The group has also done a number of official and unofficial remixes, including Daft Punk Is Playing At My House, Robot Rock and DARE.
These days Soulwax play frequent gigs with double sets morphing seamlessly between Soulwax and 2 Many DJ's. While summer 2005 saw rock shows by Soulwax followed by 2 Many DJ's mixing sessions, this summer they've been touring with a dance-oriented electro-rock shows under the Radio Soulwax banner, implementing the trappings of both a rock band and an electronic project, wedged between two sessions of dj-ing by themselves and others, notably Justice, whose set closely follows the style of As Heard On Radio Soulwax, Pt. 2 as well as displaying their own style with.
On a side note, the godson of one of the Dewaele brothers has joined forces with a fellow musically inclined colleague and started a project, ego troopers, which is gaining much attention throughout the online rave "blog" scene.
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Slowdance
Soulwax Lyrics
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Fast asleep in a room somewhere
You nearly lost your name in there
Shift your weight
You nearly lost
Everybody, everybody
When you dance too slow
The Soulwax song "Slowdance" is a melancholic piece that portrays the struggle of getting out of bed and facing the outside world. The lyrics hint at the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of sleep and inertia, where the mere thought of leaving the comfort of a bed seems almost unbearable. The first verse of the song creates a vivid image of this feeling, with the lines "It's gonna pull you from the dance/Fast asleep in a room somewhere/You nearly lost your name in there" describing a state of deep slumber that feels all-consuming. The "dance" referred to in the lyrics could be a metaphor for the momentum and energy of everyday life that one feels disconnected from in this state.
The chorus of "Slowdance" is a call to action, urging the listener to "shift [their] weight" and break out of the lethargy that has taken hold. The repetition of "Everybody, everybody/Just lay the sequence" is a plea to everyone, including oneself, to follow the steps necessary to get through the day. However, the last line of the chorus, "When you dance too slow," suggests that even though the steps may be laid out, it can still be a challenge to keep up with the pace of life. The song ultimately acknowledges the difficulty of overcoming apathy and finding the motivation to face the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's gonna pull you from the dance
The rhythm of the song is so powerful that it will pull you away from dancing.
Fast asleep in a room somewhere
Being lost in the music is like being in a dream somewhere.
You nearly lost your name in there
The intensity of the music was so high that you got lost and forgot who you really are.
Shift your weight
Move your body to the music.
You nearly lost
You almost lost control of yourself due to the powerful rhythm of the music.
Everybody, everybody
Everyone, without exception.
Just lay the sequence
Follow the sequence of the music to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
When you dance too slow
If you dance too slowly, you may miss the beat and lose yourself in the music.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Dewaele, Stephen Dewaele
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