repeated line "baby I won't fake it" reinforces the sincerity of the singer's love, indicating that they are not just seeking temporary validation or companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a witness
I require someone to observe my commitment to you.
I need a witness
I require someone to observe my commitment to you.
Can I get a witness
Is anyone available to observe my commitment to you?
You're always on my mind
I constantly think about you.
But you never know
But you are unaware of my feelings.
Witness are looking at me
People are watching me, observing my actions.
I want you to know that
I need you to understand that.
I love you endlessly
I love you infinitely, without any limits or conditions.
I will never leave you
I will always be by your side, through thick and thin.
Not you
Unlike others who may have left me.
I don't want to be alone tonight (tonight tonight tonight)
I do not wish to be lonely this evening.
Baby if I call you
If I reach out to you.
Will you turn up before midnight
Will you arrive before the clock strikes twelve?
I just want to hold you in my arms.. my arms
I only desire to embrace you.
And show you my love has no "but"
And prove to you that my love has no conditions or limitations.
To me you'll never were a front
To me, you were never just a façade or an act.
Wanna spend a little time with you
I wish to spend some quality time with you.
With you (the time I need you)
During which I need your presence.
And a little while since we have shield out and a modest
It has been a while since we have been able to relax and enjoy each other's company.
I just wanna stick on you like glue
I simply want to stay close to you at all times.
At you
Focus all of my attention on you.
So tell me baby if you feel it too
Let me know if you share my feelings.
I know we can make it
I believe we have a chance at success.
If we try
If we put in the effort.
I'm not get you tried otherwise
I will not deceive you in any other way.
Baby I won't fake it
I will be genuine and honest with you.
No, never, never
I promise to never be anything other than truthful with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Iris Höfling
one of the most beautiful songs which have ever been written, thank you sofa surfers
gilmaca
Both versions are masterpieces, this and T Corporation remix. Very diferent can't say wich is the best.
zelia marques
11 years later... still in my heart! Obrigado!
vinilzola
Oxe
Ares Sparta
Sad vec 13 godina posle, najbolje vreme u mom zivotu i dobra muzika.🤗🤗😊
DE Euroworks
Wow, this is some good stuff. Love it.
NANCYHORTENCIA711
Wow!!!! What a great song, I wish it was longer.
Mariano
Me alucina ésta canción!
Michael Bucur
"i just want to stick on you like glue" - hilairous. brilliant.
doesn't any lover feel this way....... ?
what a sweet sentiment. I take a very deep bow to whoever came up with this.
Ioannis Digenis
This song should last forever