SALM for … Read Full Bio ↴Thomas Roussel and Yannick Grandjean are SomethingALaMode,
SALM for the intimate or those in a hurry, an exceptional duet, and I mean it because it is a rare thing to meet classical musicians fed on club culture – musicians just as thrilled by post romantics like Shostakovitch, Stravinski or Fauré among others as by Daft Punk ‘s Homework or Mirwais ‘ Disco Science; musicians who can launch a 2008 techno parade in front of 15,000 persons and the day after play for a happy few at the ICA in London; musicians eager to have their album mixed by Arnaud Rebotini, the dark prince of the dark touch to release it with Yellow, the historic label of electronic music with a French touch flavour.
SALM’s is a story of daring, of desire, and above all of counter-current, the story of two kids whose teenage years were as rhythmically played as a musical score – buoyant week-day hours spent at the Music School (the works : music reading, instrument practice, orchestration), the week-ends spent dancing at the An-Fer – a mythical club in the French history of electronics, the unavoidable venue for Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Jeff Mills and other icons of technomusic, an oasis of good music in the desert of Dijon’s clubbing in the 90s.
It is in the Eden of the An-Fer that a 15-year-old Yannick went through his electronic epiphany. It’s there that Thomas (then 18) met Jeff Mills for the first time. He shook his hand then, an anonymous fan in the DJ’s booth. He shook his hand again 12 years later as a collaborator, embarked on the grandiose “Blue Potential” project – Jeff Mills’ classics interpreted by a symphonic orchestra at the Pont du Gard in the summer of 2006. Mills could not believe what he heard but Thomas could : he was the arranger of this exceptional feat.
SALM was born in the wake of this concert, in October 2006, after the two friends had spent years maturing the project in their minds. One night, Thomas, the violinist, recognized for his collaborations in contemporary art, and Yannick, the cellist, first prize laureate of the School of Music, met again… around an old P.C. – caught up again in the sacred fire of “dance” music and the desire to leave the beaten paths of music, whether electronic or pop, a desire to merge all their passions into one, to evoke emotion with a fragile string or the pure sound of a synthesizer without wondering where they belonged – or if the rules of art permitted it.
The outcome? A first “electro-string” album dexterously mixing the clanging violins of “RondoParisiano”, as baroque as they come, the lofty soul of “ Little bit of feel good” and the heady pop bubbles of “5 AM” (with the young west coast rap singer K.Flay) : twelve masterclass titles uniting a very 70s Easy Loving (Francis Lay style, enough to make Dimitri From Paris jealous) to the pent-up wrath of “Dies Irae”, a warlike march of unimaginable beauty, a hybrid both deeply melodious and radically electronic, a daring fusion of universes which have long been on a quest for each other and which, thanks to SALM, finally prove to be a match made in heaven.
5 AM
SomethingALaMode Lyrics
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West coast air my lungs are breathing
Dreaming as I walk the streets
Crosswalks all seem to talk to me
So I say what up, I'm on my way downtown
On the prowl for male pronoun
Levi's bunched in my sneaks
I've been waiting for this night all week
Could have stayed in but instead I got all dressed
I'm like butter and tonight's the bread
I feel incredible, and my friends all buzzed
Do it how they does it yeah just because
Stay up till five
It's so nice to be alive
When I just melt away
The world is mine today
Keep dancing got the whole night left
Been a lot of places but I ain't done yet
All of us up in the clouds
We roll by, they say wow
See the world, we're on top
Spot a dope spot so we all just hop
Through the doorway
We're cooler than sorbet
Watching everybody sip their drinks
But I prefer to think
When I lose track of time
The world is mine and I
Keep dancing got the whole night left
Been a lot of places but I ain't done yet
When I just melt away
The world is mine today
Just living for the dark night sky
People moving places and I don't ask why
Trains pass by me on the road
And the skyscrapers with big windows
Just lego pieces built to crash
Want to slow down life time moves too fast
Trains pass by me on the road
And the skyscrapers with big windows
All lego pieces built to crash
Want to slow down life time moves too fast
Could it all be real? Still feeling ill
Dance floor on it yes sir I kill
Chill cause the night is young
Room full of love, trying to get me some
I'm a wanna have fun type lady
Gonna find a cute boy just maybe
But if not then it's still all good
Had a great night and I knew I would
Behind the club is the cityscape
Got a lot to do, but it can wait
You never know how it might turn out
Stay awake till the lights burn out
Feeling faded, let the record play
Got a lot of work, but it's OK
Check the time and it's 5 AM
Tomorrow night I'll be back again
When I lose track of time
The world is mine and I
Keep dancing got the whole night left
Been a lot of places but I ain't done yet
When I just melt away
The world is mine today
Just living for the dark night sky
People moving places and I don't ask why
The lyrics of SomethingALaMode's "5 AM" describe a night out in the city, feeling free and alive. The singer steps out into the evening, breathing in the West Coast air, and takes a walk through the streets. The lights, crosswalks, and skyscrapers all seem to talk to them, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. They are headed downtown, dressed up and ready to dance, with their friends buzzing around them.
As they dance through the night, the singer loses track of time and feels like the world is theirs. They feel incredible and free, with the whole night ahead of them, and they're in no rush to slow down. Trains pass by them on the road, and they see the cityscape behind the club. The singer is living for the dark night sky and the people moving around them. They feel like they're in control of their own destiny, and nothing can stop them.
Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of a wild and carefree night out. They suggest that the world is full of possibilities, and anything can happen if you're willing to take a risk and dance through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Step out into the evening
I begin my night by stepping out into the evening.
West coast air my lungs are breathing
I inhale the West coast air as it fills my lungs.
Dreaming as I walk the streets
I dream as I walk down the streets.
Crosswalks all seem to talk to me
The crosswalks seem to communicate with me.
So I say what up, I'm on my way downtown
I greet the night with excitement as I head towards downtown.
On the prowl for male pronoun
I am looking for an attractive man to spend my night with.
Levi's bunched in my sneaks
My Levi's are bunched up in my sneakers.
I've been waiting for this night all week
I have been eagerly anticipating this night all week long.
Green to yellow to red, the lights keep flashing inside my head
As I walk, the lights keep changing colors and flashing in my mind.
Could have stayed in but instead I got all dressed
I could have stayed home, but instead I dressed up and went out.
I'm like butter and tonight's the bread
I am confident and smooth, and tonight is my time to shine.
I feel incredible, and my friends all buzzed
I feel amazing, and my friends are also having a great time.
Do it how they does it yeah just because
We dance and party because it's what we love to do.
Stay up till five
We party until it is 5 AM.
It's so nice to be alive
It feels wonderful to be alive and present in this moment.
When I just melt away
I lose track of time and just enjoy the moment.
The world is mine today
I feel like the world belongs to me in this moment.
Keep dancing got the whole night left
We continue to dance and party because the night is still young.
Been a lot of places but I ain't done yet
I have been to many places, but I am not done experiencing what the night has to offer.
All of us up in the clouds
We feel elated and free, like we are in the clouds.
We roll by, they say wow
People are impressed as we walk by, looking and feeling amazing.
See the world, we're on top
We feel like we are on top of the world, experiencing all that it has to offer.
Spot a dope spot so we all just hop
We come across a cool spot, so we all jump in and have fun.
Through the doorway
We make our way through a doorway.
We're cooler than sorbet
We feel really cool and confident.
Watching everybody sip their drinks
We observe everyone around us calmly sipping their drinks.
But I prefer to think
I prefer to just let go, dance and enjoy myself.
When I lose track of time
When I lose track of time, it means I am fully immersed in the moment.
Just living for the dark night sky
I am enjoying the beauty of the dark night sky.
People moving places and I don't ask why
I am content to simply observe people moving around without needing to know why.
Trains pass by me on the road
I watch as trains pass by on the road beside me.
And the skyscrapers with big windows
I admire the tall buildings with large windows.
Just lego pieces built to crash
Despite their impressive size, I view these buildings as just structures that can eventually be demolished.
Want to slow down life time moves too fast
I wish that life would slow down because time is moving too quickly.
Could it all be real? Still feeling ill
I wonder if all of this is really happening because it feels too good to be true.
Dance floor on it yes sir I kill
I completely own the dance floor and am killing it with my moves.
Chill cause the night is young
I feel relaxed because there is still a lot of night left to enjoy.
Room full of love, trying to get me some
I am surrounded by love and good vibes, and I am trying to find someone to connect with.
I'm a wanna have fun type lady
I am a fun-loving woman who enjoys living in the moment.
Gonna find a cute boy just maybe
I hope to find an attractive guy to dance and spend time with tonight.
But if not then it's still all good
Even if I don't meet someone, I will still have a great night.
Had a great night and I knew I would
I had a fantastic night, just as I expected to.
Behind the club is the cityscape
I can see the cityscape behind the club I am at.
Got a lot to do, but it can wait
I have many things to do, but for now they can all wait so I can enjoy the moment.
You never know how it might turn out
Anything can happen, and it is exciting to not know how the night might turn out.
Stay awake till the lights burn out
We continue to stay awake and have fun until the lights turn off at the end of the night.
Feeling faded, let the record play
I am feeling a bit tipsy, but I continue to let the music play and enjoy myself.
Got a lot of work, but it's OK
I have a lot of responsibilities to take care of, but for now it's okay to let loose and have fun.
Check the time and it's 5 AM
I look at the time and realize that it's 5 AM.
Tomorrow night I'll be back again
I plan on coming back again tomorrow night to do it all over again.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, PEERMUSIC FRANCE, LA MANUFACTURE DU DISQUE, MIGHTY BOP SESSIONS, FLAZER BEAM MUSIC
Written by: THOMAS ROUSSEL, KRISTINE MEREDITH FLAHERTY, YANNICK GRANDJEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xbrick
a decade later, still a banger.
@bifiii8809
yessir
@akashjain3333
k flay... you deserve much much much more popularity
@RaveBabyFuu
that's what i've been saying!
but every time a play a new song of hers, my friends keep asking "who is this?"
to which I say : "she's all I ever play, how do you not know who this is?" D8
@jaidonrymer3621
"ft k.flay" officially the best thing a person can search on youtube :D
@savetheworldtribe
This deserves so many more views
@tallblackpunk
i'm goin through a kflay epidemic!!! i'm dying and shes life support, she better not pull the plug anytime soon :)
@peng7684
I feel this song never old 👍👍
2019!! 🔥🔥
@jmazing97
Flay just adds so much taste
@deevibez
hip-hop? she raps? daaaaaamn im feelin this jus jumped on the k.flay bandwagon